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Check out model Rasika Navare's beauty must-haves. This global beauty feature has become one of my favourite monthly must-reads in "Allure".

**UPDATED** We all love mascara that doesn't budge, but who enjoys nightly battles with mascara removal? Not I. Which is why I was excited to give this product a whirl. It promises quick, easy, and effective mascara removal. I simply applied a coat to my lashes using the kind of wand you would expect for lower lash mascaras. I let the product remain on my lashes as I washed my face (approx. two minutes). I used a cotton pad soaked in my favorite eye-makeup remover to gently sweep off the mascara.
The Mascara Melt-Off definitely speeds up the mascara removal process, with significantly less tugging and rubbing of lashes. I felt that the results were a more thorough mascara removal than makeup remover alone.

That said, the directions stated to use a cotton pad to wipe off the mascara; but I found that you most definitely need to soak the pad in your usual remover. Also, I should note that I tested it on non-waterproof mascara. I have no idea how effective it would be in the case of …

I love cooking and I love all things desi, so a feature on chef Maneet Chauhan would naturally be of interest!

I tested these two sunscreen products out in the pre-pregnancy months, so I know that preggo hormones did not impact my oily skin nor the performance of these sunscreens. I do prefer the MISSHA Essence Sun Milk sunscreen (previously reviewed here) to Shiseido's Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector. I have two issues with the Shiseido sunscreen: 1) mega-watt shine post-application, and 2) a very obvious, white cast to my face due to the zinc oxide. Also, I'm just going to state for the record that $33 for a tiny 1-ounce bottle is laughable in terms of pricing. Seriously.
On the days when I am rushing out of the house in the morning with the kids, I wanted an easy product that did not require meticulous blending but would still provide sun protection. I thought the ColoreScience Sunforgettable loose mineral sunscreen powder would be a quick and easy option. I had hoped that the powder would be easily dispensable and the SPF 50 would mean that I wasn't sacrificing sun prot…

Maybe she is fully immersed in-character, or perhaps Ms. Balan has hit upon a signature look for herself. Either way, there is a definite trend here. Silk saris, often paired with statement accessories, and wavy locks pulled to one side, our Begum Jaan apparently has a very specific style preference. Almost a uniform of sorts.

There are two things I'm into investigating these days: Korean beauty products, and anything designed to help mitigate oily skin. I love being pregnant, don't get me wrong, but pregnancy does a number on skin. While the rest of my body is incredibly dry, my face has really upped its oil production. Yay, hormones!

Various Korean beauty sites, have touted these two sunscreens specifically for oily-skinned people. I slather sunscreen on religiously, but have yet to find a formula that doesn't generate excessive sheen. I'm going to give it to you all straight: neither of these products was a HG for me. Here's my take:
The Neogen Day-Light Protection sunscreen (available via Soko Glam or Sephora),  definitely has moisturizing properties which may make it a good choice to sub into your skincare routine during the winter months. It has a heavier, gel-like consistency, but blends in readily and does not leave an ashy residue.
MISSHA Mild Essence Sun Milk is exactly as desc…