New Delhi: If you are a beginner college-going girl and want to start your makeup journey, but have many doubts and questions about what to buy and what points to keep in mind while buying makeup, then we have got you covered.

How to choose the right makeup products:

a) First, set your budget and research the products within your budget that suit your needs.

b) Check product reviews and the ingredients list in case you are allergic to any ingredients.

c) Start with basic makeup products and then expand your vanity over time.

d) Try to invest in multipurpose products. For example, if you are looking for an eyeshadow kit, buy one that has various colors, highlighters, and blushes to save money.

e) Choose quality over quantity and focus on good reviews and your needs. Makeup trends come and go, so try to invest in small-quantity products if you use makeup occasionally.

Must-have items for a basic makeup kit:

A. FACE

1. Primer:
Primer is the most essential product for makeup kits. It prevents foundation from oxidizing, minimizes pores, and creates an even makeup look. Oily skin people should use silicon-based primers, while dry skin people should use cream-based primers.
Some affordable options are:

• Insight Cosmetics 3 in-1 Primer
• Nykaa Primer Mini
• Swiss Beauty Primer
• NY Bae Primer
• Colourbar
• Wet & Wild Matte Primer

2. Foundation:
Choosing the right foundation is crucial. Select a foundation that matches your skin tone, skin type, and fits your budget.
Some affordable options are:

• Maybelline Fit Me
• Lakme 9-5 Mousse Foundation
• Insight
• Swiss Beauty
• Nykaa Skin Genius Foundation Mini
• Mars
• Revlon

3. Concealer:
Concealer is used to cancel out dark circles, pimple marks, and uneven skin. Just like foundation, choosing a concealer that matches your skin tone and skin type is essential.
Some affordable options are:

• Insight Cosmetics
• Swiss Beauty
• Mars
• Blue Heaven
• Faces Canada

4. Compact/Banana Powder:
Compact powders or banana powders are used to set the base. You can buy compact powders according to your skin tone. Compact powders provide light coverage, while banana powder, also known as loose powder, has no coverage.
Some affordable options are:

• Maybelline Fit Me
• Lakme 9-5
• SERY
• Faces Canada
• Nykaa
• Insight
• Swiss Beauty
• Banana powder or loose powder:

• Insight
• PAC HD Mini
• Mars
• Swiss Beauty

5. Highlighter:
Highlighter is used to accentuate features like the nose, cheekbones, and chin.
Some affordable options are:

• Insight Cosmetics
• Swiss Beauty
• Miss Claire
• Ny Bae
• Mars

6. Blush:
Blushes are mostly used to highlight the cheeks and give them a natural red or pink tint.
Some affordable options are:

• Insight Cosmetics
• NY Bae
• Blue Heaven
• Swiss Beauty

B. EYES

1. Eyeshadow Palette:
Eyeshadows come in different types such as monochromatic, shimmer, liquid, and matte. Choose the type that suits your needs.
Some affordable options are:

• Swiss Beauty
• Insight Cosmetics
• NY Bae
• Mars Cosmetics
• Miss Claire
• Blue Heaven
• Nicka K Eyeshadow

2. Kajal:
Kajal enhances the eyes and is loved by many girls. Some people apply kajal daily.

Some affordable options are:

• Elle 18
• Lakmé
• Maybelline
• NY Bae
• Himalaya
• Miss Claire
• Insight
• Mars
• Swiss Beauty

3. Eyeliner:
Eyeliners are used to define the eyes in various shapes. There are different types of eyeliners such as pen eyeliner, gel eyeliner, and liquid eyeliner. Colored eyeshadows are also in fashion these days.
Some affordable options are:

• Swiss Beauty
• NY Bae
• Lakmé
• Maybelline
• Mars
• Blue Heaven
• Cuffs and Lashes
• Nicka K

4. Mascara:
Mascaras are used to enhance eyelashes. Nowadays, there are colored mascaras available too.
Some affordable options are:

• Lakmé
• Maybelline
• Swiss Beauty
• Blue Heaven
• Insight
• Cuffs and Lashes
• Mars

5. Eyebrow Fillers:
Eyebrow fillers are used to enhance and shape eyebrows in different styles. Eyebrow wax, pencils, and palettes are available in the market.
Affordable options are:

• Mars
• Blue Heaven
• Swiss Beauty
• Lakmé
• Half n Half
• Cuffs and Lashes

C. LIPS

1. Lipliner:
Lipliners are used to shape and fill the lips, creating a defined and plumped look after applying lipstick.
Affordable options are:

• Swiss Beauty
• Miss Claire
• Insight

2. Lip gloss:
Lip glosses are used to give the lips a plumped and shiny appearance. Some people use glosses on their own, and they are available in different colors.
Affordable options are:

• Insight Cosmetics
• Miss Claire

3. Lipsticks:
Women’s love for lipsticks is incredible. Everyone loves to apply lipstick as it completes the makeup look. There are different types of lipsticks available, such as liquid, matte, satin finish, and crayon.
Some affordable options are:

• Swiss Beauty
• Lakmé
• Insight
• Stay Quirky
• Maybelline
• Elle 18
• Miss Claire
• Blue Heaven
• Nykaa
• My Glamm
• Iba
• Ny Bae

D. Makeup Finish

1. Setting Spray:
The last step of makeup is setting it with a good setting spray. It makes the makeup long-lasting and helps prevent oxidation.
Some affordable options are:

• Blue Heaven
• Swiss Beauty
• Insight Cosmetics
• Mars Cosmetics

Some additional options to add to your makeup vanity are strobe cream, contour palette, and bronzer.

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