Khamila emailed me her favourite products and here they are. Her skintone is NW45 and I am so excited she has castor oil on her list. It makes me feel less like a castor oil peddler. She was kind enough to let me use 2 of her pics to illustrate how a product worked too. Email me your favourite products (and add a little blurb as to why they're your favourite) to anu@indianmakeupdiva.com. Anyway, here you go.

Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss
I actually JUST got this but I am not obsessed. I just keep reapplying it all day. The thing that's so great about it is that you can keep applying it and you don't have to use chapstick. It's thick and moisturizing and super glossy. I guess you could say it's the perfect nude gloss. The color is somewhat sheer but evens out my lip color.

Mac prep & prime (Spf 50), Mac Matte gel, Castor Oil

With a combination of these three things I keep my skin pretty matte during the day. I have extremely extremely oily skin. I mean, the kind that by 10:00 you have to get a tissue and wipe your face so that you don't blind everyone in the office.

In the mornings I use the Oil cleansing method (http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/). Then, I apply moisturizer and prep & prime. Then I apply the matte gel before any foundation. If I'm using a foundation that is creamy or liquidy then I apply a second layer after it. Some people esp. sensitive skinned folks have said that the oil makes them break out but my face is always smooth, soft, clean and not shiny!

Wet n Wild Dark Brown Eyeliner /Brow pencil
If I could only use one of these products it would have to be this! I have quite sparse brows naturally and hair just doesn't grow in some places as well they just grow however they want. The color of this pencil plus it's waxiness alows me to actually create eyebrows! It's only like $1!!
comparison shots:
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Loreal Liner Intense In Black
This is the BEST liquid liner. The felt tip makes it easy to apply and the pen-like style makes it easy to hold. Also, this color is not actually flat or matte but has a bit of a shine to it when it dries.

Nixie Oil Free Perfect Finish Compact Foundation for Oily Skin
I love this stuff! I've used it for when I had to be on stage to going to church or out at night. It gives a really flawless look and is quite smooth and easy to apply. I like to apply with my Mac foundation brush.

Urban Decay Primer Potion
This is the only primer that doesn't crease on my lids. It always makes your colors pop!

CoverGirl Lashblast, Lancome Defincils
These mascaras are a lot alike. Clearly the Lashblast is cheaper but they both do a good job at extending and separating.

image source: www.nordstrom.com, www.maccosmetics.com, www.drugstore.com, www.amazon.com, www.nixiecosmetics.com

This time I'm featuring Nahomi's make-up favourites. If you obsessively love your make-up too, let me know at anu@indianmakeupdiva.com. It would be great if you could tell me why you love the products (this is really important) and shade specifics would be great. So enjoy Nahomi's favourites for now.

Lakme: Manish Malhotra's Collection Freespirit
Note, I couldn't find pictures of the collection so enjoy the unveiling of the freespirit make-up on Indrani Dasgupta who's wearing the shades.


I love this winter collection "Freespirit" by Manish Malhotra, mainly the quartet eyeshadow Peacock. The colors are just fabulous!

Lakme Nine to Five Lipsticks

I also like lipsticks from nine to five collection: Earth, Caramel, Expresso, Crème Brûlée, Terracotta, Apple crush. These are very matte, looks natural on me and texture is great. I have a dusky skin so this kind of colours suits me well.

Lakme: Ritu Beri Double Colour Lipsticks

Ritu Beri's double colour lipsticks are also good and very fun.

Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner

I use Revlon's colorstay eyeliner which is the best. It doesn't smudge!

Dior Addict Ultra Gloss

For the gloss just one word: DIOR! Dior Addict's Ultra Gloss reflect collection is divine. It's pearly and moisturise my lips well.

Clinique Almost Make-up


My foundation is from Clinique: Almost Make-up SPF 15. I love it because it's 3 in one: oil free (I have a combination skin), sunscreen and waterproof. what do you want more?

image source: www.lakmecosmetics.com, www.glamsham.com, www.revlon.com, www.saksfifthavenue.com, www.clinique.com

I asked you ladies to share the products you use. So here's the first installment.
Rupa emailed me a list of products she uses and likes.


1. MAC Studio Fix (but only with a primer underneath it). Great color match, easy to apply, generous amt of product for the dollar.


2. Chanel Hydrabase lipsticks. I own only 2 - both are discontinued :( Great texture, lasts a long time on lips, fades evenly.

3. Latest fav: UD Zero pencil liner. Easy to apply, deeeeeep yet bright black, doesn't smudge on top lashes. Most importantly - DOESN'T irritate my super sensitive eyes.

image source: www.maccosmetics.com, www.amazon.com, www.urbandecay.com