Before you sweep on your eyeliner and dab on a bright lip colour, you have to prep your skin. Foundation can be the trickiest part of your make-up, that’s why you need something that looks polished all day. You can trust Lakmé 9 to 5 Mousse Foundation to be sure your make-up looks just right.… Continue reading The perfect make-up for your dream job
Eugene Souleiman can’t sit still for a single minute. Buzzing with energy and fidgeting pretty much non-stop, he is a delight to talk to, mainly because he’s very cheeky, says all the things that come into his head, and has a ready, generous laugh. As global creative director styling for Wella Professionals, London-born Souleiman is… Continue reading Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman talks runway trends
Summer calls for a revamped beauty kit – your creamy foundation will only disappoint you every time you step into the heat. It isn’t exactly easy to walk into a store and pick a perfect match from the numerous options lining the shelves. Here’s how the Lakmé 9 to 5 Mousse Foundation makes your hunt… Continue reading How to find the best summer foundation
It’s been five years since Sonam Kapoor’s first red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, and her choices (both fashion and beauty) have only gotten better. We chatted with the actress ahead of her trip to the French Riviera. ELLE: What are your beauty goals for 2016?Sonam Kapoor: I really want to try black… Continue reading Is Sonam Kapoor about to get her own beauty line?
The season of unexpected breakouts is upon us. Arm yourself with the new summer-friendly concealers to tackle annoying pimples and angry red spots. Their lightweight formulas work double-hard to hide unexpected eruptions without irritating your oily skin. Plus, you won’t be left with runny make-up at the end of the day. Try The Body Shop… Continue reading 6 concealers that are perfect for summer
Foundation has always had a bad reputation in the make-up aisles. Finding a formula that covers the blemishes, matches your skin tone and stays put all day is as tough as nailing the winged eyeliner every single time. But Lakmé’s 9 To 5 Mousse Foundation has made that search just a little bit simpler by… Continue reading It’s time to rethink foundation
As a face maskWhen you are out of sheet masks, make your moisturiser work twice as hard for that shot of hydration. Slather your favourite face cream in thick layers and wrap your face in cling film (it’s a good idea to make yourself a breathing hole). It’ll create heat and basically force-feed your skin… Continue reading 5 surprising ways to use your moisturiser
For Astro Aid: Dwarika’s Resort, Dhulikhel, Nepal Just an hour outside Kathmandu, and set amidst the jaw-dropping grandeur of the Himalayas, Dwarika’s programs align with the region’s history and healing practices. Soak up the good energy in the cosmologically sound Garden of Nine Planets (maybe consult the in-house astrologer?), restore your inner balance at the Chakra… Continue reading Asia’s best detox destinations
Make-up is all about getting that base right – and annoyingly, that’s also not the easiest thing in the world. Maybelline New York’s official make-up artist, Elton J Fernandez lends a helping hand and cracks the code to flawless foundation, one swatch at a time. ELLE: How should one zero-in on the correct foundation shade?Elton… Continue reading Elton J Fernandez on choosing flawless foundations
Shraddha Kapoor has been on our radar for a while now, and we’ve been keeping a close watch on her dance and fitness routines. In an exclusive, we caught up with her while she was rehearsing for the launch of Lakmé’s 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Foundation. The actor was seen leaping off the walls… Continue reading Behind-the-scenes with Shraddha Kapoor
Jacqueline Fernandez is known for her glowing skin and shiny, bouncy hair. Hailing from Sri Lanka, a country which prides itself in its natural resources, the The Body Shop ambassador swears by vitamin-infused and deliciously fruity products for her daily skincare regime. Fernandez fills us in on her secret to glowing skin every day. ELLE:… Continue reading Jacqueline Fernandez’s beauty regime decoded
‘I’m an adult with lice issues…’ Been on an overcrowded train or bus lately? Or tried on clothes at the mall? You can catch lice from head-to-head contact or sharing personal items. The infestation will spread quicker if damp hair is tied up for too long. To nix the creepy crawlies, “After drying your hair… Continue reading The most awkward beauty problems ever: Resolved!
