Cosmos Beauty Expert Answers the Beauty Questions We All Want to Ask

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18 July, 2019
Cosmos Beauty Expert Answers the Beauty Questions We All Want to Ask

 

Q: It’s beach season. How can I ensure my body looks smooth and flawless?
A: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! It’s not only super-satisfying to slough away dead skin, it’s also a great way to keep it soft and younger-looking. There are a couple of ways you can do it—opt for an exfoliating gel (like this one by PureSense, which is rich minerals and vitamins, and also keeps skin moisturised) or opt for a loofah (we’re currently crushing over natural versions that offer antiseptic benefits).

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Kama Ayurveda Natural Vetiver & Sisal Loofah, Rs. 695

 

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PureSense Relaxing Macadamia Exfoliating Body Cleansing Gel, Rs. 595

 

 

Q: I have curly, frizzy hair, and the humid weather is making it unmanageable. Any tips?
A: We hear you! What you need is a specialised haircare regime that keeps your curls intact and texture smooth. Pick a shampoo for your hair type—the Moroccanoil one has argan oil which gives you smooth, defined frizz-free curls. If you don’t want to change your current shampoo, just add a curl control cream to the post hairwash routine—it tames unruly curls and gives hair a natural definition and bounce.

 

 

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Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Curl Honey, Rs. 750

 

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Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo, Rs. 1,980

 

Q: My eyeshadow keeps sliding off, making it really difficult to pull off strong eye looks. What am I doing wrong?

A: You’re skipping one very important step: eyeshadow primer. Just like your face needs to be prepped for flawless application, your lids, too, need something extra to hold the bold eye make-up. A primer will help your eyeshadow/liner glide on smoothly and also boost pigment.

 

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Benefit Stay Don’t Stray, Rs. 1,050

 

Q:  Are SPF pills effective? Can I use them and not wear sunscreen at all?
A: Yes, there’s no gimmick here—they exist and are effective. They’re essentially an oral dietary supplement with Vitamin D and other antioxidants formulated to protect skin. However, that doesn’t mean you can skip on sunscreen—you still need to use a topical one. These pills are great for super-sensitive skin types that are susceptible to developing a rash/allergy in harsh sunlight. This one by Heliocare reinforces skin’s defenses against harmful rays to boost sunscreen protection from within.

 


 

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Heliocare Ultra-D Capsules Oral, caretobeauty.com, Rs. 2,684

 

Q:  Are SPF pills effective? Can I use them and not wear sunscreen at all?
A: Yes, there’s no gimmick here—they exist and are effective. They’re essentially an oral dietary supplement with Vitamin D and other antioxidants formulated to protect skin. However, that doesn’t mean you can skip on sunscreen—you still need to use a topical one. These pills are great for super-sensitive skin types that are susceptible to developing a rash/allergy in harsh sunlight. This one by Heliocare reinforces skin’s defenses against harmful rays to boost sunscreen protection from within.

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