The Ultimate Indian Makeup Collection: Products You Need to Try
Finding the perfect makeup product to match your skin type, texture, and undertone is a feat in and of itself. This challenge can be even more difficult for South Asian women, especially with the wide range of unique undertones. But fear not! For my Indian women out there who are trying to find the “holy grail” for your makeup needs, keep reading to discover some of the most highly recommended products for South Asian complexions.
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For a daily go-to foundation with a natural finish, Fenty has you covered. It’s no secret that Fenty has one of the most inclusive shade ranges out there when it comes to makeup, and that definitely applies for Indian skin tones. You’ll have no trouble finding shades with yellow, olive or red undertones in this lightweight, medium-coverage foundation.
For those that what an even more weightless and natural finish, Ilia’s serum skin tint foundation is a crowd favorite. Not only was this product made for warm and neutral undertones, the niacinamide in the formula combats the hyperpigmentation that is common in Indian skin, combining makeup and skincare into one.
Color Corrector
For South Asian women, an orange-tone color corrector is an absolute must in your makeup routine. Indian skin is predisposed to have pigmentation around the undereyes, nose, and mouth areas, and the golden undertones in Tower28’s multi-purpose balm counteract the blue-ish tones of the undereye area perfectly. If you don’t want to buy a completely separate product just for color correcting, this balm is a great investment, because it has the most flattering orange tint for your cheeks and lips as well.
The LA Girl corrector concealor is an absolute gem among drugstore products. These color corrector concealers provide both correction and coverage, and have a nice creamy texture that is very easy to apply. Not to mention, it is very on the affordable side. This little tube of orange pigment can go a long way in concealing pigmentation.
Powder
For the olive or golden undertones typical for Indian skin, banana powder is an absolute game changer. Makeup Revolution’s banana powder is one of the best options you can get your hands on. This single product can do it all: correct redness and pink undertones, reduce shine, and prevent clumping, all while making sure the powder doesn’t leave a glassy residue typical of translucent powders.
Pressed powders are also a good alternative for a less heavy application. This pressed powder from MAC is the all-in-one complexion fixer that gives the skin a 12-hour ultra-matte finish while preventing acne breakouts. This powder foundation has a great shade range, and the colors 42 and 43 are absolute musts for those with medium skin tones.
Blush
Laura Mercier offers the most gorgeous muted rose blush that brings out the most natural blush on Indian skin. As noted by many, dusty rose hues work well on fair and medium South Asian skin. This blush will create a sheer, natural-looking hue to your cheeks and last you up to 10 hours.
Indian skin with warmer tones will find no fault with the Nars Blush in Orgasm X. This award-winning blush takes the number 1 spot for many, and is definitely a must for darker skin tones. This pressed blush comes in both a shimmery and matte form, and offers a soft, buildable pop of color.
Lip
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick — English Rose
Indian skin tones range from ivory all the way to dusky, so it can be rather difficult to find a lip shade that makes your complexion look bright and healthy. For those that enjoy a bright pop of color, Sephora’s cream lip stain in shade 86 is a shade that typically goes well with Indian skin tones.
Maybelline New York Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick — Rich Ruby
Of course, the classic red lipstick is a shade you can never go wrong with when it comes to Indian skin. The bright red of Maybelline’s matte lipstick contrasts beautifully with darker skin tones and the long-lasting pigment will leave your lips looking bold.
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