Makeup For Indian Skin: The Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes | Aditya Madiraju | Masoom Minawala

Want to get better at makeup without buying more products or spending hours getting ready? In this episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, I sit down with Aditya Madiraju, beauty creator and makeup expert, to break down practical makeup tips for Indian and brown skin tones that can transform your everyday routine. From choosing the right concealer undertone to finding lipstick shades for two-toned lips, we get into the techniques, products and beauty rules worth knowing, whether you're a makeup beginner or someone who loves experimenting with beauty. In this episode, we cover: How to apply concealer for better coverage and a smoother finish The right way to use concealer for dark circles How to choose peach and orange colour correctors for Indian skin Blush placement techniques for a more lifted-looking face How to identify your concealer undertone for brown skin How to make lip liner last longer The best lipstick shades and tricks for two-toned lips and darker upper lips Budget makeup vs luxury makeup: which products are worth spending on? How to build a quick, easy 5-minute makeup routine Common beauty myths and colour rules around brown skin that need to be challenged Whether you're looking for makeup tips for beginners, makeup for Indian skin, concealer tips for brown skin, dark circle correction, blush placement, or lipstick recommendations for two-toned lips, this conversation is packed with techniques you can try the next time you get ready. Timestamps 00:00 - Precap 1:43 - Introduction 2:36 - What to do differently to make the makeup last? 4:06 - What Aditya carries in his makeup bag? 5:52 - Favourite setting sprays 6:49 - People don't need more make up 8:36 - Placement of every product 9:20 - Not everyone needs foundation 9:42 - Placement of bronzer 11:04 - Where are people putting blush wrong? 12:12 - Skincare doesn't happen overnight 12:54 - Is mixing moisturiser with foundation right? 14:13 - Can setting sprays be used repeatedly? 15:07 - This is why makeup looks good after 2 hours 15:26 - Right way to use concealer 17:33 - Dark circles and under eye correction 18:08 - Masoom once hated doing makeup, this is what she did 20:26 - Favourite concealer for brown skin 22:08 - Hourglass concealer 23:03 - How to find the right concealer? 24:44 - How to put on concealer without creasing? 26:11 - How important is setting powder? 27:10 - Mickey Contractor's view on setting powder 28:22 - Compact powder with that cushion needs to end 28:56 - At what point the powder comes out? 29:21 - Aditya's mini kit 30:36 - Tutorial on using the setting powder 33:32 - Is it a trend to not wear foundation 34:34 - Why not use a foundation instead of a concealer? 35:07 - Skin tints 35:37 - Favourite skin tints 37:01 - Blush and how to get that lift? 39:10 - Where does these products go? 40:32 - Why he hates highlighters? 42:38 - 5 minute face 44:25 - Get a good brown lip liner 47:29 - How important are brushes? 51:41 - Take on correctors 54:55 - How to conceal an acne? 57:36 - Certain skin color using colors 1:00:18 - Make up and money 1:04:12 - Expensive products that are over rated 1:05:48 - Winged eyeliner for hooded eyes 1:07:34 - What to do for the following? 1:11:41 - What is the beauty industry in India getting wrong? 1:13:05 - Beauty is not considering males 1:14:20 - Criticisms to men wearing makeup Subscribe to The Masoom Minawala Show for conversations with experts, entrepreneurs and inspiring voices on beauty, business, money, health and the questions that matter to women today. 🎧 Watch and listen to the full conversation on YouTube and Spotify. Social Media: My Instagram:   / masoomminawala   My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoommin... About Me: Masoom Minawala is the Founder and Creative Director of MSF Media, a women-focused media company built around one conviction: India's women are the largest underserved media audience in the world. She hosts The Masoom Minawala Show, a long-form podcast for ambitious women, and is an angel investor backing women founders across lifestyle, fashion, and digital media. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honouree and pioneer of the #SupportIndianDesigners movement, Masoom has spent over a decade bringing Indian fashion, craft, and culture to global audiences. #MasoomMinawala