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Women’s Day: Ace your minimal makeup look for Women’s Day celebration in office; Here’s our makeup must-haves for you

Getting ready for Women’s Day celebration in office, but unsure how to ace that minimal makeup look? We got you covered. Here’s our makeup must-haves for you.

Published on: Mar 4, 2025, 17:00:07 IST
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Ace minimal makeup look for women's day
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Shweta Pandey

Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care.

She began her professional writing journey in 2011, entering the evolving world of digital lifestyle journalism as beauty and wellness content rapidly transformed in India. Over the years, she has worked with reputed digital media houses like India Today, the Times of India and Skymet Weather, steadily building credibility through well-researched features, product reviews, and trend analyses. Her career reflects consistent growth, moving from content contributor to senior writer. She now plays a key role in shaping editorial strategy, social media content, and ensuring high-quality, reader-focused content that aligns with evolving audience needs.

Shweta’s core expertise spans makeup, skincare, hair care, and holistic health and fitness. She specialises in in-depth beauty product reviews, ingredient analysis, skincare routines, and evidence-based wellness advice. Known for her analytical and data-driven approach, she relies on verified sources, dermatological insights, and expert consultations to ensure credibility. Her field experience includes interviewing Bollywood celebrities, beauty and makeup professionals, tracking consumer trends, and simplifying the top picks.

Shweta holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Advertising, and Journalism and has done Bachelor’s in Commerce from Delhi University. She believes in delivering reader-first insights that empower informed decisions while maintaining transparency, credibility, and trust.

Beyond her writing desk, Shweta enjoys exploring new destinations, experimenting in the kitchen with delightful recipes, and staying in tune with the latest beauty and wellness trends.

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Women’s Day is just around the corner, and we are sure by now your official mailbox must have been flooded with all the celebrations emails happening in the week. And we get your excitement level too! While you might have already decided your dress and footwear, time to amp up your makeup game too. And we suggest you flaunt a minimal makeup look for the celebration.

Loud lipsticks, mascaras, and glittery blushes are a big no for work, on the contrary, go for nude shades and shades of subtle pinks and mauves for office. Keep it bare minimum and flaunt your no-makeup or minimal makeup look in style.

Confused about what makeup products to go for? Fret not, we got you covered. Here is a list of makeup must-haves for you to enjoy the office celebration, keeping it low and simple.

Primer: The base of your makeup

A thumb rule for getting ready for any occasion is to apply a primer before you apply anything else. As the name suggests, a primer is a crucial makeup must-have. It acts like a base for your entire makeup, that helps your makeup to stay put for a long time. So, first thing first, use a primer on your face right after you have moisturised to prevent the makeup from melting and to stay put until your working hours. Primers also hides your blemishes and those spots, giving you a spotless base for makeup. Here are some of our top picks of primers for you.

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Foundation: For flawless skin

You can choose to ditch a foundation if you wish to, but the fact is that it evens your skin tone by covering imperfections, redness, and blemishes. So, applying it right after your primer creates an even-toned skin, that is just perfect for any kind of makeup. Foundation comes in various textures, liquid, cream, powder, and stick, choosing one that fits right as per your skin’s texture is a crucial task. Furthermore, go for a foundation that is a shade lighter than your skin colour to create a minimal makeup look. Here are some of our top choices of foundation for you:

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Kajal: For iconic eyes

We women have some love affair with kajal and most of us do not step out without applying it. Kajal not only highlight our eyes, it gives us an intense look. For an office party, apply kajal on your waterline to give it a simple and elegant look. Choose a smudge-proof kajal that would stay throughout your long working hours. Here are some of our top picks of kajal for you to try for the Women’s Day celebration in office.

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Eyeliner: Add an oomph factor

When dressing up for an office celebration, keep your eyeliner subtle and of course avoid that winged eyeliner, no matter how much you like it. Keep it simple and elegant. Bring the game on with just a single, thin swipe, and you’re all set to flaunt your Women’s Day look. Try avoiding colourful eyeliners too and stick to your contemporary black one. Here are some of our top picks of eyeliners for you.

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Mascara: For volumnious lashes

Mascara enhances the eyes by making lashes appear fuller and more defined. It is usually applied with a wand that coats the lashes evenly from root to tip. Accentuate your look by gliding a stroke of mascara that adds volume to your lashes. Blacken them, darken them, add length to them, but the tip would be, don’t overdo them. Go for a waterproof mascara, that won’t smudge throughout the celebration.

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Eyeshadow: Play with subtle shades

Eyeshadows can complement your office look. Just be sure not to apply a dark shade of eyeshadow. Opt for nude and light pink for a minimal, less dramatic makeup look. Eyeshadow comes in powder, cream, and liquid forms and is available in matte, shimmer, metallic, and glitter finishes. So, try out these eyeshadow palettes for a minimal look.

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Lipstick: A light shade to amp your look

Last, but not the least, lipstick can accentuate your entire look. Try a nude or light pink lipstick shade for your office party. Keep it minimal and matte. Glide your lips with a single swipe of liquid lipstick that would stay put throughout the celebration. Here are some of our top favourites for you.

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FAQs on
Test shades on your jawline, not your hand. Look at it in natural light. Choose a shade that blends seamlessly into your skin.
BB cream is lighter, hydrating, and provides sheer coverage. Foundation offers more coverage and comes in various finishes (matte, dewy, etc.).
Use a primer before applying makeup. Set foundation with a translucent powder or setting spray. Choose long-wear or waterproof formulas for certain products.
Start with a pencil liner for better control. Use small strokes instead of one long line. If using liquid liner, rest your elbow on a surface for steadiness.
Use a lip liner to define the edges. Apply a small amount of concealer around your lips for a sharp edge. Choose a matte or long-wearing formula.

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  • Shweta Pandey
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Shweta Pandey

    Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care. She began her professional writing journey in 2011, entering the evolving world of digital lifestyle journalism as beauty and wellness content rapidly transformed in India. Over the years, she has worked with reputed digital media houses like India Today, the Times of India and Skymet Weather, steadily building credibility through well-researched features, product reviews, and trend analyses. Her career reflects consistent growth, moving from content contributor to senior writer. She now plays a key role in shaping editorial strategy, social media content, and ensuring high-quality, reader-focused content that aligns with evolving audience needs. Shweta’s core expertise spans makeup, skincare, hair care, and holistic health and fitness. She specialises in in-depth beauty product reviews, ingredient analysis, skincare routines, and evidence-based wellness advice. Known for her analytical and data-driven approach, she relies on verified sources, dermatological insights, and expert consultations to ensure credibility. Her field experience includes interviewing Bollywood celebrities, beauty and makeup professionals, tracking consumer trends, and simplifying the top picks. Shweta holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Advertising, and Journalism and has done Bachelor’s in Commerce from Delhi University. She believes in delivering reader-first insights that empower informed decisions while maintaining transparency, credibility, and trust. Beyond her writing desk, Shweta enjoys exploring new destinations, experimenting in the kitchen with delightful recipes, and staying in tune with the latest beauty and wellness trends.Read More

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