While some might indulge in chocolates and bouquets for their loved ones this month, my focus has been on self-love. And what better way to show yourself some love than by treating yourself to some brand spanking new makeup, skincare and haircare? Forget chocolates and roses and think yummy lip masks to serum-based sunscreens–for this month has brought with it so many unique surprises!
So, here’s a list of 18 must-have items that are sure to steal your heart and make you fall head over heels in love with yourself all over again. Read on:
d’you unkissed
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If there’s one thing I can be sure of, it is that d’you does its products right. Unkissed, an invisible blue veil of sun protection features tiny capsules of sunscreen filters that are suspended in a serum base containing 14 soothing plant extracts. It has a broad spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ protection and a hydrating and cooling texture.
Also read: Decoding D’you: The Homegrown Brand With High-Performing Formulations And A Cult Following
Anastasia Beverly Hills Complexion Range
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation and Magic Touch Concealer together cater to a diverse range of skin tones. While the foundation provides a radiant finish with buildable coverage, the concealer effortlessly conceals imperfections and brightens the under-eye area.
L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular
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The Absolut Repair Molecular range has products that repair damaged hair at the molecular level, going beyond traditional bond repair approaches and focusing on peptide repair. This range contains a salon-specific pre-treatment, a sulfate-free shampoo, a rinse-off serum and a leave-in mask.
Fixderma Kairfoll Range
Fixderma has a new Kairfoll Range consisting of the Kairfoll Anti Hair Loss Lotion, Anti Hair Loss Shampoo and Anti Hair Loss Conditioner. This range is crafted to strengthen, nourish and protect and aims at maintaining healthy and vibrant hair regardless of the climate.
Asaya Sunscreen Spray
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The Under One Sun SheerScreen Mist offers an SPF of 65+ PA+++ and broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. It is a clear, lightweight sunscreen spray that helps rejuvenate the skin barrier, soothe inflammation and prevent sunburn. It is also water and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes and leaves no white-cast upon application.
Moira Set & Correct Loose Setting Powder
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The latest launch of Moira’s Set & Correct Loose Setting Powders in the shades Colour Neutralizer and Translucent are enriched with avocado oil and Oryza sativa to seamlessly blur imperfections, delivering a soft matte finish that evens out skin texture.
Etude Heart Pop Blusher & Play Color Eye Palette
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Etude’s Heart Pop Blusher has silky powders in the formula that adhere to the skin, providing long-lasting wear and colour. Their Play Color Eyes Palettes come in two shades with high-pigmented yet easily blendable shades.
Shankara Organic Sweet Almond Oil
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Shankara’s Organic Sweet Almond Oil is a pure cold-pressed elixir meant to provide intense moisturisation and nourishment to the skin and hair. It does not clog the pores, leaves a healthy shine on the skin, tones and relaxes fine lines. It also strengthens hair follicles, stimulates growth and adds a natural shine.
Fix My Curls Hair Mists
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Fix My Curls has a new range of hair mists ranging from sweet to fresh scents. The Warm Vanilla variant has notes of vanilla and white orchid, tonka bean, coconut and cacao. Floral Bouquet has notes of rose, bergamot, freesia, patchouli and musk. Finally, Aqua has notes of mandarin orange, sea salt, ginger, sage and amber.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Sweet Candy
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We’re all fans of the Laneige Lip Sleeping Masks here, and their new Sweet Candy is to die for! While delivering smooth and supple lips, it is infused with coconut oil, shea butter and murumuru seed butter. It’s sure to nourish and deliver lasting moisture while you sleep!
Conscious Chemist Snail Magic Essence
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Snail mucin is an ingredient known for its hydrating and renewing properties. This serum by Conscious Chemist has aloe vera and hyaluronic acid that leaves skin radiant and revitalised, It also contains trehalose for UV protection and allantoin, betaine and panthenol for added care.
Revlon Colorstay Suede Ink
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The Revlon Colorstay Suede Ink lipsticks are opaque matte formulas with an 8-hour no-transfer claim. They are available in ten shades, are free from parabens, mineral oil, and sulfates and are enriched with vitamin E to nourish the lips.
Hyphen Retinal Reset Serums
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Hyphen by Kriti Sanon has newly launched their 0.05% and 0.1% encapsulated retinal variants for beginner and advanced retinal users respectively. The beginner-friendly variant aims at reducing fine lines and wrinkles while boosting collagen by 60% while the advanced variant rapidly repairs signs of ageing and boosts collagen by 80% for firm skin.
MARS Cosmetics Love Spell Lip Kit
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The Love Spell Lip Kit by MARS contains a lip liner, lipstick and lip gloss to create the perfect pout! This trio promises extreme pigment and definition to the lips and allows for a variety of different lip combos.
Lakme Glycolic Illuminate Range
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The Lakme Glycolic Illuminate Range consists of a facewash, serum, and day and night creams. The former effectively eliminates dust, impurities, oil and makeup from the skin while the serum removes dead skin cells. The day crème nourishes and hydrates the skin, and the night cream, infused with glycolic acid and niacinamide, takes care of the skin while sleeping.
Gillette Labs Shaving Razor
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Gillette’s new launch of a five-anti-friction blade razor ensures a smooth glide and 2D flex disc technology for precise shaving. It has a premium metallic handle that offers grip, while the magnetic stand keeps the razor clean and ready.
Truth & Hair Hydro Nourish Range
This new haircare range by Truth & Hair aims to provide targeted care according to your hair type–straight, wavy or curly. Their Hydro Nourish shampoo for straight hair is infused with almond oil, known for boosting shine and softening the hair, their Hydro Nourish shampoo tailored to wavy hair has the nurturing properties of rosemary oil & murumuru seed butter and their Hydro Nourish Shampoo for curly hair contains marshmallow root extract and banana flower extract that enhances shine and fortifies strands.
Zygos Beauty Reyeflective Eyeshadow Palette
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