Dewy skin is in and Colorbar’s Water Bomb range is here to help you get it

Keeping skin hydrated and happy may not be an easy task, but it sure is an essential one. Skin is the body’s largest organ and sealing in moisture with topical products keeps excessive loss of water at bay. Plus, we need to undo the daily damage done by environmental aggressors, like UV rays and pollution.… Continue reading Dewy skin is in and Colorbar’s Water Bomb range is here to help you get it

Here’s what to expect from Rihanna’s Fenty Skin drop this week

Rihanna has claimed major shelf space in our beauty wardrobes since 2017, when she blessed the world with her game-changing Fenty Beauty make-up line. From challenging industry standards by launching 50 shades of foundations to creating her cult lip luminizer, Gloss Bomb, the singer time and again gives all beauty brands a serious run for… Continue reading Here’s what to expect from Rihanna’s Fenty Skin drop this week

Everything you need to know about retinol

Retinol is the gold standard when it comes to skincare. Whether you’re looking for an acne fighting product or a formula to improve skin texture, retinol will help you through your skin woes. So, what is this multitasking ingredient? Derived from vitamin A, it rejuvenates skin by increasing cell turnover, decongesting pores and boosting collagen.… Continue reading Everything you need to know about retinol

How to treat breakouts caused by wearing a face mask

Suffocated, claustrophobic and scared, these three words perfectly sum up how I feel each time I wear a face mask. My fears are nothing compared to that of healthcare workers, who wear the masks for hours, tirelessly working to treat patients with COVID-19. The popular social media image of an Italian nurse with angry, red… Continue reading How to treat breakouts caused by wearing a face mask

How to reduce plastic from your beauty shelf

Bottles of shampoo, body and face wash, lotions… a quick glance at your bathroom shelf is all the proof you need to understand the plastic waste generated by the beauty industry. According to a 2018 study by Zero Waste Week (a UK-based global campaign that creates awareness about the environmental impact of waste generation), globally… Continue reading How to reduce plastic from your beauty shelf

10 international ELLE editors on spending time at home

Katie Becker, ELLE USA “I am in Brooklyn and am very lucky to have a view over the East River and the Manhattan sky line. Staring out at it is my meditation. I’ve also been buying roses and every morning as I tidy up the apartment and prepare for the day, I refresh the water… Continue reading 10 international ELLE editors on spending time at home

7 times Alaya F proved to be our quarantine wellness inspiration

The year’s breakout talent, Alaya F may have just started her Bollywood career, but she’s already taken over our Instagram feeds. The 22-year-old actor’s sunny disposition (as witnessed during our February cover shoot) and can-do attitude delivers a healthy dose of positivity right to our phone screens. It’s just the kind of inspiration we need… Continue reading 7 times Alaya F proved to be our quarantine wellness inspiration

Entrepreneur Natasha Moor talks about being tested COVID-19 positive

Fevers, bouts of nausea, body aches, the stigma of being tested positive and the loneliness of an isolation ward are just some of the things a COVID-19 patient needs to deal with, said Hong Kong-based make-up artist and entrepreneur Natasha Moor who is currently fighting the infection. Last week, she took to Instagram to explain… Continue reading Entrepreneur Natasha Moor talks about being tested COVID-19 positive

16 beauty brands giving back during the COVID-19 outbreak

As a consequence of the novel Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen beauty brands–both big and small–close to home and around the world rushing to lend a hand wherever possible. Whether it is relocating funds to support affected families or converting factories to provide hospitals with much needed medical essentials, these companies are making a bigger impact… Continue reading 16 beauty brands giving back during the COVID-19 outbreak

The Fashion Awards 2019, Britain’s biggest fashion night, was a star-studded affair

Yes, temperatures were at an absolute low in London but The Fashion Awards 2019, a celebration of the undisputed scions of style, was still high on star-studded glamour. THE WINNERS Naomi Campbell won Icon of the Year (the first woman of colour to claim the award). Daniel Lee, Bottega Veneta’s boy wonder behind the cult… Continue reading The Fashion Awards 2019, Britain’s biggest fashion night, was a star-studded affair

Gwyneth Paltrow to release clothing line

It’s official – Gwyneth Paltrow is going to design her own clothing line for her website Goop.com in 2015. The site’s CEO, Lisa Gersh and Paltrow revealed the news on their website early this week. Goop has been in the news a lot recently – not for the best of reasons – after it was… Continue reading Gwyneth Paltrow to release clothing line

Tory Burch expands her empire

After releasing her first perfume earlier this year, Tory Burch announced that she will be launching a watch collection with Fossil Group this month. The collection will feature a number of styles, including the namesake Tory watch, which features a round face, a classic chain-link design, and is available in multiple colours. The watches will… Continue reading Tory Burch expands her empire

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Payal Singhal’s latest collaboration is all for a good cause

If you ever want to unravel the mystery of where your clothes or accessories come from, all you have to do is glance at the grassroots level. And that’s exactly what designer Payal Singhal wants you to do with her latest collaboration. Joining hands with Desai Foundation—which empowers women and children through community programs in the U.S.… Continue reading Payal Singhal’s latest collaboration is all for a good cause

Deepika defends her MTV EMAs red carpet look

Deepika Padukone’s red carpet game is not weak and that’s a fact. She knows what works for her and sticks to that, whether it’s her go-to colours or beauty looks.  But time and again, she ventures out of her comfort zone and tries something different. She took a risk with a bright yellow Ralph Lauren… Continue reading Deepika defends her MTV EMAs red carpet look

Priyanka Chopra just wore the hottest red carpet trend to the Golden Globes

With designer finery in abundance, the star-studded red carpet of the 2017 Golden Globe Awards was definitely what this Monday morning needed. This year, celebrities from Priyanka Chopra Amy Adams seemed to have taken a shine to the metallic trend on the red carpet. Knowing all eyes were going to be on her, Priyanka Chopra… Continue reading Priyanka Chopra just wore the hottest red carpet trend to the Golden Globes

8 colours that look fantastic on Indian skin

Confession: I don’t like black. It’s unfussy, forgiving and looks good on everyone, exactly the qualities that make it so damn boring. Entering a party and seeing an assembly line of black cocktail dresses depresses my inner aesthete, especially when the wearers have the kind of bronze, sun-kissed skin that could carry off any number… Continue reading 8 colours that look fantastic on Indian skin

5 wardrobe essentials to score from Myntra’s mega sale

Deepika Padukone’s fashion label reminds us what true beauty is all about

At a time when fashion is becomingly increasingly focused on hyped-up glamour and airbrushed perfection celebrities, it’s refreshing to see a brand — fronted by Deepika Padukone, no less — turn the spotlight back onto real women.  The All About You by Deepika Padukone campaign features three young women who present a welcome change to… Continue reading Deepika Padukone’s fashion label reminds us what true beauty is all about

Meet Anjali, the first transgender model to walk the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week

At first glance, all you notice are those cheekbones. Cut high and sharp like prized diamonds, those soaring arcs are what most fashion models— or any woman, really — would kill for. It’s only when Anjali Lama tells you flatly that she’s a transgender model from Nepal whose big dream of walking in an international… Continue reading Meet Anjali, the first transgender model to walk the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week

You’ll love Anita Dongre’s luxurious couture store in Delhi

Designer Anita Dongre hasn’t gotten to where she is today doing things by half measure, and her latest flagship store in Delhi is a testament to this legacy. Hand-carved marble fountains, curated Pichwai paintings and Anita’s lush creations span an area of 10,000 square feet. Once you manage to tear your eyes away from the… Continue reading You’ll love Anita Dongre’s luxurious couture store in Delhi

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