The right makeup products when used in the right way can make you look more beautiful. The basic purpose of using makeups is to hide the flaws and accentuate the best features of your face.
Makeups can help you look prettier and boosts your self-confidence helping you to make a statement of your own. Different types of makeup products are available in the market and they are designed to serve different purposes.
You need to know about the particular usages of these makeups to be able to pick the right ones according to your requirements.
This article will inform you about the basic types of makeup products that every woman should know. The article also includes examples of some of the best makeup products under each category.
Face Primer
Face primer is the first makeup product that you need to use on your face to get that rightly made up look. The primary purpose of a face primer is to provide a moisturized, smooth and perfect surface for your makeup products to hold onto.
A proper face primer can be very helpful to give your makeup the right look and to help it stay intact for long. Many face primers also provide additional features like pore minimization or wrinkle blurring.
Face primers usually come with a whipped cream like consistency and they spread smoothly on your skin giving it a layer of protection. Some of the most popular face primers that you can buy online in India include,
L’Oreal Paris Base Magique Primer
Maybelline New York Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer
Foundation
Well, the name suggests it all. It is the product that makes the foundation of your whole makeup. Foundations are available in different forms (liquid, powder, mousse and cream) and consistency and they need to be applied all over your face and neck to smooth out the skin tone.
Some foundations offer medium to light coverage where as some foundations provide a heavy coverage. So, you can pick a foundation according to your skin condition.
Every foundation is not suitable for every type of skin and you need to pick a foundation that can meet perfectly with the needs of your dry, oily or combination skin. Choosing the right shade of foundation is also vital. Some of the best known foundations available in India are,
L’Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
Concealer
The purpose of the concealer is to provide added coverage for concealing the skin imperfections that are visible through the foundation. If you have a perfect problem free skin you might not need to use a concealer over a foundation with proper coverage.
Concealers are usually available either in stick form or in liquid or gel form and they can be used to cover the under eye dark circles, blemishes or any other skin imperfections. Some popular concealers are,
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer
NYX DARK CIRCLE CONCEALER
BB cream
BB cream is not exactly a makeup product rather it can be considered as a tinted moisturizer. The purpose of the BB creams is to moisturize and nourish the skin while providing light coverage.
Many BB creams combine SPF to provide better action. BB cream can be best suited for people who love the no makeup look and needs minimum coverage. The most popular BB creams in India are,
L’Oreal True Match BB Cream
Maybelline New York BB Cream
Face powder
Face powder is also commonly known as setting powder or compact. It gives a matte finish to your makeup and also helps in setting your makeup in place. Face powder essentially comes in powder form and gives some added coverage as well when applied over your foundation or BB cream.
You need to pick a face powder that has the matching shade with your skin tone. Many face powders also offer sun protection to some extent. Most popular face powders available in India are,
Revlon Touch and Glow Moisturising Powder
Lakme 9 To 5 Flawless Matte Complexion Compact
Eye primer
Eye primer is used on the eyelids to prepare the skin above the eyes for makeup. It not only moisturizes and smooth out the skin of the eyelids but also helps in popping out of the eyeshadow color.
Eye primer makes the eyeshadow stay longer on the eyelids without fading. Eye primer gives a base to your eyeshadow and ensures that you get the most vibrant color. Some good quality eye primers are,
e.l.f. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer
TOO FACED Shadow Insurance Anti-Crease Eye Shadow Primer
Eye shadow
Eyeshadow are used over the eyelids for accentuating the look. Eyeshadows are available in powder as well as cream forms. They can have matte or sheer finish and are available in nude as well as vibrant colors. Some popular eyeshadows in India are,
Maybelline New York Nudes
LotusHerbals Long Lasting EyeShadow
Eyebrow pencil
The purpose of eyebrow pencil is to give your eyebrows a perfect shape and look. The eyebrows frame the face and they make a very important feature. Perfecting the eyebrows with eyebrow pencil is simple and it can actually accentuate the look heavily.
Eyebrow pencils are available in different shades and it is suggested to pick an eyebrow pencil that has one tone lighter shade than your eyebrow hairs. Some of the best eyebrow pencils available in India include,
Rimmel London Eye Brow Pencil
Maybelline New York Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil
Eye liner
Eye liner is used for lining the eyes. They are available in liquid, cream as well as gel forms. Eyeliners can be of different color and finish.
The staying power of the eyeliners also varies considerably from product to product. The eyeliner brush which is always accompanied with the liner can be used for drawing précised lines for lining the eyes. Some popular eye liners are,
Maybelline New Lasting Drama Gel Liner
Mac Liquid Eye Liner
Mascara
The purpose of mascara is to lengthen and thicken the eyelashes. Mascara when used in the right way can give dramatic improvements to your overall look.
Mascaras are usually available in runny or medium consistency and they are accompanied with a characteristic applicator which is used for putting the mascara on the eye lashes. Mascaras are available in natural as well as vibrant shades. Some premium quality mascara available in India are,
Bourjois Volume Glamour Max Waterproof Mascara
Sephora Outrageous Curl Dramatic Volume and Curve Mascara
Kajal or Kohl
Kajal or Kohl is used to line the eyes and they can serve the purpose of eye liners as well. However, usually kajal pencils are considered as more suitable for lining the waterline and tight lining the lash line before applying an eye liner.
Many kohl pencils serve the purpose of both kajal and eyeliner. Some of the well-known kajal pencils available in India are,
Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate Kajal
Lip primer
The purpose of lip primer is to keep your lips hydrated and to provide a proper surface to your lipstick, lip stain or any other type of lip color to stick to. Lip primers can be ideal for use to hide darker and uneven lips.
They can easily fill out the creases on the lips giving it a natural and fuller appearance. Lip primers come in nude shades.Some premium quality lip primers are,
Studio Lip Primer & Plumper
NYX Cosmetics Lip Primer
Lip liner
The purpose of lip liner is to line the lips perfectly before applying a lip color. It gives definition to the lips and also helps in keeping the lip color in place.
Lip liners are typically available in pencil forms and they usually have a cream like consistency. Lip liners are available in different shades. Some of the lip liners that you can trust on include,
Nyx Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil, Nude Pink
MAC Cremestick Lip Liner
Lipstick
Even if you are a no makeup person there is only a slim chance of you being not aware about the lipsticks. Lipsticks usually come in cream like consistency with matte or sheer finish and they add solid color on the lips.
Lipsticks are available in several shades and their staying power and finish vary extensively depending on the product. Some good examples to mention will be,
MAC Matte Lipstick – Lady Danger
Sephora Cream Lipstick
Lip gloss
The primary purpose of the lip glosses is to add glossy luster on the lips and at times they also provide a subtle shade of color.
Lip glosses can be used over the lipstick to get a glossy and plump finish or they can also be used directly on the lips for a light tint. The most popular lip glosses available in India include,
