Indian Makeup and Skincare Blog
One thing that the lockdown period has made me realize is that my mood is often dependent on how good my hair looks, which is why I have been putting in extra effort to make my hair healthier from within and better groomed on the outside. My shampoo + hair mask routine has evolved significantly…
I am always excited to try out new skincare from homegrown brands, especially now when local is all the rage, as it should be. The latest addition to my stash of Indian skincare are the lovely Body Butter and Sunscreen from Deyga, a brand that is all about naturally sourced ingredients and handcrafted products. Here…
If you are a fine-haired girl who hasn’t discovered the magic of dry shampoo yet, this blog post is about to change your life! If your hair feels limp or oily at the roots only a couple of hours after a wash then a dry shampoo is what you need. It is also great for…
Turmeric is not a new ingredient for Indian households, be it in terms of food or skincare recipes. However, gone are the days when people grew their own turmeric in the backyard or sourced it from the farm next door. This is why you should reserve the turmeric in your kitchen cabinet for your dal…
Over the course of years, my skin has gradually transformed from being extremely oily to somewhat combination. This is why I have started leaning towards demi-matte or velvety matte foundations as opposed to those with a powdery matte formula. A number of flat matte foundations that I have tried recently exaggerated the texture and dry…
While powder-based face masks and face washes require a bit of an effort to use, I have realized over time that they actually last longer and are so much more customizable. You can mix them with rose water, milk or curd as per your skin’s requirements and can therefore customize the same product for different…
As much as I enjoy writing about skincare, I am in my truest element when I am dissecting makeup! With the lockdown now being eased in some parts of the country (touch wood!) and some of you having to head back to your offices, I felt that the time was right to revisit my favourite…
Rose water is an ingredient that works really well for my combination, acne-prone skin. However, I am very picky about the rose water that I use and prefer 100% pure steam distilled rose water made from rose petals as opposed to cheaper rose water made using rose oil. I recently received the Shesha Naturals Pure…
After almost two months of lockdown, some of you must be missing the salon due to the condition of your hair at the moment. I can especially feel the pain of those of you with fine and frizzy hair like me, because we need frequent hair spas to keep our hair smooth and frizz-free. While…
I must admit the truth, when I first sat down to write this post, it was going to be titled Top 5 Matte Black Eyeliners in India. Then I realized that I did not have enough affordable and easily accessible liquid eyeliners to talk about that were jet black and also matte. I am someone…