Did you ever stop to think just how much money you spend on a single makeup product? A lipstick for Rs. 1,500!? What if I told you that you can collate your entire makeup collection in less than the price you’d pay for one M.A.C lipstick? We’ve found you some pretty awesome, affordable makeup products under Rs. 100, and there’s one product in every category! College girls, this can totes be your go to college makeup kit.
1. Eyebrow Pencil
Brows on a budget? No stress! The Lakme eyebrow pencil will help you fill in and define your brows. If there’s only one makeup thing you’re willing to do on your face, do your eyebrows. Shaped and groomed brows make the world of difference in shaping, defining and enhancing your features. Use a spoolie to brush through your brows and distribute the colour evenly!
2. Kajal
Sultry, smokey smouldering eyes? YES PLEASE! The VLCC Kajal is a tiny travel-friendly kohl pencil that you can throw into your purse. Just apply some on your eyes and smudge it out using a smudger brush and you’re set.
3. Eyeliner
The one eyeliner that’s been around for over a decade! Ask your mother, chances are she’s used it and loved it too.The Lakme Insta Liner is your fuss-free, jet black liquid eyeliner. It’s long wearing, doesn’t flake off and won’t irritate your eyes. Creating those stunning cat eyes has never been easier.
4. Mascara
Flutter and flirt with long luscious lashes, the Gala of London Runproof Mascara helps darken, volumize and curl your eyelashes. It won’t flake or clump but it will give your lashes a boost! And since you have to replace those mascaras every 3 months for hygiene reasons, this one is SO affordable! Apply one coat, wait a few minutes for it to dry and apply another.
5. Eyeshadow
Wet n Wild Eyeshadow singles are one of the most budget-friendly eyeshadows you can find on the market today. While they’re not exactly under Rs. 100, you can always grab them while they are on sale. The formula is super soft and pigmented and blends easily.
6. BB Cream
A moisturiser, a foundation and a sunscreen – BB Creams are perfect for the lazy girl and the girl on the go! Low maintenance and fuss-free this Lakme 9 to 5 Complexion Care Cream will even out your skin tone while protecting you from the harsh sun. Throw it in your purse for easy touch-ups!
7. Foundation
Want more coverage than just a BB Cream? We hear you! The Blue Heaven Oil Free Foundation is a waterproof, oil-free foundation with SPF protection. It will even out your skin tone, cover up blemishes, dark circles and any other imperfections whilst keeping your skin matte.
8. Compact
A compact to keep things matte while still giving you a subtle glow? The Elle 18 Glow Compact is your answer to the humidity. Throw this one into your purse and use it to set your BB cream/foundation or use it just as it is with a powder brush. Luminous even-toned skin in a jiffy! It’s on discount, grab it while you still can.
9. Highlighting Powder
The Blue Heaven Shimmer Dust Powder is a multi-purpose product. Use it as a highlighter, eyeshadow, blush topper or mix it in with your foundation for a luminous all over glow! And at that price tag, you can’t go wrong.
10. Makeup Cleansing wipes
Made a mistake with eyeliner or eyeshadow? Use a wipe to erase any mistakes. The Ginni Clea Cleansing & Makeup Remover Wet Wipes can be used to take off any residual makeup from your face before you wash it.
11. Lip liner
A lip liner can be used to line, define and fill in your lips. It gives your natural lip colour a boost and can extend the staying power of your lipstick. The Miss Claire Glimmersticks come in 58 shades for you to choose from! The formula is waterproof and blends easily, use it alone or use as a lipstick!
12. Lipstick
Add a pop of colour to your lips with the Elle 18 Colour Burst Lipstick. It’s enriched with cocoa butter and jojoba oil to nourish your lips. It’s intensely pigmented and lasts really long. Apply it to your lips and dab it off with a tissue, re-apply and repeat the process. This will ensure that your lipstick won’t budge all day. There’s nothing that a bold red lipstick can’t fix right?
13. Lip Balm
Show your lips some love, use the Nivea Fruity Care Lip Balm to prime and nourish your lips before lipstick. It has shimmering pigments and a soft glossy hint of colour. Use it as a lip balm or as a lip gloss! Don’t want to have flaky lips when you’re kissing him now do you girls? *Wink*
14. Nail Polish
Give your tips and toes a makeover with the Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Lacquer. There are so many bright and fun colours you can choose from. The nail paint lasts long and is opaque in just one coat.
15. Nail Polish Remover
Do you like changing your nail polish frequently? Try the Kara Nail Polish Remover Wipes for easy nail polish removal. The wipes come in a travel-friendly packaging that’s easy to just throw into your purse and use on the go! The best part, this won’t dry out your cuticles or harm your nails like acetone would.