The Morning Routine( broke Edition)
Makeup and skin care have been a hype amongst the gen z and the millennials these days.
Both of them are equivalently important depending upon your point of view
Makeup has been perceived very inappropriately by the consumers because of some false internet trends and indirect beauty standards which haven’t been scripted anywhere
For me makeup is
Tools for enhancing an individual’s natural glow by applying products matching their skin tone using Color theory .
Skin care on the other side is important for maintaining your natural skin with respect to the environment we live in . And it’s an essential investment to be done for a healthier skin in long term .
Why have I named this routine THE BROKE EDITION?
Skin care and makeup is for all and thanks to social media people are breaking the barriers .
But makeup for all should be ‘For Everyone’ in economic sense too !
This is a fact that quality and brand name goes hand in hand in the beauty industry but nobody talks about the price point in India .
500 rupees if you spend for your makeup and skin care you barely get any good products.
So does this mean everyone should stop having a routine if it doesn’t fit in the budget?
NO !
In this routine I’ve picked out products that are budget friendly and effective quality wise
And this routine is simple and time saving .
Note - my skin type is Dry and blackhead prone so I’ve used the products accordingly. Before following any kind of routine you see online beaware of your Skin type !
STEP 1
Take an ice cube and gently apply it all over your face in circular motion for 30 seconds
This will tighten your skin and prep it for the steps ahead and wake you up ! It also helps with the puffiness under the eyes
STEP 2
Washing your face or cleansing is really important in order to keep your skin clean and clear free from bacteria and clogged pores
For this step I’m going to use
Nivea Face wash
This face wash is good because it comes in different variants according to your preferred skin type and it has micro beads in it which gives mild exfoliation to your skin
Take a pea sized amount of the product on the palm of your hand
Mix it up with a drop or two of water
Rub it between the two palms
It will form a lather
Gently apply it on your face and neck and massage it in circular motion for about 30 seconds
Rinse it off and pat dry
STEP 3
Moisturising your skin is important to keep it hydrated and soft
I use the Nivea crème moisturizer because it’s lightweight and non sticky
Step 4
This step is optional but necessary if you’re a person who often gets sunburns
I apply this Himalaya Aloe Vera face gel to prevent sun burns as I’m out for a longer period of time and sometimes I do tend to forget to reapply my spf and this really helps with that
You can also use this step other way around
You can cut the aloe Vera leaf from the plant you grow at home or somewhere nearby if you find
You can extract the get from the leaf by cutting it in cross section
You can directly apply it on your skin
Or freeze it up and apply on your skin as a prep just like the first step !
STEP 5
Living in India most of the time we’re exposed to the sun and its harmful UV rays . Our skin is vulnerable to it and therefore it’s important to protect our skin with SPF or sunscreen
I use the Photostable sunscreen because it suits me . You can use the one which suits your skin but make sure the sunscreen does not leave a white cast on your face after application
STEP 6
As I mentioned earlier for me makeup is enhancing your natural skin
So I’m gonna use a tinted moisturiser of maybelline newyork in shade 05
Shake the bottle really well and take a pea size amount of the product
Use your fingertips and gently blend the product in your under eyes or wherever you feel like
STEP 7
I’m gonna take my liquid lipstick or you can use a drugstore tinted lip balm like this Lakmé lip balm
Take a little bit of product on your fingertips and apply it on your cheekbones and nose you may apply on your eyes and lips too !
STEP 8
I really love putting mascara on my lashes but all of the mascaras I have used till date be it the high end or drugstore , at a point when you sweat , it spreads across your eyelids and under eyes
So I’m gonna take some Vaseline and apply it over my lashes
This naturally adds the lifting effect on my eye
STEP 9
Hydrating your lips is super super important so a lip balm or something as simple as coconut oil can be applied on your lips
I use the Nivea lip balm for it
STEP 10
Voila the routine is complete almost…..one last thing , affirmation !
Just look in the mirror say it out loud
"I’m Enough , I’m worthy and beautiful"
Hope you enjoyed reading my routine !











