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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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NINE SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

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    Your flight's booked and you’re set to take off on your dream vacation. But what should you toss into your beauty kit? After all, summer hols are all about traveling light, so that’s why we’ve compiled a list of nine must-have essentials that will keep you looking fab and pack a punch. Another plus—as if you needed one—they’re all on sale! Just throw in your passport a off you go. Bon voyage!   FRIZZY STRANDS Rene Furterer Lissea Leave In Smoothing Fluid A smoothing and nourishing fluid that protects hair from the damage of heat styling and provides anti humidity protection making it smooth, shiny and full of movement. So even if you’re lounging on a beach your hair would have never looked better! Now dry strands, begone!   FOR TIRED SKIN AND UNDER-EYES Thalgo Hyaluronic Cream All that in-flight air and air-conditioned hotel rooms can dry out skin. This luxurious marine hyaluronic acid infused formula hydrates and plumps to instantly revitalize ...
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SUMMER SKINCARE SAVIOURS: TONERS AND MISTS TO KEEP YOU COOL

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  Raise your hands if your electricity bills have shot up because your AC is on round the clock, if you’re sipping on coolers, juices and iced teas all day, and if the heat has made you a couch potato with minimal clothes this May.Now imagine this: it’s the middle of the day, the sun is at its peak you’re in the middle of calls and all you can think of is dunking your face in ice water to let it breathe.  As ice cold washes are not possible all the time, we’ve listed out solutions that are equally satisfying – cool, refreshing toners and mists to get you through the day. They’re no longer just a part of your CTM routines but can be used to soothe and hydrate your skin whenever you need!   Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water Did you know the sweet smell of roses can actually uplift your mood and make you sharper instantly? This cool, natural toner in a spray bottle is the perfect break your skin needs in the middle and at the end of the day. It keeps your face youthful a...
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8 NATURAL SUMMER SKIN CARE REMEDIES

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  An Indian summer is anything but enjoyable! And if all that relentless sunshine, heat and water cuts aren’t bad enough, the average guy and gal also has to deal with sunburn, skin darkening, insect bites and more. Summer is also the ideal time to go easy on chemical ingredients and opt of natural, soothing herbal cures. Presenting some tried and tested herbal remedies for common summertime woes.   8 Best Summer Skin Care Solutions For You   1. Insect Bites Instead of scratching till you draw blood, simply apply a drop or two of Peppermint Oil like ESP Peppermint Oil - 10ml  on the insect bite. It instantly cools inflammation and increases circulation to the bite, speeding up the healing process. No Peppermint Oil? Apply a dollop of minty toothpaste instead.   2. Sunburn Bring out the Vinegar! Vinegar contains acetic acid, one of the components of aspirin that soothes sunburn pain, itching, and inflammation. Simply soak a few paper towels...
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BENEFITS OF MANGO: QUEENS OF SUMMER, MEET THE KING OF FRUIT

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  The king of fruit has earned its royalty status because – let’s be real – it’s delicious, but it gets a lot more bragging rights for its beauty benefits. That’s right, we’re saying you can put it on your face, too. There are multiple benefits of mango for the skin – the active fruit enzymes in mango clarify and moisturise, remove dead skin cells and dullness, while beta carotene revives your skin, restoring its youthfulness. All of this makes it a star ingredient for moisturizers, exfoliants, peels and balms. The season might be short, but these mango-infused beauty goodies will last you a long, long time. Benefits of Mango with these Beauty Products   1. The Face Shop Mango Seed Moisturizing Butter Upgrade your hydration game with Face Shop’s Mango Seed Volume Butter – a rich, intensely nourishing formula made with extracts of Mango and Mango Seed that deliver 48 hours of moisture. In addition to the star ingredient – Mango Butter, your skin is also treated to...
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SUMMER HAIRCARE

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  All aboard the frizzy, oily, untamed and sweaty hair season. Summers will put a stop to all your #GoodHairDays, and your budget will restrict you on getting high-on-keratin, nourishing and hair straightening treatments. We hear you, we’re on the same boat. We’ve all heard the issues with regular drugstore buys—chemicals harming your hair, not getting the right kind of products for your scalp and many more disappointing stories.   1. BIOTIQUE BIO NEEM MARGOSA ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER This bottle of goodness is godsent for those with itchy and flaky scalp. Say goodbye to dandruff and flakes with the power of neem helping your hair grow and become healthier. It is also enriched with bhringraj and reetha, making it an ayurvedic essential. Psst… their 120ml bottle is priced at only at ₹99!   2. NYKAA NATURALS SHAMPOO - APPLE CIDER VINEGAR & GINGER When you talk about summertime haircare, you need to bring in fenugreek into your conversation. ...
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LUXE SUMMER SAVIOURS

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  It's official. The great Indian summer is here—and with all the heat around us, it’s never felt more like it. Afterall, summer months call for oodles of TLC without weighing your skin and hair down. Below, are some favourites this season that are no-brainers and are must-have additions to your summer beauty kit!   CLINIQUE MOISTURE SURGE 100H AUTO-REPLENISHING HYDRATOR Being a skincare addict, the Clinique Moisture Surge has been a constant in my skincare regimen since years now. Ofcourse, the evolved version of its holy grail product got me excited that encompasses hydration which goes over 10 layers deep and lasts 100 hours; it’s infused with Hyaluronic Acid (helps create a moisture reservoir for real hydration), while the Auto-Replenishing Technology with activated aloe water reactivates skin’s internal water reservoir. In addition to actually doing what it says it does, it comes in sustainable packaging, and is dermatologist tested.   FOREST ES...
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SIX FORMULA THAT PREVENT SUMMER BREAKOUTS

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  Just the thought of the sun glaring at us for the coming months is enough to make us break into a sweat. Add to that the looming possibility of makeup meltdowns. Sweat mixed with excessive oil and makeup can only equal one thing: breakouts! But this year it’s going to be different. Up your summer skincare game with these deep pore cleansing and healing wonders that actually PREVENT breakouts.   Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash The last thing that you want on your summer skincare checklist is a face wash that excessively dries your skin. And this Neutrogena facial cleanser is anything but! The specialized gel-based formula of this face wash is gentle on skin but tough on your pesky breakouts. Perfect match?   Kaya Purifying Toner This is the only ‘T’ your daily CTM routine will need this summer! Not only does the Kaya face toner control excess sebum and unclog pores, but it also leaves your skin feeling supremely soft. The result is an enviable acne-free compl...
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