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Even your crush doesn’t have the same effect a blush has on you. Nothing beats a natural flush, we get that. But it lasts no more than three seconds. Now you know why the world goes the extra mile striving to mimic the actual thing? Face it: blushes are no longer an afterthought. But truth be told, zeroing in on the right blush is tougher than finding ‘the one’ these days.   One wrong move, and you’ll be the butt of all jokes. Oh, and dare you even think about using the dense brush that comes with your palette. They make for a sloppy application that lets out blobs of pigment in the apple of your cheeks. Instead, always opt for fan brushes to air out the excess, like Nykaa BlendPro Blush Makeup Brush . If you’re in the same boat as we are, consider this your one-for-all guide on blushes. We break it down to you by the texture and shade. THE RIGHT TEXTURE FOR YOU 1. PRESSED POWDER OR COMPACT Your blush should never match the texture of your founda...

Do you have an unwieldy addiction to lipstick? Do you only see the world in matte, crème and gloss? Have you driven yourself into debt for every new to-die-for number on the shelf? Well, consider this your pout-ervention.  We’ve rounded up the best budget lipsticks buys for every preference, so you never again pay a pretty penny for the perfect pout. Check out our under-Rs. 500 favorites and kiss us later! SOFT & SIREN REDS A solid, trustworthy red lipstick is essential in any girl’s vanity because god knows it never goes out of style. Whether you’re looking for an everyday matte to wear to work, or a creamy, high-shine formula, there’s plenty of options that offer you that red-hot bang without having to shell out the big bucks. At only Rs. 500, Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Lip Color in LC R1 Red Coat. BABY & BOMBSHELL PINKS If you’re less femme fatale, and more femme flirtatious, you needn’t go penniless to get in the pink – hot...

Occasionally or daily, we’re all in love with pampering skincare routines whenever time permits.  And, with new products being launching every day, it’s hard to keep a tab on your savings. The truth is, for most of us spending hard-earned moolah on skincare translates to facial care. Sheet masks, hydrating essence, emulsions… you get the drill. But, are you paying attention to the skin on your hands and feet? They’re constantly exposed to the sun, rain, and dust. Wait… did we mention aging and dryness affects them as much as it does your face? We think it’s time you’re introduced to the pampering necessity of Hand and Foot Masks.  Why do you need Hand & Foot masks? Did you know that people can guess your age just by looking at your hands? Needless to say, the thought of wrinkly hands is not pleasant. And, don’t even get us started on cracked feet. If you think the solution is a regular mani-pedi session, you’re mistaken. Mani-pedis take care of yo...

In the A-Z of skincare, M is our favorite. When asked to choose between an evening of masking and a boozy social obligation, we’d opt to unbox our bottomless mask kitty any day. Speaking of which, guess who’s joined the bandwagon of sheet masks. Garnier Skin Naturals dropped the newest generation of tissue masks on our work desks and they were our ticket to heaven amidst chasing deadlines on hectic workdays. Before we begin our rant on why these beauties are worth your attention, here’s what sets serum masks apart from its peers. Can’t mask as frequently as our Korean counterparts? One mask is soaked with enough serum for an entire week! No more feeling guilty about your Sundays-only masking ritual. FOR DULL SKIN We all know how gorgeous the Sakura, more commonly known as the Japanese Rose, is. But did you know that this variety of Cherry Blossom is rich in antioxidants that help undo the damage pollution does to your skin on a regular basis? Perfect for dull lack...

  Beauty Tricks To Keep Your Makeup In Place   Summertime is synonymous with pool parties, picnics and languid brunches. Unfortunately, it’s also the perfect weather for meltdown mishaps; running foundation, chapped lips, smudged eyeliner and streaky mascara . The heat and dust of Indian summers calls for some cool beauty moves that can give you a sun kissed glow minus the shine and oil overload . Makeup experts all agree that summertime makeup has a completely different set of needs compared to cold weather essentials.   Get The Glow Minus The Shine   Stay cool at all times. There’s no point gathering up ‘summer cool’ makeup and then trying to apply it on heat drenched skin. So, the first step for getting makeup to stay put is rubbing your face lightly with an ice cube or dabbing it with cotton wool soaked in chilled rose water. Don’t be shy about sitting under a fan or in front of the air conditioner to apply your makeup. Once makeup sets on cool skin...