Beauty Belief
As cliché as it sounds, I have almost always felt beautiful when I've been a part of something joyful. I think if you are happy from within, your face exudes a natural radiance. Another thing that works for me is the climate… if the weather is beautiful, if there’s a little nip in the air or maybe some rain, I feel pretty.
Beauty Ritual
I start and end my day with Dr Dinyar Boxwalla's products. I have been going to him for facials for years now—he is just brilliant. Both my day and night regimens include his cleanser, face wash and an almond cream mixed with a Vitamin E capsule. I always go to bed with clean skin—this is one rule I follow strictly no matter where I am or how tired I may be.
Hair Regimen
I've never been one to use too many products on my hair, but because I've coloured it for the first time ever (for a movie role) I've been taking extra-special care. I use the Kerastase Elixir K Ultime Oléo Complexe range of shampoo, conditioner and serum recommended by my hairstylist Kanta Motwani—it works fabulously for my hair. I also go for hair spas regularly.
Home Recipe
I have dry skin, so I massage my skin with fresh malai every once in a while. For my hair, I swear by my mum's special oil—it has 16 ingredients, including fenugreek seeds and amla. This oil has kept my tresses healthy despite the pollution in the city.
Get-Glamorous Tip
Mascara, mascara and more mascara! You could have the best make-up on, but if your lashes are not dramatic I feel your look just falls flat. I personally like the L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes—they instantly perk up my face.
Signature Look
I am very flexible—I can look simple and plain or as glamorous and made up given the need of the hour.
Day to Night
I like to keep it simple in the day—some lip balm, a bit of blush and an eyebrow filler. For a night out and on the red carpet, I like my hair side-swept with some loose curls—it's such a feminine look. I also love bold lips and dramatic lashes.
Vanity Case
Right now, I simply can't do without Kiehl's Lip Balm #1. I also love M.A.C Lady Danger, Ruby Woo and Amplified Vegas Volt in lip colours. For the face, I wear Chanel Perfection Lumière foundation and Lancôme Blush Subtil Palette.
Beauty Faux Pas
I once bought diffuser oil thinking it was an essential oil for the skin—the trauma I went through after applying it to my skin is unforgettable!
Fitness Files
I am a great believer of Ashtanga yoga, which I practise thrice a week with Deepika Mehta. The rest of the days I train with Yasmin Karachiwala. I also go for a run on Juhu beach whenever I get the time for at least an hour.
Diet Discipline
I am not genetically blessed, so I do have to watch what I eat. And although I don't have a personal nutritionist, I am aware of what's good and what's bad, especially for my body type. My day starts with a cup of tea with jaggery—I've taken sugar away from my life as much as realistically possible. Pre-workout I have a fruit, and post-workout some oatmeal porridge with raisins and almonds soaked overnight as well as two or three egg whites. I avoid bread as much as possible. Lunch and dinner has brown rice, some veggies and fish or chicken. In the evening, I tend to have either rusk with tea or coffee or an open-faced sandwich.
Guilty Indulgence
Cote d'Or Truffle—it's not chocolate, it's pure seduction. If I could, I'd be married to it!
Spa Addict
I love the Seaweed Marine wrap at the Quan Spa at the JW Marriott hotel in Juhu, Mumbai
Heaven Scent
Romance by Ralph Lauren is definitely my signature fragrance. For the night, I like Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Paul Smith Sunshine.
Traveller's Tips
Flights are dehydrating, so I make sure I avoid alcohol, drink plenty of water and moisturise. I also take my contact lenses off and wear my glasses. The trick is to keep yourself as comfortable as possible.
Favourite Destinations
Cape Town has everything—the mountains, the sea, great food, spas, shopping, nightlife, flora, fauna, treks to no end! Another favourite is New York—it's like a musical that you wake up and sleep in. No matter how many times you’ve been there, you will always find something new and interesting to do!
Beauty icons
I recently saw Julia Roberts up-close at an awards function in LA—she is exquisite even without a drop of makeup. Closer to home, I think Vidya Balan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are stunning. Vidya looks so happy all the time, I think that shows on her face, and Kareena is just naturally gorgeous.
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