Hop On The Healthy Hair Care Train

If a hairstylist saw your shower shelf stocked up with rows of shampoos, conditioners and hair masks that you never really use except for that one concoction filled with sulphates they would have one thing to say – you’re damaging your hair.  In a world full of toxins ready to ruin your hair, you need… Continue reading Hop On The Healthy Hair Care Train

How this celebrity make-up artist switched to a vegan and cruelty-free beauty routine

In The Beauty Breakdown, ELLE talks to beauty obsessives about their desert-island beauty reccos, the experts on their speed dial, and everything they’ve learnt in their pursuit to achieving happy skin. This edition features Campbell Ritchie, a make-up artist who is an advocate for vegan and cruelty-free beauty. Her work has featured on several ELLE covers. She… Continue reading How this celebrity make-up artist switched to a vegan and cruelty-free beauty routine

5 Times Shilpa Shetty Kundra Schooled Us In Beauty And Wellness

Actor, businesswoman, wellness enthusiast and fitness lover, Shilpa Shetty Kundra wears many hats and all of them with flair. Whether it is whipping up delicious, healthy treats in the kitchen or practising pro yoga asanas, she often gives us a peek into her everyday life through her YouTube channel, Instagram and her mobile app. We all… Continue reading 5 Times Shilpa Shetty Kundra Schooled Us In Beauty And Wellness

Monsoon skincare essentials to beat the grease

Any beauty junkie worth their retinol knows that as seasons change, skincare routines should too. Now, the monsoon brings with it a spike in humidity and general sticky feel, which when coupled with end-of-summer heat triggers excessive shine, oily skin and even acne for some. As the rains set in, ELLE caught up with Dr… Continue reading Monsoon skincare essentials to beat the grease

How this chef and cancer survivor mastered a minimalist skincare routine

In The Beauty Breakdown ELLE talks to beauty obsessives about their desert-island beauty reccos, the experts on their speed dial, and everything they’ve learnt in their pursuit to achieving happy skin. This edition features Nira Kehar, a chef at Huno Brasserie, at Klintholm Gods Estate in Denmark and the author of Ojas: Modern Recipes and Ancient Wisdom for… Continue reading How this chef and cancer survivor mastered a minimalist skincare routine

How this beauty entrepreneur tackles pigmentation and ageing like a pro

In The Beauty Breakdown ELLE talks to beauty obsessives about their desert-island beauty reccos, the experts on their speed dial, and everything they’ve learnt in their pursuit to achieving happy skin. This edition features Vanita Parti, the founder of UK’s popular Blink Brow Bar. ELLE: As someone who has been running a successful business for 15… Continue reading How this beauty entrepreneur tackles pigmentation and ageing like a pro

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

How to ace a facial at home

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

Obsessed with experimental make-up like Alaya F? These Instagram accounts offer major inspo

Whether it’s perfecting the rainbow liner or figuring out how to inject glitter into your beauty look, Instagram never fails to serve up major inspiration. We’ve been slacking off on our daily make-up routine while social distancing, but many are finding solace in playing with eyeshadows, highlighting powders and pigments. If you’re a novice at… Continue reading Obsessed with experimental make-up like Alaya F? These Instagram accounts offer major inspo

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

The post-Covid skincare trends to watch out for

With the world turning upside down, it’s hard to predict how the world of beauty will change form. Even renowned plastic surgeons and aesthetic doctors who have their fingers on the pulse have different views on what’s to come in the beauty world.   Here in India, I believe post-Covid, beauty will move towards a… Continue reading The post-Covid skincare trends to watch out for

This season, embrace the less is more make-up trend

The models at Dior’s Cruise 2020 show looked their best, despite the sweltering Marrakesh heat, thanks to make-up maestro Peter Philips, whose agenda for the day was use minimum products, while highlighting each model’s unique features. For a sweat-proof base to your make-up, start with a good moisturiser and an oil-free, hydrating primer. Then, layer… Continue reading This season, embrace the less is more make-up trend

I tried Gen Z beauty trends at 40 and here’s how it went

The day I turned 40, I was struck by a ray of confidence—I could do and say anything and it carried weight. This is obviously some cult secret that the world had been keeping from me. But… and it’s a small but…I feel a bit left out. The world of ‘beauty’ still decidedly belongs to… Continue reading I tried Gen Z beauty trends at 40 and here’s how it went

7 instant wake-up calls for tired eyes

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

Our Beauty Director picks 6 products to elevate your glam this January

Dedicate January to setting a positive beauty routine with help from the month’s latest products and releases. Featured image: Getty Images

Top nail art trends to watch out for in 2020

  We’re in a new year, a new decade, and in case you haven’t noticed, your nails can do the talking for you. Think of your manicure as a statement accessory that you don’t take off for a while. While sculpted nail tips and cow prints have had their chance to shine in the spotlight,… Continue reading Top nail art trends to watch out for in 2020

2019’s iconic beauty milestones we’ll never forget

It feels like only last month that the Met red carpet gave us enough make-up inspo to last a year and only last week that Victoria Beckham launched her own beauty line. But hey, here we are at the turn of a new decade, and beauty is having more than a moment.  2019 was a… Continue reading 2019’s iconic beauty milestones we’ll never forget

Own the festive season with our A to Z beauty guide

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

6 products you’ll find on every celebrity’s vanity

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

The top 6 products that matter this month, according to our beauty director

  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

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