Shanaya Kapoor is the newest B-Town gal we can’t get enough of. While her funky yet chic fashion choices may be the centre of all attention, we’ve kinda got our eyes on something else altogether. Could you guess what? Well, obviously her radiant skin always seems to be gleaming no matter what. I mean, look at that glow? It’s natural yet so scintillating, don’t you think?
It may not be possible for us to master the exact same effect, however, there’s no harm in trying, no? With the beauty industry being flooded with new products almost every single day, there’s a little something for every makeup or skincare trend you wanna try out. Lately, our Instagram feeds have been flooded with our favourite actresses snapping selfies which just bring out their inner glow. And I’m gonna be honest, I’ve been trying to perfect that too. So if you do want to glow like Shanaya does almost always, here are a few products you can try using—
Glow Recipe, Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
A cult favourite used and adored by celebrities here in India, and worldwide, Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops is THAT product. A fun hybrid between skincare and makeup, this product works to reduce blemishes and hyperpigmentation and also imparts a healthy glow to your skin. A super lightweight emulsion that’s infused with niacinamide, watermelon and hyaluronic acid, the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops work effective for all skin types. What I love about this is how it can be used right before you go in with your makeup, or as the last step of your skincare routine.
Global Beauty Secrets, Kukmu Mahua Beautifying Face Oil
Okay, if we’re being honest, a really well-kept secret of the beauty universe is that a nourishing facial oil is everything you need for a radiant finish. A great facial oil comes enriched with a barrage of skin-loving ingredients and sinks into your skin without leaving a tacky film. That’s exactly why we love the Global Beauty Secrets’ Kukmu Mahua Beautifying Face Oil! This face oil is a powerful blend of ingredients that offer a wide variety of benefits, right from moisturising your skin to protecting it against free radicals. What I love about the Kukmu Mahua Beautifying Face Oil is that it can be used right before you use foundation or even be mixed with your foundation.
Dr Barbara Sturm, Glow Drops
Did you really think this cult favourite that’s a celebrity beauty staple wouldn’t be a part of this list? The “Sturm Glow” is real, you guys! There’s a reason why celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey have always raved about them. The Glow Drops by Dr Barbara Sturm are like gold in a bottle, NGL. A serum that’s created to revitalize dull skin and infuse it with a scintillating glow, the magic this product weaves is unreal! With ingredients like wild rose extract, hyaluronic acid and polygonum bistorta root— there isn’t a single skincare benefit amiss from this one. However, you’re going to have to be a consistent user to reap the benefits, but hey that’s how skincare works no? What I love about the Glow Drops is that it comes infused with light-reflecting ingredients that deliver true radiance.
Laneige, Glowy Makeup Serum
The name says it all, no? Laneige’s Glowy Makeup Serum is another cult favourite that’s adored by a gazillion beauty lovers. We love a versatile product in this house, and this one by Laneige is exactly that. It packs a punch with ingredients like ceramides and jojoba oil, both of which help plump the skin and create a smoother base for makeup application. Again, this serum has an extremely lightweight texture which ensures its compatibility with every kind of foundation— cakey skin, WHO? What I love about the Glowy Makeup Serum is the sheer, pearlescent glow it helps your skin exude. All thanks to the presence of diamond mineral power. Shine bright like a diamond? Yes, please.
DIOR, Forever Skin Veil SPF 20
If you ace the base, everything’s beauty and grace. Yeah, I just made that up with DIOR’s Forever Skin Veil SPF 20 as the inspiration. This product is just THAT good! Most primers have a singular benefit to offer, right? Not this one. The Forever Skin Veil SPF 20 has so much to offer, that you couldn’t possibly remember it all. It’s a primer that corrects, hydrates, protects and illuminates all in one go. Yep, you read that right. If you’re looking for your makeup to last longer throughout the day AND make your skin gleam, this one’s it. What I love about this product is that it minimises so many steps in your beauty routine, you no longer need a bunch of different products.
Charlotte Tilbury, Flawless Hollywood Filter
You’re gonna bid adieu to Instagram filters, yes, especially the Paris one, right after you start using this product. Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Hollywood Filter is a celebrity-approved beauty favourite. Designed to smoothen, blur and illuminate your skin, this one’s best used as a step before you go in with your foundation. Ever wondered what airbrushed skin looks like IRL? The Flawless Hollywood Filter will show you how. Glossy oil that plumps and hydrates your skin along with porcelain flower extract that effectively brightens your skin are the star ingredients of this product. What I love about the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Hollywood Filter is how even though it’s supposed to be applied before foundation, you can wear it without it too!
MAC Cosmetics, Strobe Cream
A classic that’s always going to remain on most of our shelves no matter which beauty product is trending, MAC Cosmetic’s Strobe Cream is a legendary glow-getting product in its own right. It comes in a cream formula that’s hydrating enough to even replace your foundation! Offering a subtle but radiant glow, the Strobe Cream can either be used before makeup application or be mixed with your foundation for an illuminating finish. What I love about MAC Cosmetics’ Strobe Cream is that it comes in a bunch of different shades that are perfect for a variety of occasions.
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