As the end of the year approaches, deep dive into our glossary for all the answers on how to own the festive season with the best beauty looks. Scroll through the gallery below for our beauty guide: Featured photographs: Ace Amir (Monica Tomas), Tibi Clenci (Monica Tomas), Porus Vimadalal (Barbara Cortez), Prabhat Shetty (Paula Caramez)… Continue reading Own the festive season with our A to Z beauty guide
When it comes to beauty, the only thing that’s more fun than trying out lotions and potions yourself is getting the tea on other beauty lovers’ escapades. We often rely on celebrities, the people who’ve got to look beautiful for a living and have access to the best experts in the world. It’s safe to… Continue reading 6 products you’ll find on every celebrity’s vanity
With gifting season just around the corner, you’ll be tempted to buy your loved one (or yourself) a really indulgent gift because…well, why not? Don’t hold back, from tech savvy tools to gold flake-laden fragrances, we scoured for beauty products that are worth the splurge. Featured photograph: Errikos Andreou
Retinol. The answer is always retinol. Talk to any dermatologist or beauty geek about your skin issues, and they’re most likely to recommend a retinol-based formula. Want to treat fine lines and wrinkles? Retinol will boost collagen production. Acne? Retinol will unclog pores and fade scars. Dullness and dark spots? Rely on retinol to even… Continue reading The unassuming ingredient set to become the holy grail of skincare
As the weather changes, a lot of other things follow suit. The way we dress, what we eat and what we do over the weekends are all going to adapt to the weather. Another thing that must adapt is your skincare routine. A lot more beauty enthusiasts are now reading labels and moving towards an… Continue reading Ayurvedic products to add to your winter skincare routine
Along with the party season comes the season of gifting. As the world moves towards natural skincare and a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle, Kama Ayurveda has brought us an Ayurvedic Wonderland. Who says traditional is boring? With special Christmas packaging and holy grail combinations, we have your skincare (and gifting) needs for the season… Continue reading ‘Tis the season for au natural skincare
Finding the right hair styling tools and products can really take your hairdo game to another level. From finding the right heat protectant formula to a gadget that will do the least damage to your precious locks, here’s a round-up of our handpicked favourites.
Chilly weather is upon us, and while you’ve thought of giving your wardrobe a chic winter overhaul, we bet you forgot about your skin. With moisture-zapping cool temps, it’s time to switch your daily lightweight lotions and wield heavy-duty winter skincare for some extra TLC. Keep that unwelcome tight, dry skin you know all too… Continue reading 5 skincare buys to survive winter chills
1) CONSCIOUS CHEMIST follows the philosophy of using eco-friendly plants like matcha and hemp (read: rich in antioxidants). The three-part collection— face cream, cleanser and body wash—calms and soothes inflamed skin. Conscious Chemist Ritual Face Cleanser, INR 875 2) ESSENTIAL BODY has a strict transparency policy: if you can’t find an ingredient on the label,… Continue reading 7 homegrown brands that deserve space on your beauty shelf this season
For those taking the initial steps towards slow living—or those who are too high-strung but still think it’s a quaint idea—Paro offers beautiful yet simple well-being ideas for this lifestyle choice. It’s the result of founders, Anita Lal’s and her daughter Simran Lal Rai’s decades-long deep dive into vedic culture, which places emphasis on living… Continue reading Stop and smell the roses at Delhi’s Paro studio for a lesson in vedic well-being
What’s winter without a dark manicure? These glossy shades fit right in. OPI Perú Nail Colours in Yes My Condor Can-Do and Como Se Llama, INR 850 each As we approach the season of pearlescent, light-reflecting makeup, this budget-friendly illuminator is the perfect weapon of choice. Nykaa Strobe & Glow Liquid Highlighter, INR 699… Continue reading The top 6 products that matter this month, according to our beauty director
A career in investigative cosmetic journalism served as the perfect foundation for Paula Begoun to launch her cruelty-free skincare line in 1995. Since then, the serial multitasker has penned 21 books, while simultaneously busting every false claim in the beauty industry on her cult website, Beautypedia.com. Begoun was inspired to create a comprehensive resource for… Continue reading Cosmetic cop Paula Begoun on the biggest beauty myths
Glossy, luminous skin is all everyone is talking about this year, and that conversation is incomplete without mentioning Patrick Ta. The go-to make-up artist for celebrities like Shay Mitchell, Gigi Hadid, Chrissy Teigen, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Ta is responsible for some of the dewiest looks on the red carpet. Now, with the launch of his… Continue reading The king of glow, Patrick TA, lays down the foundation for flawless make-up
Radiant, glowing skin is every bride’s number one accessory, and no one knows this better than Payal Singhal and Michelle Ranavat. The chill bride’s go-to fashion designer, Singhal recently collaborated with the founder of Ranavat Botanics, the holistic slow beauty beauty brand, to create a wedding beauty ritual kit inspired by homegrown beauty remedies. The… Continue reading Payal Singhal’s latest beauty collaboration is just what every bride-to-be needs
If you’re a shopping addict with a fetish for the latest, greatest beauty buys, we suggest you look away right now. Because our summer hitlist of 30 new beauty products launched in India is pretty damn hard to resist — especially when it’s dressed up to look like this… On a quest for the ultimate celebrity… Continue reading Warning: 30 new beauty products launched in India that will feed your shopping addiction
Can you remember a time when the very buzzy ‘hyaluronic acid’ wasn’t in every single skincare product on the market? Or when peptides, antioxidants, vitamin C, and stem cells weren’t featured in every beauty advertisement as ‘miracle’ ingredients? Probably not. (Consumerism, am I right?) Well, hold onto your wallets, because a new ingredient is starting to… Continue reading Cica, the new magical ingredient of skincare
Shopping for skincare products can be an overwhelming task. You can read a thousand reviews and navigate multiple shelves, and still never feel certain that you’ll find the perfect one. The founders of skincare brand Epique, Divya and Neha Mehta, are familiar with this dilemma. After repeatedly being disappointed by the pigmentation solutions in the… Continue reading Beauty experts Divya and Neha Mehta know what Indian women want
With the world waking up to the importance of self-care so too has the beauty industry, with a meteoric rise in holistic brands — those concerned less with ‘anti-ageing’ and more with your state of mind and skin. Positioned to work on both emotional and physical levels, this new wave of beauty buys harnessing time-honoured… Continue reading Can beauty products really relieve stress and anxiety?
What’s the easiest way to cheat that post-workout flush? Which hot new product is making BB creams look like a dinosaur? Is there really a matte lipstick out there that doesn’t turn your lips into sandpaper? ELLE’s Beauty Editor Mamta Mody holds your hand through the tough questions: Behold, her pick of products that’ll effortlessly brighten… Continue reading 7 fresh products to add to your beauty kit right this minute
