New Year's Eve Makeup Look - Using Products under Rs 1000 | NYE 2023
New Year's Eve is just around the corner. While some might prefer to welcome the new year with a cozy party at home, others might choose to welcome the gala night with an extravagant destination party. Still, you need the perfect NYE look! However, end of the month can be quite hard on the pocket, and if you still aim to look glam and gorgeous on the big day; don't fret! I've got you covered.
Sharing a simple, glamorous NYE look - recreated under a decent budget (some of them are high end dupes). Plus, I've shared product recommendations that will keep you sorted for many more events in the brand new year. Ready?
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Top 5 Holy Grail Make Up Products | Beauty
It's time for a brand new post under our new series - ‘The Dancebee Guide’ - a list of my favourite, tried and tested items and products, ranging from Skincare to Books, Make up and more. In this week's post, I have put together a list of top 5 holy grail make up products, that I absolutely swear by. Products that I continue to repurchase and stock up on, even after several years. The experience and feedback is 100% genuine and honest, and all the products featured here have been purchased (while some may have been initially tried during a PR campaign, but post that - they have been repurchased).
So, here we go with a list of my holy grail make up products - Tried, tested and loved for a long time, and they never disappoint!
Mac Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Liquid Foundation
Price: Rs 2900
My top pick for days when I need a really good, high coverage look (especially for a long day at shoot or event). Love the texture, doesn’t look cakey, and stays on for really long. I love adding a little bit of extra moisturiser or primer to this and create a dewy look for days when I don't need heavy coverage.
Smashbox Cosmetics Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick
Rs 2100
Two shades I always stock up on include Bawse and Gulabae. While one is a beautiful bold red (which can brighten up any look, any day), the other is a lovely pink nude, perfect for a subtle glam or minimalist look. Featured here is 'Gulabae'.
Benefit Goof Proof Pencil
Price: Rs 2390 (also available in a mini version)
There is no going back once you’ve tried this one. Gives your brow that perfect finish, whether you get it done at home or while traveling. It is so handy, and definitely - ensures your brows look like a 'work of art'.
Mac Cosmetics Matte Lipstick
Price: Rs 1700 (also avaiiable in a mini version)
One lipstick that you will always find in my bag! While I swear by their other shades like Ruby Woo and Lady Danger, I love this beautiful pinkish nude called ‘Mehr’ which looks terrific on the rich Indian skin tone
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
Price: Rs 399
Affordable, buildable coverage, blends well and the packaging is handy - what’s not to love? I always stock them up, and on most days - just a little bit of concealer goes a long way
Is your favourite on this list? Let me know! And, I look forward to sharing many more favourites.
*Feedback and thoughts are based on author's personal experience. The results may vary from person to person, depending on skin type, concerns and others.
Love,
The Dancebee
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All In A Day's Work
But when it comes to skincare, I don't like taking shortcuts. I follow my CTM routine religiously, but I won't deny the fact that I always feel the need of that one versatile moisturizer or cream, that can cut down the time required for lathering on multiple products (read: tinted cream, concealer, foundation and compact powders). I don't like using make up everyday, as I more of a simple eyeliner and lipstick person. Plus, I don't get the time to patiently go through the make up process everyday. Thankfully, the market is filled with some really good BB and CC creams today (which I think is a boon, considering there is something good for every skin type and these tinted creams are perfect for the humid climate in Mumbai) and during my search for something that suits my complexion and skin type, Pond's India invited me to try out the Pond's BB Cream. Instead of just testing the product overtime and reviewing it the way we usually do, I decided to give you a sneak peek into one of the many busy days in my life, where I took up the challenge of testing the Pond's BB cream in order to find out if it stays true to everything that the product promises. Read on the witness a chapter from my diary called life and to see if the Pond's BB Cream passed our test.
Its a Thursday - the day when most folks are busy thinking about mid-week crisis. For me, its a mix of different worlds, as I juggle meetings, film screenings and finalize projects in between events. Thankfully, I have scheduled all my commitments for today at venues that are nearby one another. After the regular CTM routine and some sunscreen, I used the Pond's BB Cream. The product promises to provide natural cover with SPF 30 PA++ (but since I had a long day out, I decided to use my sunscreen anyway). The texture of this product is quite smooth and just a little bit of it is good to go. Those with oily skin type may want to skip the moisturizer and apply this directly, as the texture of this cream is very light and soft. After this step, I just used some compact powder on my T-zone, followed it up an eyeliner and lipstick. I was all set to settle down with my iPad. Time to revert to emails and jot down notes for a meeting, that was scheduled to start at 10:30 am.
Post a two-hour long meeting (which I thought will never stop), it was time to meet some friends over a quick lunch and discuss some new plans. I kept it light, with just a few snacks and refreshing drinks, since I had a heavy breakfast that day and didn't want to feel too full. Seeing your pals after two - three months is like going through a nostalgic trip. I would usually prefer a more laid back outfit for a meet up like this, and a lighter lip colour. Since I couldn't make too many changes, I swapped my heels for a pair of tan flats (I always carry an extra pair of footwear). Oh, and my face continued to look fresh and radiant. No touch up, yet!
Enough talks and memory trips for one day. Its Thursday - the day almost every Film writer and critic dedicates to watching a new release at the press screening. This week, we had Hamari Adhuri Kahani, an emotional roller coaster ride of a film, that stars Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan and Rajkummar Rao in the lead. From the humid climate outside to the cold, air-conditioned theatre, lets see how the Pond's BB Cream fares this test. A quick touch up of lipstick and we were ready for the cinemas. Thank god I always carry an extra pair of footwear. It started drizzling and we all know that running around in heels on Mumbai roads is a big no-no.
Woah! That was one heavily emotional film. Though the performances strike out and a few moments do make you feel all teary eyed, the film misses out on the magic that Mohit Suri usually creates with his films. Plus, the songs failed to impress (except the title track, which is decent). This was one film that I was quite kicked about, especially since I had met Mahesh (Bhatt) sir last year and spoken to him at length about the film's conceptualisation. Watch it once, since it is not that bad an attempt. Don't expect teenage love. This is a mature romance with some special, memorable moments that will leave an impact on you (not too big, though). Nevertheless, it was way past 5 pm and I have an event scheduled to start at 7 pm. Just as I walked past Le 15 patisserie, I couldn't stop myself from eyeing an egg-less chocolate cupcake. Somehow, I gave my facial mist a miss, as I noticed that my skin continued to look radiant, just as it was in the morning.
In between relishing a cupcake and attending an event, I had some time to work on a post, revert to some more emails and finalise an important voice over project. I decided to land up at the venue an hour in advance (and get my pair of heels on too). While initially, the idea was to settle down with a cup of hot chocolate in the coffee shop and continue working, the weather and beautiful sunset outset demanded that I head out to the patio area and work from there (and get a few pictures captured as well). The breeze and stunning view made for the perfect out-of-office space. And guess what? Its wonderful how despite the change of venues, humidity and pollution, the Pond's BB Cream continues to do its job well.
And guess what? I am finalized for the VO project *does a happy jig* I couldn't have had a better Thursday. Email reverts for the day were done, meetings for this week were finalised, important calls were taken care of and a few updates on social media platforms were also sorted. Guess my smile says it all! Nothing better than making sure that you complete all your work in time. But working hours are not yet over. 20 minutes to go for an event to begin, and I decided to spend this time by re-scheduling my plan for the next fortnight, making notes about hiring new team mates (Yes! We are hiring) and jotting down new feature ideas.
Its almost 7 pm. A quick visit to the restroom for a touch up left me stunned, as my face looked perfect with a natural finish, even after 7 - 8 hours. A swipe of mascara and lipstick and I was ready for the event (the Pond's BB Cream took good care of maintaining the natural glow on my face. Trust me, this is a real feat. My skin tends to behave weird, especially during climate change). While the product promotes fairness (which is the least of my concerns and something that I do not encourage), what really stood out for me was the way it perfectly evens out your skin tone. Plus, the non-oily texture keeps your skin feeling both hydrated and extremely light, all day long. Its almost as if I haven't applied anything on my face.
For those with light spots, the product works to hide them well (in case of darker spots, please opt for a concealer) and does not make your skin look patchy or supremely white (like a ghost, which some creams tend to do). While I didn't feel the need to re-apply this product, those with oily skin might want to get a touch-up after 4 -5 hours. I like how the product is available in multiple sizes and is packaged in a cute, travel friendly tube. Easy to carry, light on the pocket, super light on your face - the Pond's BB cream is all that you need in your bag (and must have kits) this season.
Now that I was done, it was time to head towards the ballroom area and settle down for an event. The day ended at around 10 pm and of course, I was exhausted. But I was glad that another eventful day came to an end, where I got lots of work done, without wasting time on anything else (touch-ups being one of them).
Outfit Details
T - shirt, Shoes | Zara
Blazer | Marks & Spencer
Jeans | Vero Moda
Watch | Swatch
Bag | H&M
On My Face
Pond's BB Cream - Natural Cover
Compact Powder - MAC Studio Fix Powder (gentle puffs on the T-zone only)
Eyeliner - Chanel Liquid Eyeliner Intensity Definition (10 - Noir Noir)
Lipstick - MAC Ruby Woo
Mascara (evening) - Clinique High Lengths Mascara
Nails - Maybelline Bright Sparks (Firewood Brown)
Note: This post is a collaboration with Pond's India. However, the product was tested for a fortnight before the day long challenge was accepted and shot. All the opinions and thoughts in this feature are honest and written only after testing the product according to the website's policy.
Love,
The Dancebee
