Indian summers bring along with them high temperatures and extreme humidity. Sweating under such conditions is inevitable. Your room heats up before 8 am, the fan is on full speed, and yet somehow, even your fingers feel warmer against your face. The heavy, full-coverage makeup products do not do quite well in this kind of climate. This is why House Of Makeup has come up with lightweight, non-comedogenic makeup products that suit all Indian skin types and are compatible with Indian climatic conditions.
How Sweat Breaks Down Makeup
To understand what plays out beyond the surface, picture it like this: imagine you've laid a neat tablecloth on a table, and then someone slowly pours water under it from below. No matter how well you smoothed it down from the top, it's going to crease and slide. That's exactly what happens when you apply heavy and pore-clogging makeup products to your base.
Under normal weather conditions, your carefully done makeup sits exactly where you applied it without moving. But when you sweat, your skin starts releasing water, salt, and a little bit of oil, all at the same time. This mixture doesn't just sit on top of your makeup. It starts breaking down your makeup, and in turn, your makeup starts to look oxidised, patchy, and uneven.
The salt in sweat is particularly problematic. It actively breaks down the ingredients that make makeup stick. And then there's heat working alongside it. Warmth softens the wax and oil-based ingredients in lipsticks and cream products, the very things that give them structure.
Eyeliner ends up giving you panda eyes, lipstick bleeds onto your face, and you base has disappeared before you reach your destination. However, the good news is, House Of Makeup, an ingrown local brand, took cognizance of issues faced by makeup for Indian skin and now offers products that are formulated in such a way that they withstand harsh weather conditions, while being lightweight and giving you the glow that makes your skin look healthy and refreshed even at peak heat and humidity.
Introducing House Of Makeup
We at House Of Makeup believe that clean makeup with premium formulations should perform while being affordable. Hence, all our products are independently tested in accredited labs and are certified non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. Our products are suitable for all skin types. They are specially formulated for Indian skin tones and are thus available in a variety of shades to suit skin tones ranging from fair to deep.
The House Of Makeup Difference
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Premium products at affordable prices
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Crafted to suit Indian skin shades and undertones
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Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic ingredients
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Formulated in accordance with the strict EU Cosmetic Directive, which bans over 1300+ toxic ingredients
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100% vegan, cruelty-free
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Paraben-free, sulphate-free, mineral oil-free
Your Sweat-Proof Makeup Kit For This Summer
Summers call for lightweight, breathable makeup that makes you look good and fresh while working in favor of your skin. Here’s how you can build your summer-friendly and sweat-proof makeup kit this season.
Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint
The House Of Makeup Face Anything Skin Tint is formulated with a skin-first approach, combining the benefits of a BB and CC cream, and is great for daily use. On one hand, a full-coverage foundation can be heavy on the skin for regular use, especially in the summer. On the other hand, most moisturising tints offer sheer coverage. This is where House Of Makeup Skin Tint bridges the gap, and provides the benefits of both worlds by offering light-to-medium coverage, which makes it a perfect summer alternative.
The House Of Makeup Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint is infused with skincare actives like:
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Niacinamide: Helps in improving skin texture
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Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps skin
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Goji Berry Extract: An anti-ageing agent with rejuvenating properties
These ingredients make Face Anything Skin Tint a skincare-infused makeup product that not only gives you a glass-like finish but also takes care of your skin.
How To Apply?
For a juicier glow, follow these steps below:
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Shake the bottle well before use.
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Make sure your skin is moisturised before application.
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Dot the skin tint all over your face and neck, and blend. We recommend squeezing out product onto the back of your hand or a makeup palette for better application control.
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Repeat the process for more coverage.
Spot On Anti-Crease Smoothing Corrector
The Spot On Anti-Crease, Smoothing Corrector is a color corrector in a creamy formulation. It has been specially formulated to suit diverse Indian skin types, from oily to dry. This easy-to-blend corrector effectively neutralises prominent skin variations or inconsistencies, like deep under-eye circles, to give you that perfect base.
Formulated specifically to suit Indian skin tones, the House Of Makeup color corrector has been thoughtfully formulated in 3 shades to suit the Indian skin tone range:
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Light Peach Colour Corrector: For fair to light skin tones
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Peach Colour Corrector: For light to medium skin tones
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Orange Colour Corrector: For medium to deep skin tones
We use non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic ingredients to formulate skincare-infused makeup products that enhance how makeup sits on your skin, while hydrating and nourishing from within.
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Jojoba Oil: A non-comedogenic moisturizer that helps in keeping the skin supple and hydrated
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Tomato Juice Extract: Natural bleach that lightens under-eye circles and brightens skin
How To Apply?
Here’s how to apply this creamy corrector for a smooth and flawless base:
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You can apply a color corrector over your skin tint or before as well
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A little goes a long way with this highly pigmented corrector. Dab a tiny amount on the areas you want to correct
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Blend with your fingers to nullify existing stubborn acne marks or dark under-eyes
Zoom In Crease-Free Creamy Concealer
Zoom In Crease-Free Concealer is a liquid concealer with a creamy, hydrating texture, designed as a skincare-infused makeup product. Our concealer’s long-wear formula ensures that your base stays put for up to 12 hours, without creasing or flaking. Its hero ingredients ensure that the product gives you a flawless base even in summer.
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Jojoba Seed Extract: An ingredient that helps in moisturizing without clogging pores
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Gotu Kola: Keeps your skin firm and supple, boosts collagen and circulation
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Plant Squalane: Fights free radicals and boosts collagen production
How To Apply?
Here’s how to apply the Zoom In Crease Free Creamy Concealer for a smooth finish:
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Your concealer goes after your color corrector
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Use the wand applicator and dab a small amount of House Of Makeup Zoom In Crease Free Creamy Concealer directly onto the under-eye area and other areas you wish to cover.
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Blend lightly using fingertips or a concealer brush in a tapping-and-pressing motion. Pressing the product into your skin helps it set better without creasing.
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Let the concealer set in, then gently use a Q-tip to remove any excess product.
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Set the concealer with some loose powder for a crease-free, smooth finish.
Eyeliner
Liquid Luck Silky Eyeliner is a pigment-rich liquid that is waterproof, smudge-proof, and transfer-proof, giving your eyes a dramatic highlight. Its precise wand applicator gives you full control over application for the perfect wing. It has a velvet matte finish with an intense black pigmentation, perfect for long hours of everyday wear.
If you’re looking for the best eyeliner with skincare-infused ingredients, try Liquid Luck. Here’s what goes into it:
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Sweet Almond Oil: Helps in soothing and moisturising
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Amla Fruit Extracts: An excellent source of vitamin C, and is also good for the eyes
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Vitamin E: Has several anti-inflammatory properties
How To Apply
Here’s how to apply Liquid Luck Eyeliner for the most impactful look:
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Apply: Glide the liquid eyeliner along your lash line
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Experiment: Create different eyeliner looks based on your preference
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Set: Let it dry for a few seconds
Dawn To Dawn Super Stay Liquid Matte Lipstick
With a hydrating liquid formulation that is super comfy, this transfer-proof liquid lipstick stays for 12+ hours without cracking, crumbling, or dehydrating/drying your lips. This liquid lipstick sits gently on your lips and simultaneously nourishes and takes care of them.
At House Of Makeup, our products are carefully formulated with 100% vegan and clean ingredients to suit all Indian skin types and shades. Here are our hero ingredients:
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Hyaluronic Acid: For plumper and softer lips
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Blend of 5 Oils: Nourishing oils like soyabean, sunflower, rapeseed, olive, sweet almond oil help prevent chapping, and keep your lips moisturised, smooth, soft & nourished
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Vitamin E: Helps in locking in moisture
How To Apply?
Here’s how you should prep your lips and apply Dawn To Dawn for the perfect summer look that is sweat-proof and lasts throughout the day:
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Apply a thin layer of lip balm and soak out the excess with the help of a makeup wipe
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Once your lips are well-prepped, start applying the lipstick. For fuller-looking lips, line them with a lip liner.
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Start applying your Dawn To Dawn Liquid Lipstick from the center of your lips, working your way outwards. Follow the contour of your lips for that perfect application.
FAQ
Q1. Why does my makeup melt so fast in Indian summer?
Most makeup products aren’t built to survive 40 degrees of heat and humidity. Furthermore, makeup melts are caused as sweat pushes up from underneath your skin, while heat softens the wax and oil-based ingredients that hold products in place, essentially breaking the bond between makeup and skin. House Of Makeup products like the Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint and Zoom In Crease-Free Concealer are formulated specifically for Indian climate conditions, using lightweight, water-resistant bases that blend with your skin instead of sitting rigidly on top of it.
2. Which House Of Makeup products actually stay on in Indian summer humidity?
For all-day wear in humid Indian weather conditions, the combination that works best is the Face Anything Luminous Skin Tint as your base as it's lightweight enough to breathe in heat but pigmented enough to last. Layered with the Zoom In Crease-Free Concealer for spot coverage, and the Liquid Luck Waterproof Eyeliner, which is specifically formulated to resist smudging through sweat and humidity. Finish with a transfer-proof liquid lipstick from Dawn To Dawn Liquid Lipstick Range and you have a routine curated to survive an Indian summer from morning to evening without constant touch-ups.
Q3. How do I stop my Zoom In Concealer from creasing under my eyes in summer?
The Zoom In Crease-Free Concealer is designed to resist creasing, but summer heat still requires a smart application approach. First, apply the Spot On Corrector underneath as this neutralises dark circles, so you need less concealer on top, which means fewer layers sitting in the under-eye area. Then tap the Zoom In Concealer in thin layers using your ring finger rather than blending it in. The less product you pile in that area, the less there is to settle into fine lines when the heat builds up.
Q4. Which Spot On Corrector shade should I use for dark circles on Indian skin?
House Of Makeup's Spot On Anti-Crease Smoothing Corrector comes in three shades matched specifically to Indian skin tones. Light Peach for fair-to-light skin, Peach for light-to-medium, and Orange for medium-to-deep complexions. For dark circles on Indian skin, which typically have a blue-purple undertone, these warm-toned correctors work by cancelling out that darkness before you apply concealer, giving you brighter, more natural-looking coverage without having to layer product heavily. It also happens to be one of the most heat-stable steps in your routine since it sits closest to the skin.
Q5. Will House Of Makeup's liquid lipstick survive an entire day in Indian summer without drying my lips out?
House Of Makeup's Dawn To Dawn Super Stay Liquid Matte Lipstick is formulated to be transfer-proof and long-wearing without the dry finish that makes most matte liquid lipsticks unwearable by afternoon. The key is prepping your lips the night before with a light balm, and applying two thin coats rather than one thick one, blotting between each.