FACE MISTS THAT ARE TOTALLY WORTH YOUR MONEY

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It took me a minute to come around to face mists, which—let's be honest—may appear to be nothing much more than atomized H20 to many of you. In short, a total waste of time and money. But hear me out: the ones you’ll see here are brimming with skin-loving ingredients, calming Rosewater, and even water from the French Alps. Just ONE spritz on my just cleansed and bare face was enough to change my life (and skin) forever. How you ask? Well...it instantly makes me feel revived, comes to my rescue at work when all I want to do is a nap after lunch and cools, soothes and hydrates my complexion when I need a midday pick-me-up. Ahead, a bunch of facial mists that you are bound to love: 1. AVENE THERMAL SPRING WATER Think of it as water, but with supernatural powers. It’s packed with skin-softening silicates and has a balanced dose of Calcium and Magnesium that work together to improve skin's texture and strengthen its barrier. Plus, its pH level of 7.5, ma
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BEAUTY SWAPS TO BEAT THE MONSOON BLUES DURING COVID

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The rains arrive at the same time each year; so why do we always greet that first trifecta of heat, humidity, and rains, feeling and looking totally unprepared? And even though you might have your beauty routine down pat, there’s nothing like nature’s tantrums to wreak havoc on your skin, hair, and makeup—rendering all your best performers useless. Well, not anymore!




As we trade our trusty sneakers for colorful gumboots, it’s time to bypass the makeup meltdowns, skin breakouts, and frizzy hair with these genius beauty switch-ups, that have lighter and higher endurance formulas. With these monsoon beauty tips in your pocket, you’ll save a lot of time.


Must-Have Monsoon Makeup Products



Shelve: Cream Face Wash

Swap with: Foaming Cleansers

Foaming cleansers are much better than their creamy counterparts at removing sweat, oil, and stubborn waterproof products. However, if you have dry skin, opt for one that is formulated with oil or emollients for a moisturizing experience.



Recommended: Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam Ph5.5











Shelve: Heavy Face Creams

Swap with: Gel-based Creams

The monsoons call for light-weight creams that won’t weigh your skin down or make it appear uber greasy. Choose gel-based creams and lotions that offer oil-free hydration and works well for the humid months. If you have dry and flaky skin, products enriched with Hyaluronic Acid serves as a big drink of water, smoothing out the roughest dry patches.



Recommended: O3+ Mattifying Gel Cream SPF 50 - Advance Protection











Shelve: Body Butters

Swap with: Gel-Based Lotions And Body Yogurts

While we all enjoy creamy body butter, it’s best to steer clear away from them during the monsoon period since these can clog your pores and feel uber heavy on the skin. Instead, opt for hydrating formulations and body yogurts which are enriched with Aloe Vera, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamins that are non-sticky absorbs instantly on the skin and lets your skin breathe. 



Recommended: Nykaa Wanderlust Body Yogurt












Shelve: Regular Shampoos

Swap with: SLS-free Shampoos

Rainwater strips tresses of moisture, making them dry and frizzy. Add a regular shampoo (containing chemicals such as sulfates) to the mix, and you have got a sure shot recipe for disaster. Solution? Switch to a sulfate-free shampoo that gently cleanses and smoothens your strands, without being harsh on your scalp.



Recommended: OGX Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo












Shelve: Face Oils/Heavy Serums

Swap with: Hydrating Face Mists

Heavy serums and thick face oils can often feel too tacky on your skin during the hot and humid monsoons. We recommend swapping them with some light-weight facial waters or hydrating mists that will quench thirsty, dehydrated skin, stimulate skin vitality—without causing ‘em pesky breakouts. Result: bouncy, fresh, and radiant skin all day, every day!



Recommended: L'Oreal Paris Hydrafresh Anti-Ox Grape Seed Hydrating SPA Water












Shelve: Foundations

Swap with: BB Creams/Tinted Moisturizers

Reserve liquid foundations for non-humid days and opt for lighter, breathable formulations that won’t melt into your creases or clog your pores. BB creams or tinted moisturizers are a good pick if you want a light dewy coverage; brownie points if they come with an SPF coverage. If you still lean towards liquid foundations, then try cushion foundations that have hydrating properties.



Recommended: L'Oreal Paris True Match BB Cream












Shelve: Regular Mascaras/Eye Makeup

Swap with: Waterproof Everything

In a heavy downpour, the only thing that will keep you from flaunting raccoon eyes is budge-proof makeup. Little wonder that waterproof mascaras, eyeliners, and eyeshadows are a no-brainer in this weather. Don’t forget to use a primer beforehand that will keep your makeup in place for longer.  



Recommended: Colorbar Precision Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner












Shelve: Blush

Swap with: Cheek Tints

Smudgy blushes can be a nightmare in this balmy weather. The beauty of the multi-tasking cheek tint? They glide on the skin like velvet and get absorbed giving your cheeks a sense of natural flush—one that will last through humid and sweaty days; no touch-ups necessary.



Recommended: Palladio I'M Blushing 2-In-1 Cheek & Lip Tint











Shelve: Lip Gloss

Swap with: Matte Lip Colours

Notice how easily hair sticks to lip gloss on windy days? Simply bypass sticky lip glosses this season for gorgeous matte tints that don’t feather and stay put all day. Don’t forget to exfoliate all the dead cells with a lip scrub beforehand for a statement pout.



Recommended: Nykaa Matte To Last! Liquid Lipstick


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