It’s the party season people and that is a great reason for me to get all excited, dress up, plan some fun getaways with my friends and family and also pull out some of my favourite partay make up essentials. But sadly what gets to me and I’m sure most of you gals out there too, is having to decide which is the best make up kit when it comes to how to do simple makeup long-lasting make-up, makeup that suits the occasion, are perfect party combinations. So I’ve decided to share with you guys my tried and tested most dependable make up kits that have worked wonders for me and are perfect for the party season. Plus, I feel these products will be very handy when you’re getting ready for your last-minute New Year’s Eve parties. They cover all kinds of looks from smokey to glitter, neon to matte and more!
So here goes my favourite list of must-have Make up Kits :
1) NYKAA Just Wink It! 2-in-1 Eyeshadow Palette (Shade – Double Chocolate Chip) – Shop the product here
I love the mix of all different hues of browns and this makes for such a unique palette to own to ace those party smokey eyes. It also has few glitter shades and you can also use the mellow browns for your everyday college or office looks. The product does exactly what it does, the shades are highly pigmented, they blend easily and last for an entire day. Flaunt an easy smokey eye gurllll. Plus, this is priced at just Rs. 1,394/- only.
2) NYX Professional Make-Up Ultimate Shadow Palette (Smokey and Highlight) – Shop the product here
Priced at Rs. 1,725/- this palette speaks to my soul!! It also happens to be one of the few palettes that I have restocked this year. It has a great combination of shimmer and matte shades with a buttery finish that just glides on so smoothly on your eyelids. Even though some of the shades are super intense, the fall-out is bare minimal. I love some of the deep colours like dark blue and green which can be used in so many ways to create such a funky party looks this season. This is an investment worth every penny ladies.
3) L.A. Colors So Cheeky Blush And Highlight Palette (Pink And Playful)
This is hands down such a playful palette to own and totally savior too. It includes 4 different blush shades and 2 super pigmented highlighters. I love how easy this kit is to travel with and it gives so many varieties of blush shades to pay with. These are again long lasting and the finish is super silky. I like the light to dark blush shades transition that covers us for so many different day or night looks. This is one trust worthy palette that has me covered and the best part is that it is priced at just Rs. 475/-
P.S. – This one time I had forgotten to carry my eye shadow palette and the darkest shade worked wonders on my eyelids.
4) Wet n Wild MegaGlow Contouring (Shade – Dulce De Leche) – Shop the product here
Priced just at Rs. 499/- this is hands down my go-to contouring palette. This highlighting-contouring duo doesn’t crease like my other palettes and it sculpts your face so well without you having to work hard at it. I would suggest this for beginners as well as it is so easy to work with. The deeper colour defines your face and the lighter shade highlights and sets your make up in place adding that perfect dimension that you need this party season. This is a powder-based product and I can vouch for it since it’s always in my make up bag!
5) NYKAA Get Winged Sketch Eyeliner + Rock The Line Kajal Eyeliner Duo – Shop the product here
This combo tops my chart and is so handy no matter what looks I’m going for. Nykaa Rock the line Kajal eyeliner in the shade 001 jet Black contains Vitamin C & E and it is super pigmented. Creating winged eyeliner looks, bold or daily wear, you can ace either with so much ease. I love that this product doesn’t budge all day long as it is 100% waterproof and it glides so easily. The 2nd product in the combo is their Sketch Eyeliner in the shade Black Swan 01 which has an innovative felt tip that allows you to get creative with your eyeliners. This has passed the 24-hour wear test and the colour pay-off is super intense. You need this combo for those dramatic cat eyes this season. The combo is priced at Rs. 519/-
6) Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit (Shade Ash Brown) – Shop it here
Priced at just Rs. 399/- this happens to be one of my most favorite tried and tested products that I keep reaching out to so often. Firstly the size is so compact that carrying it is so easy and it is a 5 piece set that includes tweezers, 1 brow setting wax, 2 brow powders, and a brow brush. The colours are not too dark and I like my brows to look natural so this shade combo is a perfect one for natural-looking brows. You can easily define and shape your brows while you’re on the go. P.S. – It also comes with a built-in mirror, isn’t that just wow??
7) NYKAA Sealed With A Kiss! Lip Palette (shade – Flower Child 02) – Shop the product here
This one lip palette covers so many of my all-time favourite party lip colours that have a 2-in-1 effect, that of a lip liner + a filler brush. These are 6 intensely pigmented matte lip cream shades that give you multiple options and these can also be used as cheek creams since they blend so easily. I like to mix and match and get playful with these colours to make my own unique lip shade. These 6 unique shades cover shades of reds, pinks, plums and blush tones that suit so many different moods and occasions. Priced just at Rs. 650/-.
8) NYKAA bedazzled Combo Make up Kits – Shop it here
This was my favourite gifting option and it continues to make for an ideal New Year’s Gift too for any makeup lover. I love how this one make-up combo has a gal covered for all the party essentials since it contains :
NYKAA MATTE-ilicious Crayon Lipstick, shade Call Me Scarlett – This is that perfect bold red in a total matte lippie that we all need in our make up bags and the finish is so effortless.
NYKAA Get Winged! Sketch Eyeliner, shade Black Swan 01 – Who doesn’t need a long lasting, waterproof, 24-hour wear eyeliner by their side? This one has the slanted tip for easy application.
NYKAA Paintstix! Lipstick – Rock n Roll Pink 07 – This purple toned pink lipstick is so fierce and sassy and it has an easy soft matte finish.
NYKAA Glamoreye Eye Pencil, shade Voodoo Grey 04 – I love their satin shine finish and this product is absolutely smudgeproof and fadeproof.
NYKAA EyemSMOKY Kajal Eyeliner – This comes with a built-in ball smudger which is perfect to ace that kohl or soft blended kajal look.
NYKAA Party Edit Clutch – This combo comes with an attractive silver clutch that will be your go-to accessory this party season.
NYKAA Salon Shine Gel Nail Lacquer, shade London Eye 202 – This is a perfect salon gel shine pro nail lacquer that lasts exactly like that of a gel nail paint but you can do this at home, all by yourself.
NYKAA Mirror Chrome Nail Lacquer, shade Molten Sterling 163 – Say hello to your trendy mirror chrome nails that just set the mood right and are perfect metallic numbers.
So that’s all gurls!!! I hope you like my most favourite and go-to make up kits that are trendy and hot this season and you can get the best combo offers on Nykaa. I’ll be back with more of my recommendations, but till then keep it SASSY!!
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