Affordable Makeup Products for Beginners in India

Guest Post by Barisha

Hello Everyone,
Today my post is all about the best makeup products for beginners. These products are simple, easy available and moreover affordable for teens and college going girls. If you can't spend more bucks on high-end makeup products, this collection will definitely help you a lot. Go ahead!

Editors note: (Barisha! That's an amazing topic and I am also adding some quick reviews of the products in your guest post :) Hope this would make the post better and more informative.)

So let us start with women's favorite product, kajal. Many girls out there never step out of their home home without kajal in their eyes. No matter they are wearing foundation, concealer or bla bla but kajal is something which most of the girls cannot live without!

Kajals:

Faces Cosmetics Kajal
Price: Rs.99 for 3g
Quick Review: This kajal glides smoothly onto the water line and gives that blackest black finish with less smudging compared to the other kajals in the market. For this price, Face kajal is definitely a hit! It also contains almond oil which promotes eyelash hair growth.

Maybelline Colossal Kajal:
Price: Rs.150 for 0.35g
Quick Review: Is there anyone who doesn't know Maybelline Colossal Kajal here? This product is a huge hit among Indian women, especially for its long time smudge free quality. This is not a blackest black definitely but stays on eyelids for a long time compared to the other kajals. You need a good eyemakeup remover to remove this though.

Lakme Eyeconic Kajal:
Price: Rs.199
Quick Review: Doesn't it look like a competitor for Maybellin Colossal one? Of course yes and YES it wins the competition too. It has a better smudge free staying powder and 'smoothness' than the colossal one. It claims to stay on waterline for 10 hours. Whoa! This product is recently launched and has become a huge hit among all kajal lovers! Go grab one before Lakme increase the prize.

Eye Liners:

 

Avon Simply Pretty Waterproof Eyeliner
Price: Rs.90 for 7.5ml
Quick Review: I really don’t know why I have not seen any review on this product, this is the best-est-affordable eye liner I have used and I am using this for past 4years. It stays good for 5-6 hours (Stays even more time with light fading) without any fading and it is of course waterproof as per the claim.

Lakme Insta Liner Liquid Eyeliner
Price: Rs.70 for 9ml
Quick Review: This is one eyeliner which many eyeliner beginners swear by and this of course the first eyeliner of  many girls out there! This Lakme Insta Liner is easily available, very very affordable for the huge quantity and of course stays for a good time with less smearing. The only issue with this is the drying time. You need to sit under fan for 3-4 minutes to get it completely dried or else you might mess it up.

Foundations:-

Coloressence Aqua Makeup Base
Price: Rs.125 for 30ml
Quick Review: This makeup base is dirt cheaply priced and comes in 4 different shades for different skin tones. This gives medium to light coverage with an oil free matte finish which many of you oily skinned girls would expect :) A great buy and quantity for the price.


Lakme Face Magic Daily Wear Souffle
Price: Rs.99 for 30ml
Quick Review: This souffle comes in a really cute glass got with a screw lid :) It come in three shades namely Pearl, marble and shell. One needs to choose the perfect shade for their skin. 30ml for just Rs.99 if a dirt cheap price right? But this product absolutely works as a great daily foundation for 'foundation beginners' out there. Make sure to set it with your compact for a better staying time.


Lotus Herbals Pure Radiance Matte Glow Daily Foundation
Price: Rs.175 for 25ml
Quick Review: This is a wonderful light-coverage foundation for beginners which is not only water-based and oil-free, but also SPF 20 for sun protection. 25ml is decent quantity for the price too and hence this product is definitely a hit for foundation beginners.


Okay it is going long and let us end the Part 1 here :) The Part-2 of 'Affordable Makeup Products for Beginners' is coming up soon. There we are going to check an affordable collection of compacts, lipsticks, lip liners and blushes!

So girls, which is your favorite affordable makeup product in India?

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How to Be Beautiful? 5 Really Working Ways

Every woman in this world wants to look beautiful. Isn't it?. Whether she is short or tall, thin or thick, dark or pale, every girl wants to look her best anytime. We girls are always concerned about the way we look. From head to foot we take care of all the parts and beautify them in order to look neat and stylish. Different shampoos, different conditioners and different hair products; what not we try to make our hair look more softer and shinier? We jump into the trial of using different creams and lotions to get that model-like glowing skin isn't it? Even for our feet - we get are numerous luxury pedicures get done in parlours. Fine, let us come to the point. This post is specially dedicated to you sweet girls! Go ahead and read the effective ways to be beautiful :D

1. Belief is the Key

Yes! The first thing you should do to 'be or become' beautiful is to believe that you're beautiful. No one is ugly in this world. Everyone has their unique features, talent, voice and such. *(Are you skinny? Call yourself a model. Are you fat? You're a bubbly beauty then :) Is your skin too pale? You're a vanilla ice cream and are you dark? You're a dark chocolate.) No one is less compared to anyone in this world so once you believe that you have your unique beautify, you will automatically look beautiful from inside! You will get that confidence and shine as a star among your friends and family no matter how your appearance is. So grab your first key, the belief. There is no one in this world with the same lips, eyes and facial structure as yours isn't it? You're your original and beautiful copy :) Appreciate yourself for being beautiful; spend 5 minutes in front of mirror everyday and tell yourself that you are beautiful to grow your confidence. This way, you can break all the inferior feelings those created by such idiot people (Jealous may be?) around you.

2. Health Matters a Lot in Beauty

Taking care of your inner health is double important when it comes to beautifying yourself. Let us have a test now. Get some high ended makeup products. Pick your most beautiful outfit and wear your favorite footwear, but on the day when you are SICK. How would you look? Beautiful? Not at all!. So concentrate more on improving your health and thus it will add beauty to your skin and face. To develop your health, as the first rule, drink 3 liters of water everyday. This process will regulate your blood circulation and flush out the toxins from your blood, resulting in super radiant skin. You need to try this to believe this. I have myself experienced with this water trick and found out great results on my skin. Eat lots of veggies, fruits, buts and greens everyday. And last but not the least, wear the most important beautifying ornament SMILE on your face. A happy smiling face wins lots of makeup products you know!

3. Add Some Style

Is your life boring? Don't you feel bored with the same kind of look and appearance you maintain? Go for a hair cut and change your dressing style. I personally felt more confident about my appearance after getting my side bangs done. They are absolutely beautiful! You can also change your dressing style, apparels and such for a different look. Don't always restrict and keep yourself inside a circle. Wear sunglasses, wear tank tops, skirts and grab that style! You will look and feel beautiful.

4. Take Care of Your Skin and Hair

I will list out some great working celebrity skin and hair care practices below which my beautician told me.

Skincare Musts to Become Beautiful

• Bath twice a day in lukewarm water.
• Say no to soaps; Go for soap free shower gels/body washes and face washes for face.
• Body lotion is compulsory after bath to moisturize body skin.
• Moisturizing face is a must even if you have oily skin.
• High SPF sunscreen is compulsory if stepping out of home (Even on winters)
• A weekend body scrub followed by hot oil massage does extra good to soften skin.
• Wash face twice a day with a gentle facial cleanser and two or more times with fresh plain water.
• Wash your feet with warm water and apply cold cream before going to bed every night.
• Ger a pedicure done at your home or parlor once in two weeks.
• Use your hand cream to prevent hands from getting rough
• Your lip balm must be in your handbag anytime! Use it many times a day to prevent chapped lips
• Pay extra attention to dry knees and elbows while moisturizing.

Haircare Musts to Become Beautiful

• Rinse hair thrice a week if you're a field worker and at least twice if you are a homemaker.
• You paraben free mild hair products; herbal ones are much better.
• Don't comb wet hair and use a wide comb to detangle your hair.
• Conditioning is must after shampooing.
• Massage your scalp applying hot oil one hour before every hair wash.
• Follow a deep nourishing hair mask treatment every weekend.
• Avoid using heat equipments such as straighteners, dryers and curlers on hair very often.
• Do not tie your hair with tight bands. 
• Cover your hair with an hat or your shawl when you're under hot sun. 
• Do not get wet in rain and if you do so, rinse your hair immediately after reaching home.
• Wash your comb everyday and wash your pillow cover everyday. 

5. Get Outfit/Makeup Suggestions from Your Friends

Discuss with your trustworthy friends about your outfits and makeup. Read carefully, they should be trustworthy. If you choose a wrong person to suggest you, they might mislead you in jealously lol :P Okay no jokes. Ask your friends whether you look good in a jean or kurta, or something like that. Always go for minimal makeup. This will not only look natural, but also neat and professional if you're a working woman. Shift your glittery shimmery makeu products to your night /party makeup case. Choose the right shade of your foundation/concealer and always go for blushes and eyeshadow that would compliment your skin tone well. You should also be careful while choosing your skincare products depending on your skin type whether it is oily, dry, normal, combination or sensitive.


Hope you enjoyed the above ideas to be beautiful! Don't stress much thinking about your appearance all the time. Just chill and enjoy your life :) You're always beautiful if you are happy and if you have good thoughts! Keep smiling beauties. Share your comments and feedback below!

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Can You Use Body Lotion On Your Face?

• Can You Use Body Lotion On Your Face?
• Body Lotion On Face - Would It Cause Any Side Effects?
• Why Don't We Use Body Lotions on Face?
• Extra Dry Facial Skin - Would Body Lotions Help?

We are frequently receiving these kinda query from our readers and the answer is simply NO! We are now going to discuss why one shouldn't use their body lotion on face and what ill effects it would cause. So if you have any idea of using your body moisturizer to moisturize your facial skin, then kill it. It is not that every body lotion would react bad on your facial skin; some might work well in fluke too but why should risk? Read below and know more on this.

Difference Between Facial Skin and Body Skin

Cell Turnover Rate of Skin:
Skin dryness and less environmental exposure (When compared to facial skin) causes slow skin turnover rate in body skin. Due to this, the natural exfoliation process slows down in body skin and thus it stays rougher and scalier than your facial skin. On the other hand, due to the sebaceous glands and excess sun exposure, the natural exfoliation process takes place faster and more frequently in your face skin when compared to the body skin. This makes your facial skin naturally more sensitive than your body skin.

Skin Thickness:
Our facial skin is usually 0.20mm thick whereas the body skin is 0.60mm thick. From this, obviously we can say that our facial skin is more sensitive when compared to our body skin.

Is It Okay to Use Body Lotion on Facial Skin?

As already said, the answer is No. Because of the differences in skin nature and thickness, usage of body lotion on more thin and more delicate facial skin is not that advisable. Body skin is usually drier than the facial skin and thus body lotions are specially formulated with heavy moisturizing ingredients that would lead to clogging of pores on the facial skin.

Is Body Lotion on Face Okay In case of Extremely Dry Skin?

Even though your body lotion is light in texture and your skin is extra dry, you shouldn't use it on your facial skin as some of the ingredients present in it might be allergic to your face. Not at first, you may also face facial breakouts and such with regular body lotion usage on face.
   Have you ever noticed something on your body lotion? Most of the body lotions are more scented and coloured when compared to the light facial lotions and moisturizers. Don't you think that those artificial fragrances and colours would affect your super delicate and sensitive facial skin?
       So it is better to avoid body moisturizers on your face anytime. Whatever skin type yours may be and however gentle those body lotions may be, do NOT use it on your facial skin without consulting with your dermatologist (There is very less chance that any dermatologist would recommend a body moisturizer for face)
      

Side Effects of Using Body Moisturizers on Face

So, Summing up the all the above factors, here is the list of facial skin problems you might experience if you use your body moisturizer on your face, instantly or may be with regular usage.

• Acne breakouts
• Clogging of pores
• Redness
• Itchy skin
• Excess oil secretion
• Greasy skin
• Other allergies

Facial Moisturizer On Body - Is that Okay?

This is completely alright and this wouldn't surely give you any side effect because of the gentleness of the facial lotions. Hence, in case you run out of your regular body lotion, you can pour some facial lotion on your palm and smooth it over you body skin to provide it required moisturization. You can do this without any fear however you may need to reapply the facial lotion in short intervals to prevent dryness on your body skin!

P.S: For some, your body lotions may perfectly suit as your facial moisturizer but before continuing this, consult with your dermatologist once to ensure that it wouldn't cause any side effects or skin allergies in future.

Hope you find this article helpful. Have you ever used your body lotion on face? 

Do share your suggestions, comments and feedback below!

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