Every fashion girlie would know how hectic fashion weeks can be. Whether you're a journalist who's running between shows to catch up on the latest by each designer, or a public relations consultant who must discover emerging talents and season favourites of established designers – these five days are nothing short of utter madness. Through it all, you need a constant, a bestie you can reach out to every time you run to the bathroom to fix your makeup. We asked two experts who've been in the business of fashion for over a decade and are to share their beauty must-haves. Sneh Shah, Account Director, Fashion & Lifestyle at Tandem Communication shares, "As a PR professional constantly on the move, my secret beauty weapons are simple that do just the right job for me – a blush that fakes 8 hours of sleep, a lip gloss that means business, and a perfume that says 'I've arrived!' because when you smell good, you can handle anything." Like many of us who carry our whole world with us, Janvi Mankani, Founder at Mint & Milk PR admits she cannot make do with a micro or mini bag. "I'm a big-bag girl and I need all my essentials with me at all times. My top three pocket beauty must-haves would be a cheek tint, a sunscreen stick (because that's non-negotiable) and a tinted lip balm." We've compiled a list of several travel-friendly essentials that can fit in your micro bag yet pack a punch. Perfect for touch-ups during busy fashion week schedules and versatile enough to use in your everyday routine, here's how you can ace all five days of Lakme Fashion Week 2024 and beyond.
01Conceal On-The-Go
A must-have for every outing and not just fashion week, Lakme Absolute Instant Airbrush Concealer Pen will allow you to achieve perfect-looking skin in a jiffy. All you need to do is, twist the pen clockwise to open and apply the concealer using the brush tip. Now blend the concealer evenly with your fingers for a flawless finish.
02Let Your Eyes do The Talking
We love a kajal that can multitask. As a devoted winged liner girl until I discovered this one – Lakme Absolute Ultimate Kohl pencil . It comes with two sides, one with the kohl and the other end has a smudger that lets you create effortless smokey eyes. It's a 20 second drill, I quickly colour my water lines as usual; then very slightly glide the kajal pencil over my upper eyelid and smudge it outwards to create a smokey eye. It's my best investment till date.
03A Trusted Compact
If you want your makeup or even just concealer to stay, you need to use a setting powder. Fashion shows sure do sound glamourous but there's a high possibility your makeup will run down in the heat. Lakme 9 to 5 Unreal Dual Cover Pressed Powder , is a 2 In 1 Compact + Foundation , that's incredibly long lasting. It can pull off two finishes and works as an everyday compact and a full-coverage foundation.
04Sculpt & Define On The Go
A contour stick is perhaps the best weapon a girl can have in her purse. Lakme Facelift Multislayer Contour Stick allows for precision application. Simply swipe the stick onto your cheeks, nose, forehead, or jawlines. Then, gently pat and blend the contour into your skin using a brush or your fingertips.
05Stay Sun-Kissed, Always
Walking into a meeting during fashion week? Meeting the fashion world's Miranda Priestly? Taking a selfie with a fashion friend you bumped into? Perfect the luminous glow with flushed cheeks with this easy-to-carry Lakme Face Sheer Blusher . It comes with a sponge applicator attached at the top to ensure seamless blend, so all you have to do is tap, tap tap.
06We Love Lots of Mascara
Never under-estimate the power of mascara coated lashes. They can get you anywhere in life. Whether you wear optical frames or not, applying a mascara can instantly light up your eyes. Add gravity defying volume to your lashes with Lakme Absolute 3D Lash Volumizer Mascara . Its clump-free formula gives a smooth finish.
07Don’t Let Anyone Dull Your Shine
Ever since we've discovered lip oil, it's frequently picked over our trusty lip colours. I just love that effortless look where it looks like I'm not trying too hard. Lakme 9 to 5 Overtime Shine Tinted Lip Oil delivers nourishment along with a subtle tint. Infused with shea butter, hyaluronic acid, Jojoba oil, almond oil, and kokum butter, it's non-sticky, lightweight and perfect for on-the-go.
08Bring It All Together With A Mini Setting Spray
This one goes without saying, a mini setting spray is a true life saver. Now that you've packed all your makeup essentials, add this to slay any look. Lakme Absolute Made To Last Setting Spray is really made to last, giving you a visibly fresh look in seconds. Infused with hyaluronic acid and aloe vera extract to nourish and hydrate your skin, it'll drench your skin in cooling ingredients.
No matter where you go, from running between one show to another to flying from one country to another, these beauty must-haves are the MVP in every bag. I personally love easy to use and portable size beauty products and keep a pouch filled with small size essentials that I know I can move from one micro purse to another to match my outfits.
Take your pick and find out which ones work best for you.
