Makeup is a part of almost (do the not-so-almost ones really exist?? :P) every girl’s daily routine, it’s just that some of us want to keep it subtle and do not like the cakey face (God! Hate it when I have to go to a parlour and get ready). I still remember our girls gang queuing up, waiting for A to get all of us ready whenever we had to attend a friend’s wedding (what happened at A’s wedding is a different story altogether!).
Today, besties bring you a list of 5 minimal makeup products for those subtle changes that complement you and that not too makeup-y look of yours:
1. Maybelline Colossal Kajal and M.A.C gel eyeliner
Even the daily routine makeup is incomplete without a kajal (unless you are applying for a sick leave :P). Sometimes, all you need is a kajal and a lip gloss to go to a grocery store nearby as you are too lazy to get ready :P.
BN recommends Maybelline’s Colossal Kajal which comes in a yellow roll-on. We love it for its intense colour and the darkest shine which doesn’t fade or smudges easily.
And I swear by the M.A.C’s blacktrack gel eyeliner. It’s super easy to apply, doesn’t smudge and stays on for whole day. For all of those who are too lazy to grab a brush, we have a good news..you can apply Colossal Kajal on your upper lash line too. 😉
2. Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver
This one is a blessing as it’s a balm, a gloss and a lipstick; it actually serves all three purposes. It has a nice vanilla-mint scent and leaves your lips looking shiny. Unlike other balms, this one lasts for long and you can never go wrong with the application as it is a balm afterall. 😉
It comes in four different colours and so far, I have been able to try 2 only…sheer pink and coral. Sheer pink is my absolute favorite.
3. Guerlain Paris Météorites Base
The Meteorites Base Perfecting Pearls is one of the most popular and iconic products of Guerlain’s Météorites range. The bottle contains shimmery pearls suspended in a clear gel base. It is incredibly lightweight and just melts into the skin. The pearls collapse when you squeeze out the primer and are blended with the rest of the base to create a light shimmery watery gel that spreads easily on the skin and dries down quick enough to apply your foundation right away. Yes, I wear it under my foundation to create a smoother, more even finish and a visible shimmer.
It might come across as a bit expensive for a primer, but I have been using it for 3years now and have just started my second bottle. So, I don’t mind paying that much!
4. Red nail paint and lipstick
Red nail paint is a perennial beauty classic – chic, sexy and sophisticated: the allure of red is timeless..it matches everything! If there is one beauty trend that will never go out of style, it would be red nail polish and lipstick. The colour knows no season barrier and can be carried upon all year around.
There is a famous quote by designer Bill Blass, “When in doubt, wear red!” which I couldn’t agree more to.
5. Versace Bright Crystal Perfume
Every look is incomplete without a right perfume and that is why, besties list out their personal favorite in this section.
The fragrance is fresh and uplifting while being strong and sensuous at the same time. I love this fragrance so much that its very much part of my identity right now! To me, it’s an all-season fragrance, which can be worn on a hot summer day or on a good winter evening. Plus, the bottle is a jewel resting on my dresser. 😉
Some people do not find the fragrance long-lasting, and for that I recommend combining it with Versace Eros deodorant stick.
No matter how much we love the listed products, but we are definitely open to try anything new in the market..it’s makeup after all! Please leave your suggestions and feedback in the comment section below!
Until next time…
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Well written article with great pictures
Thank you 🙂
I’ve never tried any of these products, but they look great!
I love all the listed products 🙂
great blog, i never know what to buy for make up…
Alright, I’ll give the red ones a shot!! Awesome post V 😘
A
I need to find a good foundation. Maybe I will try the one you mentioned. As far as my fav. scent. I love Beach by Bobbi Brown:-)
I also love the foundation by Guerlain 🙂
Will try Beach, thanks!
My sister has a beauty parlour. This will help her.
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MAC blacktrack eyeliner is my holy grail since forever. And I couldn’t agree more with what you said about red nails and lipstick:) Thanks so much for sharing and have a great Saturday!
Yuliannova
You too have a great one ahead! 🙂
Yes yes yes to the red lippy and purfume!! really like the style of your photographs really adds to the post!
Thank you 🙂
Great product reviews. I also love to hear about other women’s favorite picks. That dior gloss sounds amazing. I’ll have to try it!
Yeah! That is amazing, feel free to share if you have a favorite too 🙂
Love these! I actually have that Versace perfume! I love it. Another one of my faves is Chance by Chanel!
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We love Mademoiselle by Chanel, will also try Chance..thanks for sharing!
I love this. Article. I’m not actually a big fan of Maybelline kajal, but I love almost all the other products by Maybelline. And, a red lipstick is a must have. It can elevate even the most simple outfit.
Wowww woww loved the tips.. Few of my favorites The Givenchy Noir creme nothing can beat it and Chanel Chance for long lasting lingering over fragrance xx
Noted with thanks!
I have almost all of them and I’m gonna try the things I don’t have… Thanks for sharing!
Awesome post! I always enjoy make-up posts which are honest and authentic about which products are best to use. I’m still learning when it comes to make-up and this was a great help! Thank you!
Believe me (V at BN) is always learning when it comes to makeup though A here is a pro..the list is specially for the learners like us 😀
Nice post , i’ve never heard about these products before .
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Thanks for sharing! I need to find a new perfume….
Informative article! Looking forward for more posts 🙂
I love all of them, but my favourite I must say it’s the red nail paint and lipstick, every time I have one of that one I always feel more confident and ready to face life!!
I agree. I wonder what it is about the colour red that makes us feel more confident? Maybe it is because it is so bold? x
Right, well I obviously need to go shopping! I don’t have a single red anything and I have never heard of Kajal.
Sure, each if us needs shopping, atleast 8 times a week 😊
Well, kajal is another name for kohl pencil if you’ve heard of it.
I used to use kajal as a teen as it was great for defining the eyes. I have not worn it in a while though x
They exist! I’m one of them. I know nothing about make-up so this was an informative read for me. The Lip Color Reviver sounds interesting. I might have to make a trip to make-up aisle. Thanks for sharing.
Make up aisle is always a delight to be in. V’s post has added few things up my list too, dior lip balm is on the way 😊
Great tips! I haven’t tried a lot of these but I will definitely look them up. And the perfume too, I love trying new scents!
These products look really good. I haven’t tried any of them before but would love to. Thanks
I actually have the Maybelline Colossal Kajal and I love it. It is so soft and creamy, very easy to apply. And it lasts for quite some time as well.
Could not agree more Joanna!
Every girls must-haves is every man’s should-be gifts.If you get what I mean.
Totally agree 😊
If the Instagram beauty bloggers are to be believed one needs 1/2 inch layer of base, two tubes of sculpting stuff and a bowl of shiny cream to glow. I haven’t seen the Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver that you mention but will definitely look for it.
Haha!
I get the sense that you will definitely like the color recover 😃
I don“t think that there is any girl who can live without makeup including my girlfriend. I believe this is the post that I should share with her.
We bet you should!
Fragrances always make a look. I love the sound of the multi purpose lipstick that definitely sounds like a make up must have for sure! x
You will love it!
I’ve started getting into nailpolish recently. I agree red is the way to go. I need new eyeliner, maybe I’ll try the gel. Thanks!
Nice collection of luxury cosmetics. Versace perfume is really a sweet one. Red lipsticks for parties are must.
Oh man! You women are spoilt for choices. How do you guys even remember what to apply after what. “Absolutely amazing list of essentials”, my wife says, so I would have to agree. She is making me buy that lipstick, lip color and balm thing….hahahah!
hahahah!
Your wife looks like our target audience for sure 😉
Haha! Yes!
I love Dior make up, it always smells so good, although when it comes to lipstick Huda Beauty is my favourite, it just doesn’t come off!
Dior Addict Lip Color Reviver is a balm actually but it also serves the purpose of a lipstick depending on the occasion(obviously, its too light if you are attending a wedding :P)..we love it for its multipurpose use and the effect it has on the lips 🙂
I’m obsessed with the Versace perfumes and totally agree every girl needs a good long lasting red lip. Great list.
Thank you! 🙂
I used to use mac gel eyeliner but now I couldn’t be without my kat von d liquid pen liner x
We had like to try that..thanks!
I am just a simple girl with a simple list of a must haves makeup on my bag. That’s a lipstick. an eyebrow & eyeliner, a powder, and a bb cream. But with your suggestion for brands, might try this one. Thanks.
There really is so much that I don’t understand about all of the makeup products out there on the market. I really would love to understand things like the perfume you list here better. I know that smelling good is so important. And as far as colognes I don’t even understand them very well. How do you determine what works for you. I do like the description of the perfume but would love to understand more. And then how it works with each persons body chemistry makes a difference from what I have been told.
Yes it totally does and I personally pick what I like the most..something which is not too strong and sweet at the same time. I don’t like the fruity ones mostly and at the same time, something too strong gives me a headache so I pick which suits me the best and which has a gorgeous bottle too 😉
Technically, there is a whole lot to perfumes..the base note, top note, EDP/EDT which is a different discussion altogether and might interest you!
If I have to be completely honest, I don’t wear make up that often but when I do, the colour red isn’t the first. I think I think have to start wearing it more. So this is a great list for me. Thanks!
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The products mentioned here are more of no-makeup kinds, just to complement your skin..you will love it!
Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver & Guerlain base are 2 of my fav products… I like all your choices!
Thank you 🙂
I’ve heard so much about the Dior Addict Lip Glow but have yet to take the plunge and make a purchase. I think my personal make up must have at the moment would be my concealer – having way too many late nights.
Sarah: which concealer are you using(if you don’t mind sharing), maybe we had give it a try too
I loved your article, probably because I have everything that is on your list too.
That’s so great!
Maybe you should share some of your products with us if you like, we seem to have similar interests 😊
Never heard of Guerlain Paris Météorites Base before but it sounds like a really cool product!
Yeah! We love it 🙂