Beauty junkies, for every cult-favourite that’s been on your wish list – Nykaa, as usual, comes to the rescue. You too feel like Kylie Cosmetics and Kat Von D’s of the world seems too distant a dream? Precisely why we present to you are the top-performing superstars that will make their international counterparts a run for their dough. So what have we? Glossy gel-nail paint, tick, brow power, tick, and crowd-pleasing multi-tasking essentials, check. Told you, life post our top-five Nykaa Cosmetics trades will be bliss!
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Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
It is THE liquid lipstick that began the liquid lipstick revolution. It’s debut four years ago was unprecedented and has continued to rule the roost. This comprehensive range of ‘40+ insanely pigmented shades’ is Kat Von D’s #1 bestseller. We’re not surprised. They last longer than you, doesn’t crack but nourishes your lips with vitamin E and sunflower seed wax, and glides on like gloss.
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This range has an edge over its competitor with its dot-com accessibility and easy-on-the-pocket factor. For a range that launched with 10 shades has now upgraded to 26 lip colors. All of which are ingeniously mixed to suit Indian skin tones. Hours after its application, and your lips don’t crack. Nor does it fade or feather away. All because it’s enriched with vitamin E and antioxidants. Guess it’s time to place your bets!
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NARS Velvet Matte Lip pencil
Looking for the perfect creamy-matte finish? This hard-working beauty packs quite a punch. Not only does it line but fill thy pout too. The masterstroke lies in the fact that you have the leeway to work it for an enticing cat-eye as well. Enriched with hydrating Shea Butter, it lasts for hours with zero touch-ups.
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If there’s one lippie that can come close to its contemporary – it’s this one. Powerful-yet-gentle, this pencil boats of triple-action that glides on effortlessly for plush, velvety lip coverage. Moreover, it’s got the precision of a liner, and blendability of a blusher. Line, fill or dab for a featherlight stain – eitherway, one stroke is all it’ll take.
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Nudestix Magnetic Matte Lip Color
As long-lasting as a tattoo, as rich and velvety a pigment as a liquid lippie and as easy to fill in as a pencil – this multitasker deserves its spot in the light. Available in rich nude tones, its highly pigmented formula is transfer-proof, kiss-proof and even water-proof. Feathering, what’s that?
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Bloggers call it a lip stain like no other. You can choose from a range of 12 diverse shades from fiery oranges to mellowed-down nudes. With the highest color intensity, these crayons don’t budge, smudge or transfer all day long either. Impressive, eh? Besides, their non-drying matte formula glides on effortlessly to take you from hallway to runway in a single stroke.
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Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil
Deep metallic eyes are totally a thing. Don’t trust us, look around. From the long-legged models on the catwalk to blogger-hauls – the fashion-brave are going gilded and how. Plus, these assorted mix of velvety-soft formulas, come in tropical hues. Get on fleek with the moisturizing properties of Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E.
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Craving for the hottest trend on the runway - metallic makeup? Well, we’ve got you and your eyes covered. With high-impact, smudge-proof pencils that glide on easily, you’ll be the talk of town round the clock. Choose from five colourful shades in vibrant hues from deep blue to peacock green and the deepest grey. What are you waiting for?
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Too Faced Chocolate Brow-nie Eyebrow Pencil
Up your brow-game, pronto! What better than doing it with a cocoa powder-infused, subtle chocolate scented formula? It’s next-level stuff. When thick, natural-looking brows are hitting the streets full-time, consider this buildable brow pencil a BFF. The formula even nourishes, softens, and conditions with each use.
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Who needs a visit to the salon when you can put your best brows forward in the comfort of your own home? It’s dual-ended with a spoolie on one side and a pointed-tip on the other. This genius pencil fills-in, blends and shapes all kinds of brows perfectly. Free of preservatives, it even lasts up to 8 whole hours. Win-win!
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Essie Gel Couture
Messy manicures, no more. The cult-favourite cosmetic brand recently unveiled its high-shine, lustrous finish nail paints and we’re in awe. The tough part is choosing one of the internationally acclaimed sixty-six shades. Then, just apply a top coat and walk out the door.
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Ruling the roost with our nails, Nykaa’s reputation precedes itself in this department. Turning it up a notch is the gel-nail lacquer that’s the newest wrinkle in the market. Launching a full range of 24 shades, it’s time to drown your pinkies under a whole layer of glossy-cool. ‘Cause they’re out to make your tiny bits last longer, shine brighter without chipping your manicure either.
