Makeup options for every Indian makeup addict!

It is sometimes saddening that most makeup brands are not readily available at makeup counters in India. But the reason for me saying ‘sometimes sad’ is because most brands are now available to us Indians, and can be delivered to our doorsteps. This has been made possible by the wonderful array of online stores that now offer international shipping!

I have had a lot of my friends in India asking me where I get my makeup and tools from. So, I decided to share some information on the products that I have shopped for online. The products that I am going to discuss are ones that I am happy to have spent my moolah on!

I know a lot of Indians are quite hesitant when it comes to shopping online. We worry about authenticity and quality. However, the stores we are about to discuss have many happy buyer reviews and have been proven safe to shop from.

Now, let’s start with my list…

1. Coastal Scents
Website: http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm 



Eye shadow palettes

If you are looking for eye shadow palettes and have a limited budget, Coastal Scents has two great palettes to offer:




The 88 Warm Palette

I was exhilarated when I got this palette. It has, as you can see in the images below, an array of warm colours that would suit any Indian skin tone. I love this palette as it has given me the chance to play around with different smokey eye and natural looks.
I think this palette is worth every penny. It costs 24.95 USD which roughly converts into 1120.00 INR.

The 88 Colour Palette now called the 88 Original Palette

I absolutely love this palette. It has a mix of matte and shimmer colours. The colours are highly pigmented and are great for light and bold looks.
This palette costs only 18.95 USD which roughly converts into 850.50 INR. That is just as much as one MAC eye shadow would cost you!

Eye makeup brushes


Apart from MAC, I have found it very difficult to find myself some good makeup brushes in India that are affordable. So, I ordered quite a few of my brushes off Coastal Scents. The prices sometimes seem too good to be true! There are some brushes from the lot that I bought that I absolutely love and use almost every day. These are the only ones I am going to share my views on.

The black pointed crease brush

This brush is perfect for defining the crease of your eye. It costs only 2.95 USD which is roughly around 132.50 INR. I know, great price, isn't it? It is a great brush to add to your collection.

Destiny mini detail brush

I love this brush! For just 2.49 USD, which is roughly around 112.00 INR, I think this the perfect brush when trying to get intricate details into your look. It also doubles up as an eyebrow filler brush.

The Chisel/Fluff Pointed Crease Duet

This double ended brush though small, is perfect for everyday eye shadow application. I use the shader to apply colour onto my lower lid and the pointed side to apply crease, outer v and under eye colour. The brush is affordably priced at 3.92 USD which roughly works out to 176.00 INR.












(pictures for products courtesy the coastalscents website)

Shipping charges may seem a tad expensive if you expect your products delivered ASAP. But the store offers various options and you could choose one that suits your budget.




2. Cherryculture
Website: http://cherryculture.com/index.php

NYX Cosmetics is a beauty brand that is not available in India. But they have some great products. After looking around I noticed that Cherryculture offers a good price range for these products. I bought some NYX goodies from this store and I am happy with almost everything.

Mentioned below are some of the products I would suggest from NYX.

NYX Eye shadow bases

These bases act as good primers if not used in excess and can keep your makeup in place for hours.
They cost 6.00 USD which is around 270.00 INR and come in different tones. I like Skin Tone.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils

This is my favourite NYX product.

These pencils act as great bases for eye makeup. They are available in many colours and cost only 4.00 USD which is roughly around 180.00 INR.
My personal favourite jumbo pencils are in Milk, Dark Brown, Black Bean and Purple.

NYX Powder Blushes

These blushes come in great colours for just 5.95 USD which is roughly around 268.00 INR.
My personal favourite is Peach which is a beautiful soft pink shade.

NYX Megashine Lipglosses

These lipglosses are fantastic and I haven’t found a drugstore brand to compare to the feel of these glosses on my lips. They come in a variety of shades and colours and can be worn on their own or over a lipstick.
They are available for 5.50 USD which roughly calculates to 250.00 INR.
My personal favourites are Beige, Smokey Look, and Miami Babe.



(Pictures for products courtesy cherryculture and NYX)




Cherryculture offers many drugstore brands but my personal preference is NYX. The store offers international shipping options.




3. StrawberryNET
Website: http://inen.strawberrynet.com/main.aspx?region=INEN

This website offers you high-end brands at discounted rates. It is a great online store for skincare, makeup, hair products and fragrances.

They have regular discounts on already discounted products and what’s more … Shipping is FREE internationally!!!





Please Note:
These are products that I have bought with my own money and I have not been paid to review them. They are my personal choices and I hope you like them too.