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Living in a world where beauty trends seem to change with the seasons, going local with their makeup products can be the game-changing decision for any girl. Sri Lankan makeup brands are gradually providing high-quality cosmetics that address the unique needs of our tropical climate while embracing diverse skin tones. Whether it is working for the perfect, subtle look for everyday or a glam makeover, perfection is totally achievable. Here is how Sri Lankan makeup brands can get you going with the most stunning looks that scream natural beauty.
1. Prepping the Skin: The Foundation of a Flawless Look
The key to perfect makeup lies in its very foundation. Cleanse your skin with a light cleanser that will rid the pores of all dirt and oil. Continue with a hydrating toner and a light moisturizer suitable for Sri Lanka’s humid atmosphere. Use a sunscreen with an SPF minimum of 30 to protect from UV radiation.
Pro Tip: Use a Sri Lankan-made facial mist, such as the sandalwood-infused options available locally, to keep your skin refreshed throughout the day.
2. Choosing the Right Foundation: Embrace Your Natural Skin Tone
Local makeup brands in Sri Lanka go tough by offering a range of foundation shades suitable for people with the different skin tones on this island. From brands like The Cheeky Glow to Selena Beauty, liquid and powder foundations are available that easily blend and offer variable coverage.
When choosing your foundation, you may want to consider the formulation of your undertone; that is, whether it’s warm, cool, or neutral. Choose a light formulation that lets your skin breathe during this time but is one that offers major coverage.
Application Tip: Apply the foundation with a damp beauty sponge or brush and blend it out towards the exterior from the center of your face for a flawless finish. Target those areas that may need extra coverage, such as blemishes or redness.
3. Concealer Like a Pro: Target Problem Areas
The tropical climate contributes to most of our skin concerns, including dark circles and pigmentation. A locally available good concealer will help you fight those areas. One to two shades lighter than your foundation, this conceals under-eye darkening and highlights the prime features.
Pro Tip: Slather on the Lush Lanka concealer, which boasts creamy texture and long wear on your skin, helping to mask imperfections and add radiance to it.
4. Setting the Base: Lock It In
Setting your base, more so in the humid climate of Sri Lanka, is a must. Dust a light amount of a translucent powder or setting powder from brands like Diva Cosmetics over your T-zone and oily areas. This would help not to have any shine and would keep your makeup intact throughout the day.
For a dewy finish, you can also spritz on a setting spray, allowed to be infused with local ingredients like aloe vera or rosewater. You’ll end up giving your skin a fresh glow while keeping your makeup in place.
5. Eye Makeup: Highlight Your Eyes with Sri Lankan Beauty
Sri Lankan brands have a host of eye products that work perfectly for different occasions. Opt for eyeshadow palettes that would typically blend with our skin tone-smoky earth tones, rich browns, and warm golds. The bae by Dari eyeshadow collection comes in highly pigmented shades that are well-blended.
And of course, when it comes to eyeliner, waterproof formula is a must to avoid smudging. A blunt stroke of a local kohl pencil for those defined lines-or a delicate wing with liquid liner completely frames the eyes. Finish off with volumizing your lashes with mascara; a well-defined lash adds depth and drama to one’s look.
Pro Tip: Line the lower lash line with a nude or white pencil to create the impression of more open eyes. The contrast creates the effect of bigger, brighter eyes.
6. Sculpt and Define: Contouring and Highlighting
Contouring gives definition and dimensions to the face. Apply contour color a few shades deeper than your foundation in the hollows of your cheeks, around your jawline, and round the hairline. Sri Lankan makeup brands have contour kits with specific shades in consideration of deeper skin tones.
Set it with a highlighter on the high points of your face, including the cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose. Also, try to look out for highlighters with a golden undertone, which goes great with Sri Lankan skin.
7. Pop of Color: Blush and Lipstick
Applied for a healthy flush, a peachy or rosy-colored blush gives a radiant and youthful complexion. Not all of Color Rush’s blushes are too bold, though-they do offer more subtle shades that add just the right touch of color without being too overwhelming.
As far as the lips are concerned, Sri Lankan makeup brands reign supreme with shades to flatter any skin tone. From bold reds to subtle nudes, find one that elevates the entire look of your makeup. Line your lips with a lip pencil to create a longer-lasting finish before applying your lipstick.
Pro Tip: For a chic finish, go with matte formulas. For a glossy finish, pat on some lip gloss in the center of your lips for a fuller pout.
8. Final Touch: BrowWow
Well-defined brows frame the face and pull the entire look together. Take a brow pencil or powder from a Sri Lankan brand in your hair color and fill in sparse areas. Create light, hair-like strokes to keep the look natural.
Set your brows in place with a clear brow gel, especially when you’re heading out in the humid weather. This will keep your brows shaped perfectly throughout the day.
From work wear to a night out in Colombo, everything is perfect with the right techniques and products. So, live local in pursuit of beauty, and let your inner Sri Lankan glow outwardly!
Is there a local beauty brand that you use and love? Let me know in the comments!
