When novelist and perfumer Tanwi Nandini Islam decided to expand her Brooklyn-based botanical beauty line, Hi Wildflower, into cosmetics, she had a specific goal in mind: Make it work for women of color. Accustomed to the fruitless search for shades that suited her own brown skin and seeing how limited options were for women like her while traveling, Read More →

It started during fashion week, when models walked the runway at Anna Sui’s spring 2017 show with a wash of burgundy around their eyes. At Kenzo, Max Mara, Ferragamo, and Tadashi Shoji, there were more variations on red lids. Then Selena Gomez won the Met Gala red carpet with a combination of red and pink eye shadow, the Read More →

The difference that a great brush can make to your beauty regime is nothing short of amazing – why else do you think every good make-up artist has a full set in his or her kit at all times? From big fluffy brushes perfect for dusting powder along cheekbones to ultra-precise lip brushes for creating Read More →

Citrus make-up is not only popular with young girls but also with women of all age groups. It’s all about wearing bright colours and light textures — according to your skin tone and age. Citrus does not only refer to bright orange, but those like fresh tangerine, greens in refreshing limes and yellows of mangoes. Read More →