Beauty
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 icons in their own right, who were the go-to experts for celebs and models including Yasmeen Ghauri, the first South Asian supermodel. So with summer a
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 head into the bowels of winter when the air is dry and tuque head is a daily reality, the challenge becomes how to maintain our lustrous locks and be o
Skin Diversity Learning Series Aims To Enhance Canadian Dermatologists’ Knowledge & Understanding On What Diverse Skin Needs
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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 giddy with delight because for far too long we have hidden ourselves under layers of flannel and black screens on Zoom. Check out the perfect eye and lip
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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 ...
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This Is How To Wear Your Shades Without Smudging Your Concealer
When it comes to this season, wearing your favourite sunglasses is important. Not only do they look cool, but they also protect your eyes and the delicate skin surrounding them from the harmful UVA and UVB rays. However, the minute you take off your shades, your concealer is always smudged aroun ...
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I Asked Three Guys To Try A New Skincare Routine And Here's What Happened
Has the man in your life expressed concern about his skin? Does he use your products without telling you? Have you noticed changes in his skin that you think should be addressed? I had asked my brother and two of my guy friends to try out a new ...
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How Herbal Essences Withstands The Test Of Time
*Sponsored Post* Looking back on your youth, can you still see the bottles of Herbal Essences shampoo safely tucked away by the bathtub? The look of the bottle, the incredible scent, and the “snap” sound of the lid, reminding you of the beauty ...