At some point in 2014 (or was it 2015?), a rumour began circling amongst beauty junkies: apparently, over in Korea, women take their skincare so seriously, a 10-step skincare routine is the norm, and porcelain skin is the rule, not the exception. Over the past few years, it’s safe to say we’ve been borderline obsessed with K-beauty,… Continue reading Beauty tips to steal from the perfection-obsessed Japanese skincare routine
There are certain make-up tips — such as mapped-out contouring or 17-step smokey eyes — that are fabulous in theory, but aren’t realistic for everyone’s day-to-day routine. So, in order to perfect our everyday make-up application techniques, we hit up celebrity favourite Rae Morris for her favourite polished and put-together tips. Nail these six make-up tips… Continue reading 6 make-up tips every woman should follow for a flawless beauty routine
When you think of lime green eyeshadow, chances are it brings back scary memories of wedding make-up orchestrated by your neighbourhood parlour lady. But now, the neon hue has got a makeover and emerged as S/S 2018’s coolest colour. Forget a smoked out look with dollops of black mascara — the key is to keep… Continue reading Your 101 guide to wearing green eye make-up this season
Social media can be a tough nut to crack for beauty brands, but Huda Kattan, founder of cult-favourite makeup line Huda Beauty, has the formula down pat. In 2013 — before contouring and highlighting became a part of everyone’s daily beauty routines and shade diversity in makeup lines became the new (necessary) normal — Kattan… Continue reading Huda Kattan understands “translucent” powder isn’t the same for all skin tones
If the thought of a full hair and make-up team hovering around you whilst you wait to begin the best/most stressful day of your life is enough to tip you over the edge, then doing your own wedding make-up could be the solution. The pros? Lose the entourage and embrace a more chilled behind the scenes… Continue reading How to do your own wedding make-up
Finding the right shade of make-up that complements your skin tone is not always an easy task. And if you have a dark skin tone, it’s all the more challenging. The “your skin but better” concept of nudes is one loved by many, and to be fair, who doesn’t love a good nude? Whether it’s… Continue reading 9 effortless nude beauty products that are perfect for dark skin
With countless celebrities sharing not only barefaced selfies from flights, but complete in-air skincare routines – sheet masks and all, the skin-savvy are all of the idea that wearing make-up on flights is not a good one. But does it really have such troubling effects on our complexions? Revered cosmetic doctor and one of London’s favourite face-fixers, Dr Frances… Continue reading Why wearing make-up on flights is so bad for your skin
When you take a look at the products that make up your beauty routine, you probably see a lot of one thing: plastic. I wanted to do my part to make my day-to-day life a little more environmentally friendly. I started looking at blogs and YouTube videos, trying to figure out how to ditch every… Continue reading 13 easy ways to use less plastic in your beauty routine
Padma Lakshmi has unending reserves of energy and infectious enthusiasm. It comes through even over the phone, after she’s finished 12 hours of press interviews in Hollywood. The author and Top Chef host is warm, attentive and unhurried. She is genuinely excited about her global make-up collection, co-created with M.A.C Cosmetics. For context, landing a… Continue reading Padma Lakshmi: “I got to a point where I didn’t want to just smile and look pretty anymore”
Get cosy with this month’s fresh arrivals that promise to bring out the best in you. These are February’s top beauty buys, all tried and tested for you — there’s a new kind of mascara that gives you the effect of falsies, minus the sticky mess and a mutli-tasking palette to take with you for your summer holiday.… Continue reading Tried and tested: February’s top beauty buys worth investing in
A good make-up day can be ruined in an instant if your concealer isn’t cooperating. From coverage thinning throughout the day to product settling into fine lines and forming creases, a lot can go wrong. Thankfully, this new MAC concealer, MAC Studio Waterweight Concealer (Rs 1,465), is coming to the rescue. Fans of the Studio Waterweight… Continue reading This new MAC concealer will do away with cake-y creases for good
Five trailblazers are using makeup to celebrate their individuality. Whether layered to airbrushed perfection or barely-there dewiness, make-up is a handy form of self-expression. ELLE meets five people who wield this unique power of the brush. 5 beauty trailblazers [Gallery id=”998″] Photographs: Tenzing Dakpa Styling: Sujala Newar Hair and makeup: Claire Marrinan Art direction: Reshma Rajiwdekar … Continue reading Think make-up is superficial? Allow these real-life beauty superstars to change your mind
You scored an interview for the job of your dreams—now it’s time to do your homework. The key to nailing your look for any potential job is getting the lowdown on what the company culture is like, according to Jane Ashen Turkewitz, founder and chief talent officer of the digital and technology job placement firm… Continue reading 10 beauty tricks to help you nail your next job interview
2017 is coming to an end and with it, we hope, a number of beauty trends that have flooded our Instagram feeds (and lives) can finally be laid to rest. We asked celebrity makeup artists to discuss the looks and trends that should be put out to pasture in 2018. Plus, what they’re looking forward… Continue reading 5 beauty trends that celebrity make-up artists want to leave behind in 2017
The right blusher can turn a lacklustre complexion into healthy, lively, ethereal skin with just one sweep — and with temperatures dropping fast, it looks like we’re going to need all the glow we can get. Like foundation and concealer, your skin tone plays a huge part in hunting down the perfect blusher. Thankfully, it’s no… Continue reading How to find the right blush for your complexion
After rounds of swatching, testing and trying out over 1000 products across 28 categories, the best in the beauty business were finally declared at the eleventh edition of ELLE Beauty Awards 2017. From hard-working foundations to the freshest lot of fragrances, these record-breaking products have eliminated tough competition and emerged victorious. The Body Shop was… Continue reading Presenting the winners of the ELLE Beauty Awards 2017
In the collaboration of our cosmetic dreams, power houses Maison Lancôme and Parisian fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan have joined forces to create a retro-fresh makeup range. A post shared by Olympia Le-Tan (@olympialetan) on Jul 17, 2017 at 10:58pm PDT Every product from the lipstick to the cushion highlighter is sexy and feminine, including elements… Continue reading We are very excited for this Olympia Le-Tan and Lancôme make-up collection
Master the art of ‘natural’ make-up, but not too natural; apply all the right products but don’t have too much make-up on, because heaven knows, no man ever wants to be subjected to a painted mannequin… The contradictory messages that society feeds us can be confusing, but keeping in line with the patriarchy needn’t be. … Continue reading The feminist make-up tutorial we’ve all been waiting for
Make-up bags — let’s be honest, we’re pretty lazy with them. From foundation to lipstick, we spend fortunes on luxury beauty products only to house them in scratched up plastic pouches or old eye shadow-caked canvas bags, both of which never seem to come clean no matter how many times you stick them in the washing machine.… Continue reading 14 designer make-up bags you can totally pass off as an evening clutch
While there’s no denying the life-affirming powers of a razor sharp winged liner, you may want to give the classic flick a rest this festive season. Bollywood celebs are mixing it up with coloured liner and giving the smokey eye an innovative spin. Oh, and there’s always winged eyeshadow for those of us who lack… Continue reading 7 festive beauty looks that aren’t just winged liner
You can kiss the daunting thought of (trying) to apply false eyelashes on to your eyes goodbye! We’ve found the most effective hacks to up your eyelash game. The best part? All of them involve items that you can find at home. Spooning For this hack, all you need is a spoon and mascara. Flip… Continue reading How to make your eyelashes look longer
