beauty

5 hacks to look younger than you really are

Here are 5 hacks you can use to help you maintain a youthful look, all with the help of natural ingredients.

Satire / Female beauty product company discovers misogyny as an advertising tool

Selling beauty products is similar to Bangladeshi parents dealing with their daughter’s marriage.

Essential winter skincare tips

There are many sure-fire traditions for the coming winter season: getting the big heavy quilts down from storage, finding yourself reaching for hot coffee, and of course, the inevitable dry skin. Not just dehydrated but flaky dryness that robs your skin of its radiance. It's a seasonal sign, but it's also a not-so-subtle reminder that it's time to switch to a winter skincare routine. Your beauty routines should change with the seasons. As a result, it's time to choose the best winter skin-care regimen to keep your skin healthy and glowy as it battles the colder temperatures.

How to give yourself an instant facelift with makeup

Some days you look your best but there are other days when nothing seems to be working and you look extremely tired, with hints of wrinkles showing up on your face. Don’t worry, these are just signs of stress and will go away once you have rested properly, at least for 8 hours and hydrated yourself with 2 litres of water and detox drinks.

5 things makeup artists warn against

Contrary to popular belief, makeup does not make a person beautiful. All it does is help enhance facial features that the users want highlighted and downplay the ones that makeup users do not wish to draw attention to. As such, it is important that those who enjoy using makeup know what will work on their faces and what will not. Makeup artists have a list of nine things that they want all makeup enthusiasts to know, including tips about how to do it right and most importantly, when to stop.

Benefits of using olive oil for a healthy skin

Olive oil, made by pressing olives and extracting oil from them, is very beneficial for a healthy skin. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins that improve the moisturisation process of the skin, while also enhancing anti-aging effects, olive oil presents an effective option for an ideal skincare routine. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of olive oil for your skin.

How complexion products contribute to colourism in our society

Unlike the blatant cruelty of racism, colourism manifests itself in more subtle ways.

Hair care tips and tricks for the summer

Whenever summer is at its peak, our hair has the roughest end of the stick as the first line of defence from the sun. So, it is essential that we give our hair some TLC. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you do just that.

5 beauty facials for a glowing Eid

Farzana Shakil is one of the most trusted names for women who want to look good for an event, need a quick pick-me-up for an occasion, or simply wish to pamper themselves. The salon has topped the country’s beauty charts for years and continues to reign supreme over most other parlours of the day. From the force behind the establishment herself, here are 5 beauty facials that will leave your skin soft, supple and glowing this Eid.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

5 hacks to look younger than you really are

Here are 5 hacks you can use to help you maintain a youthful look, all with the help of natural ingredients.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

Female beauty product company discovers misogyny as an advertising tool

Selling beauty products is similar to Bangladeshi parents dealing with their daughter’s marriage.

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

Essential winter skincare tips

There are many sure-fire traditions for the coming winter season: getting the big heavy quilts down from storage, finding yourself reaching for hot coffee, and of course, the inevitable dry skin. Not just dehydrated but flaky dryness that robs your skin of its radiance. It's a seasonal sign, but it's also a not-so-subtle reminder that it's time to switch to a winter skincare routine. Your beauty routines should change with the seasons. As a result, it's time to choose the best winter skin-care regimen to keep your skin healthy and glowy as it battles the colder temperatures.

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

How to give yourself an instant facelift with makeup

Some days you look your best but there are other days when nothing seems to be working and you look extremely tired, with hints of wrinkles showing up on your face. Don’t worry, these are just signs of stress and will go away once you have rested properly, at least for 8 hours and hydrated yourself with 2 litres of water and detox drinks.

October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022

5 things makeup artists warn against

Contrary to popular belief, makeup does not make a person beautiful. All it does is help enhance facial features that the users want highlighted and downplay the ones that makeup users do not wish to draw attention to. As such, it is important that those who enjoy using makeup know what will work on their faces and what will not. Makeup artists have a list of nine things that they want all makeup enthusiasts to know, including tips about how to do it right and most importantly, when to stop.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Benefits of using olive oil for a healthy skin

Olive oil, made by pressing olives and extracting oil from them, is very beneficial for a healthy skin. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins that improve the moisturisation process of the skin, while also enhancing anti-aging effects, olive oil presents an effective option for an ideal skincare routine. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of olive oil for your skin.

October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022

How complexion products contribute to colourism in our society

Unlike the blatant cruelty of racism, colourism manifests itself in more subtle ways.

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

Hair care tips and tricks for the summer

Whenever summer is at its peak, our hair has the roughest end of the stick as the first line of defence from the sun. So, it is essential that we give our hair some TLC. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you do just that.

July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022

5 beauty facials for a glowing Eid

Farzana Shakil is one of the most trusted names for women who want to look good for an event, need a quick pick-me-up for an occasion, or simply wish to pamper themselves. The salon has topped the country’s beauty charts for years and continues to reign supreme over most other parlours of the day. From the force behind the establishment herself, here are 5 beauty facials that will leave your skin soft, supple and glowing this Eid.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

8 benefits of the champi: oiling the mane

Oiling hair is a common cultural practice in Bangladesh. We have seen our parents do it, we have seen our siblings do it, and now that we are of age, we do it too because it is essential to keep our hair healthy. Oiling is great for scalp and overall hair nourishment.