If you’ve grown up with Indian skin, you know that finding the perfect products and techniques can be a bit challenging, but don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered! In this guide, we’ll provide 10 steps for a flawless Indian skin makeup routine.
- Start with a good skincare routine: Indian skin can be prone to oiliness, so start with a gentle cleanser and moisturizer to create a smooth canvas for makeup.
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Use a lightweight foundation or BB cream: Choose a foundation or BB cream that is lightweight and matches your skin tone. Avoid anything too heavy or cakey that can clog pores.
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
- Highlight your features with concealer: Use a concealer that is one shade lighter than your foundation to highlight your features, such as under your eyes, forehead, nose, and chin.
- Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in “Medium” or “Caramel” shades, LA Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in “Warm Honey” or “Chestnut” shades
- Contour with a warm bronzer: Choose a warm-toned bronzer that complements your skin tone and use it to contour your cheekbones, jawline, and temples.
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in “Medium/Deep” shade, Makeup Revolution Bronzer in “Caramel” shade
- Add a pop of color to your cheeks: Use a coral or peach-toned blush to add a pop of color to your cheeks and give your face a healthy, youthful glow.
- Milani Baked Blush in “Luminoso” or “Dolce Pink” shades, NYX Professional Makeup Powder Blush in “Mauve” or “Nutmeg” shades
- Enhance your eyes with neutral shades: Use neutral brown, gold, or copper eyeshadow shades to enhance your eyes and make them pop. Avoid anything too glittery or shimmery that can make your skin look oily.
- Juvia’s Place Eyeshadow Palettes (especially “The Nubian” and “The Warrior”), Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Palette in “Soft Glam” or “Modern Renaissance”
- Use a waterproof mascara: Opt for a waterproof mascara to avoid smudging, especially if you have oily skin or live in a humid climate.
- Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara or L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Waterproof Mascara
- Keep your brows natural: Fill in your brows with a pencil or powder that matches your natural hair color, and keep them shaped but not too sculpted.
- Finish with a long-lasting lip color: Choose a long-lasting lip color, such as a liquid lipstick or stain, in a natural or muted pink shade that complements your skin tone. Avoid anything too bright or glossy that can make your skin look oily.
- MAC Lipstick in “Mehr” or “Chili” shades, ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in “Beeper” or “Limbo” shades, NYX Professional Makeup Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in “Soft-Spoken” or “Sandstorm” shades
- Set your makeup: Finish your makeup with a setting powder or spray to help it last longer, especially if you have oily skin.