The summer of ’24 just got a whole lot better… our very own Nykaa Army spent hours scouring the app to find you the most underrated beauty finds you’d never imagine stumbling upon if it weren’t for us. From disposable underarm sweat pads to beauty-editor-approved sunscreen powder, scroll further for the big reveal.
Sotrue Finish-Line Hair Finishing Stick: Diya J Verma’s Beauty Find
“It doesn’t get better than this, my fellow beauty girlies. Frizz and flyaways are a year-round woe, and I’ve found the perfect solution. Sotrue’s Finish-Line Hair Finishing Stick tames my baby hair in a single swipe! It’s non-sticky – contrary to popular belief – and is to carry on the go. The best part? The sleek finish lasts all day long with no top-up required. Meanwhile, it’s your best bet to ace the wet hair look. I’ve never come across a beauty product as functional and budget-friendly as this.”
PINQ Polka Sweat Pads: Gizelle D’souza’s Beauty Find
“If you tend to perspire profusely during scalding summer months, don’t give this hidden gem a second thought. PINQ Polka’s Sweat Pads lock in excess sweat to prevent your clothes from staining. Trust the ultra-slim product to be discreet under your outfit – breathable yet quickly absorbing perspiration – ideal for when you plan to step out for a formal event or are heading to an important meeting. My ride-or-die on hot days.”
TONYMOLY Egg Pore Nose Pack: Sakshi Agarwal’s Beauty Find
“I have enlarged pores on my T-zone, which tend to clog up, owing to the muggy weather. This often results in whiteheads and blackheads that are almost impossible to get rid of. TONYMOLY’s wonder offering boasts a hi-tech formula featuring eggshell powder and charcoal to zap away these pesky problems. The nose strips are also enriched with acetic acid, which deep cleanses the pores and regulates sebum production. Better yet, unlike its counterparts, the strip clings firmly and snugs against the skin for effective treatment.”
PAC Transparent Mascara: Clara Vadakkan’s Beauty Find
“Not one to tolerate clumps of product fallout, PAC’s transparent variant leaves my lashes looking glossy and healthy – mimicking a regular mascara. Besides, it doesn’t solely volumise lash and brow hair from root to tip but also conditions the short strands for an au naturel appeal. You may choose to use it alone or as a primer with your usual mascara application. On dressed-down, minimal-glam days, I like to apply it solo to accentuate my natural set. As you’d use your regular mascara, start at the base of the lashes and wiggle the brush up to the tips; repeat for enhanced volume.”
Keya Seth Umbrella Sunscreen Powder SPF 50: Surabhi Mahadevan’s Beauty Find
“As someone with super oily skin – who wants to top-up sunscreen on a hot, humid day – this underrated gem is undeniably my go-to. Keya Seth’s Sunscreen Powder boasts a slightly coarse texture, but once applied on the skin, it instantly mattifies, sets, and locks my cream sunscreen in place. Besides, micronised zinc oxide’s mild astringent properties ensure your skin isn’t greasy. The SPF 50 PA+++ formula lends broad-spectrum protection, is sweat-resistant, and brightening, too! What more can you ask for, really? Oh and, I also wear cream blush and concealer before setting my face with it.”
It certainly doesn’t get better than the treasure trove on Nykaa; happy shopping!
