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10 beauty buys worth making before the Big Beauty Party ends
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From the sweetness of chocolate to the cloud-like lightness of whipped cream and the delicate layers of tiramisu, there’s something undeniably satisfying about indulging in a good dessert. The beauty industry seems to agree, with everything from skincare textures to fragrance notes taking inspiration from the dessert menu. Think glazed doughnut skin, latte girl makeup, butter yellow nails and cola fragrances. While trends reach a crescendo and fade within months, this connection has endured. With words like ‘comforting’ and ‘decadent’ finding their way onto campaign moodboards, brands continue to bring the shades, scents and textures of our orders to our beauty regimen.
Below, we’ve rounded up seven beauty favourites that bring the dessert menu to your vanity. Consider this your invitation to bring a little sweetness to your routine.
A shimmery pink lip balm with a strawberry scent, this lip treatment is infused with peptides and collagen. It soothes and heals flaky lips while delivering a bold ’90s pop of colour. The lightweight formula glides on smoothly and is made with Moisture-Lock Technology, which offers deep hydration. A non-sticky alternative to traditional lip glosses, it still offers a high-shine, glazed finish.
Few shades offer the versatility of a well-chosen brown. This buildable powder eyeshadow in a soft, diffused shade has a vibrant, shimmery finish. Crease-proof for several hours, it adds definition and depth to any makeup look and is versatile enough to be worn from day to night. For a more intense colour payoff, M.A.C has another delicious eyeshadow hue on offer—a deep brown Espresso. Especially flattering for brown eyes and Indian skin tones, pair these up for a dramatic look or wear a singular shade for soft glam.
Sitting alongside delectable hues like Watermelon and Cocoa is Brownie, a my-lips-but-better shade of soft brown. The balm-like texture allows application in a rush without any precision necessary. Enriched with beeswax and vitamins E and C, it leaves lips soft and hydrated; and delivers a satin-matte finish. It is also surprisingly long-lasting despite its lightweight formula. A year-round favourite, this soft brown can help balance bold, experimental makeup looks.
Maybelline gets experimental with its viral Superstay Vinyl Ink liquid lipsticks; previously, they launched a range inspired by sauces such as Barbecue, Salsa and more. Just in time for the festive season, they have launched a limited-edition range in which every shade takes inspiration from Indian desserts. Nutty Halwa is a wearable nude that can be worn from boardrooms to post-work dinners. These formulas offer the full-coverage and bold colour of a lipstick but also the high-shine finish of a gloss.
While a multi-stick is most commonly used as an alternative for bronzer to add warmth and depth, or a contour to add definition for a sculpted look, it can be used for much more. This one from Two Faced is infused with 100% natural cocoa powder along with vitamin E and squalane. Lightweight and easy to blend, it has a natural satin finish and looks like second skin. For a monochromatic look, wear it as eyeshadow, blush and lipstick.
Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake range of powders went viral online for giving an Instagram-like filter in real life. This lightweight formula offers an even, airbrushed appearance while keeping makeup in place. It has a luminous matte finish and is especially suited for concealing dark under-eyes and colour correction.
This rich lip balm gives off a soft fragrance of the sticky, sugary syrup that is used to fry jalebis. Intensely moisturising, it hydrates and nourishes lips while giving a dewy finish. The formula also has tiny, gold particles reminiscent of ’90s-inspired sparkly glosses. Make this the last step in your PM skincare routine or layer it over your favourite lipstick for a hint of gold.
