Fashion & Beauty

7 skincare habits for flawless skin — A routine you can actually stick to!

Feeling overwhelmed by skincare routines? Don't worry — sometimes, less really is more. By mastering a few key habits, you can keep your skin healthy and radiant without spending hours in front of the mirror. A consistent skincare regimen, combined with a healthy lifestyle can slow the signs of ageing and enhance your natural glow.

Unveiling the goddess within

Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.

Why buy when you can DIY? Natural beauty tips that actually work

In this era of chemically damaging beauty products, you should try making a range of safe home remedies for your skincare and hair care routine. So, look into these incredible remedies that are easy to make, using all-natural elements.

Mastering eyebrow shaping at home

Shaping one’s eyebrows on their own is daunting, and why not? Eyebrows frame your face and can either enhance your expressions or change your look completely, depending on how well or poorly you execute the task. However, fret not, for with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to achieve expert results.

Forehead lines and Facebook stories: The unsolicited skincare advice I never asked for

As I entered the second stage of life, my youthful glow faded, and forehead lines became prominent. A younger colleague’s Facebook Story hinted at adding retinol to my skincare routine. Retin A, discovered 30 years ago for acne, is now used to brighten skin and improve texture.

Mastering the art of face yoga: Exercises for a youthful glow

Much like traditional yoga, which benefits the whole body, face yoga is a practice that goes beyond mere cosmetic improvements, serving as a soothing ritual that alleviates stress. It offers a non-invasive alternative to Botox and plastic surgery through a series of exercises that tone facial muscles, potentially enhancing youthfulness and radiance.

Summer skincare: Your ultimate guide to healthy, radiant skin

The sun, the heat, and the humidity can take a toll on your skin, making it essential to adopt a regimen that keeps your skin healthy and glowing.

M for magic; M for makeup!

It is 2 PM on a Tuesday afternoon, and I am elbow deep in a pan of loose, golden glitter. My entire family is either watching satellite TV or playing board games with no worries in the world. “Let them be," I tell myself, for I am busy experimenting with makeup.

Rain or shine, keep your glow: Monsoon skincare hacks

Hot and humid, the Bangladeshi monsoon can create havoc on your skin. The merciless heatwave that we experience even in the rainy season makes the skin vulnerable to increased secretion from sebaceous glands. This makes the skin appear oily; dry skin becomes rough and patchy.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

7 skincare habits for flawless skin — A routine you can actually stick to!

Feeling overwhelmed by skincare routines? Don't worry — sometimes, less really is more. By mastering a few key habits, you can keep your skin healthy and radiant without spending hours in front of the mirror. A consistent skincare regimen, combined with a healthy lifestyle can slow the signs of ageing and enhance your natural glow.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Unveiling the goddess within

Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga, highlighting her strength, courage, and compassion. These divine traits are present in every woman, empowering them to face challenges and embrace their inner goddess during the festival and beyond.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Why buy when you can DIY? Natural beauty tips that actually work

In this era of chemically damaging beauty products, you should try making a range of safe home remedies for your skincare and hair care routine. So, look into these incredible remedies that are easy to make, using all-natural elements.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Mastering eyebrow shaping at home

Shaping one’s eyebrows on their own is daunting, and why not? Eyebrows frame your face and can either enhance your expressions or change your look completely, depending on how well or poorly you execute the task. However, fret not, for with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to achieve expert results.

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Forehead lines and Facebook stories: The unsolicited skincare advice I never asked for

As I entered the second stage of life, my youthful glow faded, and forehead lines became prominent. A younger colleague’s Facebook Story hinted at adding retinol to my skincare routine. Retin A, discovered 30 years ago for acne, is now used to brighten skin and improve texture.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Mastering the art of face yoga: Exercises for a youthful glow

Much like traditional yoga, which benefits the whole body, face yoga is a practice that goes beyond mere cosmetic improvements, serving as a soothing ritual that alleviates stress. It offers a non-invasive alternative to Botox and plastic surgery through a series of exercises that tone facial muscles, potentially enhancing youthfulness and radiance.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Summer skincare: Your ultimate guide to healthy, radiant skin

The sun, the heat, and the humidity can take a toll on your skin, making it essential to adopt a regimen that keeps your skin healthy and glowing.

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

M for magic; M for makeup!

It is 2 PM on a Tuesday afternoon, and I am elbow deep in a pan of loose, golden glitter. My entire family is either watching satellite TV or playing board games with no worries in the world. “Let them be," I tell myself, for I am busy experimenting with makeup.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Rain or shine, keep your glow: Monsoon skincare hacks

Hot and humid, the Bangladeshi monsoon can create havoc on your skin. The merciless heatwave that we experience even in the rainy season makes the skin vulnerable to increased secretion from sebaceous glands. This makes the skin appear oily; dry skin becomes rough and patchy.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Fantastic bras, body positivity and more: In conversation with Monoshita Ayruani

For the longest time, girls and women in Bangladesh have refrained from talking about their bodies…that too, in public. Long story short, breasts, bras, and lingerie have always been excluded from conversations.