November/December 2022

Cosmopolitan India

Fun, Fearless, Female

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Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa Editor Nandini Bhalla Senior Associate Editor Meghna Sharma Writer Shambhavi Dutta Writer Diya J Verma Junior Stylist Yashima Babbar Junior Stylist Palak Valecha Chief Designer Satend
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Editor’s Letter
Welcome to Cosmo India’s annual Beauty Issue, a dedication to the many ways in which you, dear Cosmo reader, can feel your most confident self. In the pages ahead, you’ll discover some of the greatest make-up hacks, the newest products worth your tim
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1 What a Gem
Perfect for those who love all things ‘extra’, the jewelled-eye trend has been building up for a few seasons now. And each time, we witness the backstage pros come up with newer ways to get creative with gems, jewels, crystals, and more. The idea is
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2 Stay Luminous
Glowing skin is always on-trend. And with skincare being equated with self-care during the pandemic, there was a lot of emphasis placed on the skin’s finish this season. This trend is one of the timeless pillars of beauty that can easily help elevate
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3 Dark Mood
In a sea of classic reds and pretty pinks, darker lipstick shades struggled to find their footing. However, bold lips are no longer catalogued under ‘gothic’, and that’s a great thing. If you are looking to turn heads, then burgundy, blue, plum, and
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4 Get Graphic
The evolution of the eyeliner commands a study of its own. There are so many ways one can highlight their eyes with the help of a simple liquid or pencil liner. And since graphic shapes essentially include anything that’s out of the ordinary, making
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7 Think Pink
This colour is having a major moment, thanks to the ‘Barbiecore’ trend gaining traction and, of course, Valentino claiming it as kin. And while we are enjoying head-to-toe pink looks, when it comes to make-up, it can be a bit daunting for some to spo
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8 Bold Blush
Traditionally, blush is used to mimic a healthy glow. But over the years, it has taken on additional responsibility. Powder formulas, especially, are a crucial part of the backstage pros’ kits now, as they allow one to build colour. Starting high-up
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5 Instagram Pages That Should Be On Your Radar
JAPLEEN PASRICHA, FOUNDER “Feminism In India (FII) seeks to dismantle the oppressive structures of patriarchy, caste, and heteronormativity. We do this by amplifying ‘own-voice’ narratives and lived experiences of communities that are disadvantaged b
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Ankur Rathee: “I’ve Always Fed the Artist Within Me…”
Cosmo: What were you doing right before this call? Ankur Rathee: “I was recording for an audition that I am really excited about, and it’s fun to explore new characters. The first half of my day is usually spent sinking my teeth into scripts.” C: Wha
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A New Lease of Life
A womenswear label that creates holiday and occasionwear, the good guys at UrbanSuburban source surplus fabric to create everything from dresses to co-ord sets and lehengas to saris. Scrolling through their website, you’ll see that they don’t just of
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Hello, Party Brows
She may be just 19, but this singer-songwriter-dancer-beautiful-brows-owner has already racked up a casual 4.9 billion+ streams, thanks in part to her breakout 2020 single, You Broke Me First. Her newest song, Uh Oh, exudes the raw, sexy honesty Tate
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Collector’s Edition
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Smooth Operator
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A Clean Sweep
Thanks to the double-cleansing trend, slathering oil on our faces is an idea all skin types are happy to entertain. Oil helps dissolve oil, and that’s the reason a cleansing formula is perfect for one and all, as it doesn’t stay on your face for too
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Vitamin C For Newbies
Ask a dozen dermatologists about their favourite skincare ingredient, and you’ll get a dozen PG-13 love letters waxing poetic about Vitamin C. That’s because it is one of the (very) few ingredients that both rebuilds and protects your skin, and is st
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Do You Really Need Bond-Building Haircare?
First, a little anatomy lesson: each one of your hair strands is made up of tiny bonds that are largely responsible for its shape, strength, and shine. Chemical processing and frequent heat styling can damage these bonds, leading to just about every
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Holiday Special
For their annual Green Holiday campaign, Innisfree has collaborated with Korean illustration company Étoffe. Known for their unique art created with charcoal ink and brush strokes, Étoffe has dressed Innisfree’s bestselling products with their illust
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Winter is Coming
If you feel like getting your knickers, blouse, or strappy sleeves in a knot this season, go ahead! Designers, this season, want you to wrap yourself up in a pretty little (or big!) bow, and be the ultimate gift at any and every gathering. Give your
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Icons of Basic Style
Tailored black pieces are the easiest route to creating an effortless look. We recommend teaming different textures to keep a monotone ensemble from looking boring. Alternatively, you could also mix and match pieces of varied shapes and proportions f
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You Really Only Need Two Things to Look Good Right Now
The glam life called, and you should probably answer with a sparkling smooch and a fuzzy coat. If our words don’t convince you, let these photos do the talking. The AW/22-23 runways (and your feeds) can’t get enough of this futuristic spin on a class
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Show-Stopping Shoes
Consider this a sign to live your early 2000s fantasy with these sky-high bbs—that also come in hella cute colours. At first glance, the height might scare you, but platform shoes are very comfortable. Pair them with quirky socks to do justice to the
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You’re So Fine
Sport these bbs underneath a trench coat to channel Demi Moore from Charlie’s Angels. Or, style a corset with a pair of baggy trousers for an off-duty model look. FOR MORE GREAT STORIES, VISITCOSMO.IN ■
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The Eyes, Chico…
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Style News
Who said athleisure is over? It is certainly not. And here’s a look at all the outdoor sightings we have seen on some of the most influential style icons—take a cue from Heidi Klum’s yummy-looking set, with ice cream sundaes and all kind of treats. M
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Dancing Queen Nora Fatehi
As a young girl in Toronto, actor Nora Fatehi taught herself to dance, mimicking Beyoncé and Madhuri Dixit Nene’s moves in front of the mirror. Forbidden by her parents to pursue dance at the university level, she continued to perform in plays and da
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The Unexpected Way Social Media is Changing Our Sex Lives
Social media are cast, variously, as tools, spaces or ways of being social, connecting with other people and maintaining relationships. (On the flipside, they are also cast as having way too much power over our connections, sociality, sociability, an
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A Truly Compelling Argument For Name-Dropping Your Therapist On the First Date
We are not saying you should unpack every detail of your personal trauma with a newbie before the apps arrive, but if you are in therapy, intel shows that it can actually work to your advantage to—casually!—mention it. Before you start coming up with
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“What I Learned in Break-Up School”
I don’t like to brag, but I get broken up with a lot. And while I already consider myself an expert in this unique form of misery, true expertise means knowing there’s always room for improvement. Cue: this past summer, when my ex dumped me after a y
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Misogyny In The Metaverse
It was late evening in 2003, and a young rose-cheeked Mark Zuckerberg—light-headed from wine and too much screen time—was sitting in his Harvard dorm, laughing at the profile pictures of his Kirkland House dorm mates: “some of these people have prett
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When Mental Health Makes Waves
When your latest project—in this case, your 11th EP, Between One And Two—sells more than one million units in preorders before it has even released, you might not blame anyone for assuming you are riding high. Especially because, not just in South Ko
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Champions of Self-love
“Self-love should not be confused with being selfish. If I can’t love myself, I won’t be in a position to love anyone else either. No-one else can come and fill that void and make you happy, and the more time I spend with myself, the better I am in a
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Do I Suck at Sleeping?
Just to state the obvious, your late-night scrolling or snacking or other not great sleep hygiene habits aren’t doing you any favours. And look, we get it: life basically conspires to force us into these bad practices. But you can start getting bette
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How to Write the Perfect CV and Cover Letter
When a recruiter receives hundreds of applications that look and read the same, it can be really difficult to know how to make yourself and your credentials stand out among the masses. CVs only give employers information about your past work experien
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The Comeback
But most of all, Prateik speaks about his life with absolute candour…a quality that deserves to be celebrated where words, and intentions, are heavily guarded. For instance, he talks about fame: “It means a lot to me, not because I want to be famous,
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Glam Girl
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Treasures Down Under
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Hair Oiling is Finally Having a Moment… and It’s About Time
It was the bane of my Sunday mornings as a child. My mum would come into the living room—where I’d usually be enthralled by Sabrina The Teenage Witch on the television—with a green bottle of Dabur Vatika Coconut Hair Oil bobbing around in a bowl of h
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Your Oiling Cheat Sheet
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Smells Like Home…
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Has the Beauty Tech Boom Gone Too Far?
Charlotte Tilbury is in my living room. There she is, by my sofa, blowing me a kiss (Pillow Talk lining her lips, of course). Then, I blink, and she’s over by the television, one hand on her hip, smiling as if I am about to take her picture. It’s all
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Tech Jargon Buster
Pls explain? Artificial intelligence is intelligence demonstrated by a computer or machine—as opposed to the natural intelligence displayed by humans. This could translate to a virtual shop assistant, for example. Pls explain? AR is an interactive ex
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Lust List
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Beauty Expert
Q I don’t like powder or cream highlighters that sit on the skin and get cakey eventually. Is there another way I can get glowing skin? A: Two words: highlighter drops. A tonne of brands have launched lightweight, liquid drops packed with micro glitt
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Toast is a Meal and We Are Taking No Further Questions
Pan-sizzled in a hefty sprinkle of shredded Parm, this dish comes together with butter, an egg, and chives (just to zhuzh things up a bit). Cook it by cutting a hole in a slice of bread and placing the said slice over melted cheese in a non-stick ski
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Fall-elujah!
As the temps go down, invite woollens into your closet and warm tones into your abode. The nippy weather calls for decor elements in a foliage-inspired colour palette—replete with faux-fur throws, taut leather, and knit cushions. Cosmo tip: a macramé
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Cosmo Astro
It’s time to turn to the heavens and indulge in some star gazing! This month, live in the moment and celebrate small wins with your loved ones. An impromptu vacation is also on the cards. Take out time for your fam, Aquarius, as they will help you st
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Out of This World
With re-engineered barrels that curl and wave hair in both directions, brushes to straighten locks with a natural finish, and the multifunctional Coanda smoothing dryer to create sleek, frizz-free looks… the new Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler is one smoo

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