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Your makeup collection may stretch far as the eye can see, but knowing how to curate your to-go kit is an art by itself.  Here are the best secrets on what your portable makeup bag should hold. Practice Your Penmanship Over the past few years, our makeup kits have lost some of their excess weight, thanks to the army of sticks out there: everything from foundation and concealer to eyeshadow, highlighter and contour come in stick form. We’ve ditched bottle foundation for a cream compact like Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation, heavy pots of concealer for fairy godmother-Esque wands like Bobbi Brown Retouching Wand, and our highlighters are fat crayons like Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Cream Highlighter . Decant loose face powder in a small jar, or better yet, just take blotting papers instead. Focus The Agenda When you’re traveling, choose one feature you wish to highlight. For us, it’s most often lips, for several rea...

Just like we spruce our closets with the advent of every summer, our makeup routine also needs a thorough shake-up as well. So, as much as we adored donning eyes and dark berry lips all December, we can’t wait to clear out our vanity kits and get them summer-ready. All it takes is a few intelligent tweaks in the form of waterproof formulations, lightweight textures, and cheery hues to make the shift to ’em sultry months oh-so-easy; not to forget, products with SPF benefits that are a big bonus.  Ahead, we give you tips on how to adapt your makeup to the warm sunshine instead of sweating it all off! Airy Base Simply put: The hot, humid weather leaves skin oily, greasy and super heavy. The best way to work around this is to opt for a base that’s light, airy and won’t clog those pores. For starters, swap those uber heavy foundations with a BB cream such as the Nykaa SKINgenius BB Cream SPF30 that corrects, hydrates, repairs and protects your skin from sun ...

The season of sun, sand, and sea is almost here! While you’re all set to indulge in summery pursuits, you’re never fully prepared until you refresh your stash. Why? ’cause just like you’ve pushed those cozy sweaters in your closet to the back in favor of lightweight sundresses, it’s necessary to replace those heavy hitters (creams, hair masks et al) with lighter, high-endurance formulas. After all, it’s time to take a break and go easy, peasy, beachy. If you don’t know where to start, we’ve done the hard work for you. Ahead, five secrets to show your locks who’s boss straight through the tanning season. Happy hair flicks! 1. Break Out That Hydrating Shampoo From dryness to the greasy scalp, keeping on top of your hair game during the scorching weather is a really ambitious feat. To the rescue: light, hydrating hair cleansers that not only replenish moisture back into parched hair but also feel like freshness in a bottle. Recommended: Herbal Essences Co...

When it comes to seasonal skincare for different skin, there is a multitude of permutations and combinations of products you could follow. That’s because one size doesn’t fit all. It all boils down to the timing, the order of layering and being aware of the crucial shift in a routine with seasonal changes.  Here’s some good news for you. We’ve chalked out a summer and winter care routine with essential skincare products so you’re sorted. WINTER SKINCARE ROUTINE ● WINTER SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR DRY SKIN i. Cleanser The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam Aloe Cleansing ideally shouldn’t dry out your skin and strip it of its natural moisture. But if this sounds like your daily skin sob story, you should consider investing in a cleanser that removes impurities and is infused with moisturizing ingredients for a fresher and softer feel. The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam Aloe fulfills all of these while being enriched with the goodness...

If you’ve got dry, itchy skin let’s be real, you’re most likely skipping out on sunscreen. The usual sticky, greasy formulas are bound to block pores, eventually causing further irritation. Worse still, sunblock with thicker textures tends to look ghostly. But as dermatologists always emphasize, sunscreen is essential. So, we’ve rounded up the best ultra-hydrating, light sunscreens that’ll let you live #FlakySkinFree. These moisturizing sun protectors will cause zero itchiness, irritation or redness, and shield your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Here are the most moisturizing sunscreens for dry skin. The Face Shop Natural Sun Eco Super Perfect Sun Cream 50+ PA+++ Looking for a sunscreen that does double duty – moisturize and protect? This lightweight cream not only does both but infused with Chia Seeds (that hold up to ten times of their weight in water), it boasts of the quickest absorption rate.  Think it can’t get better? You’ll be shocked to k...

The Six Best Foods To Power You Up: The minute you decide to take a gym membership, the advice starts pouring in; “Work out on an empty stomach.” “Never go to the gym hungry.”  “Have a protein shake, nothing more!” Whichever side of the fence you’re currently on, it’s important that you know right away that fuelling up before a workout is crucial to get the best from your workout. It’s unthinkable to run a car on empty, so why should it be any different for your body? However, just as the quality of the fuel is vital so is what you eat pre-workout.   Check out the six exercise-friendly foods: # 1 Fresh Fruits And Veggies This is the number one pre-workout food in more ways than one. Besides a host of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, fresh fruits and veggies have easily absorbable glucose to power workouts and fiber to keep blood sugars stable for hours as you run, sprint, dance, swim or lift weights. Don’t like ‘eating’ before a workout? ...