Tarini Sood
VI: What’s your morning routine?
KS: My morning routine is minimalistic and makes me feel calm before a hectic day: I wash my face, put on some lip tint, curl my lashes and I’m ready to go.
VI: A beauty trend you love?
KS: Dewy skin, brushed brows and peach makeup for a sunkissed glow.
VI: A beauty trend you dislike?
KS: Box eyebrows—it brings back horrifying memories. I remember going to a parlour where they made mine uneven. One was way off from the other. Once I noticed, I couldn’t unsee it. The person who did it also trimmed them into looking like two boxes. I thought, “How do I recover from this?”
VI: A makeup hack you’ve learned from professional makeup artists?
KS: Most Indians have warm skin tones, which is why bronzer and contour are not popular. Choosing a contour with a grey undertone helps you create a shadow rather than add warmth to your face. Knowing the right points to conceal and highlight is also important. My favourite concealer is the Illuminating Concealer by Too Faced. As for highlighters, I love the ones from Pat McGrath and Rare Beauty.
VI: How do you ensure you get a workout done despite having a busy schedule?
KS: I enjoy Pilates, aerial yoga and dancing. I try to get in at least an hour of any kind of exercise a day. A high-intensity dance makes me sweat and lifts my mood.
VI: One product you don’t leave the house without?
KS: I have two. I tend to look a little pale sometimes, so a lip tint is a saviour. And the other is an eyelash curler. I cannot survive without it. I started curling my lashes because they are so long that they would poke my eyes, but then it became a habit.
VI: A beauty faux pas that makes you cringe even today?
KS: I have genetically thick brows. When I was younger, I’d pair my box brows with bold red lips. When I look back, I wonder why and how I ever did that.
VI: What are you currently reading?
KS: My best friend just gifted me this book called Don’t Believe Everything You Think. I tend to overthink things and then I’m always on the phone with her sharing my worries. The book says that when you’re in a situation, everything seems much bigger than it is. I think it’s important to take a step back and look at it objectively to gain perspective. When you don’t overanalyse, you’re happier.
Photographed by Manasi Sawant
Styled by Manglien Gangte
Booking Editor Aliza Fatma
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