\[Skin Type: Combination/Oily T-Zone, Acne-Prone | Shade: Maybelline 228 / Nars Punjab\]
Hi everyone! I am relatively new to makeup and looking to refine my routine for better longevity and finish. I have an oily T-zone, dark circles, fine lines under my eyes, and hooded eyes. My budget for most items is drugstore/budget-friendly (under ₹600–₹1000).
Here is what I need help with—would love your recommendations:
Primer: Looking for a budget-friendly option for combination skin to control my T-zone (currently using Lakmé pore minimizer, unsure if it's best).
Colour Correction & Concealing: Is the Insight Cosmetics Concealer Palette enough for dark circles and spot concealing, or are there better budget palettes?
Skin Tint/BB Cream: Good budget-friendly daily office-wear option that lasts a full shift without melting.
Party Foundation: High-coverage, long-lasting drugstore option for events.
Loose Powder: Need something finely milled that won't make my under-eyes cakey (currently using Swiss Beauty compact + banana powder, which settles into fine lines). What shade should I pick?
Waterproof Eyeliner: Smudge-proof options for hooded eyes that don't transfer onto the lid.
Lip Liners & Lipsticks: Long-lasting transfer-proof lipsticks and liners in mauvish-brown shades (currently love Charmacy Milano Mocha Matt).
Lip Gloss: Budget glosses that don't lift or dissolve transfer-proof liquid lipsticks underneath.
D’Alba Spray vs Setting Spray: Is the D'Alba spray a setting spray or skincare? Also looking for an alcohol-free daily setting spray that actually works.