Amruta Khatavkar
Amruta Khatavkar

Even though I’d love to get all dolled-up, I am one of those few people who use bare minimal makeup on a daily basis. ‘What makes you Beautiful’ by One Direction is one of my favourite songs! I completely believe that natural beauty is something every girl possesses and you have to feel it from within, to look beautiful!

Don’t need make-up, To cover up, Being the way that you are is enough!

Amrutas' makeup essential
Amrutas’ makeup essential

Lets take a look at my top 5 makeup essentials (only for those days when you actually NEED to wear it!)

Since my skin is very sensitive, I have to be very careful with what products I use and I completely swear by anything  The Body Shop! Thanks to my pretty Mummy, I am blessed with almost clear skin – no acne, no pimples, no scars! But there are times when I use The Body Shop Face Powder to get an even skin tone and cover up the tan. Ever since I began to use an eyeliner I have used The Body Shop Liquid Eyeliner – it’s easy to use, does not spill and does not smudge (unless of course you rub your eyes!).

Amrutas' makeup essential
Amrutas’ makeup essential

The Clinique Chubby Sticks moisturising lip tint are something I have recently been introduced to and I must say that it took me by surprise! I use their whole lotta honey for my lips and the super strawberry for my eyes when I’m going for a night-out! (Yes, my eyes!) The lip tint works wonders as a eye shadow and it also has a hint of shimmer.

Amrutas' makeup essential
Amrutas’ makeup essential

The Rimmel soft kohl eye liner is my all-time-favourite kaajal pencil. It gives a very dense colour and enhances the eyes really well. Sadly, this product is not available in India so I tend to stock up every time I leave the country. I usually buy it from Boots in the UK.

Finally, for one of those extra special occasions, I like wearing the Lakme Absolute cheek chromatic baked blush. Team MissMalini‘s Fashion Blogger, Karen Alfonso, gifted me this blush when Lakme launched their Monochrome by Day collection. It has a very natural look when applied on the cheeks- just the perfect hint of pink!

Tell us your makeup essentials in the comments below!