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The answer’s an emphatic yes! And here’s some science to back that up: clouds filter out sunlight, but up to 80 percent of wrinkle-causing UV rays manage to still get through. Plus, UV rays can bounce off clouds and hit your skin directly. Bottom line: you should wear sunscreen on cloudy days. Fortunately, gone are the days when slathering on SPF left you a hot sticky, white mess. Yes, sunscreens have caught up with our demands to provide light, skin-nourishing formulas that don’t just sun protect but balance skin and actually transform it from within. Look for sunscreens with a cocktail of moisturizing (and mattifying) ingredients. Combine that with at least SP 30 and you’ll have a winner on your hands. Check out the top six rainy day sunscreens to keep you looking gorgeous. 6 Best Sunscreen Creams For Monsoon   Plum Chamomile & White Tea Sheer Matte Day With a phthalate-free, micro-emulsion formula, this distributes the sunscreen evenly across the skin for a smooth, matte eff...

The gumboots are ready, your favorite watermelon-print umbrella sits in a corner, and you’ve packed an extra pair of clothes, just in case. Ready to brave the Rain Gods? Not quite. You haven’t monsoon-proofed your life if you’re still stuck with makeup products that take less than a drizzle to wash away. Luckily, Maybelline New York is here to keep makeup meltdowns at bay, so you can stop worrying about raccoon eyes and feathered lips. ’Bout That Base An ideal waterproof makeup look starts with a base that can survive a cloudburst. Sadly, liquid and cream foundations aren’t quite fit for the mucky season. We’d instead recommend a lightweight, gel-based foundation like the Maybelline New York Fit Me Shine Free Stick Foundation .   If you’re more of a BB cream chick, here’s your monsoon pick. The specialized mineral clay formula of the Maybelline New York Clear Glow Bright Benefit Cream conceals flaws and moisturizes your skin, without risking a rainy disaster.   Rain or no rai...

Every year, when the first showers of monsoon break the heatwave, and you can hear the pitter-patter of rain on your windows, we know your heart does a little dance before it sinks. The chances of you ruining your makeup in the downpour are MUCH higher than of your crush liking you back. Foxy eyes and watercolor blush only look romantic when you’re inside, enjoying a hot plate of bhajias , and not when they’re mixing with rainwater and streaming down your face. But, don’t let our monsoon makeup rantings deter you from looking your best. The best of waterproof makeup is found in the luxe makeup aisle (digital and in-store), and you must take complete advantage of it, this rainy season. So, loosen those purse strings, sit back, and check out what we’d use for a luxurious monsoon makeup look. FOR THE FACE Anything can go wrong when your base is not strong enough to hold your makeup together. You need something that will stand the test of time (24 hours max), and you’ll only find that in t...

Chances are if you haven’t been laid up with a cough and cold (yet), you have a colleague or friend whose been felled by viral fever or worse. Before you reach for that prophylactic dose of immunity boosters, check out the ten foods that guarantee freedom from the sniffles in the rains. After all, if food is the best medicine then you’d better eat up! Top 10 Foods To Eat During Cold 1. GO LOCO FOR ORANGES Actually, oranges are just one of a range of citrus fruits that will boost your immunity. You may have heard so many contrary things about Vitamin C’s superpowers but know this; a recent scientific study suggests that taking vitamin C regularly can help you bounce back from a cold faster. This is the best food to eat when you have a cold. The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University concluded that Vitamin C is helpful in preventing the common cold for people exposed to sickness-inducing environments (read people sneezing all around y...