Skincare
Winter Skincare Routine for Dry Skin: An Indian Guide (AM and PM)
A simple AM and PM winter skincare routine for dry skin in India, from choosing the right moisturiser to caring for lips, hands and cracked heels.
For Indian skin, hair and weather
Skincare, haircare & makeup guides made for Indian skin
Honest routines, ingredient explainers and product comparisons for humid summers, dry winters, hard water and smog, plus free tools that build a routine for you.
- 139 in-depth guides
- 8 free quizzes and tools
- 20 one-minute web stories
Pick up where you left off
Start with your concern
- Skin Oily skin Shine control that doesn't strip
- Skin Dry skin A gentle AM and PM routine
- Skin Sensitive skin Calm, fragrance-free picks
- Skin Dark spots Niacinamide or vitamin C?
- Skin Damaged barrier Fix redness and stinging
- Skin Smog and pollution A city-by-city AQI plan
- Hair Hair fall What oils can really do
- Hair Dandruff A simple weekly fix plan
- Hair Curly and frizzy hair A routine for Indian weather
- Skin Dark circles Under-eye care that helps
- Skin Chapped lips Heal and protect in winter
- Fitness Weight loss A realistic workout plan
Free tools that build your routine
All tools →Free, no sign-up, and made to work on your phone.
- Skin type quiz Find your skin type and get a simple AM and PM routine. Take the quiz →
- Hair care quiz A wash-day routine that suits your hair and scalp. Take the quiz →
- Shade finder Find your undertone and the foundation, lipstick and hair colour shades that suit you. Find my shades →
- Can I mix these? See if retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, acids and more work together, and how to layer them. Check a combo →
- Skin cycling planner Exfoliation, retinoid and recovery nights matched to your skin, on a printable calendar. Build my plan →
- AQI skincare checker Turn today's air quality into a skin and hair plan for your city. Check my city →
Right now: winter and wedding season
Dry air, smog and back-to-back functions. Here's where to start.
Winter care hub
- Winter Skincare Routine for Dry Skin: An Indian Guide (AM and PM)
- Winter Smog Skincare Guide: City-by-City Plan for India (2026)
- Hair Fall in Winter and Dandruff: Causes, Routine and Fixes
- Do You Need Sunscreen in Winter? An India Guide (2026)
Wedding season beauty guide
- Pre-Bridal Skin Care Routine: 30-Day Plan for Indian Brides
- Wedding Guest Makeup Looks for Indian Skin: Haldi to Reception
- Party Makeup Look for Indian Skin: 5 Winter and New Year Looks
- Makeup for Dry Skin in Winter: Prep, Products and Flake Fixes
Web Stories
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SkincareSkin Cycling for Beginners: The 4-Night Plan
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SkincareOil Cleanser for Oily Skin: Yes, Really
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MakeupBrown Liquid Lipstick: Shades for Indian Skin
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MakeupLip Scrub: How to Use It the Right Way
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All 70 terms →How we write our guides
- Made for Indian skin and weather Our guides are written for melanin-rich skin, humidity, hard water, dry North Indian winters and smog.
- Facts checked at the source Product details are checked on brand and retailer sites, and health claims stay close to published evidence.
- Kept up to date Guides are reviewed and refreshed, and each one shows the date it was last updated.