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2022 is a good time to be alive. Sure, the pandemic seems never-ending, there are ongoing wars and Mother Nature isn’t exactly pleased with humanity right now (climate change at all). But every day incredibly tenacious people are achieving amazing things that no one thought possible. Like scaling four, 8,000 metre mountain peaks in less than a month! Yep, someone did that. These people are the torch-bearers, giving us bursts of hope. Today, we’ve rounded up 5 women of Indian origin that pushed their limits and went on to write themselves into history in 2022. Consider this your dose of Monday…
Use today, World Earth Day, as an opportunity to revise and re-evaluate your lifestyle choices, especially your make-up and skincare practices Yes, we have all thought about it, but we never really do end up doing it after all…swearing to go vegan or use electricity consciously, walk to the nearest supermarket instead of driving there or avoid fast fashion brands, so that we can do our bit to help preserve the planet. Going green is not easy but it is *NOT* that difficult either, and the secret lies in cultivating cleaner and eco-friendly habits, gradually over time. Consistency certainly is…
In a historic decision, transgender and non-binary footballers in Germany can now decide if they want to play for a men’s or woman’s team, without being bound by personal identification data. The German Football Association (DFB) announced last week that this ruling included the DFB match regulation for amateurs, the junior regulation and the futsal book and will come in effect for the 22/23 season. “At its core, this ruling says that players with a personal (gender) status that is ‘diverse’ or ‘no reference’ and players who change their gender can take their own decision whether they will be issued an eligibility…
As summers get intense and our lifestyles go back to being active again, here’s how you can tackle sun damage and keep your skin safe and healthy. Photo ageing caused by the destructive UVA/UVB sun rays is the biggest reason for premature skin ageing. Skin exposed to the sun for long durations frequently can start exhibiting signs of damage like sunburn, dark spots, dryness, and hyperpigmentation. The two proteins that keep skin firm, plump, and smooth—collagen and elastin—also break down because of exposure to harsh sun rays, which results in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The easiest way…
Conceptual makeup and beauty brand Typsy Beauty is determined to intoxicate you with its exciting and unique product offerings. Cosmo India sat down with the Founder of the brand—Kairavi Bharatram—to know more Over the past few years, the Indian beauty market has evolved into an exciting new space, replete with emerging brands that are looking to disrupt the conventional norms of what has been on offer to Indian consumers thus far. One such new makeup brand is Typsy Beauty—the passion project of Kairavi Bharatram—whose love for makeup and desire to create a fun and empowering brand of beauty products led to the birth of what is said…
Do you find yourself gravitating to the open box of doughnuts on your colleague’s table? Do you carry toffees and candies around in your bag? Have you promised to stop eating sugar countless times only to fall off the wagon and into a stack of pancakes? And finally, do you get increasingly irritable if you don’t get your sugar fix for the day? If you’re nodding your head while trying to bury the guilt you feel, you’re the victim of sugar cravings. It’s a term you must’ve heard or even casually thrown around but did you know that studies have…
Just like your wardrobe, your manicures need a summer update as well. The key to achieving a flawless manicure is to first ensure that your nails and cuticles are well-groomed and hydrated. The simplest way to do so is by investing a nail and cuticle crème or serum, which you can use to keep them healthy as the temperatures rise. And here are the latest nail trends you can pick from to ensure your nails look their stylish best. Floral patterns are everywhere; make sure you flaunt them in all colours and sizes. Metallic French tips can be exactly the…
Admit Lindsay Lohan is the actress of our generation, or get out. Quickly. With range for miles, Lindsay spent her childhood playing every single type of character—we’re talkin’ tomboy, Material Girl, dramatic theatre kid, charming British overnight camper, and Homeschooled Jungle Freak™️, to name quite literally a few. By the time she was 12, Lindsay was a bonafide household name for the cinematic chokehold she had us all in. Throughout the late 2000s though, we were seeing and hearing her name for different reasons—mainly in tabloids rather than movie screens. So you may be wondering what has our girl been up…
Celebrity makeup artist Daniel Bauer shares a few of the beauty trends to try from the recently concluded FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week We are now in the midst of summer, signalling that it is time to experiment with our beauty looks and add a fresh, SS22 update to our beauty looks for the season. With the latest edition of the FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week coming to a resounding close with the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale 2022, Cosmo India caught up with celebrity makeup artist Daniel Bauer, who shared his top beauty takeaways from the season. Read on to catch up on the latest trends in makeup…
What is your idea of a vacation? Is it laying on a beach sipping potent cocktails from a coconut shell, or trekking up a mountain to take in the view from the top? Whichever option you choose, you should know that soon there will be a third option as well—a vacation in the sky. We’re talking about the extravagant flying hotel: Sky Cruise. This new, slightly outlandish, this concept offers passengers a truly unique travel experience. Think, a vacation on The Enterprise straight out of ‘Star Trek’. Are you ‘up’ for the ride? Designed by Tony Holmsten and reimagined by…