whiff If you are a collector of beautiful fragrance bottles, then Versace’s Yellow Diamond is a must-have. Much like the bottle itself, the notes are light, gleaming and sparkling, representing luxury and warmth. The composition opens with the luminous freshness of lemon, bergamot, neroli and pear sorbet. The heart features airy orange blossom, freesia, mimosa and water lily. Amber and musk give it a sensual trail.
	venue Combining indulgent pampering with cutting-edge technology is Kéraskin Esthetics, the luxury professional skin care brand from the L’Oreal group. Choose from the six luxury Kéraskin rituals, ranging from anti-ageing and glow to hydration-nutrition. Each ritual has an exclusive massage to enhance the beauty of your skin. We particularly recommend Blanc Morphose Dermo-Radiance Anti-Spots Ritual, an anti-pigmentation brightening treatment that reduces spots to make the skin more even. After the first session itself you will notice that the skin is brightened, complexion unified. To find your nearest Keraskin Esthetics affiliated salon, call 1800-22-4247.
	tip To whip up a great complexion-boosting face mask, make a paste using a pinch of turmeric powder, a tablespoon of milk powder, two tablespoons of honey and the juice of half a lime. Apply it on your face and leave it till it dries. Rinse your face and feel the difference.
	pick Delectable texture that comes packed in an easy-to-apply crayon-esque design – meet Clinique’s new Chubby Stick moisturising lip colour balm. To apply, simply twist the base to expose more balm and twist back down before replacing the cap. Infused with shea butter, mango seed butter and jojoba seed oil, this innovative lip balm is available in mouthwatering shades, ranging from pretty pinks to deep purples.
	flashback Brazilian beauties are the envy of women across the world with their glowing brown skin and perfect figures. Their secret? Sand! They have been known to use sand as a skin exfoliator. It is supposed to assist in the breakdown of cellulite and also smoothen and excite the skin.

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