Pre-holiday prep a bit lastminute.com? Relax! We’ve got the toolkit to transform you from pale and un-pedicured to bronzed beach goddess in just two days We’ve all done it – booked a beach holiday months in advance and simultaneously made a pact with ourselves to hit the gym and ditch the biscuits; only to end … Read more
It’s a super-effective anti-ager and moisturiser – plus nothing smells more like summer. FACE SUPER Coconut Water, $38.25, instantly hydrates and refreshes your skin to leave it glowing. SUPER Coconut Water HAIR Palmer’s Strong Roots Spray, $5.2 strengthens hair that’s prone to breakage and adds shine, too. Palmer’s Strong Roots Spray BODY The Body Shop … Read more
CK One Color Oh, you’re going to like this… We’ve been hard at work, to get you first look at this year’s biggest make-up launch: the CK One Color collection. What’s more, 100 of you will win a colour-popping lipstick and an eye-shadow quad (worth $57) to preview. Back in the 1990s, the iconic CK … Read more
Bath butlers at The Goring, plus three of the best ways to protect your skin from the sun’s rays Bathing beauties The Goring – pre-nuptial crash pad of the Douches of Cambridge – is an undisputed lovely place to stay. But between 15 July and September, the hotel’s guests will be encouraged to transport themselves … Read more
Into The Blue This hue is a show-stopper as long as you do it right. The secret is to choose the right shade and go with either an eyeshadow or a liner, not both. Aqua Eyes Use a liner for your bottom lash line and keep the rest of your eye and lid area soft … Read more
Take The Plunge The good news is that blue shades, unless they are frosted, complement Indian skin tones well. That there are so many shades in the azure colour family makes it easier to choose a shade appropriate for your complexion. The Basics From pastels and jewel tones to neons and electric blues, there’s no … Read more
The color of the deep blue seas, coral sunsets at the beach and the shimmering turquoise waters sneak into the season’s makeup palette. Sun-Day It’s the best time to be a vitamin D magnet. Soak in the goodness of the sun to prepare for the months when it goes into hibernation, but do it wisely. … Read more
From kohl and mascaras to lash curlers, specialised brushes and dramatic false lashes, dress up your eyes with these smart makeup tools. Shiseido Natural Eyebrow Pencil in Ash Blonde This sleek and firm pencil draws precisely in the brows or fills in broad areas for a natural look. The result is perfect eyebrows that stay … Read more
Bask in the glory of luminous skin with a single click of a highlighter pen. Colorbar Radiant Glow Highlighter ($8.55) What we loved: The beautiful champagne sheen of the formula. The subtle shine makes it easy to blend. What we didn’t: Runny consistency. A word of caution – don’t apply directly onto your skin, you’ll … Read more
From toxin eliminators to anti-ageing hair treatments, beauty products are getting a whole lot Smarter The Ageless Scent Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne, $105 for 100ml According to a study conducted by the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation last year, women who wear grapefruit scent appear six years younger to men. And while … Read more
Always in search of the perfect eye cream?. Here are four new ones We Like Tried & Tested Eye Creams Garnier Caffeine Eye Roll-On My concerns: Mainly puffiness and dark circles under my eyes. What I noticed immediately: When I began using this product the area under my eves was very puffy and dark but … Read more
Indulge the diva in you by stepping out with a vibrant red pout. Timeless Chic What is common between Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie and Sonam Kapoor, besides their profession? They have set the screen and red carpet ablaze with their ruby lips. Marilyn Monroe’s red pout acquired cult status after she wore it with aplomb … Read more
To ensure panda eyes and perspiration don’t ruin your holiday snaps, we asked top make-up artists for the essentials they won’t leave the country without 1. Tinted moisturiser You can’t beat a tinted moisturizer for giving just the right amount of coverage to already sun kissed skin. ‘I always switch my foundation to a tinted … Read more
Make your foundation work for you, no matter what the weather. It’s never easy to wear foundation well in the hot and humid Indian climate. But with these easy tips, you can get weather-proof and flawless skin all day long. Options aplenty For great finish and coverage, pick a foundation that’s oil-free, water-based and light … Read more
Nude Lip Color Needs A Flawless Complexion Whether you like to play it safe with a Nude, turn up the heat with a primary shade of Red or keep it sensual with pink, these are the colors that are on everyone’s Lips Natural Nude Nude lip colors go with almost everything. But that does not … Read more
One of the world’s finest skincare preparations – so in demand as it does so much. Use daily for lines, wrinkles, crepey-puffy eyes, lip lines, acne-scarring, open pores, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, a luxurious combination of Retinol Palmitate, vitamin E and Aloe Vera with sunscreen. The Specialist Serum can be with you within 24 hours. … Read more