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Wondering how to take care of oily skin? Ahh, where do we start? Greasy, oily skin is what beauty woes are made of. So, while a glossy sheen could be a gorgeous thing on your hair and nails, it’s certainly oh-not-so-appealing on your face. The thing about oily skin though, is that there is no one definite reason for that extra slick of oil on your face. If you have oily skin, it implies that your skin has overactive sebaceous glands that produce more oil than you need. A number of times it’s caused due to climate changes, hormones, genetics, diet, stress—or even by using the wrong skincare product. Not to forget the times when your skin gets dehydrated and to compensate for the loss of oil, it starts overproducing excess oil. Result? Enlarged pores that are prone to acne, breakouts, and blackheads.   Well, just because you have oily skin, doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. First things first, rather than following what everyone else is doing, d...

    As the weather gets muggier by the day, we’re drawn to cool, crisp and fresh beauty picks. And let’s face it, what can be more refreshing and invigorating than cucumber and mint? While they’re great additions to a Caipiroska, imagine how these two super cooling ingredients will feel and smell against sun blasted skin. Besides smelling heavenly, cucumbers soothe, depuff and soften skin almost instantly while peppermint clears up oil attacks and blemishes with magical (tingling) efficiency almost like Houdini escaping his handcuffs.   So here are top six favorite cucumber and mint inspired products that pay homage to these two summer veggies. Best enjoyed on a sweltering day, with—what else—an icy tumbler of Caipiroska.   1. Kara Cleaning & Hydrating Refreshing Wipes Aloe Vera & Mint Oil (10 Wipes) Face wipes are meant to remove dirt and grime on-the-go, right? But what if we told you that this beauty does all that but zips zits too? Peppermin...

If we lived in an ideal world, we would have a personal ring light following us everywhere. After all, ain’t sporting a dewy glowy complexion every beauty aficionados’ dream come true? However, in addition to a great skincare regimen, the right highlighter can bequeath you with that soft-focus glow in a matter of minutes. Think of them as a quick hack to add radiance and enhance the high points of your face—the bridge of the nose, cheekbones, brow bones, and inner corner of the eyes, with just an extra dose of light. The only thing that you need to consider: choosing the ‘just right’ product that is beautifully glossy, doesn’t slide off the face and packs a punch every time. From luxurious liquid formulations to soft powders, here’s our roundup of the best-in-class highlighters for that otherworldly glow! 1. Powder Puff: Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder Imagine being cast in most flattering light possible. This is what Bobbi Brown’s highlighting powder does for...

Why should you buy just one when you can have more? Instead of buying standalone beauty products, this is the perfect opportunity to buy two or more makeup and skin saviors that work marvelously together.   Presenting top eight favorite kits and combos you simply have to check out!  1. Wella Professionals Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo and Mask Give your hair some TLC it deserves with this combo you can't deny.  It comes with the Fusion Intense Repair Shampoo that promises to gently cleanse hair and increase hair resilience against breakage. Formulated with silk amino acids, this shampoo is designed to repair your locks to give it that gorgeous healthy shine. This combo also comes with the Wella Fusion Shampoo helps protect hair against breakage caused by combing and mechanical damage. 2. Kaya Advanced Acne Care Kit The  Kaya Purifying Cleanser  has proven to be the holy grail product for clear, oil-free, and healthier-l...

  The sun’s come out to play, but we’re not about to play with our makeup – summer’s scorching arrival means we need to up our makeup game so we can stay pretty but protected. For us, the key is lightweight formulations with heavyweight protection.   These double-duty, SPF-infused makeup wonders are already in our cart, and we’re about to tell you why they should be in yours.   Nykaa SKINgenius BB Cream SPF30   With the temperatures rising, you might want to dial down on your base routine – especially if your face is prone to sweat and clogging. Nykaa’s SKINgenius BB Cream is a super antidote to melting makeup layers, offering a lightweight sheath infused with Aloe Vera, Green Tea, Cucumber and Jojoba. Even out your skin tone for a flawless base while enjoying its nourishing antioxidant and anti-ageing benefits, plus a solid SPF30.   Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 25   If you’re looking for a hardworking balm that nourishes fro...

A lipstick can change your mood, but eyeshadow is where the fun actually begins. One palette can take you from girl-next-door to Wednesday Adams and everything in between. Pick the right eyeshadow palette and it will travel through your holidays, celebrate milestone moments with you and even survive #NoChill workdays. Let’s not forget the number of times it’s also moonlighted as a blush, brow filler, highlighter… and be the hero of the hour. You can only imagine the excitement levels at the Nykaa headquarters as the launch of the Nykaa Eyes On Me – 10 in 1 Eyeshadow Palettes breaks out. The energy’s infectious. And even the indifferent have swooped in to bag at least one of the five palettes unveiled which contain 10 shades each that's matte and shimmer in texture. Spare Rs 599 and get full pigment with zero fall out! Not just that, it’s waterproof, cruelty-free, vegan, and dermatologically tested. PALETTE: SUNDOWNER STUNNER What: Just as the sun gradu...