Motherhood, YouTube, and a refreshing dose of honesty – Parineeti Chopra is in her most relatable era yet. In a new video shared on her YouTube channel, the actor breaks down what she calls her “jugaad
makeup”: a routine born out of busy mornings, quick turnarounds, and the desire to still look put together. Surprisingly, the outcome isn’t rushed or improvised; it’s polished, monochrome, and quietly luxurious.
This is minimalism with intent – smart product use, strategic techniques, and a signature pop of colour that transforms sleepy into camera-ready in minutes.
Prep, Skip, Perfect: The Base
Parineeti Chopra keeps her complexion routine fuss-free:
- Moisturiser first, and plenty of it.
- No primer, no concealer, a deliberate move for a skin-like finish.
- Foundation applied from the bottle cap, which she prefers using as a mini palette for hygiene and control.
- One drop only, buffed in with a firm brush. “I like very little foundation,” she emphasises.
The takeaway? A base should look lived-in, not layered.
The Lipstick-First Philosophy
In a move that defies the conventional order, Parineeti reaches for lipstick before anything else. “Until I put on lipstick, I look unwell,” she jokes, but the logic holds. This first swipe immediately adds dimension and warmth to the face.
She then turns the same lip product into:
- Blush, applied in a C shape —“C for Chopra,” she laughs.
- Soft nose and chin tint, for cohesion.
A senior makeup artist once advised her that starting the blush where the eye ends creates instant lift. This becomes the structural backbone of her look.
Parineeti champions monotone makeup: lips, cheeks, eyes – all in one hue. Using a stiff, compact brush, she smudges the lipstick across her lids for a creamy wash of colour. The technique is quick, controlled, and flattering for daytime looks. According to her, the monochrome approach ‘makes you look bright’ and naturally refreshed.
Her eye definition is intentionally subtle:
- Brown lip liner as eyeliner, applied only at the outer corner.
- Direction matters- Extend the line as if aiming towards the brow tail, then smudge for a soft gradient.
- Mascara trick: place the wand at the roots and shake side-to-side for maximum lift.
A lightly filled brow completes the frame.
Parineeti’s routine works because it strips beauty down to what actually matters: speed, efficiency and payoff. In just 10 minutes, one lipstick becomes the hero multitasker, serving as lip colour, blush and eyeshadow, creating a cohesive, editorial monotone finish that looks far more luxe than the effort it requires. Designed for new moms, time-crunched professionals or anyone who prefers simple steps with striking results, this minimalist method reflects Parineeti at her most intuitive and effortlessly chic.
