Going to college is one of the most exhilarating experiences of young adulthood. You are fresh out of school uniform rules, you go shopping for your college wardrobe refresh, decide on your looks with your friends, and then you realise you need a makeup kit as well.
A makeup kit on a budget, but with good quality products that can withstand the monsoon humidity, and the commute, while giving you the perfect look. For college, your makeup should look effortless rather than a look that makes you look like you tried too hard, or give away that you just woke up and rushed to classes(which will actually be the case most of the days). House Of Makeup is the perfect brand for you in this situation. With their premium formulations at affordable prices, clean makeup ingredients, and a versatile shade range for Indian skin that is monsoon-friendly, you can build your beginner’s makeup kit on a budget.
About House Of Makeup
House Of Makeup is an Indie homegrown makeup brand whose primary goal is to make premium formulation makeup affordable. We believe makeup should deliver exceptional performance, be absolutely harm-free, and be affordable. All our makeup products are specially formulated to suit the various Indian skin tones and undertones across all Indian weather conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, dry weather, and monsoon rains.
How Is House Of Makeup Different?
Here’s how House Of Makeup makes a difference:
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Our makeup products are infused with skincare ingredients that help in taking care of your skin, and not just sit on the surface
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Formulated in compliance with EU Cosmetic Standards, that bans 1300+ toxic ingredients, hence ensuring we only use quality ingredients in our products
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House Of Makeup products are independently tested with accredited labs for hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic properties, making them suitable for all skin types
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100% vegan, Cruelty-free, Paraben-free, Sulphate-free, Mineral-oil-free, Lead-free, Coal-tar-free
How To Build A College Makeup Kit On A Budget?
Week one of college, you're up by 7, skincare done, eyeliner sharp enough to cut. Week three? The alarm's been snoozed four times, your breakfast is a biscuit, and 'getting ready' is now a five-minute sprint. If that sounds like you, House Of Makeup has got your back. With HOM products, looking put-together doesn't have to take long. A minimalistic and well-chosen makeup kit can take you from half-asleep to campus-ready before your chai even cools down. Here's exactly what to keep in it
1. Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint
This is just the perfect base product that gives you a light to medium coverage with a dewy glow. Face Anything from House Of Makeup is a luminous skin tint that gives you an instant, juicy, and dewy glow as it combines the functionality of products like a tinted moisturiser, a BB cream, and a CC Cream. It gives you a light coverage in the first go that mildly blurs out pores, and gives you that “your skin but better” natural glow.
House Of Makeup’s Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint has a non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic formulation that is independently tested and is suitable for all skin types, especially oily skin, sensitive skin and acne-prone skin. Formulated in compliance with EU Cosmetic Standards, it contains none of the 1300+ flagged ingredients, so it's as clean as it is effective. Packed with the goodness of Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, and Goji Berry extract, Face Anything ensures that your skin stays hydrated all through the day. It also packs in SPF 25+++ for additional sun protection. Face Anything Skin Tint is a perfect lightweight base product that is formulated to breathe with your skin, giving you buildable coverage that enhances your natural glow.
2. Dab N Glow Easy Blend Lip+Cheek Tint
Once your base is done, a subtle pinch of colour adds life to your sleepy face. That is exactly what House Of Makeup’s Dab N Glow Lip and Cheek Tint is formulated for. This multi-use product can be used on your eyes, lips, and cheeks for days when you want a monochromatic look. Its creamy formulation makes it easy to blend without requiring much time.
Dab N Glow is a 3-in-1 ultra-pigmented tint for cheeks, lips, and eyelids. Formulated with Ginseng extracts and Vitamin E, it moisturises the skin while delivering a healthy flush of colour. Its creamy, weightless, balm-like texture melts into the skin easily, and the buildable formula lets you layer to your heart's content.
3. Dawn To Dawn Super Stay Liquid Matte Lipstick Mini
For days when you want your lips to steal the show, but in a subtle way, Dawn To Dawn Liquid Matte Lipsticks Mini is the lip product that fits the routine perfectly. With its liquid formulation, its one-glide gives you an intense colour payoff and requires no further touch-ups throughout the day and keeps you always selfie-ready for those snap streaks.
Dawn To Dawn Super Stay Liquid Matte Lipstick Mini has a lightweight formula that is infused with Hyaluronic acid, a Blend of 5 nourishing oils, and Vitamin E, which helps keep lips hydrated and visibly fuller-looking and helps in locking in moisture. The non-drying liquid matte formula doesn’t crumble, crack or settle into your lip lines.
Its mini size is best for college-goers who want to build a minimalistic makeup kit without compromising on quality or shade match. Minis are pocket-friendly, easy to carry and budget-friendly.
4. Liquid Luck Silky Eyeliner
Eyes are the most important feature of your face, and they can single-handedly elevate your entire look. While you can explore with winged eyeliner or smoky eyes during fests. However, on regular days, your eyes need something lightweight and smudge-free. You don’t want perfect eyes that become panda eyes by lunch. Long lectures mostly require frequent eye rubs that can smudge your eye makeup.
Liquid Luck Silky Eyeliner in the shade velvet black is enriched with Sweet Almond Oil, known for its moisturising properties, Amla Fruit extracts, rich in antioxidants, that help condition the skin along the lash line and Vitamin E oil, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Liquid Luck Silky Eyeliner is here to make your eyes stand out while remaining put for long hours and being resistant to sweat, oil, eye-rubs and humidity.
5. Pink Makeup Pouch
Your monsoon makeup kit is officially rain-ready. But a great kit deserves an equally great home. The House Of Makeup Pink Makeup Pouch isn't just a bag, it's your on-the-go beauty kit. Toss it into your tote, pull it out between classes, and have everything you need at your fingertips. No rummaging, no spillage, no chaos, just your essentials, perfectly packed and ready whenever you are.
FAQ
Q1. Can I wear makeup daily during the monsoon without breaking out?
Yes. During monsoon, the key is choosing lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas that don't clog your pores. Products like skin tints and lip & cheek tints are breathable alternatives to heavy foundations and cream blushes, making them safe for daily wear even in humid weather. Just make sure you're double-cleansing at the end of the day to remove any buildup.
Q2. What is the one product I cannot skip in my college makeup kit for this monsoon season?
If we had to pick just one, it's Liquid Luck Silky Eyeliner. Your base might stay intact, and your lip colour might survive, but a bleeding liner can undo your entire look in minutes. A quick-dry, waterproof eyeliner is the single most important investment for your monsoon kit.
Q3. Are matte liquid lipsticks okay to wear during monsoon?
Matte liquid lipsticks such as House Of Makeup’s Dawn To Dawn Super Stay Liquid Lipstick are perfect for monsoon wear. Their liquid formulation does not dry your lips out; instead, they nourish and hydrates your lips without making them look flaky or chapped. Its long-wear formulation helps in keeping the colour payoff intact without requiring further touch-ups.
Q4. How do I make my makeup last through an 8-hour college day during monsoon?
Start with a clean, moisturised base, keep your products lightweight and minimal, and carry blotting paper instead of powder for mid-day shine control. Choosing products with a natural or matte finish, like a skin tint over a full-coverage foundation, also dramatically improves wear time in humidity.
Q5. How many products do I actually need in a monsoon makeup kit on a budget?
Four is the sweet spot. A skin tint, a lip & cheek tint, a mini liquid lipstick, a waterproof eyeliner, cover your base, eyes, and lips completely, without overlapping or overwhelming your budget. Multi-use products like the lip & cheek tint do double duty, which means fewer products and more savings.