How to know which beauty products to splurge on (and when to save)

One end fills, shapes and defines, the other puts everything in place. Shiseido Eyebrow Styling Duo, Rs 2,000

So fuss-free and easy, it lets you draw a perfect cat eye on the go. Kiko Ultimate Pen Longwear Eyeliner, Rs 850

Powder, cream, liquid, blush, bronzer, base—there’s nothing this can’t tackle. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Brush, Rs 3,100

One volumises, the other lengthens, the third curls. This one does it all. Revlon Ultimate All-in-One Mascara, Rs 1,095

This evens out skin, makes your base go on and on and on, and it has SPF! Dior Diorskin Forever & Ever Wear Extreme Perfection & Hold Makeup Base Primer, Rs 3,350

Use it individually to add a flush, illuminate or sculpt, or swirl together to skimp on steps. Lakmé Absolute Shimmer Brick in Pink Hero, Rs 725

12 colours, endless eyeshadow possibilities. Urban Decay Naked 3, Rs 3,650

This one pencil = kohl, eyeliner and a smoky shadow substitute. L’Oréal Paris Infallible Silkissime Eye Pencil, Rs 575

This one is worth its weight in gold for its flawless, fabulous finish. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, Rs 4,300

Because that’s all you need to go from boring to bold. Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick in Notorious Red, Rs 399

It’s all you need to fake the #Iwokeuplikethis face. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, Rs 2,050