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Dr. Harleen Oberoi,Facial Aesthetician, Smile Designer, Cosmetologist And founder, Skin Spirituals Towering with more than 40,000 facial aesthetics surgeries, over 15 yeas of experience, Dr. Harleen oberoi remains the most experienced Cosmetologist in India.   And now after clinics expanded all over India, she has launched her own skin & hair care brand, “Skin Spirituals”, which has premium skin & hair Care solutions, manufactured from Korea.   Skin Spirituals, a radiant haven in the realm of skincare, embraces the essence of purity and compassion. Born from a commitment to ethical beauty, this organic and cruelty-free brand transcends mere cosmetics, embodying a philosophy that nurtures both skin and soul.   In the lush gardens of Skin Spirituals, each product is a botanical symphony, a harmonious blend of nature’s gifts meticulously crafted to rejuvenate and restore. With a devotion to organic ingredients, every formulation is a testament to the brand’s reverence for the Earth, ensuring that your skincare ritual is a celebration of vitality and sustainability. Beyond the allure of radiant skin, Skin Spirituals whispers a promise of kindness. Cruelty-free and compassionate, their products echo a profound respect for all living beings, making each indulgence in their luxurious offerings an ethical choice that resonates with a deeper, more profound connection to the world.   Welcome to Skin Spirituals, where skincare becomes a sacred ritual, and the journey to beauty unfolds with grace, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of both you and the planet.   As a focused women from being doctorate to entrepreneur, she has won various accolades & awards, which includes: *Best Dental & Cosmetic Clinic of year 2019 *Millennium Achiever’s Award 2018 *Beauty with Brains Icon 2018 *Dentist with Million Dollar Smile & much more *Most Trusted Dental and Aesthetic Clinic 2019 Her life story has been chronicled in Australian new’s channel about “Most Bravest Woman of substance”.   Designing & beautifying faces & smiles in style”, is her logo, a top-notch celebrity doctor with her master’s degree from USA lived her life accomplishing her family’s dream and alongside continues to hold high her title as “Gladrags Miss India finalist 2018.”   “Designing smiles and beautifying people’s faces was always intertwined with her grandfather’s dream to see her as a flourishing doctor made her achieve untouchable goals.”A passion which was deep rooted in her veins ran rapidly in her blood led her to becoming one of the successful entrepreneurs.   Launching “Skin Spirituals” was her dream come true.   Behind every successful man there is a woman. For me its the exact opposite & infact my father is my biggest pillar of strength. After completing roller coaster journey for more than 15 beautiful years, the very strong, courageous & independent entrepreneur with her eyes and her goals pushes every other female doctors to become independent and wishes to quell the inequality, that men & women continue to face till date…

New Delhi, 30th April 2024:   LUCA PIATTELLI, the Italian luxury salon brand, marked its grand launch in the heart of Delhi with an elegant gala event at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel on Saturday, April 27th, 2024.   The evening was attended by Mr. Luca Piattelli himself along with Ms. Antonietta Baccanari, (Trade Commissioner / Director of the Trade Promotion Office of the Italian Embassy in New Delhi) and Eliana Zappalà (Deputy Trade Commissioner of The Trade Promotion Office of the Italian Embassy in New Delhi) and who graciously honoured the occasion. Distinguished embassy bureaucrats also joined the celebration, adding to its significance.   The launch party marked the inauguration of LUCA PIATTELLI’s first flagship store in Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, India, bringing a touch of Italian luxury and sophistication to the capital city’s beauty and wellness scene. Commenting on his venture into India, Luca Piattelli shared his excitement, expressing: “We are deeply honoured by the gracious presence of Ms. Antonietta Baccanari and Ms. Eliana Zappalà at our launch event. As we embark on this exciting journey in India, we are filled with gratitude and enthusiasm. We look forward to forging new connections, creating unforgettable experiences, and contributing to the beautiful landscape of this vibrant nation. Here’s to a promising beginning and a future filled with greatness.”   The luxury salon offers a comprehensive range of hair and beauty services, coupled with an academy to nurture aspiring talent in the industry. LUCA PIATTELLI sets itself apart with its unique offerings, including an in-house café, personalized pick-up and drop services in Mercedes Maybach within a 7km radius, and a team of senior Italian hairstylists renowned for their expertise and creativity.   The launch extravaganza showcases LUCA PIATTELLI’s steadfast commitment to redefining luxury in the beauty industry, seamlessly blending Italian finesse with Indian hospitality to curate an unparalleled experience for its patrons.

Swiss Beauty, India’s leading makeup brand renowned for its longwear comfortable makeup and popular lip products, has launched Dip Tint Lip Oil. This one-of-its-kind lip oil adjusts to each person’s unique lip pH to give a gorgeous, customised tinted shade that’s exclusively their own.   With 1 lipstick sold 3.52 seconds and over 30+ lip SKUs, Swiss Beauty’s lip category is an undisputed leader in the Indian makeup industry. After the launch of the Hold Me Matte Lipstick last year which was widely embraced and garnered an impressive 50,000+ units within the first two months of its launch, the brand is now revolutionising the lip makeup game with Dip Tint Lip Oils.   Priced at just Rs 299, and available in 4 fruity fragrances, the pH-adapting technology in these oils give a soft-focus, customised tint that looks natural. The lightweight, non-sticky formula glides on smoothly for a natural-looking colour that complements everyone’s unique lip shade. These Dip Tint Lip Oils are also infused with nourishing Vitamin E to shield against cracking of lips. A blend of nurturing plant extracts like Marula and Rosehip Oils, it delivers intense, long-lasting moisture to soothe, repair, and condition lips for an ultra-soft, plumped, healthy-looking pout.   The brand’s extended Lip Category reflects its commitment to staying at the forefront of beauty trends and meeting the evolving needs of its diverse customer base. Whether customers prefer the classic elegance of bullet lipsticks, the convenience of lip crayons, the boldness of liquid lipsticks, shine from gloss and oils, or the hydration of lip balms, Swiss Beauty’s expanded Lip Category offers something for everyone.   Saahil Nayar, CEO Swiss Beauty, said, “At Swiss Beauty, we’re always exploring new ways to offer consumers makeup that enhances their natural beauty. Dip Tint Lip Oils formulated with on-trend colour and lip care formulas allow our consumers to express their individuality with a unique tinted hue while protecting lips from dryness. We can’t wait for beauty enthusiasts to experience this game-changing formula.”   The four variants of Dip Tint Lip Oils launch are strawberry, peach, kiwi and dragon fruit. It has a paraben-free, cruelty-free and vegan formula.

Beauty & The Best Miss/Mrs/Mr India Title Winner Miss India International 2023 Harshita Bharti

Beauty & The Best Miss/Mrs/Mr India Title Winner Miss. India 1st Runner-up 2023 Tara Khan

Beauty & The Best Miss/Mrs/Mr India Title Winner Miss India 2nd Runner-up 2023 Mehak Chhabra

Beauty & The Best Miss/Mrs/Mr India Title Winner Miss India 3rd Runner-up 2023 Aakshi Babbar

The Estée Lauder Companies is excited to announce the second edition of BEAUTY&YOU. Created by ELC’s New Incubation Ventures (“NIV”) and launched in partnership with India’s preferred beauty and lifestyle retailer, NYKAA, BEAUTY&YOU aims to continue its mission to discover, spotlight and propel the next generation of Indian beauty brands. The program supports India-focused companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators through a competitive application process that will be open to prospective applicants on June 7, 2023, through August 5, 2023, via www.beautyandyouawards.com. Winners will be announced on November 2, 2023, at a live event in Mumbai.   The 2022 debut of the program witnessed stellar response from new and emerging brands. With over 300 entries across 50 Indian cities, the application pool included a multitude of beauty brands across categories – skin care, hair care, fragrance and color cosmetics.   “With a higher degree of consumer awareness than ever and an influx of options unlike anything that the market has seen, India represents an exciting opportunity for the global beauty ecosystem. Building on the success of last year’s program, we expanded the scope and scale by increasing the award categories to invite a broader group of founders, creators and innovators to join us. In addition, we commissioned a study to spotlight the biggest trends and most interesting insights to help entrepreneurs innovate for the future,” said Shana Randhava, Senior Vice President, New Incubation Ventures, ELC.   Entitled “Decoding the India Beauty Landscape,” the report (attached) developed by BEAUTY&YOU in partnership with 1Lattice – a New Delhi-based, tech-enabled business research and analytics firm – focuses primarily on various factors affecting consumer purchase behavior including concerns, motives, pain points, and accessibility. These insights, along with the resources that BEAUTY&YOU will offer, will help prospective applicants and award recipients craft winning strategies for their brands.   “Having played a critical role in building India’s beauty landscape over the last decade, we are excited to discover and enable homegrown brands to scale and realize their full potential by sharing our knowledge and distinct retail expertise. NYKAA and The Estée Lauder Companies were born out of an entrepreneurial vision. The opportunity to give back to the vibrant Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem makes BEAUTY&YOU a truly special program,” said Anchit Nayar, Executive Director & CEO, NYKAA Beauty.   The 2023 program introduces two new awards to broaden the reach of the initiative. Scientists and labs, photographers, and filmmakers, key members of the beauty ecosystem, are invited to apply alongside beauty company founders.      

Summer is upon us in all its glory and with it comes the skin care problems too such as breakouts, oily skin, and sun damage etcetera, Nourish Mantra comes up with amazing solutions in the form of body oil, mist cleansers.Grab the best essentials: as summer season is finally here.   Cucumber Mint Upvan Facial Cleanser- INR 875/- Nourish Mantra Cucumber Mint Upvan Facial Cleanser can remove skin impurities and shrink your open pores to seal the moisture inside. This way, it keeps your skin hydrated for a long time. https://nourishmantra.in/collections/cleanser/products/cucumber-mint-upvan-facial-cleanser   Bluelight repair Serum- INR 1400/- Protect your skin from the harsh after-effects of screen time, pollution or sun exposure with the Anti-Photoaging Serum. Works wonders to repair and rejuvenate the skin, reducing fine lines and effects of harmful rays, dust and dirt. https://nourishmantra.in/products/bluelight-repair-serum?_pos=1&_sid=03acfdfd9&_ss=r   Kashmiri Lavender Facial Mist- INR 595/- A face mist is a multifaceted skincare product that maintains your skin’s pH level and provides instant hydration. This skincare essential is also known to fight dryness, dull complexion, oily skin, and tired skin, making it a summer essential.The best face mist contains many soothing ingredients like Nourish Mantra’s Kashmiri Lavender Facial Mist. It will instantly rejuvenate your skin, making your face feel and look good. https://nourishmantra.in/products/kashmiri-lavender-facial-mist?_pos=1&_sid=9950aa95d&_ss=r   Rose Repair Lip Balm- INR 325/- Experience the goodness of blossoming roses with Nourish Mantra’s Rose Lip Balm. Along with Rose Extracts, Olive Oil and Shea Butter boost hydration and moisture to your dry, chapped, and cracked lips. This Rose Lip Balm gives extra soft, smooth, and plumpy lips throughout the day. It is a lip balm for women and men with a non-greasy formulation and SPF that protects your most delicate muscles (lips) against the harsh sun rays. https://nourishmantra.in/products/rose-repair-lip-balm?_pos=1&_sid=f59a6f568&_ss=r Availability -https://nourishmantra.in   About Nourish Mantra Nourish Mantra is a modern international skincare brand focusing on holistic wellness. Our mission is to modernize traditional Indian beauty philosophies making them relevant to today’s changing lifestyle. Our mantra is conscious living, with a connection of the body, mind and soul. Ideated in the USA, our products are 100% vegan, cruelty-free and created with ethically sourced ingredients.

Holi is one of the most transitory celebrations, marking the end of spring and the start of the warm summer months. Making a statement with vibrant colours, cool Thandai, and refreshing Gujiya is a great way to beat the heat. Nirmalaya and Nourish Mantra have created a new gifting collection of gulaal and skincare items to up the ante on the holiday craziness.   Skin-safe organic gulal from Nirmalaya Discover the most vibrant and safe way to celebrate Holi this year with organic gulals from Nirmalaya! Handmade with love by rural women, these natural herbal powders are made using 100% organic materials and recycled flowers. The perfect way to colour your world with fresh shades of joy and bring in festive cheer. Choose from a wide variety of rich hues and enjoy a guilt-free Holi that is smooth on your skin and filled with natural aromas!   Nirmalaya’s Organic Gulal is a 100% natural, eco-friendly, and organic product that will bring joy to your Holi celebrations. It is made from corn starch, neem, palash, and turmeric, all of which are known for their natural healing properties. Blended with refreshing essential oils, these holi gulal colours have soothing aromas and are safe to play with family and friends. With Nirmalaya’s Organic Gulal, you can be sure that you are not only celebrating the festival in an eco-friendly manner but also taking care of your health and well-being. The plants used in the gulal are rich in colour pigment and have therapeutical benefits. Moreover, Organic Gulals are handmade by more than 50 women from underprivileged backgrounds who are now able to send their kids to school and support their families, thus empowering the underprivileged segment of society. These colours are available in vibrant shades such as blue, yellow, orange, and red. One can even go for a gift hamper that contains premium, all-natural, rose-based face wash, coconut oil, and face wipes to pamper your skin before and after the celebrations. The box also has delicious vegan and gluten-free chocolates and refreshing Thandai powder, all of which are packed in quirky, premium, festive-themed gift boxes.   Nourish Mantra   Description – It’s a must-have for Holi fans who want to have fun without damaging their skin or hair. It includes a range of skincare products specially formulated to nourish and protect your skin from the harsh effects of Holi colors. The hamper contains a Ratrani Cleanser to cleanse your face of any Holi color residue, Vedic Elixir Oil for post-Holi skin rejuvenation and moisturization, Cosmic Sutra Hair Oil to protect and strengthen your hair, Mystic India Rose Body Wash to deeply clean and soothe your body, and an Orange and Saffron Mask to restore your skin’s natural glow.   Benefits   · Cleanses and removes impurities · Nourishes and moisturizes the skin · Protects hair from damage · Removes residue from Holi colors · Made with natural ingredients and free from toxic chemicals. · Perfect for Holi enthusiasts who value skincare · Thoughtful and practical gift option