India, Oct. 29 -- The beauty fest, Nykaaland, held from October 23 to October 25, brought beauty enthusiasts together for a celebration of makeup, skincare and all things beauty. I visited Nykaaland on October 25, and getting ready for a beauty event like this called for a little extra thought. After all, when you are spending several hours exploring beauty stalls, trying products and taking pictures, you want your makeup to look good beyond the first hour.

Delhi's October weather can be unpredictable. On October 25, the city experienced overnight rain, with temperatures dropping to around 17degC in the morning before reaching approximately 31degC during the day. The humidity was also high early in the day. This meant I wanted a makeup l...