THE SUGAR DIARIES

Makeup for Oily Skin in Humid Weather: Shine-Free All Day

Here's the honest answer first: makeup for oily skin in humid weather works best when you layer smart, lightweight products in the right order — hydrate, prime, mattify, set and mist — in...

Kohl-d Comfort: Smudge-Proof Kajal That Actually Stays

If your kajal packs its bags and migrates south by lunchtime, you don't need a miracle — you need a method. The fix is a two-part combo: use a genuinely waterproof kajal and lock it in p...

Ace Of Face: The Beginner Makeup Kit for Women, Sorted

Here's the short answer, bestie: a beginner makeup kit for women needs just eight hero products — primer, foundation, concealer, blush, powder, kajal, mascara and a lip colour — bought a...

Matte As Hell, All Day Well: Long-Wear Lipstick Playbook

Here's the honest truth: matte lipstick doesn't have to feel like a punishment for your pout. A matte lipstick is a lip colour with a flat, velvety, non-shiny finish that's pigment-rich ...

Best Tinted Lip Balms for Indian Skin Tones

The best tinted lip balm for Indian skin is the SUGAR POP Nourishing Lip Balm. It costs ₹149, comes in 7 shades, and has over 1,017 reviews. For more visible colour, the Tipsy Lips Moisturizing Ba...

How to Choose an Eyebrow Pencil Shade for Indian Skin

Choosing an eyebrow pencil should not be as simple as matching it to your hair colour. If you've picked a pencil because it looked close to your black or dark brown hair but ended up with brows th...

Aquaholic Hyaluronic Serum: Your Hydration Cheat Code

Short answer: the Aquaholic Hyaluronic Serum is your lightweight, water-loving base layer that plumps up dull, thirsty skin and gives foundation the smoothest possible runway to sit on. Hyalu...

Vitamin C for Pigmentation in India: Your Glow-Up Serum Guide

Let's cut to the glow: a vitamin C serum for pigmentation in India works because it's an antioxidant that supports a brighter, more even-looking tone over time — not overnight, and defini...

Glass Skin, Desi Edition: The Dewy Makeup Look for Indian Skin

A glass skin makeup look for Indian skin is a dewy, translucent finish that makes your face look lit-from-within, poreless and smooth — like light is bouncing off a clean windowpane. It's bui...

Sister Act: 10-Minute Raksha Bandhan Makeup + Gift Kits She'll Actually Love

The easiest, best Raksha Bandhan makeup gift is a two-for-one: a 10-minute festive face for you, and a ready-made SUGAR kit for the sister who steals your kajal anyway. A Raksha Bandhan makeu...