Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar
Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar

Raksha Bandhan is just around the corner, and this year we don’t want envelopes filled with cash or worse, gifts our mothers have bought on behalf of our brothers (lazy boys!). Lucky for you, we have compiled the perfect product list that any make-up addict will be happy to own! Brothers, take note!

1. Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy Nail Enamel

If you love nail art and glitter, this is the ideal gift for you. This dual ended, easy-to-apply nail enamel has a dark, cream base coat that can be topped off with a glitter coat. Create a funky, outer space look to match your starry personality!

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy Nail Enamel
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy Nail Enamel

2. Maybelline Instaglam Limited Edition Box

This is for girls who adore make-up! This box contains all our daily essentials – Colossal Kajal, Volum’ Express Hyper Curl Mascara, Color Tattoo 24Hr Cream Gel Shadow, Color Sensational Lip Polish, and Color Show Nail Lacquer! Smudge-proof eyes, perfectly curled lashes, shimmery eyelids, glossy lips and chip-resistant nails – what more could a girl ask for?

Maybelline Instaglam Limited Edition Box (Pink)
Maybelline Instaglam Limited Edition Box (Pink)

3. Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Crayon

Love playing up your eyes? Skip the traditional eye-liner and opt for these crayons! Vibrant, intense and available in an array of colours – these shadow sticks are addictive. Bonus feature – it’s waterproof, so at your brother’s next graduation, your proud tears won’t affect your glam look!

Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Crayons
Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Crayons

4. MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo

The perfect present is timeless and classic – words that describe Ruby Woo. Universally flattering, with intense colour payoff, this lipstick is THE lipstick to own! You can wear it alone in the day or pair with a cat eye for the night – so versatile!

MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo
MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo

5. Rouge Louboutin

This is the Holy Grail of all products. Girls, if your brother gifts you this – you’ve hit jackpot! With its innovative and edgy packaging (a bottle with an 8 inch heel!), unique ombré display and the infamous red shade of polish inside, this doubles up as an ornament and as the best nail lacquer in town!

Rouge Louboutin
Rouge Louboutin

Now, go on and forward this link to your beloved brother! Whether he buys you one of these products or all (you lucky, lucky girl), be sure to act surprised!

P.S. Let us know which make-up goodies you would like to be gifted! You never know, your brother might just be reading this!