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Why Bollywood Needs To Look At "Bridgerton" To Battle Shadism
We conclude our series celebrating South Asian Heritage Month by taking a look at skin tone. When Bridgerton released their cast for their Season 2, everyone was thrilled to see that a South Asian character, Kate Sharma (played by Simone Ashley), was to be the focus of the show's main love story. She along with Charithra Chandran (who plays her on-screen sister Edwina Sharma) are wonderful examples of South Asian representation on screen. Mor
Celebrity Style Alert: The Best Beauty At Festival de Cannes 2022
Festival de Cannes featured some gorgeous faces. And that's the reason why we are doing a beauty version of our Celeb Style Alert! With Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan becoming the global faces of beauty at this highly coveted red carpet, we take a closer look at the trends that are being dictated by these Bollywood beauties which we predict will be the look of the summer. Deepika Padukone De
When Brown Turns White: Photoshoot Breaks The Stigma Of Vitiligo
Michael Jackson had it. Supermodel Winnie Harlow does as well. Living with an auto-immune disease can be challenging. However, when you are physically turning white in front of the world, your friends, your family, and your community it’s not only physically exhausting but it can take a toll on one’s mental health as well. Thanks to a local creative team, a group of women with vitiligo decided to take matters into their own hands and use
Give Your Mom The Best Gifts From These 5 South Asian Beauty Brands
If you are looking for the perfect addition to your main Mother's Day gift, let's go a little deeper! Skin and hair care are two of the most important routines that we all should have in our day-to-day. But sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming on what to get. Here are 5 beauty products perfect for hair and skin all by South Asian beauty brands that you (and your mom) will love!
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Our 2021 Roundup: Fuel Your '90s Obsession With These 5 Iconic Beauty Books
These are beauty masters who laid the foundation for the beauty bloggers/vloggers of today. Since the '90s is all the rage now, it's also important to note that it was a magical time of experimentation, diversity and celebrity. These artists were the original beauty influencers and pop culture i ...
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Give Your Locks The Right Care For Fab Holiday Hair
Long, dark, lustrous locks are the beauty trademark for many South Asian women, and rightfully so. Our hair colours range from honey to obsidian, and the textures can be pin straight, Goa beach girl wavy or bouncing curls, and the conclusion remains the same: “Wow, what a crown!” As we h ...
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Skin Diversity Learning Series Aims To Enhance Canadian Dermatologists’ Knowledge & Understanding On What Diverse Skin Needs
*Sponsored Post* In an effort to broaden the education and awareness of diverse skin types, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) launched The Skin Diversity Learning Series: Expanding Perspectives in Dermatology - a new accredited continuing educati ...
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The Hottest Eye And Lip Beauty Looks Perfect For The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the oh so arduous task of looking glamourous for (physically distanced) cocktails. The colours! The textures! The combinations! Just thinking about how many ways we can easily and quickly make our South Asian features just shine… makes me gid ...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2021: 9 Sundar Beauty Gift Ideas
We kick off our annual the ANOKHI LIFE Holiday Gift Guide and as usual, we love to feature awesome gift giving ideas from South Asian businesses. This year we are thrilled to bring to you beauty essentials and new launches from the various worlds including fragrance, cosmetics, skincare and hair ...
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18 Beautiful Ways You Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness
As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and every year there is a growing list of companies adding their voices to the much needed fundraising needed for breast cancer research. Check out the list of brands that are part of the global movement to raise awareness and funds for breas ...
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TIFF 2021: Our Favourite Beauty Looks From The Red Carpet
The Toronto International Film festival hosted celebrities from across the world. And just like that, the beauty quotient was off the charts. Here our our favourite beauty looks from red carpet! TIFF 2021 was a star-studd ...
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SkinCeuticals' Hydracorrect Line Is Built To Bring The Best Of Hyaluronic Acid To Your Skincare Routine
*Sponsored Post* When it comes to skincare, nothing beats the hydrating strength of hyaluronic acid. And that’s why SkinCeuticals has decided to harness the inimitable powe ...
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How To Get Your Face From Blah To Brilliant In Just 5 Minutes
The last year and half have taught us the value of our time. And that is important when it comes to prepping ourselves for the day. In a time crunch? No worries, we’ve got tips on how to get your beauty on in just 5 minutes As we slowly trudge towards fall which signals for many a retu ...
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Brittle Baal? Give Your Locks Some Summer Love With These Key Hydrating Tips
When it comes to summer, we are usually focused on moisturizing our skin. However our hair needs some solid hydration as well. Check out these key hydrating tips you need to make your baal brilliant. Summer regenerates the soul … and degenerates the hair. Between exercise, walking in ...
