
If you're a beauty addict on a budget, it can seem like everything that's wonderful in the makeup isle costs a heart wrenchingly large sum. We're here to tell you that isn't always true. We searched through the web to create a full-face look with good quality makeup that falls well within the budget of Rs 2,000. The next time you shop for makeup products, try these and you won't need more than a single pink bill.
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For your base, apply strokes of the Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation costing Rs 438 from Rs 550 directly onto your cheeks, forehead, chin and nose. Blend into the skin with a buffing brush. The travel-friendly foundation stick is made with oil-absorbing powder, applies as a cream and sets to a matte finish.

Foundation from Maybelline
Use a fan brush to apply a suitable shade from the Sivanna Colors Shimmer Brick costing Rs 243 from Rs 299 over your cheek bones and nose bridge to highlight your face. Also apply one of the shades on your lids as an eye shadow.

Palette from Sivanna
Next, use the Lakme Eyeconic Kajal Pencil costing Rs 149 from Rs 180 to rim your water lines and line your lash lines to join in a wing at the outer end of the eye. Use a narrow brush to smudge the lines out slightly for a lived-in look.

Kajal from Lakme
Finish your eyes with two coats of the Maybelline Hyper Curl Mascara costing Rs 241 from Rs 310 to give your lashes a defined look that curls outwards.

Mascara from Maybelline
Dot the Lakme 9 to 5 Lip And Cheek Color costing Rs 345 from Rs 625 on the centre of your cheeks and blend with your fingers for a natural hint of colour. Also apply on your lips for a matching pout.

Tint from Lakme
Set your face, eye area and neck by dusting on the Lakme 9 to 5 Naturale Finishing Powder costing Rs 385 from Rs 550. The skin toned loose powder will lend a matte finish and set your base in place.

Powder from Lakme
Look no further than these picks the next time you're on a budget
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