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The sexiest fashion show in the world makes the heavens go on strike! Reasons why we love Victoria’s Secret!

And it happened again! The 20th annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show held in NYC last week made our hearts skip a beat with every outfit spotted on the runway.

Goes without saying, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show is the sexiest fashion show in the entire galaxy (yeah, judge us all you can for being dramatic).

The models walking down the runway are termed as ‘Angels’ for a reason and we sure know what it is.

THAT!

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Now now, let’s take a look at various other reasons that make Victoria’s Secret fashion show so breathtakingly awesome!

1. Where else do you see such impeccably crafted beauties from all around the world on a single platform? Angels indeed!

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2. Joining these heavenly messengers are the live performances by renowned artists making the show oh-so-memorable!

This time it was Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, and Selena Gomez *jaw drops*

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3. The set! Every Victoria’s Secret fashion show is known for its flamboyant and mesmerizing installations. See for yourself!

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4. Those larger than life props! Period!

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5. THE Fantasy Bra!

So what, if it costs $2 million? That’s no biggie! LOL JK!

This bejewelled piece of art was donned by the perfect lass sent from the heaven, yes ladies and gentlemen here’s Lily Aldridge wearing a $2 million set looking absolutely priceless!

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Do we have more reasons to love Victoria’s Secret? YES, their products and the SALE! **Jumps with joy**

Check out https://www.victoriassecret.com/ to know more!

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November 13, 2015
A moisturiser that can cure PMS?

Is PMS ruining your life? We know that being a woman is tough as it is and adding to the monstrosity are the mood swings and other symptoms associated with PMS. Worry no more; you can now put an end to your problems. Sweetbrownsludge.com brings you the best solution to deal with your womanly evils, checkout this moisturiser that can cure all PMS.

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Sweet Brown Sludge Mood Stabilizing Salve is a moisturiser that not only nourishes skin but also feeds your inner beast during that time of the month. It not only relieves you from menstrual cramps and mood swings but also from tension, anxiety, hot flashes and insomnia. Made with nourishing and organic herbal ingredients, this moisturiser is all set to be your new best friend.

How it works? Apply the balm, just like any other moisturiser on your skin. Once the salve penetrates into your skin, the herbal extracts become active in the blood stream providing relief and relaxation. You can use it any time of the day.

November 9, 2015
Winter skincare: How to treat dry and dull skin during winters

Winter is here and along with it comes the dry and brisk winds that can make your skin dry and dull. Protect your skin by making some simple changes to your daily skincare routine. Try these 10 quick and easy winter skincare tips to stave off the dry skin blues this season.

1) Feed your skin – Got scaly skin? Just milk it. Bathe in milk like Cleopatra and get rid of that dry and scaly skin instantly. Always apply lotion on damp skin for extra moisture.

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2) Say no to long super-hot water baths – Always bathe with lukewarm water and add a tablespoon of oat meal or baking soda to help relieve dry skin.

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3) Exfoliate lightly – Pick exfoliators with tiny beads that are gentle on the skin and massage with very light hands. Avoid using harsh peels and face masks as they dry your skin more.

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4) Rough and cracked heels – Make petroleum jelly your best friend! Gently buff away dead skin using pumice stone and apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly. Wear socks to let the petroleum jelly soak in and heal the cracked skin.

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5) Dry itchy scalp – Dry and itchy scalp can be uncomfortable and embarrassing as well. Switch to an anti-dandruff shampoo and oil your hair regularly with coconut oil or almond oil to replenish your scalps natural oils.\

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6) Chapped lips – Gently exfoliate your lips once a week using a paste of sugar and lemon juice. Always carry a moisturising lip balm or petroleum jelly and apply it 3-4 times a day to protect your lips.

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7) Avoid lotions that come in a pump bottle packaging – Look for moisturisers that come in a jar rather than a pump bottle. The water content and PH base of the lotions available in pump bottles is high that ultimately leads to more dryness.

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8) Eat foods that are rich in OMEGA-3, fatty acids, Vitamin C and Vitamin E such as fish, nuts, olive oil, and citrus fruits to nourish your skin from within.

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9) Brittle nails- Dry nails snap moisture out of the air and make them prone to breakage. Always apply a coat of clear paint. Treat them with olive oil or lotions containing lanolin.

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10) Irritated, dry eyes- Dry air can cause irritation in the eyes leaving them dry and itchy. Always keep a bottle of saline eye drops handy to cleanse your eyes.

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November 6, 2015
Look beautiful this Diwali with these festive beauty hacks

Yes it’s that time of the year again, where the city shines bright with houses decorated and lit up in festive lights. Whether you’re spending time with your family or heading out to glitzy parties with your best buds, there’s no doubt that you would want to look your best. Celebrate this season with complete festive fervour and look beautiful with these Diwali makeup tips.

Skin SOS

To make sure that your skin glows (despite the endless flow of alcohol) over the festive period your daily moisturiser is not enough. Prepare your skin a day in advance and look radiant during the celebrations. Facials and face masks rejuvenate the skin and make it look younger, try these homemade face masks to cleanse your skin and get that natural glow.

1) Oatmeal mask absorbs extra oil from the skin, removes impurities and cleanses all the pores. Blend two tsp of oatmeal in hot water and add one tsp each of honey, lemon juice and two tsp of yoghurt. Apply this thick paste evenly on your face. Rinse with lukewarm water once the mask is completely dry.

2) Fruits can work wonders for your skin and can give you a glowing skin instantly. Prepare a fruit pack by mixing papaya, cucumber and banana pulp; add two tsp of cream and mix well. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

Hair SOS

We know that festive season can be hectic and styling your hair everyday gets very taxing. Moreover, daily styling may also damage your hair. Treat yourself to a professional blow dry as it adds more shine to your hair and helps in holding the style for long. Use dry shampoo to give ample body to your hair and absorb excess oil in between washes. Check out this video by Alexandrea Garza and learn how to blow dry your hair, salon style at home.

Try these homemade hair masks to add volume and shine to your hair.

1) Egg masks are moisturising and they add volume to dry and limp hair. They also help in reducing hair breakage by nourishing the roots and promote hair growth. Beat an egg yolk and add two tsp of olive oil, a cup of milk and four tsp of lemon juice. Apply it to your scalp and rinse it off, after 20 minutes, with cold water.

2) Yoghurt masks are ideal for those whose hair is damaged due to extreme styling. Massage half a cup of yoghurt onto slightly damp hair, leave it for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.

Tired eyes

Festive season and social gatherings go hand-in-hand and all those nights partying are bound to leave your eyes looking tired. To make sure that you stay bright and fresh at every gathering, take some cotton and soak it in a cup of cold milk for a few seconds. Place the cotton over your eyes and leave it for a few minutes.

Nail art

Nothing says Diwali like glitter. Add a little sparkle to your nails with this easy glitter gradient nail art.

Makeup

Can’t figure out what kind of makeup to do this Diwali? Check out this video by Kaushal Beauty and get your Diwali makeup inspiration.

Follow these Diwali makeup tips and look flawless this Diwali.

November 2, 2015
How to use colour correcting concealers: dab those imperfections away!

Not everyone is blessed with flawless skin and at one time or another we have all felt the need to hide some imperfections. And for people facing issues like pigmentation, unevenness, redness and acne scars, hiding them is an even bigger task. But worry no more; there are a variety of products that can help in hiding them. Make way for colour correcting concealers, the secret behind that flawless and radiant looking celebrity-like skin. Here are the details and a guide on how to use colour correcting concealers.

Why use colour correcting concealers?

Most facial flaws are due to colour-related issues such as dark bluish under-eye circles and reddish-brown acne scars to name a few, and flesh tone concealers don’t cover-up all of them. Colour correcting concealers are a total game changer for people dealing with these kinds of flaws. The trick is to neutralise the flawed colours and mask their appearance as much as possible which is where the colour correcting concealers come into play.

How to use colour correcting concealers?

Colour correcting concealers typically come in four shades – green, peach/orange, purple and yellow. In order to hide the imperfections correctly, you need to understand which colour will neutralise the colour of the flaw you want to cover up. For instance, reddish colour spots are best covered with a counteracting colour, say green. Colour correcting concealers are mostly available in a cream-based blend and mix right into the skin along with your basic flesh tone concealer. Here’s how to use colour correcting concealers the right way.

Dab the colour correcting concealer onto the targeted spot with a clean brush or finger and gently blend it out until there are no apparent lines visible. Allow the corrector to set for a couple of seconds. Now use your usual flesh-toned concealer and apply it (again, dab) onto the area where you first applied the colour correcting concealer. With the help of a brush or a sponge, blend the productwell into the skin for an even finish. Lastly, set the concealer with some loose or pressed powder and notice the difference yourself.

Read on to find out which colour correcting concealer is suitable for which flaw and get dabbin!

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Green Concealers

Green tinted concealers neutralise red zones on your face and are best used to cover-up blemishes.

Purple Concealers

Purple tinted concealers are best suited for eliminating any unwanted yellow undertones of the skin and add a natural glow to the skin, when mixed with your usual flesh-tone concealer.

Peach/Orange Concealers

Peach/Orange tinted concealers are ideal to neutralise dark circles under the eyes as they counteract the blueness and balance it out.

Yellow Concealers

Yellow tinted concealers are perfect for hiding purple or blue bruises and veins. They are great for evening out the skin and giving a bright base for your foundation.

Like this guide for using colour correcting concealers? Check out our How To and DIY sections for more such tips and tricks.

October 30, 2015
Make contouring a part of your everyday regime. Here’s how!

Sure it’s nice to be dolled up all the time but it’s not necessary that you always look like Kim Kardashian making a red carpet appearance. For most ladies, contouring is this challengingly extreme level of makeup that is rendered both unreal and unnecessary. However, it is actually not as heavy duty a task and does not require a lot of time. Yes that’s true, you can make contouring a part of your daily regime and get that sculpted look in less than 5 minutes all the while keeping your makeup minimal. Here’s how.

The essentials

You don’t need a pro makeup kit to get that polished and sculpted look. All you need is;

1) A contouring kit that consists of the right shade of highlighter, dark contouring shade and a blusher suitable for your skin tone. You can also use your bronzer for contouring if you don’t have a contouring kit.

2) Clean contouring brush, an angled brush and a blush brush.

Steps

1) Start off by preparing your skin with your everyday moisturiser and prime your skin.

2) Foundation can be heavy for everyday use, apply BB cream or CC cream for an even skin tone and conceal blemishes or dark spots, if required.

3) Locate the hollows of your cheeks and using a clean angled brush apply your bronzer or the contouring shade under your cheek bones. Make sure that you blend the product well with the help of a contouring brush to avoid harsh lines.

4) Using a fluffy blush brush, apply blusher on the apples of your cheeks and buff it into your skin until it looks natural.

5) Complete your look by adding a little bit of mascara and lip gloss and you’re good to go!

You can watch the whole 5 minute everyday contouring makeup tutorial here.

October 27, 2015
Here’s why castor oil should be an important part of your daily routine!

If your mom ever gave you castor oil as a kid and you decided to never use it again in your life, you wasted some golden words of wisdom. We do understand that castor oil isn’t very pleasing for your sense of smell but did you know that it is high in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, proteins, and minerals? And not only is it good for your hair but also your skin, your stomach, feet and much more. Here are all the benefits of castor oil you need to know now and how to use it properly.

How to use castor oil?

Castor oil is very thick in consistency and hence is best when mixed with thinner oil such as jojoba oil or even baby oil if that makes you more comfortable.

Mixing it with a different oil doesn’t just make it smell better, it makes the oil very easy to apply. You may also mix both the castor oil and your preferred oil (like jojoba for me) in a container and keep the container immersed in warm water. The heat from the water makes the mixture more fluid and gives the best results.

Benefits of castor oil

1) Healthy skin

Castor oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which makes it very useful in fighting bacteria that cause acne and scarring. Not only does it dry out your acne, it also helps in healing discoloration. But but BUT, do not use castor oil straight as it is on your skin. Mix it with jojoba oil for best results on your skin.

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2) Hair growth

One of the most widely recognised benefits of castor oil is that it encourages hair growth. If hair breakage is your nightmare then just apply a little bit of castor oil to your scalp for about twenty to thirty minutes daily and see the results for yourself. Not just your scalp, you may use castor oil for thicker brows and lashes as well but make sure you don’t get any oil in your eyes.

Again, remember that it’s best used with another oil.

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3) Aids digestion

Castor oil is a natural laxative and aids digestion especially for people with constipation issues. Castor oil if taken orally (only as directed by your doctor) is broken down in the intestine which makes the intestines move and helps in easing constipation.

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4) Treats dandruff

If you have a dry and itchy scalp, just rub a little bit of castor oil to it and see the results. Not only do its anti-fungal properties help in fighting the dandruff, the oil also provides the much needed moisture to your scalp to keep further dandruff at bay.

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5) Relieves pain

Rubbing castor oil on to sore joints or achy muscles helps relieve pain. It’s best to mix castor oil with turmeric and apply on to the affected area to let the therapeutic properties do the magic.

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Like these benefits of castor oil? If you want us to write about any other products or remedies, do mention in the comments below and we’d be happy to try the product and give our reviews.

October 20, 2015
DIY: Colour Stain nail art

Try this fabulous colour stain nail art at home using your old nail paints and be ready to flaunt your nails in style. Take a look at this video to find out how.

You will need: Plain white nail paint, two coloured nail paints of your choice & a top coat paint.

Take a look at the steps:

Start off by applying two coats of white nail paint on to your nails.

Let it dry completely.

Now take any coloured paint and before applying it on to your nails, wipe off all the paint from the brush like this.

Gently apply these stain-like strokes to your nails and repeat the step with another colour.

Apply top coat to finish.

September 22, 2015
High school braids are back to transform the way you look

Hair braiding isn’t a school hairstyle anymore. They are back on the hair styling circuit and women are in love with them. Braids don’t just add a unique character to your hair; they do a very important job of making your facial features stand out. What’s best about braiding is that they are better for second/third day hair which means one doesn’t have to go through the hell of the hot dryer and other styling tools to make braids look good.

Depending on your styling choice, you may go absolutely wild or subtle with your braids. Don’t catch us? Take a look at these ways of sporting a braid this season and looking amazing.

1) The subtle braids

If subtlety is your choice when it comes to fashion, fishtail braids and rope braids are perfect for you. These braids look very hard to style but are really not. With a little bit of practice you can master these braids in no time. Sarah Hyland and Nina Dobrev tell us how to style them right.

2) The messy braids

If you like to keep your hair sophisticated with a hint of fun, we suggest you opt for messy side braids. These are easy to style, even easier to maintain and give the right look with a hint of messy. Take inspiration from celebrities like Jennifer Morrison, Blake Lively and Eva Longoria to get the side braid correctly.

3) The wild braids

Fan of trying the unusual? Go wild with your braids and be sure to make a statement. Just like other hairstyles, you can play around with your braids to match your style sensibilities and outfits. Take a look at these celebs giving us some wild looks.

September 21, 2015
Men’s Fashion 101: Why Dopp kit is the most crucial part of a man’s wardrobe!

If you’re wondering what a Dopp kit is, chances are – you probably own one. Call them what you will, but a Dopp kit is one of the most crucial accessories of all time for men out there (especially if they travel a lot).

Imagine a nice bag full of utility items that travels with you wherever you go. Yes, ladies and gentlemen – A Dopp kit is THAT uber-important bag! Meant to store all your essentials like moisturisers, face creams, shaving foam, razor etc.; a Dopp kit too needs to match up to your style statement and how!

Kiehl’s – a New York-based cosmetics brand recently celebrated 10 years of its bestselling facial fuel in the capital. This energizing moisture treatment for men with a limited edition Nappa Dori accessory (a Dopp kit) is exclusive to the Indian market!

The coveted accessory by Nappa Dori makes for a perfect add-on for fashion-forward men who love to keep themselves updated in style. Made of rugged water-resistant poly canvas, with earthy leather accents and a print that depicts the botanicals and apothecary culture of Kiehl’s, the Kiehl’s X Nappa Dori Dopp kit is an attractive accessory for the modern Indian man.

Where can you get it?

The Kiehl’s boutique, ground floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

Stay tuned for more style updates for men with Trendspotters TV!

September 17, 2015
The ultimate guide to Korean beauty regimen

Koreans are famous for their porcelain, clean skin and their skincare routine is no monkey business. It is impossible to find any Korean woman who does not have flawless and hauntingly beautiful skin. So how do Koreans get such amazing skin? Or are they just too blessed to be stressed about any skin imperfections? Well the answer lies in the hardcore Korean beauty regimen.

While for most of us, a regular skin care regime is only limited to cleansing, toning and moisturising; the Korean beauty regimen is a multi-step, time-consuming process that they swear by and start at an early age.

Korean women are all about layering and have mastered the art of layering. And that is exactly how they have benefited by treating their skin at the right time with intense moisturising.

The Korean beauty regimen is quite different from any other beauty regimens followed across the world. Here’s how you can also get blemish free, dewy skin just like the Koreans by following the world famous Korean beauty regimen.

Step 1: Wash away by double cleansing

Korean women follow a two-step regime for face cleansing. They start off by using an oil-based face cleanser to remove their makeup and other impurities such as dust. They then use a soap-based, foam cleanser that cleans the skin throughout and removes excess oil, sweat and left over dust and makeup.

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Step 2: Buff and exfoliate

Koreans exfoliate their skin on a regular basis and sometimes exfoliate only on the target areas such as the T-zone or cheeks where they are more prone to blackheads/ whiteheads/ excessively oily or dry skin. Koreans prefer using a mild, natural, sugar based scrub that gently cleans and removes the dead skin.

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Step 3: Refreshing with toners

‘Toners’ are often termed as ‘refreshers’ in the Korean beauty glossary. They help remove pollutants and any residue from the cleansers and prep it for the next step while restoring the skin’s PH level.

Korean toners are less harsh and drying as compared to toners used elsewhere. They are hydrating yet clarifying.

Step 4: The ‘Essence’

Regarded as the most essential part of the Korean beauty regimen, essences are nourished liquid concentrates that contain active ingredients that work on the skin at cellular levels and cell regeneration.

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Step 5: Ample of ‘Ampoule’

Ampoule is commonly called serum in the West and is more concentrated as compared to essences. Another important step in the Korean beauty regimen, Ampoule, is the one solution for all your skin problems like ageing, dull skin, scars, uneven skin tone etc. Ampoule helps in brightening the skin, removing sun-spots and it also firms and hydrates the skin at cellular level.

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Step 6: The sheet mask

Korean beauty regimen includes use of sheet masks twice a week for maximum effectiveness. They are available in different varieties focusing on your target areas. They are also available in different shapes for you to focus on specific areas like under-eyes, nose, area around your lips etc. The Korean beauty market has different masks like clarifying, hydrating, whitening, anti-aging etc.

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Step 7: Eyeing the eye cream

Koreans believe that prevention is better than cure. They apply a thick eye cream twice a day to prevent wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness under their eyes.

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Step 8: Adding moisture

In order to seal all the products in, Koreans add another layer in their daily routine. They hydrate their skin with a thick layer of moisturiser and emulsify the skin. They use a light moisturising cream with SPF for the day and a thick moisture rich cream for the night.

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Step 9: Sleeping with a mask on

Sleeping masks are a very important part of the Korean beauty regimen. Sleeping masks provide an extra dose of hydration and restore firmness of the skin proving a dewy glow next morning.

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That’s not it! Korean beauty regimen also includes regular facials at frequent intervals. Koreans prefer home facials, they regularly steam their face and use different kinds of massage oils and facial creams at home that help in stimulating facial muscles, slimming down the face and cleaning the skin for a healthy, dewy glow.

September 11, 2015
Welcome DD creams! Your new multitasking beauty product

Have you ever had that moment when you’re walking down the aisle of your favourite makeup store and you come across new abbreviations that don’t make sense? We’ve had them too. And after decoding almost a new one every week, the latest one thrown at us was the DD cream.

What does DD stand for?

DD stands for mostly a “Dynamic Do-All” but sometimes also “Dermatologically Defining” and “Daily Defense”. The names are different for different brands but the function essentially remains the same. This product is like a lovechild of BB and CC creams put together that provides more coverage and anti-ageing benefits. Find out more about BB and CC creams here.

So think about this, it offers all the features of BB cream including priming, moisturising, SPF and those of a CC cream like colour correction along with anti-ageing properties like reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Does it sound like a miracle product to you? It sure does to us!

Where do I get DD creams?

Brands like Julep, DERMAdoctor, Ofra and Pur Minerals offer DD creams that may be available online for you to purchase or at a Sephora store.

If you want to understand the difference between BB, CC and DD creams; you must watch this video by Asian Beauty Secrets that perfectly explains it all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23qEQNC2-Ko

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September 11, 2015
6 beauty products for the lazy girl in you

There are girls who just can’t get enough of spending time at Sephora, they’d fix a bed there if it was up to them and then there are girls who can’t wait to get out of that store because collecting beauty products is just not their thing. If you’re one of those girls who just can’t make their peace with buying millions of beauty products for different requirements, this post is here to help you. Here’s a list of beauty products that will suit most of your requirements and save you a lot of money, time and hassle.

1) Beauty Balm, more popularly known as the ‘BB’ cream

A BB cream is an all-in-one product that looks after your skin’s priming, moisturising, serum, foundation and sunblock needs altogether. It provides a little coverage and can be used with foundation or a compact powder to increase coverage. BB creams are a blessing for lazy girls and come in a variety of brands. You may choose one depending on your skin type like the Loreal Paris True Match BB Cream is suitable for almost all skin types unless your skin is too sensitive.

2) Instant drying nail polish or Drip Dry

If you just can’t wait for your nail paint to dry there are a few products to help you. You may go for the instant dry nail paints that guarantee drying faster than the usual nail paints. If not that, there are products like Drip Dry by OPI that make your wet nails dry faster. If you don’t even want to invest in them, you may try these hacks to dry your nails in a New York minute.

3) Dry Shampoo

Long hair, don’t care? NO! Every woman cares about her hair and there is no denying that. Although if you have an oily scalp or you’re just feeling lazy to do a home wash-and-dry, invest in a dry shampoo and just spray it on to your hair. It makes your scalp dry and hair a little bouncy with the same effect that talc has on our skin. Try BBlunt’s Back to Life dry shampoo that also adds a bit of fragrance to your hair.

4) Sea Salt Spray

Now dry shampoo is to keep your hair looking clean and like it was washed in the morning; a salt spray on the other hand is a styling hack. A sea salt spray will give you those tousled beach waves you pay for at the salon, or get with the natural beach weather. If you’re lazy and want to stay in your tracks all day but with hair looking as fine as Emannuelle Chriqui’s, try this hack and thank us later.

5) Tinted lip balms

If you can’t even be bothered about applying lip colour because, let’s face it applying a lipstick properly does take some effort and precision; try tinted lip balms. These can be applied using your finger like any other lip balm, the only difference is that they have a hint of colour in them so you don’t look absolutely washed out. Try Maybelline’s Baby Lips to add colour and get lips as soft as a baby’s.

6) Blush plus highlighter

If you want to brighten your face with some blush then go for a cream blush with highlighter just like Maybelline’s Dream Touch Blush. Not only does it have a bit of colour, it also illuminates your face at the right places and it takes less than a minute to apply.

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September 10, 2015
6 tasks you can accomplish while blow-drying your hair

Blow drying hair is as important as taking a shower for a woman. So spending 20-30 minutes holding a dryer in their hand is something almost all women have to make their peace with. However, for the multi-tasking woman of today, it’s very difficult not to accomplish anything else while all that water evaporates from her hair. We understand that feeling very well and that is why we’ve got you a list of recommendations.

Here are six tasks you can accomplish while blow-drying your hair on a daily basis.

1) Start following that face mask regime you’ve been wanting to since years

Haven’t you been procrastinating applying that face mask because of your fear of not being able to show your mask-ey face anywhere for 30 minutes? We say mix things up and blow dry your hair while that mask works wonders on your skin. Both skin and hair taken care of together! Sounds like an amazing start to a day, doesn’t it?

2) Work on your booty

We don’t always get time to work on our body. So why not utilise the blow-drying time towards doing some squats and making that booty look buff. Try it the next time and thank us.

3) Work those calves

If squats get boring everyday then keep switching between them and calf raises. Calf raises are very important to show off those legs and might we say, very easy too! Just rise up until you are on your toes, lower back down and repeat.

4) Get that teeth-whitening treatment out

Remember that teeth-whitening gel that needs to stay on your teeth for around half an hour? Make use of your blow-drying time to make your teeth look whiter. Apply the gel and leave it on while you do your hair. Easy peasy!

5) Let that pedicure dry

Every woman fears ruining her wet nail paint more than the world apocalypse. So before you start blow-drying your hair, give yourself a pedicure and let your nails and hair dry together.

6) Give the ‘apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure’ rule a shot

You know how every sunscreen label reads ‘apply all over thirty minutes before sun exposure’? Give that rule a shot! Apply your sunscreen lotion all over your face and body and blow-dry your hair after. Let the body soak in the sun protection while you dry your hair and exercise.

Remember this list of tasks you can accomplish while blow-drying your hair next time you’re at it and walk out of the house with a beautiful smile.

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September 2, 2015
How to dry your nails in a New York minute

There are no two ways about the fact that women love to multitask. Getting two or more things done at the same time gives them a sense of accomplishment and rightly so. However, slowing down is something they don’t like even for very important things like waiting for their nail paint to dry. The important thing to understand here is that while your beautiful manicure will make you stand out in a good way, your smudged nails will surely grab some unwanted attention.

Flapping your hands sometimes becomes really irritating and annoying. So, avoid that little irritation with these tips that will help you dry your nails at a quicker pace. There’s no need to sit around and wait anymore, here are 5 ways that will help you dry your nails in a New York minute by cutepolish.

September 2, 2015