Health obsessed, product junkie, cosmetic hoarder, beauty expert: As the former-Beauty Director of leading women’s magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Women's Health in India, I’ve been all these things at once. And even after writing on health and beauty for over 15 years, my appetite for delicious skincare and sumptuous makeup hasn’t dimmed...

 
 
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@vasudha.raI

Hello my beautiful supporters! I’m going to be at the @kamaayurveda store in Khan Market, Delhi for my first official book signing between 5 -7pm. Come say hi and get me to sign your copy of GLOW. We will chat about skincare, beauty food and everything in between. And the best part is that the first 20 people to visit me will get a gift hamper from Kama. Look forward to finally meeting all of you! Love, V ❤️
These are my favourite makeup products for now. I’ve been using them every time I go out and they are my desert island basics (quite a few basics but this is minimalism for me :)). I wore this makeup for my Mumbai book launch and a couple of other events. Swipe left to see the looks. Here are my mini reviews: 1. Chanel Vitalumiere Compact Doucer in 32 Beige Rose: This is the best face powder in the world. I have brought it multiple times and nothing else compares to the finish of this beautiful face powder. It looks very natural (matte glow) even if you wear multiple layers. It covers imperfections and lasts all day. 2. Guerlain Multi Perfecting Concealer: This also looks ultra natural. It provides coverage but never looks dry and never settles into fine lines. I use it to cover under eye circles and spots. 3. Hourglass Illume Sheer Color Trio in Sunset: This is so easy to use and is completely mistake proof. The colours work beautifully on Indian skin tones and they wear beautifully for about 6 hours. It takes only a second to define cheeks with this bronzer/ blush/ highlighter trio. Pure genius in my opinion. 4. Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Color in Nubile. This shade has replaced all other lipsticks. One swipe and it make my skin look brighter and face look well rested. It’s shiny and hydrating but it does last long. You may need to touch up in a couple of hours but there’s always a stain left behind. 5. Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in 02 Taupe: The sales attendant showed me a dark chocolate but I hate overly defined brows. This shade is natural, plus the pen comes with a spoolie brush with a sharpener underneath it at one end, and an extra stick of colour once this runs out. It lasts long and makes your brows look naturally full. Worth every penny. 6. Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen in 01 Deeper: Tom Ford understands luxury like no one else. And if you like luxury you’ll see that this felt tip eyeliner has the smoothest application and the darkest black colour. It’s also double ended - thick on one side and thin on the other. 7. CliniqueFIT Workout 24-Hour Mascara. Love any mascara that washes off with warm water. This gives ultra long lashes that last all day.
Another option from the author photo shoot with my favourite photographer Irina Usova @indo_irka. This was just before GLOW went into print and I was both hopeful and nervous. I was unsure (as I assume all authors are)...I was wondering if everyone would enjoy the book that I wrote with so much love. When I first got the book deal from @penguinindia I was filled with fear - now I actually had to write the book, all 50,000 words of it! And for the longest time my fear paralysed me from doing any work. But one day a conversation with friends (@druvkapur and @dilkashes) changed my point of view. From fearing the book I started loving it, and from there the words just started flowing. In this photograph I am satisfied with the work done and trying to be optimistic about the results. Of course, shooting with Irina always puts me in a good mood. . . . . . . . . . . #vbeauty #lookluxeliveclean #theglowbook #glow #authorsofinstagram #authorphoto
Thank you @vogueindia @anjansachar @shruti_thacker for the lovely piece on GLOW. Check out my stories for the link! #vbeauty #lookluxeliveclean #theglowbook #glow
Nothing, and I mean nothing makes me happier than applying makeup! I created this express evening look using only @soultree.in products. Soul tree makeup is free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, artificial fragrances and colours. They’re certified natural by BDIH Germany, which also certifies brands such as Dr Hauschka and Weleda. Hit the link in bio for the full video! And swipe let to see the full lewk.
Thank you for the GLOWing review!#Repost @ritusom with @get_repost ・・・ #Glowworms . @vasudha.rai 's excellent book #Glow is for people who have a million tabs open in their brain, BUT also want to be vaguely healthy. Yes it's a beauty book that celebrates what beauty should be - a holistic lifestyle that makes you feel good about yourself. It's also easy and accessible with ingredients and recipes that even kitchen-haters like me can attempt. My copy is comfortingly dog eared. It was the first thing I would pick up to read in the morning before the day attacked. And it was the best kind of start you could ask for. Positive, happy, doable, and most importantly knowledgable. The exhaustive research is so satisfying because of the way she's broken it down, making sure no matter what your concern, skin type or curiosity, you'll find a page, or 100, worth mulling over. . . Vasudha teaches you to take care of yourself, of how you look, with Indian herbs, leaves, shoots, grains and flowers, supported by nutritionists, doctors, Ayurvedic experts and beauty industry gurus. . Make sure you buy two copies. Keep one for yourself and gift a #glow to a friend. . #glowup #ayurveda #holisticbeauty #wakeupmakeup #nomakeupmakeup
All set to GLOW at @goodearthindia Mumbai! I’ll be talking about the four pillars of beauty today. Wish me luck! ❤️
And it helps me with my anxiety too! Get your copy of GLOW by hitting the link in my bio. #vbeauty #lookluxeliveclean #theglowbook #tulsi #antipollution #detox #anxietyrelief
Fooling around with @drkiransays is always so much fun!
Here’s your chance to come to my book launch in Mumbai. It’s a high tea on the 12th September in association with @goodearthindia, where I’ll be talking about the three pillars of beauty. To receive an invite just write what beauty means to you in three words and tag three friends. I will announce five (yes FIVE) winners on Monday, who will celebrate the launch of GLOW with me. So go on then - fire away! ❤️🤗😘 Conditions: you must follow me and reside in Mumbai. #vbeauty #lookluxeliveclean #theglowbook #contest