
Walk over to any desk in the blush pink Tira office, and you’ll see beauty products fighting for space with computers. Body mists are displayed on shelves like trophies and hand creams sit next to our meeting notes. Along with keeping up with deadlines and double-checking deliverables, as beauty professionals our daily to-do list also includes stalking our favourite brands for new launches and monitoring the most niche beauty trends from hidden corners of the internet. But since beauty is our job, makeup isn’t just something we wear. It’s something we take very seriously.
So this International Makeup Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate our shared obsession. Here’s a roundup of the seven makeup products our team is using on repeat at the moment. Predictably, there are a few iconic names in the mix, along with some viral favourites.
Trying a cult product in a mini size makes all the difference. This lets you see how the concealer blends, how it wears through the day and whether the shade truly works for your skin tone. Instead of relying on hype or quick swatches, you get real insight into how it performs in your routine. It’s a thoughtful way to decide if this classic deserves a permanent place in your makeup bag.
“This is my absolute go-to concealer. It’s creamy, lightweight, and so easy to blend while giving just the right amount of coverage. I love that it leaves my skin looking smooth and natural. It’s always in my makeup bag.” - Neha Wagh, Design
“Warm Teddy has become one of the shades I always keep close. It’s warm, flattering and incredibly easy to wear. It’s the nude that makes you look effortlessly put together, even on days when you haven’t thought much about your makeup.” - Jahnavi Vyas, Retail Marketing
“My lips are chronically dry, and most balms just sit there like a useless layer of heavy wax. This one actually hydrates them. Like, it truly sinks in. The colour payoff is also insane. Some days I just dab it on lightly for a blurred, casual look and other days I build it up for the full, flushed vibe. I literally haven’t bought a single lipstick since finding this.” - Shreejana Rai, Studio
“I’m obsessed with this blush because the colour suits my skin tone and literally goes with all my outfits and occasions. The pigmentation is just perfect—not too heavy, nor too light, and it looks absolutely lovely on my skin.” - Riya Bhandari, Social Media
“I really like the Milani Colour Fetish Matte Lipstick. The matte finish is so pretty, but what I like most is that it doesn’t leave my lips feeling dry. It feels comfortable, has really good pigmentation, and lasts for a good amount of time. I also love how easy the shades are to wear—they look effortless and work so well for every day. Definitely a lipstick I keep reaching for.” - Vaishnavi Sonwane, Own Brands
Discover the secret to rosy, flushed cheeks with Pixi Beauty’s On-The-Glow Blush. The swipe-on stick will instantly become the best blush in your makeup kit by offering ease of use when travelling or on the go—adios, messy fingers. The creamy formula brings ginseng extracts and aloe vera to the table for a hydrating flush of colour. After applying moisturiser, simply twist the stick up and apply across the apples of your cheeks for a radiant flush.
This cream blush stick is perfect for wedding guests who want something easy, quick and mistake-proof. It delivers fresh colour with minimal effort and has enough pigment to stay visible throughout the day. Mukuchyan suggests using formulas like this as an anchor layer, then lightly setting with powder to help the colour last longer without losing that natural, skin-like finish.
“This was my first-ever blush stick, and I bought it because it promised a mess-free application. But it was the creamy, soft-focus finish that turned me into such a loyalist. So much so that you’ll catch me swiping, reapplying and perfecting it wherever I go. The pastel pink shade is just perfect, and it blends in so effortlessly. It’s my go-to on days I want the fresh, second-skin payoff.” - Urvi Shah, Editorial
“There are very few things I genuinely panic about running out of, and this Benefit Cakeless Concealer is one of them. It’s my shortcut to looking instantly fresher. It’s creamy, easy to blend and gives just enough coverage to even out any pigmentation, while still allowing my skin to breathe. Most importantly, it never looks cakey.” - Nivedita Higgins, Studio

