India, Nov. 10 -- Whether she's gliding across the screen in period dramas or spotted front-row at a couture show, Aditi Rao Hydari's elegance almost feels effortless, never overdone. At Nykaaland, India's first-ever beauty and lifestyle festival by Nykaa, Aditi brought her signature charm to the stage. Between the buzz of beauty booths and fragrance launches, she spoke to HT Shop Now on her Makeup Mantras! From her beauty staples to her love for minimalism, and why being yourself might just be the most timeless trend of them all, check out what she had to say!

Q. What's one beauty product you always have in your bag?

Aditi Rao Hydari: A red lipstick, because it can fix everything. You can walk into a meeting, a dinner, or even just an ...