It's official. The great Indian summer is here—and with all the heat around us, it’s never felt more like it. As is tradition, April is also the month when I look into my beauty cabinet to get rid of all the oldies and welcome some new launches. Ofcourse, this month I have fallen in love with everything that will keep me cool and hydrated, minus all the grease or tack. Afterall, summer months call for oodles of TLC without weighing your skin and hair down.
Below, I have handpicked some of my favourites this season that are no-brainers and are must-have additions to your summer beauty kit!
Clinique Moisture Surge 100h Auto-replenishing Hydrator
Being a skincare addict, the Clinique Moisture Surge has been a constant in my skincare regimen since years now. Ofcourse, the evolved version of its holy grail product got me excited that encompasses hydration which goes over 10 layers deep and lasts 100 hours; it’s infused with Hyaluronic Acid (helps create a moisture reservoir for real hydration), while the Auto-Replenishing Technology with activated aloe water reactivates skin’s internal water reservoir. In addition to actually doing what it says it does, it comes in sustainable packaging, and is dermatologist tested.
Forest Essentials Tinted Lip Serum Madhu Rasa - Coconut Kesar
If you love natural beauty products, then this tinted lip balm from Forest Essentials is just what you need. Enriched with lush ingredients such as coconut cream, shea butter, moringa oil, saffron extract and vitamin E, this one conditions the delicate skin of your lips and protects them from moisture loss. A gentle sweep of this buttery lip serum—and your pout will be drenched with humectant rich serum. Yum!
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery Mini
I am finally becoming serious about eyecare, and when I spotted the new mini version of the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery, I knew I had to give it whirl. The cult favourite with the help of the Chronolux S.O.S technology brightens dark circles in just 3 weeks and also fights blue light damage. What I love most: the gel-like texture that melts into the skin instantly and provides some potent hydration (thanks to hyaluronic acid). I use it both on the AM and PM and my delicate under-eye skin hasn’t looked better.
LANEIGE Cream Skin Refiner Mist
Innovations in the beauty space are the best—case in point this genius product has a jar of cream dissolved in a skin toner! You can use this deep hydration mist for 12 hour-lasting moisturizing through fine particles sprayed in a circular form, like a beautiful angel ring. Infused with white leaf tea water, it also strengthens the skin barrier and provides a lasting moisturizing effect. Result: moisturized skin without the oiliness that feels uber healthy and plump. I don’t say this often, but I am in love.
DIOR J'adore Infinissime Eau De Parfum
Everyone needs a summer fragrance, and my pick is the alluring DIOR J'adore Infinissime Eau De Parfum. Think: An endless burst of flowers released in a bouquet that infinitely diffuses their scent; centifolia rose, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and grasse tuberose are refined by the woody accents of a creamy sandalwood to give way to a powerful, sensual scent that will last through endless rounds of espresso martinis. But then, I will buy it just for the bottle.
