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It’s party time, from now till New Year. Here is the ultimate checklist
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photo: Mohd Yousuf
Always gorgeous Go for the greatest gigs looking like a million bucks
A woman can drown in all the information on grooming, beauty aids, on looking good. Here’s to looking great in the festive season. A good skin care routine. Invest in expensive creams, moisturisers. Check out your skin type and customise your skin care accordingly. Even if you use inexpensive, department store cleansers and cosmetics (all of quality, though, we earnestly hope), do not skimp on the stuff you put on your face. It shows, you see.
Eye cream Too many of us skip the under-eye cream. You need to stock up on eye cream/gel and what’s more, you need to use it every night.
Neck Another area a lot of us neglect, the neck. And to think, most of our neck problems can be avoided by applying moisturiser — generously, and every day of your adult life — on the neck and the nape of the neck too.
Moisturise Read up on moisturisers. Experiment till you find your own special elixir. And then, use it morning and night.
Use sunscreen Apart from the very real threat of skin cancer, you need to protect your skin from the harsh rays of our tropical sun. Apply SPF strength 30 at the least, apply it every two hours, and apply it at least half an hour before venturing out into the sun.
Do your brows Too thick brows translate as unkempt. Too thin is a temperamental diva. Don’t pluck your brows at home, it can be fraught with disaster. Go to a salon, get the stray hairs plucked and keep the natural shape of the brow line.
Blend When you apply your make-up, sit in front of a mirror, in the right kind of light, and blend that make-up in with your fingers or a damp sponge.
Less is more Forget the foundation, the heavy eyeliner, the iridescent eye shadow, the mauve lip liner.
Do your face up concealing flaws with the artful use of some browner, playing up assets with some highlighter.
Add kohl, mascara and just the right shade of lipstick for day or night. Spray on some fragrance and you really are done.
Keep skin clean Wash your face well, with the right kind of face wash or facial soap, twice a day. Give yourself a face mask every weekend.
Let your skin breathe. Eat a lot of fruits, drink a lot of water. Unclogged skin is glowing skin.
Condition When good old oil went out of the window, frizz came straight in. You need to have conditioner to tame that hair and keep it glowing.
Keep heels soft and clean Keep your heels soft, clean, free from those dreaded cracks. Schedule a home pedicure at least once every few months.
Sleep on your back This is to allow proper blood circulation and see that your spine is properly aligned, too.
When you are on your back, you breathe deep and well, and your abdominal organs aren’t cramped. Train yourself to sleep this way.
SHEILA KUMAR
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