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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...

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: S...

‘Hola Monsoon! Nice to see you’ — said no one who cares about their hair, ever. I mean, we love the rains. In fact, we couldn’t be more thankful for it — it’s officially chai-pakoda season y’all. But… let’s face it, the torrential rains aren’t exactly kind to your hair. The real culprit is excessive humidity, which causes all that hair damage — hair fall, breakage, frizz —way too many hair-raising issues to deal with. Before you lose some more strands stressing about the monsoon-hair battle, we have some effective monsoon hair care solutions to save your crowning glory from rainy days. Hair Oil 101 You know that amazing fuzzy feeling of a hug? That’s exactly how everything warm feels during the rains. This is why a good champi tops our list of favorites. Oil is not just a good remedy for the dry scalp (dandruff, itching, and the like) but also treats damp and frizzy hair — a result of our good old’ friend, humidity. To reap the maximum benefits of oil, heat Coconut or Olive oil and a...