A bit of glitter is like a bottle of champagne on New Year’s Eve: It’s all fun and games until the next morning. Traditional glitter is a microplastic, which means most of it ends up in bodies of water after a single use. Earlier this year, the European Union banned the sale of loose-plastic glitter […]
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The beauty industry, long painted with brushes of glamour and artifice, is undergoing a shift. Clean beauty, as a movement, is rewriting the narrative, challenging conventional formulations with a potent blend of nature’s wisdom and conscious practices. In India, with its rich Ayurvedic heritage and growing awareness, this transition resonates deeply, shaping the way consumers
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The beauty landscape in India has changed drastically over the years. With the entry of international brands and rise in homegrown labels, the beauty consumer is spoilt for choice. A recent report from Redseer Strategy Consultants, along with Peak XV, the beauty and personal care market in India is poised to reach $30 billion within
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The recently concluded Paris Haute Couture Week had some viral moments for fashion and make-up lovers. One of the most avant-garde looks was during the Maison Margiela presentation last week, where Pat McGrath brought glass skin back in the most refined way, making the models look like porcelain dolls. While the British make-up artist hasn’t
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Being a creature of habit, it’s difficult for me to try new beauty products. No amount of online and offline chatter can convince me of Mac Ruby Woo being the perfect red—I feel it’s more cherry-red than red-red. I use Sephora No. 1, which is close to red, but it’s still not perfect; it’s more
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Marketing tactics for the humble mascara tend to have some of the tallest claims in the make-up world—a curl that lasts all day, 100% volume, magical elongation. The taller the claims, the higher the price tag. India recently witnessed the launch of several new luxury mascaras, each armed with fancy packaging and guaranteed results. We
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Oversized wool coats, quilted jackets, turtlenecks and hoods reinforced the collection’s ‘protection and projection’ themes /fashion/beauty/new-york-fashion-week-helmut-lang-runway-style-111707547543661.html 111707547543661 story Bubble wrap, balaclavas and puffy jackets took centrestage at the Helmut Lang show that kicked off New York Fashion Week on 9 February. “I feel like living in New York, a lot can happen in a day.
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Miley Cyrus made news for more than one reason last week: she won two Grammys, wore five show-stopping outfits, won the internet with her Flowers performance—and flaunted the first viral hairdo of the new year. While everyone else had styled glossy hair, straight or wavy, the singer-songwriter turned up the drama and volume with her
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Standing out in the crowded beauty market is like finding a foundation shade that’s a perfect match for your skin. There’s always a newer brand, promising a better coverage at an even better price. That’s one of the reasons actor Katrina Kaif says she has kept a razor-sharp focus on innovation while building her beauty
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Beauty experts provide simple make-up tips and techniques for people with mature skin /fashion/beauty/beauty-trends-mature-skin-cosmetics-styling-tips-111709203549094.html 111709203549094 story Underpainting, blinding highlighters, loose powder all over the face—social media generates new make-up trends almost every week. Many of these techniques are aimed at a younger audience interested in hiding their age rather than highlighting their unique features. Finding
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