I received the Moondew Mogra Toner and Glow Getter – Gotukola Face Serum from Dusky India and have been using them together for a few weeks as part of a simple morning and evening routine. The pairing is positioned as a two-step ritual designed to refresh the skin, restore hydration, and support the barrier using plant-based ingredients rooted in traditional formulations. The first product I incorporated was the Moondew Mogra Toner. The mist is lightweight and settles quickly

At a time when the Indian beauty market is expanding at a pace that often prioritizes scale over calibration, a new generation of brands is attempting to address consumers who exist outside the traditional frameworks of luxury and budget positioning. These are consumers who are informed, routine-driven, and increasingly attentive to formulation, shade relevance, and long-term usability, but who remain conscious of value. Mila Beauté is among the brands that have emerged in th

I received the 2% Alpha Arbutin Depigmentation Serum from PHD and have been using it consistently for a little over a month, applying it once a day as suggested. My focus was straightforward: a few lingering dark spots from older breakouts, uneven tone around the nose, and mild tanning that never seemed to fade completely even with regular skincare. The first thing I noticed was the texture. The serum is lightweight, almost watery, and absorbs quickly without leaving behind a

At a time when beauty is increasingly defined by automation, algorithms, and hyper-engineered formulations, LUSH continues to operate at a different tempo altogether. Known for its fresh, handmade products, outspoken ethical stance, and refusal to conform to industry norms, the brand has long positioned human effort and accountability at the center of its practice. For this email interview, Style Essentials speaks with Alice Champion, Head of Retail Operations Australia & Ao

We received the Blurre Pudding Blush from Luxiora Cosmetics for review and tested it over a few days. The texture is the first thing you notice about the blush. It feels soft when you press into the pan, but it doesn’t stay creamy on the skin. Once applied, it spreads out thinly and settles quickly. There’s no dragging, and it doesn’t move around after blending. The shade looks loud in the pan but reads much softer on the face. A light tap gives a fresh pink flush rather than