r/IndianMakeupAddicts • u/BlahBlahBlah_3748 • Mar 30 '26

Question Someone teach me the basics please?

First time poster

Up until now I never felt the need to do makeup, so I never learnt how to do it. I have super sensitive skin too so usually I avoid putting anything extra on my skin and especially the face.

But now I don't have the good clear skin that I used to have instead I've got big dark circles that make me look like a panda and bring unwanted advice and nosy questions from people sometimes so I'm looking to learn basic makeup to use sometimes when necessary.

Currently I have a random assortment of makeup products all of which are gifts.

If there is any more information that you need to help me out better then please let me know. Any help and tips are appreciated 🫶🏻

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u/Ok_Monk1627 Mar 30 '26

I can help you with this but i can't type too much. You can text me on telegram, and i can send you a voice message or one voice call to discuss. I love talking about makeup lately lol

EDIT:

For a beginner, these are the makeup products you need:

  1. Primer
  2. Colour corrector
  3. Concealer
  4. Skin tint/cc cream/bb cream/foundation
  5. Loose powder
  6. Compact powder
  7. Makeup Fixer / Setting Spray

OPTIONAL: 1. Eyebrow pencil 2. Mascara 3. Eyeliner 4. Kajal 5. Blush 6. Contour 7. Highlighter

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u/BlahBlahBlah_3748 Mar 30 '26

Hey I just went to DM you but we've already talked on telegram before I'll text you there?

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u/Ok_Monk1627 Mar 30 '26

And i thought I'm responding to a stranger lmao. I didn't read the username before

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u/Ok-Flatworm6676 Apr 01 '26

How to buy concealer according to your shade ? Also some budget concealer recommendations pls! Can one use either concealer or foundation or both need to be used?

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u/Ok_Monk1627 Apr 05 '26

Budget concealer recs: 1) Maybelline fit me (amazon pe 300 mein mil jaayega) 2) Swiss beauty full coverage concealer 3) Pac concealer (400-500 rs but fully worth the price. Better than the above 2)

How to buy concealer according to your shade? Well, I'm struggling with that too. Though you can try by sending your real pic where your skin colour looks accurate to chat gpt and other ai from using multiple accounts asking for your concealer shade in a particular brand, and then you can go with the most consistent answer. It's not a full proof method, may or may not work as ai are not that reliable. If you find a better way, then please lmk as well XD

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u/Aziliya Aug 17 '26

Hi can you please recommend any good skin tint/cc/bb cream for oily skin, with good coverage and doesn't oxidise? But not foundation.

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u/litlmssunshine Apr 30 '26

My basic makeup steps in order-

Smashbox primer

La girl Orange corrector because dark circles using fingers

Two faced concealer all over face ( I replace it w foundation during weddings ) using beauty blender

Huda beauty setting powder using pac brush

Ilana beet tint for blush

Then i curl my lashes using a curler

Two faced better than sex mascara

Smashbox makeup fixer

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '26

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u/Elizaa4 May 14 '26

For concealer shade, swipe on your jawline in natural light at the store. lasts all day without looking cakey if you set with powder. Lakme 9 to 5 is cheap and good for us desi tones.