Night gel & mattifying moisturizer: know these green tea stars better!
Got oily skin? To find a moisturizer that actually works, is difficult. But what if you have TWO SUPERSTAR HG moisturizers for oily skin? Choose one? Or both? We're talking...
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Under-eye care simplified and explainedUnder-eye care simplified and explained
Rimmed eyeglasses are great, but rimmed eyes? Well, none of us likes those stubborn, threateningly widening circles under our eyes - but almost all of us have some degree of...
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Do I need a moisturizer for oily skin? Tips to choose the right oneDo I need a moisturizer for oily skin? Tips to choose the right one
I'm too scared to use a moisturizer. My skin's already too oily. I'm afraid I'll break out. But my skin feels very dry after washing my face or when I...
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Face mist or toner? What's the difference?Face mist or toner? What's the difference?
So this summer brought with it the launch of our brand new face mist range. But that also brought in a lot of questions on toners and mists. We hate when...
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OK I got this bottle of serum. What should I do now?OK I got this bottle of serum. What should I do now?
You have two extremes when it comes to skin care. At one end there are those whose skin care begins and ends with a face wash (and maybe a cream)....
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The face oil debate is settled! Before or after moisturizer?The face oil debate is settled! Before or after moisturizer?
Read our founder, Shankar's scientific, easy-to-understand take on a vexing skin care debate: should face oils be used before or after using moisturizers?
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6 "essential" differences between face oils & essential oils6 "essential" differences between face oils & essential oils
Alright. You have a bottle of oil in front of you. What do you do with it? The answer: it depends. On whether it is a face oil or...
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Can I use face scrub in winter? And 4 other winter FAQ's answeredCan I use face scrub in winter? And 4 other winter FAQ's answered
For your skin, winter has to be one of the toughest seasons to get through. Lower moisture levels, continued UV exposure, higher pollution levels, and a host of other factors...
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Serum - Moisturizer - Face Oil: which one should you use?Serum - Moisturizer - Face Oil: which one should you use?
Serum - Moisturizer - Face Oil: Which one should you use? If you’re updated on the basics of the ideal skincare routine, you will know that it prescribes the use of...
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Your Very Own Guide for Choosing the Perfect Face MaskYour Very Own Guide for Choosing the Perfect Face Mask
Going face masking but not sure how to choose between sheet masks, clay masks and everything in between? No worries, here's your very own, ever-so-handy face mask guide! Read on......
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What is pH balance of skin? And how do I maintain it?What is pH balance of skin? And how do I maintain it?
What is ‘pH balance’ with respect to my skin? How does pH help my skin? Can a disturbance in this balance contribute to premature ageing? Can external factors (e.g., pollution, water...
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Can open pores on face be closed?Can open pores on face be closed?
Our beauty expert gives you her scientific take on pores. Stuff like: what are open pores, can they be shrunk or closed, does age have anything to do with it, and...
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Cleanser vs face wash: Understanding the differences and when to use eachCleanser vs face wash: Understanding the differences and when to use each
"Is there a difference between a cleanser & a face wash?", "When should I use what?", "Should I use both?" - have these questions cropped up in your mind at...
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Everything you wanted to know about night creamsEverything you wanted to know about night creams
Hello Beauties! Summer doesn’t seem to be leaving us anytime soon. And even where the Rain Gods have started showering their blessings, no matter how hard you try, you can’t...
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Skincare Routine for Oily Skin: Say Goodbye to Greasy SkinSkincare Routine for Oily Skin: Say Goodbye to Greasy Skin
Hellooo people! This post is dedicated especially to all of you out there with oily (or tending towards oily) skin. We have had several Plum users writing in to ask...
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Is your skin winter-ready?Is your skin winter-ready?
Winter is my favourite season (in India, that is). Nice weather, warm smiles, hot tea, fresh food…a long list of things to look forward to. But one thing that we're...
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The ABC of CTMPThe ABC of CTMP
You've probably heard the terms "CTM" or "CTMP" being tossed around by skin care advisors. But there are few resources that capture this essential skin care routine in a simple, easy-to-understand, practical...
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10 amazing facts about your skin10 amazing facts about your skin
Getting to know your skin is the first step to taking good care of it. We have all been guilty of taking our skin for granted at times - exposing...
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Sun Protection: Top 6 Myths BustedSun Protection: Top 6 Myths Busted
As the weather warms up, our attention turns from moisturization (M) to protection (P) in the CTMP process. We love busting myths, and we noticed quite a few myths, dark...
