Indian Makeup and Skincare Blog
While physical scrubs were all the rage a few years back, people have now moved to chemical scrubs that are less damaging to the skin and more effective too. There was a shift to chemical peels last year, but a lot of people realized that their skin prefers a gentler form of exfoliation. This is…
For the longest time, I used to believe that Western skincare is more effective and potent. However, when I delved into the world of Ayurvedic skincare, I realized that it can be equally potent, if not more. Our traditional herbs and ingredients can do miracles for the skin if used in the right manner. Luckily,…
If clean ingredients and sustainable packaging are things you are drawn to then this post is meant for you! I recently received some products from the brand Arata in my mail which live up to these expectations. All the products from the brand are toxin-free, vegan and cruelty-free. Furthermore, even the packaging is made using…
One good thing that has come out of this pandemic is that a lot of Indians have realized the power of Ayurveda and our native spices. Be it the ubiquitous “Corono Kadha” or the Ashwagandha and Turmeric capsules that a lot of us have been consuming, it is great that we are revisiting our ancient…
If you are a skincare lover then you would know that the hunt for the perfect sunscreen is real! Over the course of years, I have found many good sunscreens but never the perfect one. After trying tube after tube of SPF from different brands, I may have just found the perfect sunscreen for my…
Applying an oil on oily skin may sound counter-intuitive, but if you pick the right facial oil, it can transform your skin! Using a facial oil on damp skin or after a hydrating cream or serum can help to lock all the moisture in. This ensures that your skin does not feel dry, which in…
The beauty industry had been moving a little slow during the lockdown, but now that things are slowly getting back to normal, Nykaa has been launching a ton of brands on their platform. One amazing thing about Nykaa is that it has opened the gateways for international brands which were previously inaccessible in India. Today’s…
MyGlamm is an Indian cosmetics brand that has been around for several years but I never got around to trying it. I had heard good things about it though and it seemed like the perfect brand for youthful and colourful makeup. This is why, when I needed a bright orange lipstick for fall, I decided…
I have suffered from acne ever since puberty paid a visit. This means that I know a thing or two about the products that work and do not work for acne-prone skin. However, there is one class of products that I had never tried and when I finally did recently, I kicked myself for not…
There is no such thing as too much sunscreen in my dictionary! If you want your skin to look even and supple for decades to come then you too should start using a sunscreen religiously. One side effect of using sunscreen daily is that you will go through multiple tubes in a year, which is…