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Ever started putting on your base, only to find your foundation peeling off like sandpaper? Well, chances are that you are suffering from dry, dehydrated skin, rivaling the Sahara Desert. The thing about dry skin is that there are numerous dry skin causes; while lack of moisture and hydration is a no-brainer, there are countless reasons that also amounts to flaky, scaly skin. For example, nothing strips the skin of moisture more than hot showers and harsh soaps; or the dry, hot air that draws moisture from your skin, not to forget genetics that can also lead to dehydrated skin. Baffled by how to take care of dry skin? As opposed to what you might think dry skin treatment ain’t that tough. First and foremost, make hydrating lotions and moisturizers your best friend. Since air conditioners draw moisture out of your skin, it’s imperative that you mist your face at regular intervals. It also goes without saying that hot showers and harsh cleansers are a big no-no. Ins...

Runny foundation leaking on your collar, mascara streaks on cheeks, and weeping lipstick do not a pretty picture make. If the rains leave you looking like a mess, don’t sweat it. While you can’t do much about getting a little drenched in the rains, you can make sure your makeup withstands the elements and stands its ground. Here’s how you can melt-proof your makeup! LIGHT AND EASY DOES IT At the risk of sounding clichéd, less is more. The more you slather on the faster the meltdown. This starts with skincare; you don’t need heavy moisturizers in monsoons. Instead use a lighter, water-based moisturizer or serum like L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence SPF 50 that does double duty as a moisturizer and SPF. If you have unusually dry skin, stick to a mattifying moisturizing serum like Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum with organic Jeju green tea and green tea seeds that hydrates your skin from deep within. SAY NO TO FOUNDATION Heavy foundations weight down the skin, block pores and ma...

The future of skincare is sheet masks and that’s no news. This Korean find has revolutionized the world of beauty, and not to forget… our Sundays. Though we’re yet to decide what’s more exciting – the fact that these beauties are dirt cheap or that they give new meaning to the term ‘kitchen beauty’. So, what binds all the sheet masks together? Each one of them costs less than 200 bucks and boasts of an edible hero product. Let’s see if you can find your favorite munchy in here. Cute-cumber We take the toning bit a little too seriously. Introducing the Anatomicals Toning Cucumber Face Mask . Packed with cucumber extracts, this mask tones your skin while reducing any inflammation or puffiness. Plus, purifying Green Clay and Kaolin help to absorb excess oil and clarify skin. Let’s Avo-cuddle? Avocados are called ‘Butter of the Forest’ not for nothing okay. Rich in moisturizing powers, the It's Skin The Fresh Mask Sheet – Avocado nourishes...

When it comes to skincare, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Here’s how you can save your skin and your money with specific skincare regimes based on your skin type: oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. 1. OILY SKIN You need gel-based formulas that control sebum production and lightly hydrate the skin. Recommended : Cleansing Gel Toner Antioxidant Serum Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Oil-Free Moisturizer  2. DRY SKIN You need creamy formulas that infuse hydrating ingredients into your skin to quench its thirst. Recommended :  Cleansing Lotion Toner Antioxidant Serum SPF-infused Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturiser  3. COMBINATION SKIN Striking a balance between products that hydrate and control oiliness, simultaneously but in different areas. Recommended :  Cleansing Gel Toner  Lightweight Moisturiser Sunscreen Gel Salicylic Acid Serum  4....