FOCUS
From cleansers to make-up, balms are the new buzzword for your skin
Benefit
Bathina,
2,810
RMS Beauty
Living
Luminizer,
2,530
ra Mercier Lip Glace in nude and
YSL’s Touche Éclat are my absolute
must-haves.
(HOME) SPA ADDICT
I love my massages, which I get done
twice a week at home. I also indulge in
an occasional facial, which again I get
done at home.
FITNESS FILES
A 7am swim in my pool rejuve-
nates my senses... It’s my ‘think’
time in the peace and quiet of the
morning. I also practise yoga twice
a week at home—it works won-
ders for my body and mind.
DIET DISCIPLINE
I eat healthy and nutritious food
throughout the day. My breakfast
usually comprises a bowl of mixed
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fruits with nuts and muesli with yo-
ghurt, followed by coconut water at
noon. Lunch is vegetarian and for din-
ner I usually have white meat. I don’t
eat junk food at all. My only guilty in-
dulgence is chocolate.
HOLIDAY
DESTINATION
Lake Como in northern Italy. Nestled
between the mountains with looming
pine trees, heritage architecture, cob-
bled streets lined with trendy fashion
boutiques, quaint cafés, legendary res-
taurants, the city of Bellagio across the
lake and the majestic Villa D’Este, it’s
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destination in the world.
TRAVELLER’S TIP
Moisturise and drink plenty of water
to avoid dehydration.
HEAVEN SCENT
First by Van Cleef & Arpels was the
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mostly use J’adore by Christian Dior—
it has become my signature fragrance
over the years as it blends well with my
body chemistry.
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
My mum wore this exotic fragrance
called Tea Rose—I distinctly remem-
ber this scent as an integral part of my
childhood.
BEAUTY ICONS
Grace Kelly and Princess Diana. Both
were woman of substance—elegant,
graceful and sophisticated with an in-
herent sense of style. They contributed
greatly to society with their compas-
sion and talent. Q
—As told to Sheree Gomes Gupta
BALMS AWAY
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night
Micor Cleansing
Balm, 3,000
Giorgio Armani
Prima Glow-On
Moisturizing Balm,
7,325
Forest EssentialsLightening
and Brightening Tejasvi
Emulsion, 2,275
Omorovicza
Thermal
Cleansing
Balm,7,325
Bobbi
BrownExtra
Soothing
Balm,4,560
HOLIDAY
DESTINATION
Lake Como, Italy