If you’re missing your appointments with your facialist and dermat during quarantine, an at-home facial is going to be the cherry on the cake. Giving your skin this extra attention will address clogged pores, dullness, dry skin and keep lymph build-up at bay. We reached out to skincare experts Dr Jaishree Sharad, dermatologist and founder,… Continue reading How to ace a facial at home
Since we take our job of keeping up with the latest in beauty very seriously, we often perk up our sceptical ears and ask: should we skip it? So, we quizzed the pros on their opinion on the most-heated debates of skincare and beauty. Parabens Say yes: “They are typically added as preservatives and, when… Continue reading Beauty experts weigh in on the most-heated skincare debates
We’ve all been there. Waking up from a long night with tired eyes that have bucket bags of their own or that show up with very telling rings around them. Some of us are there so often, we might as well tattoo ‘always tired’ around our peepers, à la Post Malone. The good news, is… Continue reading 7 instant wake-up calls for tired eyes
My hair and I have a long history of discontent. Growing up, it looked like Emma Watson as tween Hermione Granger—poufy. My mother insisted on brushing my curly hair out and I would straitjacket it with an army of bobby pins and braids. I spent hours coaxing it into the right direction, only to have… Continue reading A curly-haired girl’s guide to taking care of temperamental hair
There is nothing more disappointing than investing in your fellow beauty devotee’s holy grail products and have them do zilch for your skin. Throwback to 2018, we predicted that artificial intelligence would be that one reliable friend who will solve all our beauty dilemmas. Fast forward to 2020, clever face scanning tech and algorithms are… Continue reading Get the most from your skincare routine with personalised beauty products
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
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 do Indian pre-wedding functions have in common? They all celebrate glowing skin! Having a beauty routine that specifically works for you is essential to achieve that radiant glow for your wedding day. Here’s an easy guide of products for you to try, that are gentle, effective and will give you gleaming skin. 3 months… Continue reading 5 beauty investments to make before your big day
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
You have to give flight attendants mad props, not just because they handle our twice-a-minute requests for more water with a smile, nor because they travel the turbulent skies without tripping or throwing up or both. No—it’s because they do all that and more under the heavy, perhaps unfair, expectation that they must be impeccably… Continue reading 5 best-kept beauty secrets of flight attendants
Jacqueline Fernandez’s favourite make-up artist Shaan Muttathil has launched his own YouTube channel and is a regular on our Instagram feed with his cutesy antics with celebrities. Follow him for behind-the-scenes action, beauty tutorials and red carpet cheats for flawless make-up. Like these, for starters: His no-precision eye make-up tip “Draw a rough line close… Continue reading Jacqueline’s make-up artist Shaan Muttathil shares his best tips
