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3 face highlighters available in India that you must try
A new makeup essential in your vanity kit is a highlighter. A highlighter basically makes your skin glow just like it does under candle light without the obvious noticeable impact of shiny sparkly shimmer. It is an amazing product to emphasise your best facial features and draw attention away from the ones you aren’t very happy about. Here are three face highlighters in India that you can choose from.
Before you buy a highlighter make sure you choose the right highlighter type according to the amount of glow you want on your skin. Please refrain from over-applying the highlighter as that just burns the light on your face and makes it look very shiny. Here’s a tutorial by Reiva Cruze to help you learn how to apply a highlighter properly.
A liquid highlighter works best for full coverage. You can also mix it with a moisturiser and apply it all over your face. Liquid highlighters add dimension to your face and prevent dullness and are a great product for dry skin.
If you’re looking to highlight your cheekbones, brow lines, chin and the bridge of your nose for that daily, dewy look, Benefit Cosmetics’ High Beam should be your go-to product. This liquid highlighter is perfect to use after you’ve put your foundation on. It blends with the skin and does not get absorbed into pores. Moreover, it does not clump up and lasts for a good 6-8 hours. The only two problems with this product are its packaging and price. It’s packaged just like a nail polish which can sometimes result in a messy over-application and it’s priced high at INR 2,990. You can buy this product online here www.elitify.com
A more affordable option is Colorbar’s Radiant Glow Illuminator pen. Its tip is in the form of a brush that is not the most suitable option for applying a highlighter so we suggest you get some product on your finger tips to avoid slathering too much of it on to your face. This product is very good for special occasions and parties because of its champagne colour like sheen finish. Just pat the product on to the skin, do not rub it in as it just vanishes. You may buy the product at any ColorBar store for INR 525 or order it online here at www.nykaa.com
Powder Highlighters are our personal favourites. They are easily available, inexpensive and amazing to use at home. Powder highlighters are best for everyday use as they give just the right amount of glow that’s ideal for daytime. You can just use a brush and dab it all over your face or use it on specific areas to highlight them. These are very good for under-eye application as they make your eyes stand out too.
Bobbi Brown’s Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick is a very good powder highlighter for both day and night time. It offers five different shades in the form of a compact brick which you can either use individually or together. The different shades can be used alternatively as eye shadow and blush too. This highlighter is perfect for oily and combination skin as it does not cake up and lasts for very long. Please do not drop the compact on the floor because once it breaks, all the shades get mixed up and it becomes very difficult to use. This product is easily available at all Bobbi Brown stores.
If you would like us to try out any other products for you please let us know, we would be happy to try it out and review it.
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DIY: Water marble nail art
Add a new twist to your nail art with this simple DIY tutorial. Just use these simple products available at home and give yourself a manicure that looks as good as one done by a professional.
Things you need: A black nail paint, a white nail paint and base coat; a set of toothpicks, one empty cup, water and nail paint remover.
Step 1: Start with applying the base coat to your nails and let it dry. After it has dried, apply the black nail paint to your nails and wait until that is dry too.
Step 2: Fill half the empty cup with water and carefully pour one drop of the white nail paint in it. Make sure that water is at room temperature as this helps the nail paint spread evenly.
Step 3: Using a toothpick, draw a textured design on the nail paint and water mix in the cup just like it’s done in picture 5.
Step 4: Once you get the right texture, dip your finger in the cup for approximately 15 seconds until that design is replicated on to your nail. While the finger is still immersed, with the help of a toothpick wipe off the excess nail color to avoid it from sticking on to your skin as shown in the picture.
Step 5: Take out your finger from the cup and let the nail art dry completely. Once again, remove any excess nail paint with the help of some cotton and nail paint remover. Finish your look with a topcoat.
Easy, isn’t it? If you don’t have black or white nail paints, feel free to experiment with different colours. We suggest using shades of neon to create a chic summer look.
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DIY: Curl your hair with a straightener
If you want to curl your hair and cannot afford to buy a curling iron at the moment, here’s an easy solution. Fashion and makeup blogger Camila Coelho knows just the right trick to get the perfect loose curls using a straightener. Take a look at this tutorial and get ready to flaunt those curls.
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3 face primers in the Indian market that you must try!
The new essential in your makeup kit is a face primer. For those of you who are not aware of the importance of a primer, it’s the new step that is followed by the age-old regime of CTM (Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing). Not only does a primer hold your makeup for a long time, it preps your skin for absorbing makeup, minimises pores and fine lines and acts as a protective layer between your skin and your foundation. Here are three face primers in India that you must try.
If you need to learn how to apply a face primer, here’s our favourite (very simple and easy) Youtube tutorial by BlushBeautyTutor;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrUiHLQM478
#1 L’oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer
Recommended for oily skin, the ‘L’oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer’ has a mattifying effect. It takes away any signs of oiliness, fine lines and pores like magic. It has a slightly rosy shade that covers imperfections and gives a perfect base for your foundation coverage
You can order this product at www.nykaa.com by following this link: http://goo.gl/KtdTzY
#2 Benefit The Porefessional
Benefit Cosmetics’ ‘The Porefessional’ is best suited for women with large pores. This oil-free primer with Vitamin E extracts minimises the appearance of pores and leaves the skin feeling silky and smooth. It also holds your makeup together for a very long time.
Benefit The Porefessional is one of the good face primers in India available at Sephora stores. If you are lazy to go to a story you can also get it online on www.eBay.in by following this link http://goo.gl/9byvmK
#3 Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer
Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer is a light-weight product, good for everyday use. For people with acne-prone skin this primer’s creamy tint covers blotchiness and redness perfectly. It also controls oil and refines skin texture. You need to allow two-three minutes for this product to settle into the skin and it’ll keep your makeup on perfectly for around six hours (on a greasy summer day).
Also available at www.nykaa.com – http://goo.gl/nuPjVu
If you would like us to try out any other products, please do write about it in the comments section below and we will be happy to write about it!
All pictures sourced from the respective brand’s websites.
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The perfect dark lips tutorial by Michelle Phan
Oxblood is the new neutral and we can’t get enough of it. The hottest colour trend of the season is here to stay and how. While incorporating the colour into your ensemble is fairly easy, including it in your makeup regime is slightly tricky. Take a look at this video by Youtuber Michelle Phan and learn how to pick your shade of oxblood and get the perfect dark lips.
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5 must-have Lancôme Products for your Daily Makeup Routine!
Maison Lancôme launched its refurnished store at Select City Walk Mall in the capital recently. The unveiling was attended by every beauty and makeup lover in the city. Celebrity makeup artist Stafford Braganza also graced the event and told us all about his favourite Lancôme products. Here’s the lowdown.
Stafford Braganza: Hi my name is Stafford Braganza. I am the national makeup artist for Lancome India. I started my career with Lancome 19 years ago in the United States. And Almost 19 years later I am now here in India heading the artistry team and also makeup education.
Maison Lancome reopened its doors to its loyal followers at Select City Walk Mall, Saket recently and the launch event was an extravagant affair. Celebrity makeup artist Stafford Braganza graced the occasion with his presence and had a little chat with us about his favourite products from the brand’s new range. Here’s what he had to say;
Stafford Braganza: So my five favourite products from Lancome goes as follows;
#1 Genifique
First we have ‘Genifique’, Genifique is a miracle in a bottle, I can call it. It is a serum that actually prepares your skin for makeup to actually come on. It’s a very light serum it actually works on a gene technology so when you put it on it prepares your skin and in a long run your skin feels very soft and supple and it actually regenerates our new skin cells and makes the skin even more softer.
#2 Le Crayon Khol
My next product is ‘Le Crayon Khol’, Le Crayon khol in other words would be called ‘kaajal’ pencil but I like to call it khol pencil because unlike a kaajal this product will not smudge unless you want it to smudge. This is a good product to actually wear during the day time and with a little swish of your fingers on your lashes it actually gives you a very soft smokey look and this can be actually used along with your eye shadow palette which is also one of my favourite.
#3 Hypnose Eyeshadow Palette
This is called the ‘Hypnose’ palette style 1. For all you ladies out there that want one palette for evening and night look we have this one because you have your light colours then you have your darker colours.
#4 L’ Absolu Rouge’ number 134
My favourite red lipsticks in Lancome it’s called. L’Absolu Rouge’ number 134. This red lipstick is actually very good for most Indian skin tones because we Indians have yellow undertones so picking the right red lipstick is very very important. So number 134.
#5 Tient Miracle
And finally last but not the least I have ‘Tient Miracle’. Tient miracle is again another foundation that Lancome introduced couple of years ago but this will still remain my favourite only because this product has 40% of water and having 40% of water in your foundation really hydrates the skin.
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New in the city – Bespoke beauty & makeup by Guneet Virdi
Makeup artist and skincare expert Guneet Virdi launched her new studio in the capital recently. Actress Neha Dhupia graced the occasion with her presence. She looked vibrant donning makeup by the artist herself!
Makeup artist & skincare expert Guneet Virdi unveiled her new studio in the Capital located in the bustling Meherchand market recently. Having graduated from London college of Makeup, this fashionista is all set to give a make-over to Delhiites with her specialization in the field of bespoke makeup and skincare.
Adding to the highlight of the launch was actress Neha Dhupia donning a blue ‘Cameron Kham’ ensemble with a Bottega Venetta knot clutch and black pumps looking glamorous as ever. Her impeccable, make-up, of course was done by Virdi herself!
Specializing in Runway, Bridal, Minimal, Theatre, Vintage and other kinds of make-up, Virdi’s studio is set to be the next big destination for all the makeup enthusiasts out there!