‘I was like a tomboy’: Priyanka Chopra shares her makeup philosophy while showing what’s inside her ‘big’ beauty bag

In a candid sit-down with the magazine, the global icon unzipped her beauty secrets—literally. Opening up her beauty bag on camera, she gives fans an intimate look at the products she swears by, the stories behind them, and the philosophy that ties it all together: joy is the real glow-up.

Despite having a mother who was always polished and put together, Priyanka admits she was a tomboy until her mid-teens. “I didn’t know when I was growing up very much about beauty. My mom was always into her lotions and potions, and she loved makeup, and she always had nail polish on and was very well-coiffed. But I was like a tomboy—I didn’t really care till I was about 16. And then I started caring about the way I looked, and I think my beauty journey started from there,” the actor said.

Inside Priyanka’s beauty bag: Must-have products

1. Airwrap

Priyanka’s go-to styling tool, especially since the pandemic, when she had to do her own glam while promoting The White Tiger, her memoir, and launching her haircare line, Anomaly. “This kind of saved my life,” she says. The emotional connection is strong with this one—it’s a symbol of resilience and reinvention.

2. Anomaly Leave-In Conditioner

Her own brand, of course, makes the cut. Lightweight, effective, and pleasantly scented, she uses it not just on her hair but also to moisturize her hands. “Hair is really important to me,” she says. “There’s a direct correlation between my hair and my confidence.”

3. Eye Masks

These are a staple in her pre-camera routine. “Keep any eye mask in the fridge overnight, and put it on first thing in the morning,” she advises. For Priyanka, it’s about more than puffiness—it’s about preserving confidence.

4. Augustinus Bader Rich Cream

A “really rich moisturiser” that works well under makeup or as part of a nighttime ritual. Skincare, she notes, is not just routine—it’s meditative.

5. Max Factor Miracle Pure Foundation

Infused with hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C, this lightweight foundation is what she wears “in the car, on the go.” She uses the shade Caramel, and praises its dual purpose—hydrating and brightening.

6. Brow Gel

Her brows are a non-negotiable. “It makes my face look like it’s in control,” she says. The power of a good brow should never be underestimated.

7. Max Factor x Priyanka Universal Color Eyeshadow Palette

Designed with all skin tones in mind, the eight shades are handpicked by Priyanka to suit light, medium, and dark complexions. “I’m wearing Terracotta today,” she notes, emphasizing the payoff and versatility.

8. Lip Balm

Hydration is non-negotiable, especially for lips. This tinted balm provides moisture with a subtle sheen—perfect for day or night.

9. Max Factor “Intense Flame” Lipstick

Her power shade. Priyanka believes every woman should have a great red, and this is hers. “Sometimes I use lipstick on my cheeks too,” she shares. “It’s quick, easy.”

Whether she’s getting red carpet ready or filming at home, her beauty routine is less about perfection and more about presence. And that’s a glow no highlighter can fake.