Cosmopolitan India (January 2020)

JANUARY 2020, `150






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WHO’S AFRAID 2020!
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What Every Feminist
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102
74 Jan fabrics that are
Rich, plush

Vaani Kapoor all the rage RN.
on films, love,
and all that 2020
beckons in On the Cover
the new year.
74 Covergirl Vaani Kapoor
17 68 Street Style Fashion & Beauty The actor opens up about her journey
so far: waiting for the right projects,
Upfront 70 Style News 94 How to not selling herself short at work, and
Upgrade your
Including Kareena Love & Lust Jeans and a the achievement she’s most proud of.
Kapoor Khan on what’s Nice Top 26 “It’s 2020! Why Are We
keeping her busy ATM, 84 Be the Best at 102 Fancy Pants Still ‘Wondering’ If We’re
the hottest colours of the Breaking Up 114 The American Feminists?” Our columnist puts
season, why we all need 86 Why Getting Dream out a pertinent question all non-
to be mindful shoppers, Depressed After 122 Looks to Love feminists need to ask themselves.
and more... Your Wedding Is Right Now
a Thing 128 Beauty Expert 36 Travel Like a Beauty
Fast Glam 130 Lust List Genius The step-by-step (along
with product recos) on how to take
40 9 Beauty Trends You You, You, You off and land looking like a Goddess!
Should Care About 88 How to Save a Girl’s Lifestylist
42 “The Face Mist I Trip When Things 82 Let’s Talk About Sexual
Swear By...” Go Wrong 132 Art In Paradise Fluidity Why more and more
44 The Glossiest Lips people are no longer strictly hetero
of All Time Only In Cosmo In Every Issue or strictly not.
46 Pastel Play 90 Hello, Feminist 12 From the 139 Everything That’s
Stamps Editor Gonna Happen to You This
48 Beauty Scoop
50 These Boots Were 14 You Tell Us Year Your horoscope for the year,
Made for Walking 130 92 Quiz plus, a lowdown on all the eclipses
52 Not So Knit-Picky 148 Last Word and retrogrades, and how they’ll
53 Keep It Classic Everything you affect you.
need for a
54 Puffer Daddy flawless face this
party season
55 Tartan Army The Cover Look!
Photographer: Taras Taraporvala;
56 The Precious Few Styling: Zunaili Malik; Hair: Suhas Mohite;
60 Magnetic Field Make-Up: Anil Chinnappa; Location
62 In Full Plume courtesy: Hilton Mumbai International
Airport Hotel.
64 Conscious Luxury Vaani is wearing: faux leather blazer,
66 On Neutral Ground jeans, belt and earrings, all Mango.

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Q



WHAT’S ON
TOP OF YOUR
2020 BUCKET
Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie LIST?
Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa
Publisher Karen Wilson Kumar
Editor Nandini Bhalla
Associate Editor Meghna Sharma
Features
Senior Features Editor Humra Afroz Khan
Fashion “To attend the Olympics
Senior Stylist Priyanka Yadav this year.”
Contributing Stylist Zunaili Malik
Art
“To finally get down to Chief Designer Satender Sharma
realising my childhood Senior Designer Mandeep Singh, Vineet Singh
dream of exploring the
pyramids in Egypt.” Digital Video Editor Nitin Singh, Sanyam Purohit
Production
Chief Production Gajendra Bhatt
Assistant Manager Production Narendra Singh
Creative
Art Director Siddharth Kapil
“To take a ferry
Team ride in the Bay
Senior General Manager (South) Kamalinee Chatterjee of Bengal.”
Senior General Manager (North) Mary Mehrunnisa
General Manager (West) Clive Santa Maria
General Manager (West) Santosh Damankar
Branch head (East) Gurjeet Walia
Marketing
Senior Managers Akshat Upadhyay and Yusuf Tanvir
Sales and Operations
Chief General Manager D.V.S.Rama Rao
“To go on a road
trip from Delhi Senior General Manager (National Sales) Deepak Bhatt
to Goa.” General Manager (Operations) Vipin Bagga “To travel to Milan,
and attend the
Deputy General Manager (North) Rajeev Gandhi Fashion Week.”
Deputy Regional Sales Manager (South) S Paramasivam
Senior Sales Manager (East) Piyush Ranjan Das
Consumer Marketing Services
Deputy General Manager (Operations) G L Ravik Kumar
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Editor’s Letter





We already know that positive self- believe in you, but also follow an
belief is the crucial ingredient that attitude of positivity and endless
makes successful people successful— possibilities in their own lives. This bit
literally every corporate doyen and self- about the right attitude is absolutely
help author has spoken about it. That critical: according to several studies, we
inner conviction, a winning spirit, the automatically imitate and match the
mindset that you can do and achieve behaviours of those around us (which is
anything. What we often do not know, why you’ll often find yourself feeling sad
however, is how to get to that stage of around pessimistic people).
unfaltering faith in our own potential Finally, change the way you speak to
and abilities. Especially if we have yourself: the words you use have a
grown up around people who have scientifically-proven impact on your
instilled fear or doubt in our minds. perceptions and reality. Don’t call
But a new set of habits—empowering yourself an idiot. Don’t tell yourself
ones—can change all that. you’re not good enough. Instead, remind
First, adopt the kind of habits that yourself of all the wonderful things you
boost confidence. And practice them have achieved in the past, and the goals
every single day. I want you to set daily, you are meeting every day. And while
mini goals for yourself and really you’re at it, spend some time evaluating
commit to them. These goals could be what you’ve been feeding your mind.
an hour at the gym, getting to work at The books you read, the Netflix shows
9am or reading 20 pages of a book. With you watch, the Instagram accounts you
WELCOME TO 2020! every petite achievement, you’ll change follow...are they sending out empowering
It’s likely that you have already your perception of you—and start or disempowering messages?
established some work/weight/life seeing yourself as someone with both In the end, self-belief largely depends
resolutions for yourself. motivation and will power. on how you see yourself, what you feed
But my wish for you, at the dawn of a Next, review the people you spend your mind, and the small-but-crucial
new decade, is this: in 2020—and the most time with. And dethrone any things you do daily. And every little memo
beyond—I hope you truly, naysayers. That could mean a friend that your brain receives can push you
unequivocally believe in yourself. from college who still sees you as a closer or further away from your goals.
See, I know you have all these amazing blundering teenager or an uncle who I hope your sky has no limit!
ideas. I know you have lofty dreams that frequently proclaims that ‘startups are Until next month,
fill you with both excitement and too risky’. (Bear in mind that one of
trepidation. Maybe it’s a promising these cynics might also be your own
business venture; perhaps it’s the job critical inner voice.) Replace all the
you’ve always wanted; or it could be your skeptics with your personal ‘inspiration
idea of the perfect life. Whatever your posse’. Women who have beaten the
‘fire in the belly’ is, here’s what I know odds, entrepreneurs who made their Nandini Bhalla,
for certain: the only way you’ll make dreams happen despite the odds, and Editor
those ideas and dreams a reality, is by high performance individuals. Surround [email protected]
having unshakeable faith in yourself. yourself with people who not only Follow me on Instagram: nandinibhalla


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TWO FOR

JOY!
“The formidable duo of Kangana
Ranaut and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
on the cover looked so fierce! It
is always inspiring to see women
support other women,
encourage them, and lift them
up. The film industry can be
cut-throat, and especially harsh
to women who have to prove
their mettle much more than their
male counterparts. This kind of REDEFINING NORMS
professional bond is just what “I was pleasantly surprised to
women need to soar to read Breaking the Binary. It was
greater heights.” such an interesting piece, and
—Satvikaa Gulati explained the concept of
gender-fluid fashion so
eloquently. Another feature that
I loved flipping through was All
YOU TELL US the beauty segment, too, and
That Shimmers. I always enjoy
this time was no different.
December Issue 3 Derms On the Rules of
Cleansing, Whose Line Is It
Anyway? and Runway To Real
Life were informative and
interesting. Shall try the trends
and let you know.” —Naina Joshi
W
Won It!on It!



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“Cosmo’s Best-Dressed List 2019 16-A, Film City, Noida - 201301; or
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enjoyed! While the ladies, Deepika
Padukone, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, EXHIBITING AWESOME
Priyanka Chopra Jonas et al, were my “I'm not a short-story person, but I found Winds
favourites to track last year, it was of Change engrossing. It was interesting to
interesting to see the gents upping read the author’s pieces on new beginnings in
their fashion game, too. Hot Guys life, and some were quite deep and
Who Travel, The Best Blush of Your philosophical. Great that you gave the writers a
Life, and Sex Robots Were Always platform to showcase their talent and reach
Going to Be a Thing were some other out. The Big Party Edit and Dresses to Kill were
stories I liked. Diverse and well-put- fun reads, too. I may have already added a few
together, Cosmo.” —Komal Shah items to my cart!” —Tarini Kumar

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UPFRONT








BIG NEWS AND NEED-TO-KNOW INFO IN EASY BITES


HELLO,


KAREENA


KAPOOR

KHAN




Mrs Khan, of the epic
cheekbones, was recently in
Bengaluru to launch a new
collection at the Forever 21
store. We caught up with the
actor on the trends she
adores, her wardrobe picks,

and what’s keeping her
busy ATM.
By Humra Afroz Khan


























Photograph: ARJUN MARK

treasured item in C: What’s your go-to KKK: “A primer,
your closet? outfit and make-up for a moisturiser,
KKK: “It would have to be night-out? and a bottle of water...I
my denim collection. I KKK: “A pair of jeans with drink a lot of water.”
never throw away my a nice jumper—maybe
jeans. Ever. If you black, with some C: If you could have a
consider heirloom pieces, sequins—always works. warning sign, what
then it would be my The combination looks would it say?
wedding outfit. It has been really chic. As for make- KKK: “Red hot!”
passed down between up, it’ll always be kajal—I
three generations—first love my eyes nicely C: What makes Kareena
my mum-in-law’s kohled.” Kapoor Khan angry ?
mum-in-law wore it, then KKK: “When she doesn’t
my mum-in-law, and then C: Do you have a beauty get her food on time! I’m
I wore it. It’s something I hack? such a Punjabi and a big
will treasure forever.” KKK: “There’s no hack foodie... So whether it’s
Cosmo: What did you really, I have genetically breakfast, lunch, or dinner,
think of Forever 21’s C: So how many pair of good skin. But I make sure it has to be on time or I
latest collection? jeans do you own? I moisturise it well and can’t function.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan: KKK: “More than 50... always stay hydrated.”
“I love it! This collection easily.” C: Who knows you the
has a lot of dressy pieces, C: What are the top best?
perfect for the party season C: And an item of three products in your KKK: “Saif [Ali Khan]...
and even otherwise. I can clothing you regret beauty bag? hopefully”. [Laughs] n
see a lot of stuff that I’d like buying?
to pick up!” KKK: “All the bodycon
dresses in my closet!
C: What are your Because now, when I
wardrobe staples this look at them, they make
season? me cringe. I’m like, ‘Ugh, I
KKK: “A black, shimmery can’t wear these!’. You
dress, a pair of distressed know, after having a baby,
jeans, a jacket or a blazer, I just can’t!”
and a nice sweater.”
C: Have you ever been
C: And your favourite uncomfortable for
trend? fashion?
KKK: “I’m actually KKK: “I’m the kind of a
obsessed with boots right person who just won’t
now. I have over 100 pairs! wear it if I feel
They’re perfect for winter, uncomfortable. I would
but if I had my way, I’d just put my foot down,
wear them the whole year and tell them honestly
round and pack them for that I can’t.”
every trip, everywhere.”
C: When not working,
C: What’s the one trend how long do you take to
you can’t wait to get get dressed?
done with? KKK: “You’ll be
KKK: “Um, I can’t think of shocked...I can get dressed
any. Anyway, I don’t stick in under 20 minutes! My
to trends...I make my family and friends are Photographs: INSTAGRAM
own.” [Laughs] always surprised. They all
say, ‘Bebo is always the
C: What’s the most first one to get ready!”.



upfront




THE ULTIMATE

GUIDE TO ALEXANDER McQUEEN


MAXI PIERCING





‘Should I take my earring out if I get an infection?’ ‘How
do I speed up the healing process?’ ‘Can you ever have
too many piercings?’ We asked industry experts all your ALTUZARRA
piercing-related queries. By Amy Bannerman














ETRO











PRABAL GURUNG






What’s better, a piercing gun
or needle?
“Needles are sterile, single-use, and hurt
a lot less, whereas a gun is essentially a blunt
object punching through your ear at high
impact—it’ll always feel more sore,” says UK-
based Penny Burrows at Maria Tash, Harrods,
who’s pierced Kate Moss and Idris Elba.

Is there anything that can help make the
piercing process less painful?
“If you’re on your period, you may be more
sensitive to pain,” says Penny. But, adds Clem
Kirchmeier, GM, Metal Morphosis, a popular
tattoo and piercing parlour in London, Photograph: ELLIOTT WILCOX
“Painkillers shouldn’t be used beforehand as
most are blood-thinning.” Rhianna Jones,
piercer at The Circle, London, suggests “eating

PA I N -O -M ETRE
by Clem Kirchmeier GOLDEN RULES
OF OTT EARS
1
SLIGHT SCRATCH SQUEEZE A HAND BITE SOMETHING PREPARE TO SWEAR *SILENT SCREAMS* Do your research. Go to your
piercer the same way you would
your hairdresser—armed with
research and ideas for how you’d
HELIX INDUSTRIAL like to look. “I use Instagram and
Pinterest as my sources
of inspiration,” says multi-pierced
influencer Monikh (@Monikh).
AURICLE FORWARD HELIX 2
Rome wasn’t built in a day. You
can never have too many piercings
(within reason), but, “We
SNUG ROOK recommend having no more than
three done per session,” says
Penny at Maria Tash. So if you’re
aiming for six, speak to your
ORBITAL DAITH piercer about staggering them.
3
Go maximal (not minimal). “Large
layered earrings is the next big
CONCH TRAGUS trend,” says Monikh. ”Think gold,
layered, shells, and dangly,
alongside tiny studs.”
4
ANTI TRAGUS TRANSVERSE LOBE
Get crafty. “I have tiny, good-
quality gold hoops, and I often
hang little charms or pendants
from flea markets from them,"
UPPER LOBE LOBE
says Cosmo US's Fashion
Director, Amy Bannerman.
Unrelated fact: save tarnished,
“The upper lobe is a fun accent to an existing first lobe piercing, especially one that silver earrings by placing them in a
has a low placement. Our stylists normally suggest a small metal or diamond stud as it bowl with ketchup for five minutes,
matches the first lobe jewellery and can be worn continuously,” says Penny. then using a toothbrush to gently
rub off any discolouration.
one to two hours before”. You could surgical-grade titanium is the safest 5
also channel your inner zen, as The metal to pierce with: “Certain types of If you don’t want to go the whole
Circle’s piercers use yoga breathing stainless steel are made to contain the way, fake it till you make it with
cuffs and huggers, which are
during the procedure. nickel within the metal, so it isn’t essentially pretend hoops. “They
released into the body. Despite this, stay put even when sleeping or
showering and look so realistic.
Why do I get metal allergies? personally, I’d avoid it for a fresh Instant pain-free style!” says Amy.
“Allergies to certain metals often lie piercing.” She adds, “If you’ve ever
within the nickel content. We don’t reacted to jewellery, watches, or belt 6
Layer, layer and layer again.
know how or why certain people are buckles, it’s also important to get this “You can sometimes fit a tiny stud
more sensitive than others,” says assessed before piercing.” into the same hole as a hoop so it
Penny. “At Maria Tash, we only pierce ends up looking like one earring,”
with completely nickel-free gold. What should I do if my piercing Amy explains. Nifty, eh?
Some other studios pierce with gets infected? 3 PLACES TO
titanium, which also has a low nickel “Don’t take it out immediately. You GET PIERCED
content. Never get pierced with silver might trap the infection in your ear if • Body Canvas Studio, New
because it oxidises and increases the it heals up,” says Penny. To help avoid Delhi and Mumbai. Specialises in
(almost) painless piercings.
risk of infection and allergic this, Clem advises, “Use the right Vikas Malani, Owner and Chief
reactions.” Rhianna says, “We only aftercare products, like a pre-made Piercer, is also a great
recommend piercing with implant- sterile saline solution, don’t touch it, conversationist, aka distraction.
• Devilz Tattooz, New Delhi.
grade titanium, which is used in use fresh towels and pillow cases Offers an especially large range
surgical procedures like knee and hip regularly, and don’t swim in public of piercings.
replacements. Anything of a lower pools for a while.” If you’re concerned • Kraazyonz Tattoo Studios,
grade isn’t suitable to live in the body.” about an infection, or there doesn’t Mumbai, Bengaluru. Known for
their aftercare: from baby
Dr Emma Wedgeworth, a renowned seem to be any improvement within a concerns to big-ish queries.
dermatologist in the UK, agrees that couple of days, see your GP. n

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upfront


COLOUR CODED





2020 is kickstarting on a bright-AF note. Here are all #trending shades your
wardrobe needs Right. This. Minute. By Priyanka Yadav; Text: Meghna Sharma


EARTHY, BUT
MAKE IT GLAM
Less neutral, more
nutty, brown has
undergone a serious
makeover...opening
business for fun.
Geddit?! We saw a
host of cool looks—
both structured and
fluid—that establish
that it’s the perf day-
to-night shade.
MAX MARA





SHRIMPS SIDDHARTHA BANSAL EMPORIO ARMANI




ALEXANDER WANG ALEXANDER WANG ALEXANDER WANG TANGY TOUCH


Orange—and its cousins—
are both fearless and
elegant. There are plenty
of ways to work these
shades—a solid coat to
add a burst of colour;
stripes, spots or splashes of ESSÉ
tangerine for day; a printed
co-ord set that sets you apart
in a crowd; or a graphic FENDI
evening number for a
soirée—this loud-yet-warm
hue can do it all with élan.
VALENTINO

BOTTEGA VENETA



BURBERRY






THE ZINGER
THE ZINGER
A cerulean bucket
hat is a great way
to colour-block a DIKSHA KHANNA
casual orange or
brown look.
NINA RICCI CHANEL

THE ZINGER
An old partner-in-
style for blue, and
a bold pick with
delicate lavender,
jewel tones are
just the stylish
shock value your
ALEXANDER McQUEEN
outfit needs.

RODARTE RO
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BALENCIAGA



DOLCE & GABBANA



BLUE BLOODED
When in doubt, wear
(royal) blue. You can’t go
(royal) blue. You can’t go ou can’t go ou can’t go
(royal) blue. Y
(royal) blue. Y
GAURI & NAINIKA dresses or OTT, evening
wrong, really. Be it day . Be it day
wrong, really. Be it day
wrong, really
dresses or OTT
dresses or OTT, evening , evening
HENRIK VIBSKOV bitty minis, this shade is
ones, pantsuits or itty-
bitty minis, this shade is
your universal ticket to
your universal ticket to
your universal ticket to
your universal ticket to
looking stylish...always!
looking stylish...always!
looking stylish...always!
431-88 BY SHWETA KAPUR






SIMONE ROCHA






RODARTE

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI GAURI AND KUNAL Spotted in luxe fabrics, lavender shed
LAVENDER LOVIN‘
This summer shade endured and
This summer shade endured and
came out a winner this season, too.
ame out a winner this season, too.
Spotted in luxe fabrics, lavender shed
Fashion Intern: STUTI KHETARPAL GAURAV GUPTA SU BORA AKSU O into a year-round winner. The biggest
its pastel personality and has turned
pro is that it’s so very versatile—
while florals are evergreen, lavish
some lave love on yellows or browns
for a sunny brunch, or blues and
greys for an evening shindig.

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GREY AREA
Once deemed as
austere, grey took
centre-stage this
season—runways
were replete with VALENTINO
this hue in all forms
OFF-WHITE and finishes. Apart
from usual suspects
(read, grey pantsuits
BALMAIN and metallic puffer
jackets), we loved the
interplay of fabrics to
create monochrome
looks—check Gucci
and Balmain—while ROBERTO CAVALLI
Alexander McQueen
and Rodarte stole the
show with their OTT
versions.


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RODARTE
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THE GEN Z YELLOW JIL SANDER
After Millennial Pink
came this sunny hue
MAISON MARGIELA that has come to define
Gen Z. Extending the
yellow shade fam, this
THE ZINGER
child of lemon rind and
A vibrant pair delicious colour—a love
such as this one marigold—is both bright
will inject a dose and neutral at once.
of fun to a steely- Read: strong enough to
grey outfit, or hold its own, and a good
further amplify team player that works
yellows for an well with shades like GAURI & NAINIKA
IG-worthy finish. pastels to all shades dark.

NINA RICCI



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“IT’S 2020! discrimination, class, culture, genders.


WHY ARE WE We all need to talk. Not behind closed
doors, but out in the open. And loudly.
And clearly. And together. Men and
ARE STILL women. This is what led me to found
SheThePeople, which has championed
the dialogue on everyday feminism.
‘WONDERING’ about lifting women. Being a feminist is
Feminism isn’t about bashing men, but

important to me because I need to speak
IF WE ARE up against anyone who reduces my worth
as a woman. I’m a feminist because,
among other things, I believe in equality
FEMINISTS?” of men, women and other genders—I
want to raise my son to be a better man,
and my daughter a better fighter of
patriarchy. Feminism advocates equal
Our guest columnist sheds light on the real rights for both men and women. Many
women don’t get promotions, or
meaning of feminism, and why we all, sometimes even jobs, because of
unequivocally, need to put our weight behind it. marriage and maternity. As a woman, I
must have control over my body, my
—By Shaili Chopra reproductive rights, and safety.
“ ’ve always thought of myself a spent time speaking to thousands of silent and both will be an act of
Over the course of my career, as I
I can raise my voice or choose to be
feminist. I’ve known no other
way. Even if the word ‘feminism’ women, it was evident that a majority feminism. Each of us has our own brand
I entered my lexicon late in life, of Indian women are forced to garb of feminism. It’s an unseen belief and
I’ve believed in it since the time I’ve their real self, and patriarchy came force that empowers us. It urges you to
recognised that women have to fight packaged in everyday things. As a believe that there’s no one definition of
for their rightful place in the world. result, most women didn’t have a voice. feminism...it comes draped in ambition,
In a country like India, you’ve got In recent years, feminist movements vulnerability, power, fundamental rights,
to be bold and fearless to start have attracted significant attention motherhood, singlehood, wealth,
conversations on feminism, because of across the world, and yet, so many
the intensely patriarchal society we’ve women still say they don’t identify with
been raised in. How many of us have the term! It’s 2020, and we’re still “Feminism isn’t about
been told, repeatedly, to not raise our ‘wondering’. Here’s my bit to help. reserving seats in a
voices, to sit daintily, be coy, to not roll Feminism isn’t about reserving seats
our eyes, or not talk back?! Being able in a metro or making rides free on a metro or making rides
to express your opinion is a privilege of bus. It’s about creating a public free on a bus.”
a few. As is being able to say no. discourse on rights, sexism, behaviour,

From active participation as the Indian suffragettes in the Women’s opportunity (or the lack of it), and
Coronation Procession in 1911 (pic) to many a movement today, depravity. It’s ultimately about creating
women have had to fight for their rightful place in the world. access to opportunity and having agency.
So, if you simply remind yourself that
‘feminism is really about having the right
to be who you want to be’, we’d end
further debate on whether or not we are
feminists, and get down to championing
each other and lifting each other
intellectually, physically, culturally,
financially, and emotionally. Women in
India are a community still waiting to be Photograph: PINTEREST
mainstreamed, and I think feminism is
what promises to change that.” n



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WELCOME TO






Erwin INDIA, CREED!
Creed
We caught up with perfumer Erwin Creed at the
launch of the brand’s flagship boutique at The
Chanakya, New Delhi, to learn more about the iconic
brand and its penchant for fine ingredients.

Cosmo: You are the seventh-generation member of the
Creed family... Were you naturally drawn to the world of
perfumery, or was it a path that was already carved out?
Erwin Creed: “When I was young, I wanted to be a fireman,
and then it changed to Formula One driver. I guess I wanted
to do something different from what my family was into. But
as you get older and learn the process, you fall in love with it.”
C: What inspires you to create a new scent?
“I don’t EC: “I’m driven by the urge to create something
different. When we launched our oud range, we
like to knew it was very popular in the Middle East,
but because everyone was doing it, we had to
wear be careful... It didn’t do well in the Middle East
(because it was lighter as compared to the ones
perfumes!” you get there), but we’ve had so many customers
tell us that they don’t like oud, but they love our
oud-based scents.”
C: Does your nose ever get tired?
EC: “Well, I get tired when I hate a best-selling perfume—
that forces me to understand why people love it. But I like to
take my decisions in the morning, because your nose is less
‘polluted’ at that time. ”
C: What’s the one thing no-one knows about you?
EC: “That I don’t like to wear perfumes!”
C: And why is that?
EC: “To be able to smell well. If I’m wearing a strong scent, I
won’t be able to work on and judge the one that I’m working on.”
C: What’s new in the world of Creed?
EC: “Each fragrance is a new one for us. We work with a lot of
natural ingredients, and when we mix them to create a certain By: MEGHNA SHARMA
scent, each batch smells a little different...as if the fragrance
has evolved.” n
(Top to bottom) Creed
fragrances are often
inspired by beautiful ERWIN’S TOP PICKS FOR COSMO
locales around the world.
Just some examples: the
French Riviera, snow- 1. Creed Silver Mountain Water: Inspired by the snow-
capped Swiss Alps, and the capped Swiss Alps, this adventurous scent features notes of
iconic Hollywood Sign in LA blackcurrants, green tea, bergamot and sandalwood.
2. Creed Spring Flower: This fruity-floral perfume captures
the glamour of Hollywood in a bottle. Fresh and flirty, it’s the
perfect fume for the season ahead.
3. Creed Love In White: An ode to Creed’s passion for luxe
ingredients, Love In White features ingredients from five
continents. Also, the day it was launched, the Empire State
Building was illuminated in white lights as a tribute to the scent.



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CHATTING C: And what kind of scents do you like your man to


wear?
UP JANHVI JK: “I really like it when a little bit of your scent rubs off on
them, and mixes with theirs...”
KAPOOR C: Is there a drugstore product that you swear by...

JK: “I’m addicted to the Nykaa Lip Crush Macaron
Lip Balms.”
Cosmo caught C: ...and a luxury
up with the beauty product you
lovely Janhvi K, can’t help but splurge
the Global on?
JK: “I make sure I
Ambassador for always splurge on a really
United Colors of good moisturiser and
Benetton (UCB) sunscreen—the two mains
in my beauty bag.”
Fragrances, on
the scents she C: On days you’re not
can’t get enough feeling your best, how
do you keep yourself
of, her beauty motivated?
ideals, women JK: “By sweating it out in
she looks up to, the gym.”
and more. C: Who’s the one
celebrity you look
Cosmo: So, what does up to?
beauty mean to you? JK: “Kareena [Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor: “While I Khan], because she’s so
feel there’s no one correct comfortable in her skin
definition of beauty, to me, and not afraid to be
it means being comfortable unabashedly herself.”
and confident about who
you are.” C: If you had only five
minutes to do your
C: You’re the Global make-up, you would...
Ambassador for JK: “...go with a bare
Benetton Perfumes; face and swipe on blue
what do you like most eyeliner.” n
about their scents?
JK: “I really like how
Benetton has taken
their belief in inclusivity
and created the United By: MEGHNA SHARMA; Lead Image: SUSHANT KADAM; Other Images: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Dreams Together range. UCB has always spoken about
accepting people from different cultures, and this philosophy
of theirs has come alive in scent form with such varied notes
coming together.” By: MEGHNA SHARMA; Lead Image: SUSHANT KADAM;
United Colors
of Benetton
C: What kind of fragrances do you like? United Dream
JK: “I generally gravitate towards fresh scents—and Together For
Him EDT,
absolutely detest anything overpowering.” `1,900, and
For Her EDT,
`1,400



ABRAHAM & THAKORE RAHUL MISHRA







(This page and opposite)
There are a number of TIBI
brands, from Tibi and
Stella McCartney to Rahul —By Sujata Assomull
Mishra, Anita Dongre and STELLA McCARTNEY
more, that are working
with sustainable and “ he one constant in fashion is change. But the
ethical fashion way things have changed in the last few years
can only be called a revolution. A decade ago,
“IT’S TIME T we were hailing the advent of well-priced and
accessible fashion, as the democratisation of fashion.
Finally, fashion wasn’t just for the privileged, everyone
had access to style—thanks to stores like Zara, H&M and
TO BE AN Forever 21. It became known as ‘Fast Fashion’ because of
the way these stores were churning out new styles. It was
all about consumption, on demand. Impulse shopping
INFORMED could now be indulged in with ease, and what more could
a fashion-inclined girl ask for?
SHOPPER” KNOW THE FACTS
But this seemingly perfect sartorial situation came with
some serious flaws. The cost of all this was Earth-shattering,
literally! Fashion has now earned itself the position of the
Our guest columnist, a mindful fashion second biggest polluter in the world. We throw out an
advocate, makes a strong case for ‘good estimated 50 million tonnes of clothing every year, and the
fashion’, what a conscious consumer impact of this is life-threatening. Then there are the issues
of water, climate, and ethics. Who can forget the 2013 Rana
should take into account, and how it is Plaza Tragedy in Bangladesh, in which a poorly maintained
more than just choosing natural fabrics factory collapsed, killing over 1,100 people, and injuring
about 2,500, who were all working for a pittance? Just last
over synthetic... month, about 40 workers died in Delhi in a fire at an illegal

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factory that made school bags.
Unless fashion cleans up its act, it’ll be
responsible for ending life on Earth as we L
know it. As Greta Thunberg said, ‘We
already have all the facts and solutions. All RAJESH PRATAP SIUNGHL
we have to do is wake up and change.’ And
so, sustainability has become the new
buzzword—be it Gucci or Gap, they’re all
taking steps to be responsible for the impact
fashion has on everything around us.

THE NEW MATERIAL WORLD
It’s now time to be an informed shopper.
Being ‘materialistic’ today has a new,
positive meaning. And it’s not as simple as AMIT AGGARWAL
PÉRO BY ANEETH ARORA Take conventional cotton as an example. It AMIT AGGARWAL
just choosing natural fabrics over synthetic.

takes 20,000 gallons of water to make a
single pair of denim cotton jeans, and up to
3,000 to make a T-shirt. Plus, this thirsty
plant requires a high level of pesticides
(which contain toxins) to grow. Cotton is an
enemy of environment. Leather and fur are
a complete no-no, find other ways to keep SPEND SMART websites when bored.
warm. When it comes to silk, too, we’re Yes, these pieces are more expensive. And ask yourself these questions:
hearing of many ethical issues: there’s a But we need to spend on ‘good ‘Will I wear it at least 30 times?’, ‘Is it
human cost, as some silk producers don’t fashion’. Balance it out by buying less, filling a gap in my wardrobe?’, ‘Does it
pay fair wages; there are child labour issues but buying well...be a smart shopper. work with the other pieces I own?’.
as well. Which is why you need to ask the You need to stay updated. Google Remember, evening pieces are meant
question: ‘Who made my clothes?’. labels when in doubt (just make sure to be special buys—if you know you’re
Often, man-made materials, referred to it’s a reliable source). Instead of only going to wear it once, look at
as futuristic fabrics, are better options. following brands and influencers that renting it, instead. For statement
They are made from cellulose (which is make you want to shop, choose accessories, pre-loved is an option that’s
plant-derived, hence, biodegradable), or websites and women who look at better, both on your wallet and the
recycled (that follow the reuse-and- fashion through a mindful eye. environment. And that’s what ‘good
repurpose mantra). Tencel and Econyl are No-one is telling you to stop being a fashion’ is all about today. It’s about
great examples, and labels such as Tibi and fashion girl, it’s just being a being a conscious consumer and still
Anita Dongre, among others, are using responsible fashion girl. being on-trend. And the added
these fabrics. benefits are that, in the long run, you’ll
BUY SOMETHING WHEN have a more stylish wardrobe and will
YOU LOVE IT be spending money wisely.” n
Just because a garment is ethical or
sustainable doesn’t mean you should Worldwide protests
buy it. When you love something, you’ll against Fast Fashion, due
want to repeat it. As I often say, it’s chic to the dangers it poses,
are now quite common
to repeat. Did you know that, by
extending the lifespan of your clothes
by just nine extra months of active use,
you’d be reducing carbon, water, and
waste footprints by around 20%-30%
each? Only shop when you feel good—
you tend to shop less when you’re in a
positive frame of mind, which is why
you should never shop in your sweats
Nicobar is one of the homegrown and no make-up, or check out e-tail
brands that uses sustainable
materials like Cupro and
Modal to make products

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THESE




BOOKS WILL



CHANGE



YOUR LIFE





Really! We read a pile of self-help
books to see which might.



ost self-improvement books
make hard-core demands
Mon their readers. There’s the
endless list-making, the constant
inventorying, the patronising
assertion that life will all be fine
if you just ‘breathe’. Thankfully,
some authors have cottoned
on to the fact that we just want
some good old-fashioned advice
encased in a pretty book. These
are they...



The Career One it—the salary, unlimited free tea The Healthy One
bags, et al. Mike shows you how
to follow your dreams without
suddenly yelling, ‘I quit, and I
hate everyone here’ in the
When To middle of Monday’s 11am The 4 Pillar love. Mainly pasta.
Jump by meeting. Plan by
Mike Dr Rangan What’s actually in it? It
Lewis, What’s actually in it? Real-life Chatterjee, consists of four sections: Eat,
amazon. amazon.in,
in, `227 stories from those who left dead- `639 Sleep, Relax and Move, with
end jobs to pursue dream detailed breakdowns on how to By: CATRIONA INNES, HUMRA AFROZ KHAN, AND MEGHNA SHARMA; Photograph: BIKRAMJIT BOSE
careers, with Mike’s take on incorporate healthy habits into
Why should I listen to him? what you can learn from them. Why should I listen to him? all areas of your life.
Because all the bosses you Because he’s a doctor. And
admire do. We’re talking Arianna Best piece of advice? “I feared he’s cool. And he’s also been Best piece of advice? That we
Huffington and Sheryl Sandberg life without a regular pay cheque. on television. (He’s the resident need more Akkermansia
(who loves him so much, she An older friend didn’t seem too medic on a UK series called Muciniphila in our diet. It’s a
even wrote the foreword). concerned: ‘Careers are long,’ Doctor In The House.) type of gut bug that’s
she told me.” You might be associated with weight loss,
Who is it for? People who really, worked up about your decision Who is it for? Those of us who and can be found in onions,
really hate their job, but also like now, but it’s unlikely you will be want to be healthy without garlic, artichokes, and broccoli.
all the benefits that come with in 10 years’ time. giving up the things in life we Rangan is mad about gut flora.

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The Tidying One The Zen One The Celebrity One


The Gentle
Art of
Swedish
Death The Gift Of
Cleaning by Silence by Calm by
Margaretta Kankyo Fearne
Magnusson, Tannier, Cotton,
amazon.in, amazon.in, amazon.in,
`380 `299 `642

Why should I listen to her? Why should I listen to him? Why should I listen to her? Because she’s
Döstädning (Swedish for ‘death cleaning’) is People talk about spirituality a lot these days, a lot like you (apart from being famous—
a Swedish phenomenon that has been going mostly while Instagramming pictures of she’s a British television and radio presenter).
on for hundreds of years. Instead of asking, trees. But Kankyo is the real deal: a French She’s juggling her career with friends, dull
‘Does this spark joy?’, you think of the impact Buddhist nun who spent more than 15 years admin...but she also knows she needs time
your belongings have on others—asking, living in a Zen monastery. Her advice is for herself.
‘Will anyone I know be happier if I save this?’. probably more substantial than a YouTuber
who tells you to ‘self-care’ with a bubble bath. Who is it for? Those of us whose schedules
Who is it for? Those who are going to die. are packed with ‘must-dos’, and heads are
Spoiler alert: that’s all of us, at some point. Who is it for? Those who made ‘calm the thick with worry.
Basically, Döstädning is that awful process f*ck down’ their New Year’s Resolution.
of cleaning out a loved one’s belongings What’s actually in it? Interviews with
after they’ve died. Margaretta says we What’s actually in it? Plenty of exercises to experts and friends, for their precious
should all practise death cleaning. incorporate calmness into your life. nuggets of wisdom.
Best piece of advice For immediate calm, Best piece of advice Got a job interview or
What’s actually in it? Chapters for each
section of your house, with tips on what to practise ‘sound travel’—where you sit and have to give a presentation? Slow everything
keep and what to chuck. listen to every noise around you, hearing the down. And by that, she means everything.
different frequencies. After a few minutes, So not just your breathing, but your
Best piece of advice? Save your favourite you’ll notice your breathing slows down, and movements, too. If you slow down your body
sex toy, but throw away the other 15. you feel more present (we tried it, it works). and words, your beating heart will follow.

The Girl-Power One The Coping One The Inspiring One



Creativity, Inc.
Overcoming The
Moment of Notes on a Unseen Forces That
Lift by Nervous Stand In The Way Of
Melinda Planet by True Inspiration by Ed
Gates, Matt Haig, Catmull (With Amy
amazon.in, amazon.in, Wallace), amazon.in,
`373 `322 `320

Why should I listen to her? In her Why should I listen to him? Because it’s an Why should I listen to him? Ed Catmull,
impressive debut as a writer, one of the earnest, human guide, a ‘how to’ of sorts to Co-Founder (with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter)
most powerful women in the world makes a deal with the social and technological of Pixar Animation, lets you in on his trade secret
strong case for her gender’s empowerment. pressures of modern times. It promises to on how to build a unique creative culture.
touch a chord.
Who is it for? Every woman (and man) who Who is it for? Managers who want to lead their
wants to make a difference to the society, Who is it for? Anyone looking for some clues employees to new heights—it’s a manual for
wants to push for one that is all-inclusive and (not panaceas!) to the numerous mental anyone who strives for originality.
equal, and hopes to see gender-bias in all its health problems that exist.
forms, eliminated. What’s actually in it? Pixar movies—Toy Story
What’s actually in it? A mix of trilogy, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, WALL-E,
What’s actually in it? Among other things, autobiographical portions and researched among others—are a lesson in what creativity
Melinda offers some shocking data and lists, covering a multitude of subjects, issues, really is. In this book, Ed takes you to the nerve-
moving anecdotes (including some advice, and many small (but big) good things centre of Pixar—their meetings, postmortems,
interactions from her visits to India), and to remember in life. and ‘Braintrust’ sessions that led to the birth of
talks about how all of us can get involved some of the most successful films in history.
and do our bit, too. Best piece of advice “A completely
connected world has the potential to go mad, Best piece of advice? “Give a good idea to a
Best piece of advice? “If you want to lift a all at once.” Also, instead of telling you to mediocre team, and they will screw it up. But give
society up, invest in women.” We couldn’t ‘toughen up’, he encourages to accept a mediocre idea to a great team, and they will
agree more! vulnerabilities, and seek help. either fix it or come up with something better.”
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(Clockwise from L-R) Weleda Skin
Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, A BEAUTY
price on request; Givenchy
L’Intemporel Blossom Beautifying
Cream-In-Mist, price on request;
eye mask, Primark, price on GENIUS
request; Mario Badescu Drying
Lotion, beautybay.com, `1,470;
Sileä Calming Tonic,
price on request; L:A Bruket No. Want to arrive at your destination looking
116 Hand Cream, amazon.com,
`1,850 approx; Jo Malone London fresh-AF? With the right kit and beauty know-how,
Silk Blossom EDP, price on
request; Shiseido Waso Beauty you can off-set the damage even the stuffiest
Sleeping Mask, `3,200; Liposan
Lip Balm, amazon.com, `700 long-haul can do to your skin.
approx; Skin 79 All That Rose
Mask, beautybay.com, `430 By Ingeborg van Lotringen;
Photographs: Hervás & Archer

(Clockwise from L-R) Ultru I’m Sorry For My Skin 8 Step
Travel Jelly Mask, sokoglam.com, `280 approx; Elizabeth
Arden Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist, lookfantastic.co.
in, `1,953, Darphin Hydraskin AllDay Eye Refresh
GelCream, strawberrynet.com, `2,500 approx; Gucci
Bloom Hair Mist, price on request; Lierac Supra Radiance
Detox Serum Radiance Booster, caretobeauty.com, `5,000
approx; Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick, price
on request; Dolce & Gabbana Millennial Skin Longwear
Concealer, harrods.com, `2,250 approx; Apicia Organic
Hand Cream, price on request; L’Occitane Fruity Perfecting
Balm, `1,700 approx; Benefit ChaChaTint Lip & Cheek
Stain, `2,910; La Biosthétique cold Cream, price on request














































...head to a pharmacy to get a nasal cottage cheese—and skip anything
01 spray. A recent study showed that any salty. The extra sodium will only
BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE… person full of cold seated within a exacerbate water retention.
Comb through a light, leave-in hair metre of you on the plane is 80%
serum (Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic likely to infect you. Spritz this up 04
Night Serum, `3,600) and let it dry as your nose to kill the bugs (which BEFORE TAKE-OFF
you head to the airport. Moisturiser breed in your nasal passages) dead. Pick up an OJ. The air on any plane
evaporates much faster on a plane has less than 20% humidity, almost
than on land, decimating the water 03 half of what you’re used to, which
reserves in your skin and hair. AFTER SECURITY means you can end up feeling as dry
02 Plane-cabin air pressure can expand as an old flip-flop. Thankfully orange
juice is packed with potassium to
intestinal gas by up to 30%, so choose
ONCE YOU’VE CLEARED your food wisely in Departures. Load restore your fluid balance. (So is
LUGGAGE CHECK… up on lean protein—like fish or coconut water or a banana.)

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05 hydration. Try a soothing face mist regularly, especially, if you’re in a
window seat with light reflecting
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE-OFF topped with a plumping serum and off clouds.
moisturiser. Unless your skin is
Turn off the air vent—it makes dry quite oily, avoid relying on just
conditions even drier. While serum and jelly textures: these 06
everyone is inspecting in-flight hydrators attract moisture from the 10 MINUTES AFTER
entertainment, take your make-up off air—of which there is none on a TAKE-OFF
(a pocket pack of Simple Kind To plane. We like Avène Thermal Can’t bear bare skin? Lakmé 9To5
Skin Micellar Cleansing Wipes, `325, Spring Water, `1350/150ml. And Weightless Mousse Foundation,
will do the trick) and multi-layer your don’t forget SPF—UVA radiation is `550, is super-lightweight, offers
face with moisture for maximum higher at altitude, so apply this coverage, and doesn’t clog pores.



(Clockwise from L-R) Cremorlab Cleansing Veil Sheets, amazon.com, `1,400 approx;
Natura Bissé Diamond Cocoon Skin Booster Fortifying Concentrate, strawberrynet.
com, `18,000 approx; & Other Stories Fullness Volume Powder, price on request;
My.Organics Hair & Body Oil, price on request; Chanel La Crème Main, price on
request; Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Face Highlighter Pen, strawberrynet.com,
`4,000 approx; Chanel Compact Mirror, price on request; Klorane Hair Brush, price
on request; Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Facial Cream-Mask, `278

(Clockwise from L-R) Chanel Hydra Beauty Lotion, price on request; SkinLove Natural Deodorant, price on
request; L’Occitane Rose Eau Parfumée Souffle Euphorisant, price on request; Sisley Stylo Lumiere Instant
Radiance Booster Pen, strawberrynet.com, `3,900 approx; Express Beauty Ginkgo Biloba Eye Mask,
strawberrynet.com, `2,800; Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Shade of Sunrise EDT Spray, price on request; Hydra-
Essentiel Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm, 1,500; Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S Intense Moisturizing Cream,
caretobeauty.com, `2,282 approx; Dr. Sebagh Rose De Vie Serum, strawberrynet.com, `16,999 approx


07 spheres that can be dabbed under Extreme Dimension Lash Mascara,
eyes or anywhere for serious
`900, one of our favourite big-lash,
ONE HOUR IN quenching. Givenchy L’Intemporel smudge-free mascaras. And Estée
Blossom Beautifying Cream-In-Mist, Lauder Brow Now All In One Brow
When the drinks trolley comes around,
ask the crew to fill up your reusable price on request, is just that (very Kit (three shades), `4,400, is just the
water bottle (to which you’ve cunningly handy) and its cherry blossom aroma compact, portable kit you need to
will fix the rancid cabin-air situation.
added grated ginger or fresh mint tint, shape, and fill in your arches.
leaves) with hot water. So much tastier 10
and energising than airline coffee. NAP TIME 12
08 A contoured sleeping mask is so 10 MINUTES TO LANDING
Dab along your hairline and parting,
TWO HOURS IN much better than a flat one that spritz some dry shampoo—BBlunt
crushes your lashes and always lets
Your best meal option? A Thai curry or light stream in around the sides. We Back To Life Dry Shampoo, `200,
something spicy, says nutritionist Ian swear by a total-blackout, light-as-air comes in a travel-friendly bottle—to
Marber: “Dry conditions sap your OriHea Contoured Eye Mask, get rid of any encroaching oiliness. If
ability to taste, so plain food is packed amazon.com, `640 approx. parched, frizzy or crunchy curls are
with salt.” That drains your body of your problem, a small dab of Kiehl’s
more moisture, but spices “often mean 11 Smoothing Oil-Infused Leave In
too much salt in a dish can be avoided”. 20 MINUTES TO LANDING Concentrate, `2,100, will give them a
09 Time to perk up your visage with a new lease of your life.
CRUISE CONTROL teeny make-up kit that can fit in the 13
palm of your hand. Benefit Gogotint
Regular moisture top-ups are of the Cherry Red Lip And Cheek Stain, ONCE OFF THE PLAIN
essence. Clinique Moisture Surge Eye `2,910, is a non-sticky, hydrating tint A quick squirt of a fresh, citrus-y
96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate, you can use for lips, cheeks, and even scent will stave off imminent jetlag.
`2,550, is a genius gel packing tiny lipid eyes. Get the baby version of M·A·C Happy holidays! n

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9 BEAUTY TRENDS


YOU SHOULD



CARE ABOUT




And the ones you should a hundred percent ditch.

By Lauren Balsamo

TRY TRY

MULTICOLOUR POLISHED WAVES
SMOKEY EYES They’re more ‘woke
The only eyeshadow rule up early for this’
you need to follow this than ‘woke up like
seasons: more colour. this’—and totally
Grab a palette with a Ugh, want these waves forever and always. worth the effort.
bunch of different shades Blowdry, use a wand
(like Nykaa Just Wink It! to create soft
12 In 1 Eyeshadow bends, and finish
Palette in Crushed with a smoothing
Berries, `1,499). spray.

BYEEE BYEEE




MONOCHROMATIC MESSY WAVES
SMOKY EYES Save it for
Just a liiittle snoozy. beach vacays.







TRY
FACE CRYSTALS
Do your make-up as
usual, then pop little
sparklers (plenty of
options with sticky
backs on amazon.in)
onto your cheeks and
around your eyes. So
pretty, so easy!
BYEEE




Pro tip: Define
your eyes with two HAIR CRYSTALS
different colour
liners, then swipe on They’ve had
a complementary their moment.
shadow.
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TRY TRY
NECK KNOT FLOATING LINER
Here to save yourself The bright wing is
from basic buns about to replace alllll
everywhere. (Lock it in the cat eyes. (Try
place with L’Oréal Paris swiping on Sephora
Elnett Satin Hairspray Colorblock Liner,
Strong Hold, `2,400.) `900.)

BYEEE
BYEEE




FIXED LINER
TOPKNOT
Leave this one to Not bad, just meh.
the ballerinas.

TRY

TRY MATTE LIP STAINS
Break up with hard-
CUTICLE ART Wait, you mean you core, crackly
The quickest way to chains on your don’t formulas and try a hint
a mani that your of matte tint that’s
friends def won’t have: nails? wear actually comfy. (We
using a thin layer of like M·A·C Versicolour
nail glue to stick cool Varnish Cream Lip
hardware (like these Stain, `2,050).
gold half-circles) to
your cuticles. BYEEE
BYEEE



TRY
MATTE LIQUID
NAIL ART LIPSTICKS
Been there, done that. CLIP-IN CHAINS Love you, Kylie, but...
These bad boys (there
are a tonne of options
on Amazon) are a
thousand times more TRY
interesting than
headbands, barrettes,
or anything else you STROBED LIPS
could possibly Chill with the face
put in your hair. highlighter and focus
on bringing light to
BYEEE
your lips with a glittery
gloss (like Chanel
Rouge Coco Gloss in
Crystal Clear, price
on request).
CLIP-IN BYEEE
EXTENSIONS
For The Bachelor only.



STROBED SKIN
The over-glow
is too OTT.


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“THE FACE MIST



I SWEAR BY...”




Team Cosmo on the one spritzer responsible for keeping their skin fresh
and dewy
and dewy
and dewy, even when they’re struggling with 15-hour work days!, even when they’re struggling with 15-hour work days!, even when they’re struggling with 15-hour work days!
Ahé
Naturals
Aloe Vera
& Neem
Hydrating
Face Mist
(Anti-
Nandini Pollution), Diya
Bhalla `1,190 Verma

Editor Junior Features
“Never have I ever met Writer (Digital)
a face mist with such “My mum and I are
hydrating qualities, and both crazy about
a seriously dewy finish. I this one. It is truly
use this through the day, Forest impossible to go wrong
but especially layered Essentials with rose water?!”
Facial
over any drying make-up Tonic Mist
for glowing skin.” Rosewater,
`1,250
Avène
Thermal
Spring
Water
Spray,
`2,000 Ekta
Clinique Kashyap
Moisture
Arpita Kala Spray Thirsty Features Writer
Surge Face
(Digital)
Assistant Features Editor Skin Relief, “I was introduced
(Digital) `3,250 to the Avène mist
“Yes, it smells amazing and at a time when I
that’s probably why I can’t was struggling with
get enough of it. But the Innisfree irritated skin... This
Green
Pixi
real reason I love this mist Tea Mist, SkinTreats soothing water
is because when I mix it `450 Rose immediately calmed
with some foundation, it Glow Mist, my skin down and
makes make-up look more `1,480 hasn’t left my beauty
natural...making it easy to bag ever since.”
nail the no make-up make-
up vibe.”

Meghna Sharma
Associate Editor Humra Afroz Khan
“Pixi has a cult following across the world and I Senior Features Editor
never truly understood the hype till I tried their “I dislike mists that take time to soak in. This one by
products. This sweet-smelling potion is packed Clinique is perfect, because it’s really fine and instantly
with seven flower oils, antioxidants, and fatty acids. replenishes parched skin. Plus, the activated aloe water
Translation: it keeps skin moisturised and plump.” in the formula soothes skin and keeps it supple.”
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AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO GETTING...
THE GLOSSIEST LIPS



OF ALL DAMN TIME




They’re more high maintenance than dating a Leo.
But since when has that stopped you?










S T A R T W I T H
M A T T E
“Use a matching shine-free liquid lipstick
under your gloss. The drier formula helps
everything last longer, and when the gloss
eventually fades, you’ll still have a pretty
stain of colour.”
—DANIEL AVILÁN (@DANAVILAN)
U S E A B R O W

P E N C I L
D U S T O N
“The glossier the lip, the S O M E S H I M M E R
more it’s going to smudge,
so first, outline your lips “For extra sheen, swirl
with a clear wax eyebrow powder highlighter over
pencil to create an invisible your dry lips with a fluffy
barrier for your gloss.” eyeshadow brush, then layer
—MOISES RAMIREZ (@MOISESARTNYC) on a coat of your gloss.”
—LINDSEY WILLIAMS (@CRAZYPRETTY)








D A B I T O N D O A L I L
C O N T O U R
T H E M I D D L E
“Apply gloss only to “Grab a lip liner one shade
the centre of your bottom lip, then darker than your gloss and fill in
press your lips together and blend the sideways Vs in the corners
the edges with a finger. This will of your mouth and along the
stop gloss from getting all gummy in edge of your lower lip for instant
the corners of your mouth.” dimension and fullness before
—ROBIN BLACK (@BEAUTYISBORING) you apply the gloss.“ Photograph: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
—LOTTIE (@LOTSTAR)




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PASTEL PLAY





Put. The. Black. Eyeshadow. Down! We’ve laid out this sumptuous
spread to convince you that rose and orange (mixed with a hint of
metallic) is the only way to do smokey eyes in 2020.


Kiko Milano
Water
Eyeshadow in Elizabeth
Silver, `1,190 Arden Beautiful
Colour Eye
Shadow in
Blonde, `1,870









Dior 3
Couleurs
Tri(o)blique
in Rosy
Shiseido Canvas,
Minimalist price on
WhippedPowder request
Blush in
Chiyoko,
`2,500


Chanel Ombre
Première Longwear
Cream Eyeshadow
in Pierre de Rose,
price on request















NYX
Professional L’Oréal Paris
Makeup Voluminous Lash
Eye Shadow Paradise Liquid
Base in Eyeliner, amazon.
White, `725 com, `350 approx Photographs: COREY MAYWALT; Stying: IAN BRADLEY







L.A. Girl Eyeliner
Pencil in Pretty-
N-Pink, `250

Fenty Maybelline New
Beauty Pro York The City Kits
Filt’r All-In-One Eye +
Amplifying Cheek Palette
Eye in Urban Light,
Primer, `840 approx
price on
request



Sephora
Collection
Golden
Hour Liquid
Highlighter
in Sunlight,
`1,000
approx























ColourPop
ColourPop Jelly Much
Super Shadow in
Shock Strawberry
Shadow in Jam, `560
6AM, `430 approx
approx














Sephora
Collection
Chanel Les Volume On
Pinceaux Mascara in
de Chanel Violet On!,
Flat `710
Eyeshadow approx
Brush, price
on request

Hack It!
CONTOUR
Elizabeth Arden Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules UNDER
Radiance Renewal Serum, price on request CONTROL!

By now, there are a bajillion ways the
Internet can teach you how to contour.
But what does one do if you have run out
of bronzer? Well, you can totally use a brow
pencil to contour—the formulas are usually
La Biosthetique La Capsule Hydratante, highly pigmented and easy to blend, which
amazon.com, `6,800 approx means you can achieve a chiselled face
easy-peasy. Pro tip: a jumbo crayon Maybelline
New York
like this one will help you define BROWdrama
them cheekbones in a jiffy. Pomade
Crayon, `450
BEAUTY


Darphin Ideal Resource Youth Retinol Oil
SCOOP
Concentrate, strawberrynet.com `6,500 approx




WE BRING YOU THE LATEST GOSSIP,
TRENDS, AND TIPS FROM THE
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive WORLD OF BEAUTY!
Recovery Ampoules, price on request
#Trending
DRIES VAN NOTEN CIVIDINI








Eve Lom Cleansing Oil Capsules, `5,000 approx
CAPPED IN A CAPSULE
The new rage in the beauty world is to carry your precious skin-altering CHRISTOPHER KANE
potions in a capsule. Packed with the right amount of product for a
single use, these teeny-tiny caps keep the potency of skincare actives
intact, making it a more hygienic option.


THE YEAR OF
THE MOUSE!
If your Insta feed is craving DRIES VAN NOTEN
something cute, then Innisfree’s
latest collab is just what you need.
To celebrate 2020, the year of the
Mouse (symbolically considered for SUBTLE SPARKLE
new beginnings and renewals), The party season might be over, but it’s still okay
Innisfree has collaborated with to sport glitter! Exhibit A: these runway looks that By: MEGHNA SHARMA; Photograph: MARA ALONSO/STUDIO HEARST SPAIN
Disney to create special packaging cement the fact that it doesn’t always look OTT.
for some of their most-coveted We’re loving these bare-faced looks with glitter
ranges and products—Jeju Orchid, sprinkled on the lids. If you don’t have loose glitter
Bija Cica, Green Tea Mist, among flecks to get in on this look Dries Van Noten and
others. These goodies are limited-ed, Cividini-style, take a cue from Christopher Kane
so stock up before they sell out. and swipe on a glitter gloss on the lids. Want to
add an ethereal touch? Load up on highlighter and
Innisfree X Disney Jeju finish up with a balm or lip gloss.
Orchid Enriched Cream Set,
price on request