Eight years in the making, Kashmir’s magic carpet is a rare beauty

Eight years in the making, Kashmir’s magic carpet is a rare beauty

At least 30 people are required to unroll the carpet. Photo: Special Arrangement The famous Hazratbal dargah in Srinagar is attracting locals for a rare spectacle this week — the washing and clipping of the largest carpet woven in Kashmir by far. The intricate marvel is 72 ft. in length and 40 ft. in width, … Read more

On the beauty map

On the beauty map

When MAC opened in Kolkata in 2008, it was “marketed as make-up by professionals for professionals and of professionals”, remembers make-up artist Abhijit Chanda. The Canadian brand was the first to boast of a make-up studio, where one could by appointment have a makeover done. With gleaming all-black interiors and supercilious make-up artists, MAC felt … Read more

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

In partnership with Written by Daisy McManaman The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago … Read more

The Ordinary Nykaa launch India

The Ordinary Nykaa launch India

The Ordinary is no stranger to beauty enthusiasts across the globe — Indians have been shelling out a fortune for overseas shipping since they launched in 2013. The cult brand — known for its science-backed skincare formulations and affordable price points — finally forayed into the Indian market earlier this month in partnership with Nykaa, … Read more

Regain your youthful looks with face yoga

Regain your youthful looks with face yoga

Owing to the trend, popular fitness chains like Cult.fit have introduced face yoga exercises through initiatives like a seven-day face yoga programme for glowing skin, anti-ageing, acne and pigmentation, facial fat, frown lines, wrinkles and removing dark circles and puffy eyes. Beauty techniques such as face yoga are increasingly catching the attention of social media-savvy … Read more

‘Skinfluencers’ Promote Risky Beauty Hacks on TikTok

‘Skinfluencers’ Promote Risky Beauty Hacks on TikTok

March 11, 2022 — A young woman is having her lip swabbed with an unknown substance, smiling, on the TikTok video. Seconds later, another young woman, wearing gloves, pushes a hyaluron pen, a needle-free injector for dermal fillers, against the first woman’s lips. In the next cut, the first woman is smiling, happy. “My first … Read more