9 Holy Grail Makeup Products That You Need ASAP

“Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity.”

These wise words that were uttered by the ever-so-elegant Coco Chanel resonate with women worldwide even now, and although the beauty industry has made leaps and bounds since Madam Chanel’s time, the one thing that has remained constant has been the inflow of luxury make-up products and our lust for owning them. With new products hitting the market every single day, there are only a few that manage to achieve cult status.

While there’s a cheap knock-off for every high-end beauty product out there, buying the real deal is an investment that you absolutely won’t regret in the long run. Plus, you just want to feel fancy every now and then, don’t you?
So, how do you go about choosing the right product to spend your money on? You don’t, we do the work for you! After spending countless hours trying out the plethora of products available, we have finally come up with a definitive list of products that you’d be more than proud to own.

 

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Starting off with a clean canvas is the key to make-up that lasts longer, and every woman deserves to look like a work of art. A foundation that literally feels like silk against your skin, and doesn’t weigh your face down even after you have put in long hours, is the stuff that dreams are made of. Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk’s lightweight foundation makes for the perfect base and gives your skin that even-tone that drugstore products just can’t achieve.

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Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

We have all had days when our skin looks so greasy, it almost appears as though we have gone overboard with the highlighter. India’s weather ensures that you need a good translucent powder on you so that your make-up doesn’t melt off of your face and Laura Mercier’s setting powder makes sure that the make-up stays put even on the hottest summer days.

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Natasha Denona Sunset Eyeshadow palette

It’s always a smart idea to put money into an eye-shadow palette rather than buying single shadows and this particular palette is the talk of the town. Selling like hot cakes ever since it launched, its warm, buttery shades with the likes of fiery oranges, balmy scarlets and glossy glitters are perfect for any weather, be it rain or shine.

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By Terry Mascara Terrybly

I know what you are thinking. Why go for an expensive mascara when you can easily swap it for one that’s considerably priced lower? For starters, the mascara from By Terry makes your eyelashes look absolutely gorgeous while boosting their growth at the very same time. Caught your attention, didn’t we? Equipped with a growth lash serum, it makes sure that those wispy lashes of yours stay healthy and pretty so that you can flutter them away to glory.

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Tom Ford Eye-Defining Pen

According to a study, women on average spend up to 55 minutes on their make-up every single day. That’s easily as long as an episode of Game of Thrones, and sometimes with not so flattering results either. And if there’s one thing that women spend the most amount of time on, it’s getting the perfect cat-eye. Enter our lord and saviour, the Tom Ford Eye-Defining pen that makes getting that sharp line a cakewalk. With a calligraphy tip on one side and a brush on the other, you’ll be creating looks like a pro in no time at all.

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NARS Blush in the shade, Orgasm

The power that a blush wields is akin to a superhero. Just a little bit of the tint is enough to brighten up your face on the gloomiest of days. With the royal stamp of approval (Meghan Markle, we are looking at you), can you really deny yourself from adding this to your make-up collection?

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Tom Ford Lip Colour Matte

We won’t deny that we love ourselves some Tom Ford, especially when it’s in the form of a lipstick with the trademark ‘TF’ emblazoned on it. Not only will it be a prized possession, but also the cause of envy among all of your friends. It also helps that its long-lasting formula will not budge even when you indulge in that greasy pizza that you have been dreaming about all day long.

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Kevyn Aucoin The Expert Brush Collection

Make-up artist to the stars, Kevyn Aucoin was considered nothing short of a legend in the beauty industry and his legacy lives on in the deluxe brush set that he personally designed. Made using natural hair, the fluffy brushes are approved by the who’s who of the industry and are a sound investment.

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir

Packed with essential oils and grape-water, this elixir is an all-rounder. Multi-functional, it works as a toner, make-up setting spray and also as a tall glass of water for your parched skin on a hot summer day. If that doesn’t convince you to cop this, we don’t know what will.

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Now we know where you are cashing that pay cheque, right?