10 Ways To Boost Your Skin In Time For The Festive And Shaadi Season

Let’s clear out what’s bothering your skin first. It’s acne, spots and inflammation that needs to pack up their bags and bid you adieu. From oils and serums to anti-acne special brands like AcneSquad, there are a ton of products to eliminate acne for good. We love the FURR Haldi & Neem Infused Acne Relief Patch as the first and quick step.  Instead of popping and touching your zits, pimples and blemishes, apply one of these patches. These are formulated with plant-based ingredients like neem, haldi, calendula oil and lavender oil. You get 60 patches that’ll last you a long time. This is an easy-to-use product, all you have to do is cleanse, then pat your skin dry and place the patch. Choose the patch based on the size of your spot and remove it after 12 hours for healthy, pimple-free skin! 

Price: INR 499

#LBBPicks: Acne Squad Kick-Start Cleanser With Salicylic Acid & Thymol T Essence, Pilgrim Salicylic & Glycolic Acid Anti Acne Serum, Re'equil Acne Clarifying Gel, The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash

Now that acne is long gone and your skin is free of bacteria and excess sebum, it’s time for spot-free, even skin. We all have spots and pigmentation; that’s just part of the life we lead. But you can reduce their appearance without undergoing painful and expensive treatments. Our first pick is The Derma Co. 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream For Pigmentation as it’s highly efficacious in treating hyperpigmentation. This gem evens out any discoloration and prevents the recurrence of pigmentation caused by acne inflammation or excess melanin production. The combination of kojic acid and vitamin C helps fade visible dark spots, fight anti-aging signs, treat melasma, and decrease the appearance of scars. It’s best to use this at night so that you can limit sun exposure.

Price: INR 499

#LBBPicks: Quench Botanics Mama Cica Dark Spot Correcting Ampoule, The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Dot & Key Vitamin C + E Super Bright Glow Moisturizer, PIXI Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner with Glycolic Acid

Now that all the treatment-heavy steps are done, it’s time to sit back, relax and rejuvenate your skin. I love a spa day like any other beauty lover but spending thousands on it doesn’t need to be the case. Give your skin some TLC with face packs and masks. We like the Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for its indulgent ingredients. It instantly brightens dull, fatigued skin and restores skin’s healthy, rosy appearance over time. The mask contains cranberry extract, an antioxidant packed superberry rich in resveratrol, anti-inflammatory turmeric extract and micronized cranberry seeds that can be used to gently exfoliate the skin. Make it part of your weekly skincare routine and get glowing skin.

Price: INR 1,750

#LBBPicks: L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Mask Detoxify, Nykaa Naturals Sheet Masks, Mamaearth Ubtan Face Mask For Skin Brightening, Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask, Juicy Chemistry Kakadu Plum, Matcha & Blood Orange Face Mask

Trust us when we say that the secret to supple, healthy, and glowy skin is just a bottle away. Face serums and face oils are liquid gold! And our choice is the Plum Grape Seed & Sea Buckthorn Glow-Restore Face Oils Blend. Use this to replenish skin nutrients, reduce inflammation and heal your skin naturally. All you need to do is apply it to your face and neck, gently massage it, let it dry for 30 minutes and then rinse it. The best part is that it has the goodness of 10 different oils. Remember, hydrated skin is healthy skin so add this to your skincare routine today.

Price: INR 775

#LBBPicks: Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Thailam, Dot & Key Glow Elixir Radiance Enhancing Face Oil, Lotus Organics+ Bakuchiol Plant Retinol Miracle Facial Oil, SoulTree Radiance Face Oil With Saffron & Turmeric

Want to know why Korean skincare is such an undying trend? That’s because apart from just indulging in skincare products, they also perform certain facial massages that give them clear, dreamy skin. From sculpting your jawline and contouring your cheekbones to reducing puffiness and promoting lymphatic drainage, a good facial has a ton of benefits. We love the Le Marbelle Rose Quartz Roller that’s designed to massage the face for relieving stress and tension while promoting lymphatic drainage. To use it, first apply a facial oil, start from the base of your neck and roll upwards, from the centre of the chin, roll upwards towards the ear in one direction and apply pressure all over the face moving in an upward direction. For extra effectiveness, pop this in the freezer for a few minutes. You have the choice to go for a roller or a gua sha to get glowing skin with a toned, sculpted face.

Price: INR 2,499

#LBBPicks: Bronson professional Jade Roller Face Massager Tool, The Rolling Concept Rose Quartz Gua Sha Stone, FYOLI 3D Face Sculptor And Body Massager

Raccoon are undeniably cute but raccoon eyes aren’t. Creams, serums, gels, and even oils can transform your under eye area for good. The right eye skincare product can make a world of a difference to your dark circles. We love the Pilgrim Squalane Roll-On Under Eye Cream Serum that has phyto-retinol and caffeine. Gently glide the roll-on serum applicator to deeply hydrate, refresh and rejuvenate your under eyes. The best part is that it doesn’t just visibly reduce dark circles and puffy bags but also fights fine lines and wrinkles. Use the roller to gently massage the under eye area for 30 seconds. Make it a habit to apply it every night to see a visible difference.

Price: INR 400

#LBBPicks: Plum Bright Years Under-Eye Recovery Gel, Indulgeo Essentials Remastered Rejuvenating Eye Serum, Forest Essentials Ayurvedic Under Eye Serum, Juicy Chemistry Damask Rose & Coffee Organic Eye Cream

For a flawless makeup look, you need clean skin. When it comes to festivals and wedding events, makeup takes centre stage for days (and nights). This is where the cleansing step begins. The key is to find a face wash that regulates excess sebum production without stripping your skin. Our pick is the Plum Green Tea Pore Cleansing Face Wash that has the goodness of green tea extracts, glycolic acid along with cellulose beads. Use it twice a day, in the morning before you put on your makeup and at night when you take it all off. You will need a good face cleanser to maintain healthy, glowing skin throughout the season.

Price: INR 345

#LBBPicks: Bare Minimum Apple and Vitamin-C Gentle Face Cleanser, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser Water Gel, The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser, Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Yes, the trendy moisture sandwich, the art of layering your skincare products in a way that helps lock in hydration, can boost your skin for the festive and shaadi season. Start with damp skin, just out of the shower. Then apply a glycerin or hyaluronic acid-based serum which helps retain moisture. We like the L'Oreal Paris Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Serum as it intensely hydrates and reduces fine lines by 60%. Next, massage in a moisturiser gently to seal the hydration in. Clinique Moisture Surge 100h Auto-replenishing Hydrator is a fab choice as it’s lightweight. Finally, add an oil or body butter that’s occlusive that’ll keep the moisture locked in. The Body Shop British Rose Body Butter gets the job done.

Price: INR 999

#LBBPicks: Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion, Plum Bodylovin' Vanilla Vibes Body Butter, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

Cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and winter approaching does not mean you can skip sunscreen. Pigmentation, sunburn, rapid ageing, and uneven skin tone are some of the worst fears that could easily come true if you don't use sunscreen. Give L'Oreal Paris UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence SPF 50+ a try. tinted sunscreen is made with a super-light formula that will feel really smooth on your skin. It's not greasy and leaves no caste, shine or stickiness. The sunscreen is available in 4 shades, so you can enjoy the benefits of SPF 50 while also having clear-looking skin. 

Price: INR 699

#LBBPicks: Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+, Oriental Botanics - Nature's Vitamin C Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50, The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel With Spf 50 Pa++++

Yes, the ultimate skincare step for healthy, glowing skin. So while at the actual wedding you can enjoy the endless buffet or feast on festive treats for sure, you need to be mindful till then. To get that glow-from-within, a healthy, no-junk diet will go a long way. Include avocados that are full of vitamin E, C and healthy fats. They protect the skin from sun damage and are essential to keep your skin flexible and moisturised. Strawberries can give you a brighter complexion as they are full of antioxidants. Also, they contain vitamin C, potassium, and folate. Beetroot comes with the goodness of several vitamins and minerals and also boasts of anti-inflammatory properties. It can be useful in reducing dark spots, blemishes, and acne outbursts. So create your own diet to flaunt glowing skin this festive and wedding season!