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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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GLORIOUSLY FAB SOAPS FOR EASY SUMMER BEAUTY

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  Such A Change From Boring Shower Gels Say hello to bathing soaps that are fun, fearless and fantastically formulated to compliment your natural beauty. Infused with scented, healing goodness to nourish both your skin and your senses, today’s finest soap formulas have a pure vegetable oil base enriched with moisturizing Shea butter and essential oils to make them dense, long-lasting and extra luxurious. Combine that with a combination of citrus, floral extracts overlaid with vanilla, lemon grass and sandalwood to get long lasting, luxurious formulas for the ultimate bathing experience. Whatever your skin type—sensitive, dry or oily—there’s a bath soap to complement your every need.   1. Nyassa French Lavender Handmade Soap Why you should try it: Made with an exclusive blend of six pure and natural carrier oils, essential oils and extracts. Contains Aloe Vera, Grape Seed and Honey extracts, cold pressed Sweet Almond Oil, cold pressed Wheat Germ Oil, and Vitami...
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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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TOP 5 MATTE SUNSCREENS FOR SUMMER

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    If you have oily skin, you need a matte, sweat-proof SPF formula to stay cool and sun protected this summer. These sweat-proof, non-shiny sunscreen formulas comfortably sit right under your makeup without budging. A super light texture and compact sizes make these sun protection products a must have summer-essential.   Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Matte Gel Pa+++ SPF – 50 Enriched with Horse Chestnut, Comfrey and Vanilla extracts, this innovative sunblock lotion protects against all forms of sun induced damage and is most recommended for normal and oily skin. Perfect if you prefer all natural, herbal formulas.   Plum Chamomile & White Tea Sheer Matte Day Cream SPF50 Finally, a high SPF cream that doesn’t feel like one. The specially created micro-emulsion formula helps distribute the sunscreen more evenly over your skin. Result: a smooth, matte effect! And while the SPF protects your skin from the outside, the specially blended cocktail of antio...
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HEAVY-DUTY LIP BALMS WITH SPF FOR SUMMER

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  Summer is synonymous with frosty fruit juices, picturesque popsicles and an excuse to stock up on some rad sunnies. But amidst trying to stay cool for the summer, it's easy to fall short on safe sun practices for your skin. To be specific, we’re talking SPF. Think about it. There’s really no point sipping on that icy mojito with your girls if your skin (especially your lips) look...well atrocious.  So, this summer, we want to throw light on the importance of protecting your lips from the toasty rays. Presenting five best summer lip balms boasting SPF for 360-degree lip protection.   Lotus Herbals Velvety Rose Lip Tinted Therapy SPF 15 Here’s what’s great about the Lotus Herbals Velvety Rose Lip Tinted Therapy SPF 15 . This fantastic chap stick leaves no room for any chalky evidence after application, qualifying this formula as the perfect on-to-go balm to drop into your daily handbag. This moisture-enriched stick soothes and conditions your lips, ke...
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8 LIP-SMACKING-NAILTASTIC COMBOS TO TRY THIS SUMMER!

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  We absolutely CANNOT keep calm. Our minds are filled with sunshine, bright blue skies and of course awesome bright, shiny makeup trends. So we’ve paired beautiful, trendy shades for your pretty pouts and dainty pinkies to keep up with the season.   L’Oreal Paris Pure Reds Color Riche Collection Star Lipstick- Pure Rouge and Nykaa Pastel Nail Enamel - Creme Brulee, No. 44 Pure rouge is the most beautiful, classic red created EVER. Not only does it perfectly suit Indian skin tone, but it also makes you feel like you don’t need to accessorize your outfit further, So it’s only fair that you paint your pinkies with the most perfect nude ever created! Dip your nails in this classic shade  that reflects tranquil charm. Tame, modern and strong, spell pretty with this neutral nail wonder.   Faces Ultime Pro Longwear Matte Lipstick- Ultime-Read-My-Lips and Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel- Casino Lights If you want your makeup to scream summer LOUDLY,...
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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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