Love Makeup? 30 Best Makeup Kits of 2023 for a Simplified Makeup Routine

Makeup kits are definitely worth it and you must opt for them the next time you are resupplying your makeup box. They are the smarter choice and you will receive many benefits. BP Guide discusses makeup kits in this article and gives you the 30 best makeup kits to choose from. Read on to know more.

These are 3 basic reasons why makeup kits are the best.

A makeup combo or set costs half as much as makeup items bought individually and then put together. Sometimes combos cost less than that. Buying makeup combos is a smart way to support your makeup requirements. Each and every top makeup brand offers combos so there is no compromise in quality too. You will get the same products at just a fraction of the price.

Makeup sets give you the opportunity to try on a variety of makeup looks. Something that is not possible with individual makeup products. For example, eyeliner will only enable you to try winged patterns but an eye makeup set (eyeliner, mascara, kajal, eyeshadow palette) will enable you to sport a wide variety of looks.

Makeup sets are excellent gift items. Suppose you have a friend who loves putting on makeup and you wish to indulge them on their birthday. Buying a single makeup item won’t suffice while buying everything individually will exceed your budget. This is when makeup sets come to the rescue.

The following are 5 steps to put on full face makeup.

You need to prepare your face before you apply makeup to it. By preparation, we mean cleansing and toning the face. Scrub your face with a good face wash and pat dry. Make sure that your face is clear of all impurities and debris.

The second step is to apply the base makeup. The base makeup is the first layer of makeup and it converts the face into a canvas onto which you can paint any makeup look. The base makeup involves applying a foundation, primer and concealer. The foundation evens out the skin tone and gives uniformity to your complexion. The primer hides pores and gives a natural look. The concealer hides dark circles, blemishes, and scars.

The third step is to give a sculpted look to yourself where your features look more defined and sharp. You can do this with the help of a highlighter and contour. The highlighter will brighten the elevated parts of your face (cheekbones, nose bridge, chin, forehead) and the contour will darken the sunken parts. This light and shadow play will give an attractive depth to the face. The highlighter and contour complement each other and have to be applied in accordance with each other.

The eye and brow makeup will give more definition to the face. Eye makeup includes applying kajal, eyeliner, mascara, and eyeshadow. Eye makeup can be both subtle and bold. Subtle eye makeup involves just lining the shape of the eyes with makeup while bold makeup involves using bright colours and eyeliner patterns. Eyebrow makeup is pretty simple. It is darkening the eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil or drawing eyebrows if you have thin or shaved eyebrows.

Finally, it is time to do your lips. Lip makeup is pretty straightforward. It involves covering your lips with pigmented lipsticks and/or lining them to give definition.

This list showcases 30 best makeup combos. They have been segregated into 3 headings. Each heading deals with a particular facial feature- the eyes, the face and the lips.

This eyeliner and kajal combo will give you the coveted well-defined look. The liquid eyeliner is waterproof and produces rich strokes that don’t smudge or flake. The kajal is highly pigmented, produces an intense color, and is long-lasting. Highlight your eyes with this combo and give them an attractive sharpness. The products are dermatologically tested and people with sensitive skin can safely use them. The combo costs Rs. 595 and you can buy it from Nykaa.

Eyebrows are another facial feature besides eyes that give definition to the face. Hence, it is important to groom them along with the eyes to complete your eye makeup. This set is a mini brow salon that you can carry around in your purse. It comes in a compact box that can easily find space in your purse, handbag, or even pockets. The set has 5 pieces; a pair of tweezers, a brow brush, 2 brow powders, and a brow setting wax. These are all you need to smoothen, shape, define and maintain perfect eyebrows. The box contains an in-built mirror for convenience. The whole set is priced at Rs. 499 and is available on nykaa.com

This is a professional eyeshadow palette with 36 richly pigmented shades. It allows you to create a variety of looks from neutral look to sultry, smokey, and bold looks. These eyeshadows are ultra-pigmented and spread smoothly without forming creases. They come in a travel-friendly and lightweight case, enabling you to touch up your look anywhere. Get this palette on Nykaa for Rs. 899.

This eyeshadow palette contains 10 richly pigmented pellets in different shades of pink and allied colors. It helps you create a nude and sultry pink makeup look. The eyeshadows blend easily and do not form clumps and creases. They are meant for long wear (up to 10 hours). You can buy this palette for Rs. 599 from nykaa.com.

Eyeshadows need a proper application to create the right impression. Eyeshadows can be applied properly when you have the correct brushes. This set of brushes qualifies for the part. It consists of 3 brushes; an application blush, a blending brush, and an angular brush for fine application and strokes. The brushes have ultra-soft bristles and an easy grip. They enable the smooth and flawless application. These brushes are available on Nykaa for Rs. 897.

This trio of eye makeup is what you need to line and define your eyes. It consists of a liquid eyeshadow with two shades- a matte one and a shimmery one, a liquid eyeliner, and mascara. They produce a rich color that highlights your eyes in the best possible manner. The eyeshadow and eyeliner make bold dark strokes while the mascara gives volume to the lashes. This trio is available on lakmeindia.com for Rs. 1,550. You also get a free gift per purchase.

This basic eye makeup kit has eyeliner, a kajal, mascara, a brow definer, and a jelly eyeshadow. They produce intense matte colors and are ideal for everyday makeup. The jelly eye shadow is available in 4 colors in rich red and bronze shades, the brow definer comes in 4 dark shades ranging from black to brown, and the kajal comes in 4 shades (black, two shades of blue and sea green). You can buy this basic set for Rs. 1,546 from in.sugarcosmetics.com.

This complete eye makeup kit has all the paraphernalia for the perfect eye makeup. The kit includes eyeliner, a kajal, mascara, and an eyeshadow palette. The kajal produces intense black color strokes and is smudge-proof and fluid so that one stroke is enough for proper application. The mascara is waterproof, volumizing, lengthens and curls the lashes, and lasts for 24 hours. The liquid eyeliner is water-resistant, long-lasting, and smudge-proof. It is intensely pigmented and has a quick drying feature.

The eyeshadow palette has 6 shades. They have a velvety smooth texture and blend easily. The colors are intense and long-lasting. The eyeshadow palette comes with a sponge applicator. All of the above products are free from sulphates, parabens and alcohol, and would not cause damage to sensitive skin. The kit is available at ibacosmetics.com for Rs. 1,872.

This kit is for those looking for a basic eye and eyebrow kit. It consists of a liquid eyeliner, mascara, and an eyebrow pencil. The liquid eyeliner produces rich, black strokes that make your eyes stand out. It is easy to apply as the fluidity of the eyeliner makes one-stroke application possible. It is also quick-drying. The mascara volumizes the eyelashes making them thicker and denser-looking. The eyebrow pencil gives definition, shape, and width to the eyebrows. This set is available on Amazon for Rs. 655.

This set is made up of a longer kajal, waterproof eyeliner, and volumizing mascara. They come in a rich, black colour. There are many reasons to love this set. Number one is that it allows you to create any eye makeup look, be it subtle or bold. Number two, the kajal is super-pigmented, has a creamy texture, and can create slick lines with just one stroke. Number three, the eyeliner is water-resistant and has a felt tip that makes the application precise and hassle-free. Number four, the volumizing mascara will do a stellar job highlighting your lashes by lengthening and curling them.

You can buy this set from sugarpop.com for Rs. 807.

This makeup kit consists of a foundation, a primer, and a compact. Dubbed the glow kit, this set is all you need to have a flawless appearance and the perfect base for your makeup. The serum-based foundation is a 2-in-1 product that is both a skin-beneficial serum and a foundation. It is enriched with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that hydrates and nourishes the skin. The foundation provides medium coverage and has a dewy finish.

The primer is a lightweight makeup base and has a professional smooth matte finish. It is able to hide skin imperfections and give you even-toned skin. The primer is waterproof. The wet and dry compact powder is enriched with vitamin B3 which nourishes the skin and gives a flawless complexion. All of these products are easy to blend and come in 12 different shades for different skin tones. You can buy this kit on lakemeindia.com for Rs. 2,024. You get a free gift with every purchase.

This blush duo is what you need to give a professional salon finish to your makeup look. The set includes a blush and a serum foundation. The blush has a luminous and silky formula that gives a hint of colour to your cheeks besides giving you a radiance that appears natural. The serum foundation provides the perfect base and is also beneficial to the skin.

It contains the goodness of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid that hydrates the skin. The foundation provides medium coverage and has a plump, dewy finish. Both of these products blend effortlessly to give you a natural-looking glow. The foundation comes in 12 shades and suits a wide variety of skin tones. The kit is available on lakmeindia.com for Rs. 1,625. You get a free gift with every purchase.

The titular sculpt and glow kit contains a matte liquid primer cum concealer, a rouge blusher, and a liquid highlighter. The primer cum concealer gives the benefits of both a primer and concealer. It covers pores making the skin look smooth, and hides skin blemishes, dark spots, dark circles, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. It comes in 8 shades that cover almost all skin tones, and with a unique applicator.

The rouge blusher has a pure pressed powder formula that enhances the cheekbones with a silky matte pinkish glow. The rouge comes with an in-built soft brush. The liquid highlighter gives a shimmery glow to your cheekbones. It contains the goodness of glycerine that hydrates the skin. The highlighter is available in 3 shades. The above products are lightweight and blend smoothly with the skin. They feel like your second skin after application. The set comes at a price of Rs. 1550 and is available on lakmeindia.com.

This makeup combo consists of a primer cum liquid foundation, a primer cum liquid concealer, and a setting spray. The foundation is lightweight, glides smoothly on the skin, and blends easily with little effort. It will give you a flawless matte finish that will hide uneven skin tone. The foundation also has sun protection properties (SPF 20). The concealer will obscure dark circles, spots, scars, and other skin blemishes contributing to the flawless finish of the foundation.

Both of these products have been crafted for long wear. They come in varied shades that cover different Indian skin tones. The final product in this combo is the setting spray. This mist is enriched with aloe vera extracts and hyaluronic acid, thus it hydrates and moisturizes your skin keeping your makeup in a prime state. The mist is ultra-fine meaning it sits lightly on the skin. You can bid adieu to frequent touch-ups thanks to this setting mist. This combo is the ideal base makeup set that you must have. It will provide the perfect foundation for any makeup look that you wish to have. You can buy this combo from lakmeindia.com for Rs. 1,450. You get a free gift with every purchase.

This is a primer and highlighter combo. The primer softens blemishes and helps the makeup to blend smoothly. It is extremely lightweight and waterproof and gives a matte finish. It evens out the skin, hides all skin imperfections, and gives you a flawless complexion. The highlighter is lightweight and has an oil-free look. It highlights the elevated points on your face giving depth to your face. The highlighter has a dewy, shimmery, and radiant finish. It is infused with glycerine that hydrates the skin with every application. The primer comes in 3 shades that suit all Indian skin tones. Buy this combo from lakmeindia.com for Rs. 1,400.

This is an all-in-one palette for your concealment, contouring, and correction needs. It contains a concealer that hides dark circles, dark spots, acne scars, and other skin blemishes, a corrector that evens out the skin tone, and a contour powder to provide depth to your features. They are long-lasting and blend easily with the skin forming no creases. The palette comes in 3 different shades; one for light Indian skin tone, one for medium Indian skin tone, and one for deep Indian skin tone. Buy this combo from Nykaa for Rs. 285.

This is an all-in-one palette for your concealment, contouring, and correction needs. It contains a concealer that hides dark circles, dark spots, acne scars, and other skin blemishes, a corrector that evens out the skin tone, and a contour powder to provide depth to your features. They are long-lasting and blend easily with the skin forming no creases. The palette comes in 3 different shades; one for light Indian skin tone, one for medium Indian skin tone, and one for deep Indian skin tone. Buy this combo from Nykaa for Rs. 285.

This palette of four shimmery bronzers has been crafted for the cheeks only. They are super pigmented and have a velvety soft texture. The formula is lightweight and doesn’t cake. Your cheeks will sport a silky sheen post-application and give your entire makeup look a divine glow. You can either wear a shade individually or mix them together. There are 4 different shade combos in pinks and yellows. This cheek kit is available on Nykaa for Rs. 850.

This palette contains 4 highlighters and 4 contour shades. They are in the bronze, brown, gold, and white color spectrum. The highlighters have a shimmery finish. Together they can give the perfect definition of your face. Your face will look sculpted and your features will look sharp. This product is available on Nykaa for Rs. 1,550.

This blusher set is a must-have in your makeup box. It consists of 4 blushes; 3 of them are in a pink shade and 1 in brown. These blushes are in powder form and silky smooth in texture. They are intensely pigmented and give a vibrant pop to your cheeks. Your cheekbones are highlighted and have a flushed glow to them. Get this palette on Nykaa for Rs. 395.

This set of 5 lipsticks is in shades of pink and brown. They are liquid in texture and matte in appearance. The lipsticks are lightweight, non-drying, ultra-moisturizing, vegan, and enriched with herbs. The formula is free from parabens, petrochemicals, silicone, and mineral oil. They come in pocket-friendly tubes so you can apply them anytime and anywhere. You can buy this set from justherbs.in for Rs. 745.

This set contains 16 mini-sized lipsticks ( each lipstick is 3 cm in height and has a 1 cm wide base). They come in a wide variety of shades under the pink and brown hues spectrum. The formula of these lipsticks contains ayurvedic herbs, cow ghee, and organic beeswax. It is 100% natural with no petrochemicals, silicone, carmine, parabens, film formers, lead, and other heavy metals. They nurture and moisturize the lips and provide rich coverage making them suitable for pigmented lips. This set is available for Rs. 575 on justherbs.in.

This set of 3 mini, matte lipsticks will give a rich color to your lips upon application. They come in liquid texture and come in 10 unique shades. The formula is crafted for long wear and hence the lipsticks feel light and give an intense HD color. The lipsticks are transfer-proof. The website allows you to choose any 3 shades from among the 10 to form your own custom set. The set costs Rs. 1,200 and you can buy it from lakmeindia.com. You get a free gift (a handy makeup pouch) with every purchase.

This set contains 6 mini lipsticks. The hues fall under the brown and pink colour spectrum. They are of matte texture but have non-drying properties. So you won’t get those unappealing cracked lips. The vegan and cruelty-free formula is enriched with natural oils and butter that moisturizes and hydrates the lip with each application. The lips bear a rich, matte colour besides being soft and plump. The set comes in a travel-friendly pack. You can buy it from beloracosmetics.com for Rs. 899.

This set of 4 mini lipsticks (1.1 ml each) is all you need to get bold lips. They are liquid in texture and have an ultra-matte finish. The lipsticks are smudge-free and last up to 12 hours. They produce a rich and highly pigmented shade in just a single coat and are transfer free with one application lasting from dawn to dusk. The formula is enriched with vitamin E hydrates and nourishes your lips with every application and makes them supple and soft. The price of the set is Rs. 999 and it is available on Nykaa.

This is a set of 3 lipsticks in bold brown shades. They are highly pigmented, produce an intense matte colour, and suit all skin tones. They are transfer and mask-proof thus there is no issue of smudging. A single coat of these lipsticks and you will have gorgeous brown lips all day long. This set is available on Nykaa for Rs. 1097.

This set consists of a lip liner and creamy matte lipstick. The lip liner is versatile meaning you can both line and fill your lips with them. You can apply the liner with just one stroke as they glide smoothly on the skin providing full coverage. It produces a rich, matte finish, and is waterproof and transfer-proof. The lipstick has a creamy texture, and non-dry feature and sits lightly on the skin. The rich matte finish produces a bold look. This combo is available in 16 varied shades. You can buy this combo on Nykaa for Rs. 649.

This is another lip liner and lipstick combo to give you lips that would wow everyone. They have a velvety smooth texture, high-impact colour, and weightless formula. You can wear them all day long without any discomfort. The formula is enriched with grapeseed oil and raspberry which moisturizes the skin and protects it from sun damage and blue light. The combo is available in 24 different shades and suits all Indian skin tones. You can buy this set for Rs. 1,549 on Nykaa. The products are from the house of Nykaa X Kay Beauty, the former is a leading beauty product manufacturer and retailer and the latter is the brand of Katrina Kaif. So, there is no doubt as to the quality of the product.

This combo contains two lipsticks that produce an intense HD shade, like a crayon. The formula is lightweight, has a creamy smooth texture, and provides full coverage with a single swipe. It is free from preservatives and other chemicals. The lipsticks have a matte finish, are non-sticky, and don't cause feathering. The combo is available in 8 dual shades under the pink and brown color spectrum. You can get a makeup pouch for free with this combo. Buy it from facescanada.com for Rs. 1,598.

This set of 12 lip liners is what you need to create the perfect contour for your lips. They come in 12 highly pigmented colors in pink and brown and suit all Indian skin tones. The formula is weightless, long-lasting and waterproof. They have a smooth texture and glide easily on the skin providing full coverage in a single stroke. The lip liners have a matte finish. The set is available on Nykaa for Rs. 799.