Six months ago, I retired my cream moisturiser for a gel-based one because it felt to heavy on my oily skin, and I found myself pleasantly surprised. The Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly seemed to meet all my skin nourishing needs. For someone with oily skin, there’s a fine line between feeling moisturised and feeling… Continue reading Does a customised moisturiser actually make a difference to your skin?
Whether you’ve been spending majority of your time schlepping around on the streets or catching up on deadlines from the comfort of your Uber, anyone living in urban areas has to make peace with the fact that their skin is suffering from major damage. All of the soot, smoke and smog in the air are… Continue reading 7 best anti-pollution skincare products for city dwellers
Professional beauty junkies test a veritable avalanche of new skincare, hair care, and makeup every month, but only a few end up in their permanent rotation. So of course, they’re the people to turn to when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the season’s latest colours, formulas, and innovations. Here, our favourite bloggers editors, and beauty obsessives… Continue reading 14 products beauty insiders are obsessed with
Lazy girls, rejoice. It may seem like you’re doing nothing lying in your warm, fuzzy blanket, but nap time might just be the best time to repair your skin. Unlike day skincare products that are layered over sunscreen and topped with make-up, overnight products go directly onto the skin and have nothing else to compete… Continue reading 6 beauty products to help you get gorgeous while you sleep
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
Even if you haven’t signed up for a healthy lifestyle, failed to ditch processed foods or struggle with a workout routine, you are more than ready to bite the bullet into natural beauty. It’s great for your skin and hair, Earth-friendly and luckily, you don’t have to struggle with DIY facemasks in your kitchen. All our… Continue reading 9 natural ingredients you’ll find in next-gen beauty products
Nude lipsticks are a growing beauty addiction, attracting celebrities, street style stars and even the make-up adverse. This trend goes a long way to complete most beauty looks without looking like you spent too many hours in front of the mirror. By virtue of being low impact, the nude lip is an essential component of… Continue reading 10 nude lipsticks for every skin type
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
You know how even on your worst (hint:hungover) days, a little bit of colour on your lips feels so much better? That’s what Clinique’s Pop Artistry range is all about. It’s got five different product types: the Pep-Start Eye Cream (Rs 1,890) is going to be your go-to product to brighten up your eyes for a… Continue reading Clinique launches an interactive video with Zara Larsson
Topping the Spring/Summer 2016 beauty trend chart, blue is undoubtedly the colour of the season and it’s also the perfect alternative to broody black eye make-up. Wear it along your upper lash line – even wing it if you must. Or line your lower lash line with a turquoise pencil for a shock of colour.… Continue reading Hot right now: Blue make-up
Clinique’s new lipliner launch in a long while, Quickliner for Lips Intense, might make the wait worth your while by delivering on some pretty big promises: long-lasting colour, bleed-proof contours and creamy texture. All out of a skinny pencil that requires no sharpening, comes in 12 colours and costs Rs 1,450. This pro tip on… Continue reading Clinique launches Quickliner, new Pop Lip Colours
Brides – and bridesmaids – should keep an eye out for Clinique’s new Bridal Trousseau Service. (Well, bridesmaids because gifting this service would definitely earn you brownie points.) Here’s how it works: Make an appointment at a Clinique boutique, and let the make-up and skincare expert pick out the products that are just right for… Continue reading Clinique’s new Bridal Trousseau Service
Adding another step to your skincare routine is tedious; we barely remember to wear sunscreen everyday. But the Koreans’ love for essence and their to-die-for-skin is making us rethink our strategy (slothfulness). Applied after toner and before moisturiser, it hydrates skin on a cellular level — think quicker skin regeneration. Its light, watery texture provides… Continue reading What is skin essence?
