You have been watching all the makeup tutorials on YouTube and wanting to be just like these beauty gurus, haven’t you? But it seems a little daunting. There are so many techniques, so many aesthetics, and of course, so many makeup products. If the abundance of choices is confusing you, we have got your back.
Here are 10 highly reviewed, top-rated and pocket-friendly makeup products from Nykaa in the order of application for your everyday GRWM look.
1. Lakme Unreal Mini Blur Perfect Face Primer; ₹875 (30g)
Your primer is basically the ‘blurring effect’ in real life and is the first step in your makeup routine. Lakme Unreal Blur Perfect Face Primer with its light airy texture is one of the best primers in the market. It comes in 3 variations; Blur Perfect, which is tinted, Undercover Gel which is transparent, and Glow, which has an added illumination effect. A primer creates a smooth base for your makeup and decreases the appearance of pores. And this primer particularly, which also comes in a mini size (Rs. 325,10ml) is waterproof and it also absorbs oil.
Rating: 4.4/5 (72K+)
2. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte+Poreless Foundation; ₹649 (30ml)
After you’ve applied your primer, it is time to even out your skin tone with foundation. With a whopping 21 shade options on Nykaa, Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte Poreless Foundation adds a matte finish to your skin. It has an added SPF 22 to protect your skin from getting tanned. A pro tip: When you’re applying the foundation, make sure it’s evenly spread out on your face as well as your neck so there’s no visible contrast.
Rating: 4.4/5 (118K+)
3. Swiss Beauty Liquid Concealer; ₹249 (5.6g)
Need to cover up some pesky spots that just won’t hide under your foundation? Use a concealer. True to its name, it covers up all the blemishes on your face, even your dark circles. Swiss Beauty Liquid Concealer has 11 shades for varying skin tones, and it is vegan and cruelty free. It’s alcohol free as well so it won’t cause more skin problems than it hides. Unlike your primer and foundation, concealer only needs to be applied on specific areas and it’s advised to pick a shade lighter than your skin.
Rating: 4.4 /5 (95K+)
4. Sugar Contour De Force Face Palette; ₹799 (12g)
It’s time to be a little more of a pro by adding contour and blush to your routine. Contour adds more dimension to your face by highlighting your cheekbones or making your jawline appear sharper. Blush, on the other hand, gives you a rosy, healthy glow. Sugar Contour De Force Face Palette is a complete kit on its own with a bronzer, highlighter, and blush. It comes in three variations, Subtle Summit, Fierce Feat, and Vivid Victory. This palette does not have parabens or oil, and is cruelty free.
Rating: 4.3 /5 (18K+)
5. Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Pencil; ₹260 (0.25g)
It is not an exaggeration to say that your eyebrows can make or break your look and here’s something to help you accentuate them. Etude House Drawing Eyebrow pencil is available in 6 shades on Nykaa, in varying tones of brown and gray to give you a natural look. It contains vitamin E that provides hydration.This pencil has a triangular tip so your shape can be neat. Instead of creating a distinct outline, fill in your eyebrows with lines to make them appear more natural.
Rating: 4.3/5 (19K+)
6. Nykaa Eyes On Me! 10-in-1 Eyeshadow Palette; ₹699 (12g)
Out of all the makeup products, eyeshadow is one of the few that gives you so much room for creativity. With so many shades in matte as well as glitter, you can really customize your look however you please. Nykaa Eyes On Me! 10-in-1 Eyeshadow Palette has 5 versions with a mix of matte, shimmer, and satin eyeshadows in each one. Each palette has 10 complementary colors, both light and dark that you can mix and match to create your own look.
Rating: 4.4 /5 (38K+)
7. Lakme Ultimate Glam Eyeliner; ₹180 (9ml)
Your kit of makeup products would be incomplete without your eyeliner, no matter if you choose a winged shape or a simple outline. Lakme Ultimate Glam Eyeliner is one of the most sought after and highly rated products. It is available in 4 shades, black, blue, golden, and green. It is lightweight and water resistant as well. This eyeliner’s sleek brush makes for a proper tool for neatness. It has a highly pigmented formula which is also semi-matt, making it easily transition from everyday to party wear.
Rating: 4.3/5 (83K+)
8. Maybelline New York Hyper Curl Mascara; ₹499 (9.2ml)
Your eyes are almost done, all that’s left is your mascara to add volume to your lashes, and also help them look a little bigger. Maybelline New York Hyper Curl Mascara is a go-to for many reasons. The c-shaped brush fits the actual shape of your lashes to curl them properly, it provides a choice between waterproof and washable, and it’s highly pigmented to really help accentuate your eyes. And it is smudge proof, so it won’t transfer from your lashes to your eyelids. Phew!
Rating: 4.4/5 (108K+)
9. Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick; ₹449 (4.2g)
It’s finally time to use the product that is everyone’s favorite: lipstick. The color and texture you choose for your lips lets people know if you’re aiming for a subtle look or a bold one. Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick comes in 29 shades that include all variations from light to dark. It has natural oils that keep your lips hydrated and the color is smudge proof. It is paraben free. And it’s a 100% vegan, cruelty free product. Use the pointed tip as a lip liner for a neater shape on your lips.
Rating: 4.3/5 (78K+)
10. NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray; ₹899 (60ml)
Since we’re being real pros here, we will finish off our routine with a setting spray, the hairspray-equivalent for makeup. It keeps your makeup from sweating out or smudging as you go about your day. NYX Professional Makeup Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray is one of the highly rated picks on Nykaa where one is sold every minute. It helps make your makeup look more matte too. And it’s vegan. Just put on your makeup as usual, then hold the bottle 6 inches away from your face and spritz lightly. It’s supposed to wet your face, so don’t panic and just let it dry.
Rating: 4.5/5 (8K+)
So, now you are all set to put together your ultimate kit with these top-rated, pocket-friendly makeup products from Nykaa and wow everyone around everyday!
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