Super-quick, convenient, versatile, and easy to achieve, the barely-there makeup look has been having a major moment in the beauty biz. With the intention to accentuate their natural features—and save ample time and effort—umpteen celebrities have abandoned the maximalist approach, turning to minimal, multitasking products that get the job done, and get it done well… Kiara Advani being the most recent addition to the roster of A-listers that are flaunting a flawless, au naturel look, while promoting her film Satyaprem Ki Katha [2023] that recently hit the screen.
Mastering the art of minimal makeup, the recently-wed actress has been gracing our ’Gram feeds with ‘less is more’ looks, and we’re all for it. Below, we break down exactly how to recreate the celebrity’s sought-after beauty look so you can stock up on these products stat.
Step 1: Prep Your Skin
Post cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturising, apply a light layer of primer to your skin with the help of your fingertips or a beauty blender. The Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Pore Primer (mini), priced at INR 1,390, is perfect if you’re looking to curtail the appearance of large pores. 91% of customers who’ve used this non-comedogenic, bestseller product claim that it visibly minimises pore appearance, while 93% informed that it helped their makeup stay put for a longer duration.
Step 2: Use A Lightweight Foundation
Once your base is in place, it’s time to slather on a lightweight foundation that best suits your skin tone using a blender or foundation brush. Opt for a buildable formula such as the Kay Beauty Hydrating Foundation that feels like second skin and keeps a cakey appearance at bay. This value-for-money product, featuring a customer rating of 4.4, melts into the skin and gives way to a light, dewy finish. Choose from 12 different shades, ideal for every Indian skin tone!
Step 3: Apply A Cream Blush
A cream-based blush that glides on like butter should be your next pick. Go for PIXI’s On The Glow Cream Blush in the shade Fleur for a flattering, rose-tinted finish. Priced at INR 1,950, this paraben-free bestseller product boasts ginseng, aloe vera, and fruit extracts that hydrate your skin. Apply the formula on the apples of your cheeks in a sweeping upward motion with a blush brush, blender, or your fingertips.
Step 4: Get Your Glow On With A Highlighter
Just a little, not too much. A subtle stroke along your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose, under your brows, above the cupid’s bow, and in the inner corners of your eyes would do. Try our customer-favourite Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter in Molten Gold for a reflective sheen.
Step 5: Opt For A Clear Brow And Lash Mascara
e.l.f. Cosmetics’ Clear Brow & Lash Mascara, modestly priced at INR 250, is ideal to achieve shiny, natural-looking lashes and brows. Use the vegan and cruelty-free clear formulation to hydrate and set your brow and lash hair in an instant.
Step 6: A Nude Swipe Across The Lips
Janhvi Kapoor swears by this lipstick, and so will you! Reach out for Nykaa’s So Matte Lipstick in Naughty Nude for a creamy, smooth finish, and intense colour pay-off. This cruelty-free, high-pigment formula—infused with vitamin E—doesn’t solely promise to glide on oh-so effortlessly, but won’t budge for hours either.
Skinimalism continues to headline 2023, and we’re certainly not complaining. For an easy and effective everyday look, go grab your minimal makeup-friendly products at Nykaa.com now!
