How do you know if a makeup product is worth the hype? Apart from reviews on third-party platforms and articles like these, one of my go-to ways to figure out if a product is worth the splurge or not is by going through the reviews of some of my favourite beauty influencers on Instagram.
I know, I know – while concerns like ‘don’t trust everything on the internet’, ‘how do you know they’re not using a filter’ etc. are pretty valid, over the years I’ve created a roster of beauty influencers with a loyal following and immense credibility, who could tell me to buy anything and I wouldn’t even think twice!
Kritika Khurrana (@thatbohogirl)
- Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter: Gives a healthy glow, versatile as primer or highlighter.
- POPxo Selfie Ready Tinted Sunscreen: Offers SPF 50, blends easily, and is super lightweight.
- Dior Lip Glow Oil: Hydrating, luxurious gloss with subtle tint.
Malvika Sitlani (@malvikasitlaniofficial)
- Kiro Beauty’s Nude Lilly: Long-lasting, lightweight texture, intense colour payoff.
- Simply Nam’s Dolly: Dusty pink, semi-matte, hydrating since it’s infused with jojoba and argan Oil.
- Kay By Katrina’s Belong: Smooth application, long-lasting, versatile for different skin tones
Nidhi Kavle (@nidhikavle)
- Chanel Les Beige Foundation: Lightweight, hydrating, offers light-medium coverage for a natural glow.
- Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint in Deep: Sheer, lightweight, hydrates, and enhances natural skin texture.
- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray: Designed to keep makeup in place for up to 16 hours and offers a weightless glow.
Vasudha Rai (@vasudha.rai)
- ByRedo’s Mad Red Matte Lipstick: A dark, raspberry red with a pink edge, offering a comfortable matte finish. High color saturation in a single stroke, non-drying, and lightweight.
- Hourglass Cosmetics’ Unlocked Satin Creme Lipstick in Red: Known for its high-impact colour payoff and ultra-hydrating formula, this lipstick offers a luxurious satin-creme finish with a comfortable wear. The MyGlamm POUT by Karan Johar – Power Pout is a pretty great dupe for the lipstick since it’s unavailable in India!
- Nars’ Red Lizard: Super vibrant, luxurious, and honestly – a no-brainer.
Komal Basith (@komalbasith)
- Clinique’s Black Honey: Hydrating, smooth with a gorgeous balmy colour payoff.
- Kaja Beauty’s Jelly Charm in Peach Fizz: lightweight, buildable, more of a tint than a lipstick, super easy to carry.
- Mac’s Viva Glam: Celebrity favoured, intense colour payoff, super buildable and smooth finish.
Murnal Panchal (@mrunu)
- Laura Mercier’s Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Foundation: Weightless, medium buildable coverage, waterproof, lasts 12 hours.
- Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder: Lightweight, comfortable, luminous matte finish. Blends seamlessly and paraben-free.
- NARS Climax Liquid Eyeliner: Deep matte black, intense pigment for an even payoff. Tapered brush for precision and intense control.
When it comes to deciding whether a makeup product is truly worth the hype, the reviews and recommendations of trusted beauty influencers play a big role for me. This is my bible and I have more faith in a product when I see one of them reviewing it! From versatile Charlotte Tilbury picks to bold red lipsticks and lightweight foundations, these influencer-approved products are totally worth considering for your makeup collection!
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