How to look glamorous in the festive season with affordable makeup products

As the festive season is around the corner and everyone is going crazy in enhancing their looks. I know very well you want to add that extra glow to your persona this autumn? As the festive season is here, it is obvious that you want to look at your best by applying makeup. But makeup is not enough to look stunning. You need to enhance your inner beauty and you can achieve this only by pampering your skin. So, in this article, I will share skin care and makeup tips that you can easily try at your home itself. And also provide information regarding affordable festive season makeup products that are extremely affordable.

Pamper your skin to look extra gorgeous this festive season

Firstly, we would highly recommend giving a break to your skin at least a day from too many products. Yes, it is fun in getting ready for the festivals by trying different looks. This is obvious that we want to look our very best. But at the same time we also need to remember the basic fact that before we showcase our glamorous face to the world, we also need to give extra care to our skin. Moreover, during autumns the air is very dry, due to which most of us suffer from rashes. It is very important to pamper the skin with some easy to apply tricks to reverse the effect of weathering.

The first rule is allowing your skin to breathe with ease. This will help your skin to look glowing with natural beauty. Not only this, but it will also add extra glamour to your entire look. So are you ready to try out these awesome skincare tips? Then have a look:

1. Avoid using hot water

So the first tip that we would like to focus on is avoiding using hot water. If you are one who loves to take a hot shower or wash your face with hot water, then stop it right now. This is because hot water will remove all the natural sebum from your face due to which your skin will look dull and dehydrated. And dehydrated skin will end your makeup look cakey. Use chilled water instead.

2. Ditch your regular soap

Stop using regular soap! It is highly recommended for every age group to avoid using soap or soap-based cleansers. As this can badly damage your skin by promoting dryness. Go for the non-soap cleansers instead. They are gentle on your skin and easily remove the dirt from your face.

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# Kaya Purifying Cleanser

One such skincare product is Kaya Purifying Cleanser. It is extremely affordable that is specially made to control the eruption on the face. It is very useful for oily and acne-prone skin types that can reduce excessive oiliness.

# Nivea Total Face Clean Up

For dry skinned beauties, we have shortlisted Nivea Total Face Clean Up. It is a 3 in one face cleanser through which you can get the benefits of cleansing, scrubbing and face pack application. It is quite affordable as a 100 ml bottle costs only Rs 158.

3. Hydrate your face

Never forget to provide enough hydration to your face. You can do this by applying toner. Toners are extremely helpful for those who want extra cleansing after applying heavy makeup. It restores the pH balance of the skin by adding an extra layer of protection.

# Biotique Bio Cucumber Pore Tightening Toner

For oily skin, Biotique Bio Cucumber Pore Tightening Toner is best as well as affordable that you can try out. It contains cucumber extracts that hydrate your face and removes all the impurities.

# Dry Skin – Aqua Rose Toner

For dry skin, you can try out Inatur Aqua Rose Toner. Priced at Rs 238, it is specifically made with various natural ingredients that work great in refreshing your skin.

4. Apply a Face Mask

Who says that you have to spend hours in a parlour to look great? You can simply apply your favourite face pack that suits your skin type. Leave that face pack for 20 minutes and then wash off.  Face pack will give the instant glow to your face by removing all the impurities.

# Biotique Bio Clove Purifying Anti-Blemish Face Pack

For oily skin you may choose, Biotique Bio Clove Purifying Anti-Blemish Face Pack which is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin. This is one of the affordable face packs that you can try out. Priced at Rs 159 it helps in controlling pimples and remove excess oils.

# Good Vibes Deep Cleansing face mask

For dry skinned beauties, Good Vibes Deep Cleansing face mask is ideal that is specially made with natural extracts of fruits. If you regularly apply this face mask, then it will make your skin look soft and supple.

5. Moisturizing

In winter you should Moisturize your skin twice a day morning and night. Regular application of moisturizer will boost hydration in the skin by preventing dullness and flaking. It also has anti-ageing benefits that help in getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles.

# Good Vibes Aloe Vera Gel

For oily skin, Good Vibes Aloe Vera Gel works great. It provides enough hydration to the face without causing any oiliness to the skin. Not only this, it helps in soothing sunburn and removes blemishes.

# Plum Green Tea mattifying moisturizer

For dry skin, we have shortlisted Plum Green Tea mattifying moisturizer. It is one of the best moisturizers for the dry skinned beauties that offer matte finish to your skin by offering clear appearance.

So these five simple tips will easily help in pampering your skin before the festive season. It does not need much effort and you will get the best results. Honestly, your skin doesn’t need too much to look good. The more you let it stay natural, the more it will be able to breathe and get healthy. Moreover, the products that we have mentioned are extremely affordable. Now we will proceed towards the affordable festive season makeup products.

Festive Make up Tutorial Steps for all skin types

Each and every woman love to do makeup all the times but have special excitement during festivals. This is the occasion when girls look like angels and credit goes to the amazing skincare and makeup products. These products help in enhancing the entire look. So, if you are a beginner then you must start with the drugstore and affordable makeup products. We have described step by step procedure that anyone can follow to get that pro look.

1. Moisturise your face

First of all, hydrate your face by applying the moisturizer of your choice. You can use the moisturiser that we have recommended above. This step is very important as it will keep your makeup stay in place and does not look cakey at all. It is recommended to moisturize your face in the upward circular motion.

2. Primer Application

It is very important to apply a good quality primer. Primer helps the makeup to set in place for long. You can skip this step if you don’t want to apply primer but if you want a long-lasting makeup then this step is recommended. Bella Voste Primer can be a good choice as it is suitable for all skin types. Priced at Rs 419, it helps to minimize pores and fine lines by giving the youthful glow.

3. Concealer Application

To get a bright and bold look in the festive season, it is important to get clear skin, concealer can easily do this job. Concealer helps to cover all the blemishes and spots and gives a gorgeous look. For this, we have shortlisted, Wet n Wild Photo Focus Concealer. It is made for all skin types. Priced at Rs 319, it will provide a matte finish to your skin. It is a high coverage concealer which is great for the festive makeup look and is one of the most affordable festive season makeup products.

4. Foundation is the key of makeup

After you have concealed the problematic areas of the face, it’s the perfect time to apply foundation. We recommend you to go for the medium coverage foundation as it will give you a natural look. You can use a brush or a sponge for blending the foundation. The sponge works better for beginners. Don’t rub the foundation, just dab the foundation all over your face. For this, Colorbar flawless finish mousse foundation mild latte could be a great choice. It is suitable for all skin types. You do not need to put too much effort as it is a mousse foundation. For a festive look, no doubt that it is the most affordable festive season makeup product.

5. Bronzer for Contour

A bronzer is basically used to contour the face. A perfect contour will help your face to look sharp. It will give shape and provides a sharp jawline to your face. For this, all you need to do is apply the bronzer with the brush that you use while applying blusher. Don’t take too much product, as it will make your face look dark. For this Makeup, Revolution Bronzer Bronzed Kiss will work great. It helps in getting that perfect sun-kissed look. It is an ideal product for all skin types.

6. Highlight your face

To make your face look glamorous, glowing and shining, proper highlighting is very important. You need to apply a highlighter for this. Just take highlighter on the highlighting brush or finger and apply it to the highest planes such as cheekbones, the centre of the forehead, cupid’s bow and bridge of the nose. Makeup Revolution Vivid Shimmer Brick Radiant works great as a highlighter, it has some amazing shades. You can choose any one as per your preference.

7. Never Skip Blusher

For that bold festive look, make sure you have applied blush on your face. All you need to do is take a little bit of amount of blush on a brush and tap the excess products off. Finally, start applying on the cheeks. Hold a smile while applying blush, it is mandatory. For this, we have shortlisted the most affordable festive season makeup product “Wet n Wild Icon Blush” which works great as a blusher. It is a very light and long-lasting blusher that will give you a professional look.

8. Eyeshadow Application

Eyeshadow is the key to make your eyes look bold and attractive. Without a perfect eye makeup, your look will be incomplete. Yes, this can be tricky at the beginning but once you get familiar, then it becomes quite easy. For a festive look, gold eye makeup works great. All you need to do is apply golden coloured eyeshadow all over your eyelids. You can apply a little bit of black eyeshadow to get that smoked out effect. You should know the fact that blending is the key to eye makeup so just blend! Blend! And blend! For this Miss Rose Makeup 24 colours, Glitter Eyeshadow palette works amazingly. Priced at Rs 499 it contains 24 colours which you will not get in any other eyeshadow palette at such an affordable cost.

9. Apply the Generous amount of Eyeliner

Enhance your eye makeup by applying a generous amount of kajal in the lower and upper lash line of your eye. Kajal is just used to get that smoked out effect. One of the most affordable kajal pencils you can get it from the online or offline store is Biotique. Priced at Rs 89, will help you in getting a perfect eye makeup. You can smudge it to get that smoked out effect.

10. Pop Up your eyes with mascara

For the festive season, it is important to go for a volumizing mascara. We will recommend you to go for such mascara that has curled brushes. This will help to make your eyelashes look awesome and curly. You can try out Colorbar Duo Mascara Carbon Black. Priced at Rs 360, it is a waterproof, volumizing and lengthening mascara that will give your lashes a curly effect.

11. Finish your makeup with a lipstick

Finally, finish your entire look by wearing a bold or dark colour lipstick. Try out the ruby red shade as this shade goes well in the festive makeup. Lipstick will enhance your entire look. Bella Voste Matte Lipstick Red Bomber will give a flawless look in just a single swipe.

So, as you can see that the makeup procedure was really very easy for beginners. Also, we have provided the skincare tips that you need to take before applying makeup as it is essential. We have used affordable festive season makeup products that can easily fit in your budget. Along with makeup, do maintain a broad smile on your face because it has the power to attract anyone in any season, and often said that smile is the best remedy for a healthy life. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section. Stay gorgeous and stay glamorous!

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