The 3 beauty products 3 of my friends swear by.
There is a well known saying that goes “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with;” if only the same applied to my makeup bag- I’d have one incredible collection then! My friends have been an unlimited source of beauty knowledge and tips to me. Having spent so much time around them, I began asking myself questions like “do I need a jade roller?”, “should I switch to a silk pillowcase?”, and even “do I need a Sephora rewards account?”, thoughts I never considered would have ever crossed my mind. Where would I be without them!? Probably severely unmoisturized at this point. Lucky for you I have pulled together three more friends and three more favorites for you to check out! (Stay tuned next week for three more friends and three more finds!)
Hashmita Amineni
#1 Favorite Beauty Product
Studio Finish Pot Concealer by MAC
How often you use it
Every time I need my dark circles and the scars on my face covered. My makeup is incomplete without this.
What you like about the product
It has excellent coverage and can cover the darkest of spots and discoloration with very little product. A little goes a long way as it has great pigmentation. It does not dry the skin too much and also provides extra SPF. I feel like this is the only concealer that hides my extremely dark circles without giving it an ashy look.
How you found it
I started using this first year of college, I found about this trick in a MAC store in Hyderabad, India the makeup artist told me to always use different concealer colours for my dark circles and my spots, which has been a game-changer. He recommended I use a reddish undertone pot concealer for my under eyes and a yellowish undertone pot concealer for scars on my face. I have been doing this since and I love it.
#2 Favorite Beauty Product
How often you use it
Every day, almost 5 times a day
What you like about that product
I have been using this product for the past 5 years. I have dry and chapped lips in general but since I have started using Carmex, my lips have become softer. It does not have a strong smell and it is not at all sticky.
How you found it
I’ve heard about it before and just wanted to try it out once. I have been using it to this day.
#3 Favorite Beauty Product
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
How often you use it
When I need to do a full face of makeup and need thick and long lashes
What you like about it
It does not clump together. For someone who does not have a lot of lashes, this mascara really gives an amazing volume and make my lashes look really long.
How you found it
One of my friends suggested I use this when I was studying abroad in Paris. I bought my first one there and have been using it ever since.
Sarah Charles
#1 Favorite Beauty Product
Glossier Invisible Shield Daily Sunscreen
How often you use it
Everyday
What you like about the product
I love that it’s translucent and doesn’t leave a white residue on my face.
How you found it
YouTube
#2 Favorite Beauty Product
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
How often you use it
Twice a week
What you like about the product
I love this product because it’s evening out the hyperpigmentation on my cheeks very well!
How you found it
Online research
#3 Favorite Beauty Product
How often you use it
Twice a week
What you like about the product
After using the peeling solution my skin can be quite dry If I don’t take the necessary precautions, and the water mask works wonders.
How you found it
A Sephora skincare quiz
Tanishaa Uttamchandani
#1 Favorite Beauty Product
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector
How often you use it
Every day before I leave the house
What you like about the product
I don’t wear foundation and this tinted moisturizer gives me the perfect amount of coverage and is so light at the same time.
How you found it
My Mum would use it, and one day I tried it on and stole it from her. But eventually, I bought my own because it was that good!
#2 Favorite Beauty Product
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-in-1 Mascara
How often you use it
Usually at night when I’m going out
What you like about the product
Finding the right mascara for you can be tricky! But this one felt good to apply and looked really nice as well. And I received a lot of compliments on my eyes once I started wearing it!
How you found it
My Aunt actually gifted me the travel-sized mascara and it was at a time when I had run out of mine. I used it for many 1-2 months and received several compliments. I had to stock up on more immediately!
#3 Favorite Beauty Product
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream (with jojoba oil & vitamin)
How often you use it
I use it every single day after I shower
What you like about the product
My skin can get very dry and this is the perfect moisturizer for me. I usually apply my makeup afterward and it leaves a really nice glow on my face.
How you found it
I have been using it since I was a baby! My family would all use Nivea cream products growing up and it’s one thing I haven’t replaced all my life.
Ursula D. 