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8| BEAUTY -By Umera Riyaz Products To Redefine Your Skincare Routine!

With seasons changing, it is super challenging to keep up a skincare routine. Especially one that suits the weather but also works for your skin. All the stress built up from your deadlines and irregular sleep patterns results on your skin. Of course, with a good sleep schedule, a healthy diet plan, and plenty of water you can achieve gorgeous and radiant skin. But if you go an extra mile, it will be a finishing touch to your skin.

We plan our diet and exercise to keep our body healthy. The same applies to our skin. It is vital to feed your skin with what is beneficial for it. With the right products and correct usage, your skin can improve. The right products can not only improve your skin but reduce your dark spots, minimise your pores and even out the texture of your skin. Although skin care is essential, excess usage of skincare products can damage your skin more than cure. Which is why the exact amount must be taken into notice while applying, this way your products will give you the desired results and last longer as well. Since its almost monsoon, we have curated a range of skincare products for just for your skin needs.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser If you have been facing issues with acne, dryness and oily skin, then this product is your saviour. The speciality of this cleanser is that it moisturises as it cleans so if you’re on go all you need to do is to wash your face. It is a mild-soap free cleanser hence doesn’t disturb your pH balance which is very important for your skin. It does not clog your pores that means bye-bye blackheads. This cleanser is excellent for sensitive skin as it does not irritate the skin, nor does it cause inflammation. Price starting at Rs.255/-

Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating

Daily Scrub

Exfoliating our skin is as important as cleaning, scrubbing helps to remove dead skin and remove other dirt that gets stuck into our pores. Over time this dirt turns into blackheads, and our skin needs to be exfoliated regularly. This scrub gently exfoliates your skin and removes dead skin. It perforates deep into the pores and removes all dirt and blackheads. Priced starting at Rs.160/-

Pixi Glow Tonic If you feel your skin is missing the sunkissed glow, then this toner is for you. The Pixi Glow Tonic gentle exfoliates and tones the skin. Reduces pores and encourages cell renewal. It consists of aloe vera, which helps the skin soothe and hydrate. This toner is free of alcohol and paraben, which is excellent for sensitive skin. Priced at Rs.1250/- This serum consists of various vital ingredients for healthy skin. Vitamin

C helps in reducing dark spots, fights against sun damage and keeps the skin firm. Vitamin E hydrates the skin and protects the skin when exposed to UV rays. Witch Hazel extract reduces enlarged pores and balances the pH level of the skin. Unlike most serums St. Botanica is free from mineral oils, parabens, silicones and sulfate. Priced at Rs.1799/-

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery

Concentrate If you’re a workaholic and can’t make time for an extended skincare routine, this facial oil is for you. Apply this facial oil at night before going to bed. It helps in reducing fine lines, also improves the texture of your skin. It helps the skin remain firm and moisturised. It consists of essential oils like lavender essential oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Squalane keeps the skin hydrated, soft and moisturised.

St. BotanicaVitamin C 20%, E & Hyaluronic Acid

Face Serum Priced at Rs.2100/-

The Face Shop- Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Aloe vera gel is a marvellous moisturiser for all skin types. It helps fight sunburns, ageing, fine lines and stretch marks. It’s good for acne-prone skin and soothes the skin from any inflammation caused. It hydrates and nourishes the skin making it smooth and supple. Price at Rs.450/-

O3+ Eye Circle Cream With increased screentime, our eyes stress more than usual and irregular sleep causes dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles. The O3+ eye cream is known to naturally contour your undereye by uplifting the skin around the eye. It reduces dark circles, puffiness and even out wrinkles, giving you a fresh look. We recommend it to be applied twice daily. Priced at Rs.445/-

BRUTS BEES Lip Balm No matter what weather we often face a crisis of chapped lips using an effective lip balm to protect and nourish your lips is crucial. The Burts Bees lip balm is made from 100% beeswax and free from petroleum jelly. This lip balm consists of Vitamin E, which improves blood circulation and generates new skin cells. It can be used all around the year. With regular use, it will leave your lips soft and supple. Priced at Rs.600/- With these skincare goodies, your skin will glow with radiance. Make sure you read the list of ingredients for allergies and always patch test your products before application.

“There are three main factors for skincare Cleansing, Exfoliation, Toning and Moisturising. Cleansing is essential as it opens pores and allows the skin to breathe. I recommend Kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser and Sebamed clear face cleansing. Next important step is exfoliating it helps in removing dead skin cells and unclog pores some best exfoliating products are forest essentials hand pounded organic fruit scrub and wishful yo glow enzyme scrub. Store-bought toners may not be great, but use natural ingredients like green tea, lemon juice, rose water, cucumber water and chamomile tea for toning your skin. Lastly, lock your prepped skin with some good moisturisers like Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream and Tatcha The Water Cream”. Princy, Makeup Artist (Bridal Airbrush Makeup artist) Instagram: @princymakeupartist

“The Monsoon season is where we need to maintain a good skincare routine. The climate is unpredictable. And different skin types react differently. It is good to stay hydrated; a toner is a must-have I recommend rose water. Never skip on moisturising, and I prefer lightweight moisturisers like Kiehl’s ultra facial cream or Clinique Moisture Surge. Always use a mild wash face to protect your skin from harsh chemicals. Make a habit of using a night cream I would suggest Laniege water sleep mask”.

Iman Zaidi

(Makeup Artist) Instagram: @makeupbyimanzaidi