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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7 SUMMER BEAUTY HACKS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Heat and humidity are part and parcel of Indian summers and makeup artist Sandhya Shekar feels our pain.  So, if you’d rather glow than remain a sweaty, frizzy mess, we’ve got some prized summer skin care tips & beauty hacks that you’ll want to put to memory.  They may sound a bit crazy but they’re downright effective when you feel like you’re in an oven.

 

Buh-bye Tanning

For a major part of her life, Sandhya complained of a blotchy face. Not anymore! “Apply some raw milk all over your face before you hit the sack and rinse it off the next morning. Your complexion will glow!”  She also swears by a face pack made from a paste of sandalwood or Fuller’s Earth mixed with a little turmeric powder and rose water which is super effective for tan removal. Ideally apply in the evening and rinse off when dry.



Recommended: The Nature's Co. Fullers Earth Face Pack


Budge-Proof, Sweat-Proof Makeup

Being a pro herself, Sandhya knows how important the base is. So, for temperature-proof makeup she advises using a mattifying moisturizer that doubles up as a primer. Follow that up with a matte foundation and then set in place with dab of compact. Carry a wad of blotting paper in your handbag to dab off shine attacks!



Recommended:  L.A. Girl HD Pro Face Pressed Powder 

 

Fantastic Frizz-Free Hair

Hair should be low maintenance. Sandhya says getting the right cut to suit your texture is the first step to well behaved hair. Plus, Olive Oil. “For years it’s been my loyal hair care partner. Argan Oil is another good option.” As far as shampoo-conditioner are concerned, she says try different brands till you find your match. Gather your hair up in a bun whenever you’re outdoors. This will protect the tips of strands that are most prone to damage and split ends.



Recommended:  Aroma Magic Olive Oil

 

No More Sweaty Napes When You Blow Dry!

Besides frizz, the worst part of heat styling your hair in summer is sweating while you’re styling. Your hairs in place but now you need another shower. Here’s a simple hack: Apply a powder deodorant to the back of your neck about ten minutes before blow drying.



Recommended: NIVEA Deodorant Pearl & Beauty - Women

 

Oily T-Zone! What’s that?

Here, Sandhya doesn’t take a minute to say, “Skip the moisturizer around your T-Zone altogether!” Instead, focus on the primer and then a mattifying compact powder. Don’t use loose powder since it starts gets cakey by midday.



Recommended: L'Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer

 

Banish Body Odour For Good

Here’s a tried and tested Sandhya hack. She washes her underarms with her trusted A-derma Facewash that’s enriched with oatmeal! Apparently, she doesn’t even need a deodorant after that. “I personally don’t like roll-ons. Diet has a big role to play in how you smell, so cut down on spicy, garlicy food.” For intimate areas, her go-to is Fem V-Wash.



Recommended:  Avon Simply Delicate Gentle Feminine Wash

 

Sun Protected All Summer Long

A self-confessed sunscreen devotee, Sandhya’s bottle of sunscreen is like her right hand when it comes to beauty. And whenever the sun does mess with her, there’s always milk to the rescue!



Recommended: Lakme 9 To 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen SPF 50

 

 

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