It’s February, love is in the air and we’re all excited to celebrate Tuesday the 14th. And while this repetitive narrative might be a little tiring, we can’t deny the fact that it’s a good excuse to get all glammed up- even if it’s just for ourselves. Because when we look our best, we feel our best, and when we feel our best, we can kind of get on board with the whole buzz around Valentine’s day.
So keeping with the theme of ‘two is better than one’ and helping you do just that, here are some product recommendations that work better when paired together-
Kayali Vanilla 28 + Carolina Herrera Good Girl
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Who wouldn’t want to leave behind an intoxicating scent as they walk past someone, a fragrance unique to them? But this can be a daunting task for those dabbling into fragrance mixology for the first time. A good place to begin is with the Kayali 28 which is a warm and sweet gourmand vanilla scent, overlaid on a classic orange blossom and jasmine one like Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl. The base note of vanilla complements the middle notes of ylang-ylang and lily-of-the-valley which is then embellished with a top note of jasmine.
Kay Beauty Matte Action Lip Pencil+ SimplyNam Lip Oil
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December and February are two months where a classic red lip goes a long way. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Kay Beauty Matte Action Lip Pencil in the shade Im A Fan! is bound to make your pout stand out. However, matte lips are not the vibe this year. Adding a coat of Simply Nam’s Juicy Lip Oil will give your lips the glow they deserve.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter + M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
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Beauty TikTok and Instagram have made us all wonder if Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter is worth the hype. It is an ultra dewy sheer base product that gives your skin a ‘glow from within’. Some of us, however, want more coverage than what this product offers. Turning to M.A.C’s Studio Fix Fluid Foundation and layering it on top of Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter is a game changer with just the perfect amount of coverage.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Eyeshadow + Maybelline New York Sky High Mascara
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The sheer cuteness of the e.l.f. cosmetics bite size eyeshadow palettes while being a steal for the price and quality, is what gives them the cult status they are enjoying. Their cream & sugar shade variant in particular is a fuss-free everyday palette for all. But not everyone wants a basic eye look on the daily. So, Maybelline’s Sky High Mascara is its perfect pairing. Having long, fluttery eyelashes can take any look to the next level.
Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Highlighter + asa Lip & Cheek Tint
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We know that Rare Beauty’s liquid highlighter and soft pinch blush make a beautiful shimmery concoction of the perfect dewy blush. But for us Indians who don’t have access Selena Gomez’s stellar products yet (keeping our fingers crossed), we need to find alternatives. Benefit Cosmetics’ High Beam Liquid Highlighter is a satiny pink liquid highlighter that gives a soft rose-gold radiance instantly. Mixing this with asa’s lip and cheek tint which is an intensely creamy multi-purpose stick will give you a blush flush of colour with a subtle luminescence.
Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid
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A skincare duo that works like magic is retinol and hyaluronic acid. Retinoids stimulate collagen production, leaving the skin looking fuller and tighter. It is, however, a very potent active and can be quite drying. This is where hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant, comes in. The two products work in unison to encourage better and plumper looking skin.
Nykaa Brow On Point! Eyebrow Pencil + Flower Beauty Fiber Fix Brow Gel
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Eyebrows truly do frame the face, and who wouldn’t want the frame to be as pretty as the painting- this is where a precise eyebrow pencil and a tinted eyebrow gel do wonders. Nykaa’s Brow On Point! micro fine eyebrow pencil lets you create hair-like strokes to give you the most natural looking eyebrows, while Flower Beauty’s Fiber Fix tinted brow gel keeps them in place all day long.
L’occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Oil + Gua Sha
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The benefits of face oils are plentiful and the L’occitane one is on our radar. It strengthens your skin’s natural resilience to daily stressors and keeps it hydrated with Argan oil. Pairing the use of gua sha atop this gives it the slip it needs to boost blood circulation and promote lymphatic drainage- which means a healthier glow for the skin!
Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler + Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil
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Owning a Dyson Airwrap is like hiring a personal hairstylist on the daily. The soft, voluminous curls that this tool helps you create are incomparable to any other. But with constant heat styling comes constant hair damage. To combat that, invest in Olaplex’s no.7 bonding oil which repairs, strengthens, and hydrates the hair. It dramatically increases shine, softness, and colour vibrancy, while providing heat protection of up to 230°C. Moreover, this leaves a lingering scent that makes your hair smell divine all day long.
