To mark Prada’s beauty debut on Nykaa, we speak about the five hero products that define the line, because if you’ve ever stood in your bathroom in the morning and felt the urge to wear minimalism like couture, you’re not alone. When Prada Beauty finally made its long-anticipated Nykaa debut earlier this month, the slick silver packaging alone had beauty editors performing double takes. Carefully curated eyeshadow quads featuring the brand’s emblematic triangle, mascaras that promise artful precision, and magnetic lipsticks that snap shut with a surprisingly satisfying click.
For those of us who believe a serious glow doesn’t have to equal heavy contour, or that a red lip can live next to your flat-footed Mumbai commute, this launch feels like it was made for us.
Prada Refine Blurring Extending Primer
Let’s start where all good things begin, with the base. The Prada Refine Blurring Extending Primer is that quietly luxurious pre-makeup essential that feels like silk and performs like armour. Designed to smooth the skin while extending foundation wear, it’s infused with micro-blurring particles that instantly mattify without flattening your natural radiance. What’s lovely is how lightweight it feels, no sticky residue, no silicone slip, just refined texture.
When I tried it under a full face of makeup during a humid afternoon shoot, it genuinely held its ground. The foundation stayed put without the dreaded nose-crease meltdown. For Indian skin that leans towards combination or oily, this primer is a blessing.
Prada Reveal Skin Optimising Foundation
The Reveal Skin Optimising Foundation is the crown jewel of Prada’s complexion game. It’s an intuitive formula that works like skincare in disguise, offering medium, buildable coverage that somehow still looks like skin. The finish is luminous-matte, giving just enough glow to feel alive but not shiny. Think “your skin, but better,” dialled up in Prada’s quiet-luxury language.
What I particularly love is how it behaves through a long day, from early Zooms to post-work dinner. It doesn’t oxidise, it doesn’t cling to dry patches, and it feels like you’re wearing a cashmere veil rather than a mask. When I wore it on a particularly hot afternoon, I barely needed a touch-up by evening.
Prada Dimensions Holo Nude Eyeshadow Quad
If you’ve ever been seduced by Prada’s ready-to-wear palettes of taupes, metallics, and nudes, you’ll find the Prada Dimensions Holo Nude Eyeshadow a visual and sensory delight. The palette features the brand’s signature triangle pattern embossed on each shade, a subtle nod to its heritage, with a mix of satin, shimmer, and soft matte finishes. The tones are wearable but never boring; there’s a muted champagne, a soft terracotta, a warm bronze, and a translucent holographic topper that catches the light like couture sequins.
When I first used it, the texture struck me as buttery smooth, zero fallout, and surprisingly pigmented even without primer. A quick two-shade blend is enough to make the eyes look awake and sculpted. I’ve worn it for brunches and evening cocktails, and it adapts effortlessly.
Prada Scope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara 01
The Prada Scope Lash Lengthening Mascara in shade 01promises a flutter rather than drama; a precise, clean elongation that gives lashes definition without clumping. The wand is slim and engineered like something out of Prada’s design studio, making it easy to catch even the shortest lashes at the inner corners.
During testing, I was impressed by how buildable it is. One coat gives a subtle lift; two coats take you into editorial-lash territory without heaviness. It also holds curl beautifully, even in humid weather; no panda eyes in sight. I wore it through a long event day, and it didn’t smudge once. It’s the kind of mascara that whispers luxury rather than shouting for attention, and that’s precisely its charm.
Prada Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick
Now, the pièce de résistance, the Prada Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstic, a deep, sophisticated red with brown undertones. It’s the sort of shade that feels instantly editorial yet incredibly wearable across skin tones. The formula glides on like velvet and sets to a comfortable matte that doesn’t parch your lips.
I wore B13 through a full day of errands, tea, and even a quick dosa break and it survived admirably. What’s remarkable is how luxurious it feels despite being matte. The magnetic closure snaps shut with that addictive click, and the packaging; sleek, angular, Prada silver, feels like an accessory in itself.
Key Takeaways
The arrival of Prada Beauty on Nykaa marks more than just another luxury brand launch; it’s a moment of aesthetic refinement. Each product feels purposeful, not performative. In a world of loud pigments and over-the-top shimmer, Prada offers restraint, precision, and poetry in motion. And perhaps that’s the most beautiful thing of all, glamour that feels personal.
FAQs
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Are Prada Beauty products cruelty-free and vegan?
Prada Beauty is committed to responsible luxury. While not every product in the range is fully vegan, the brand follows cruelty-free testing standards and prioritises ethically sourced ingredients and sustainable formulations.
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Can the Dimensions Holo Nude Eyeshadow be worn for everyday looks?
Despite its name, the Holo Nude palette isn’t reserved for parties. One wash of the matte nude across lids gives soft definition for day; layer the shimmer topper for after-hours sophistication. It’s versatility in Prada packaging.
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How should I prep my skin before using the Reveal Skin Optimising Foundation?
Cleanse, hydrate lightly, and smooth on the Prada Refine Primer before foundation. The foundation’s skincare-infused formula blends best on well-moisturised skin, giving that seamless “second-skin” finish Prada Beauty is known for.
