Pritika Swarup On Natural Beauty Tips, Working Out And The Ultimate Guilty Pleasures
From coconut oil to home-remedy face masks, the model and entrepreneur shares her beauty secrets with Bazaar
Model Pritika Swarup shares it all with Bazaar’s Beauty Diaries.
MAKE-UP & FRAGRANCE
Favourite make-up brand: I don’t have one favourite, I feel that each brand has their individual strength. For example, I love Laura Mercier Candleglow Perfecting Powder, Chanel Les Beiges Bronzer, and Diorshow Mascara.
Laura Mercier Candleglow Perfecting Powder, Dhs184, Bloomingdales.ae
Mascara: Buxom or Diorshow.
Diorshow Mascara, Dhs179, Bloomingdales.ae
Foundation/concealer: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, Dhs245, Bloomingdales.ae
Go-to lip colour: Very Victoria by Charlotte Tilbury.
Very Victoria by Charlotte Tilbury, Dhs155, Namshi.com
Current perfume / signature scent: Frederic Malle Eau De Magnolia, I use it in the morning and then right before bed.
Frederic Malle Eau De Magnolia, Dhs1,075, Fredericmalle.com
Signature make-up hack: Bronzer as eyeshadow.
HAIR
Hairstylist: My close friend Gianluca Mandelli.
Hair schedule: I get it cut every six weeks.
Style secret: Let your hair dry naturally, this always brings out more volume and natural texture.
Favourite products: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, Dhs204, Oribe.com
Off-duty hair look: Middle-part with natural straight hair.
Bad hair day secret: Embrace a messier look; let a few pieces fall at the front, and rock a loose ponytail.
SKIN & BODY
Skincare routine: For morning I use a light, cream cleanser and moisturiser, which are the key things in my routine, and if I have more time then I use a mask while I do emails. There are so many traditional remedies that I’ve used since I was young, like mixing honey, lemon, turmeric, yogurt and chickpea flour, then leaving it on the face for 15 minutes. If I’m going to be outside or in the city, I always wear a sunscreen, and if I do wear make-up it’s very light. For night-time, I’m very careful about removing any make-up, and always do a mask a couple of times a week; either a detox mask or something more hydrating. To exfoliate, I’ll mix ground-up orange peel, glycerin, honey, lemon and sugar. I use these same masks and peels on my face and body. I do love using oil in my hair and body, I use sesame oil in winter and coconut oil in the summer, as some are better in warmer or cooler weather.
Go-to product for skin emergencies: Aloe vera gel. It moisturises, tightens and has soothing properties.
Moisturiser & Suncream: I’m developing my own moisturiser, which is a multifunctional 4-in-1 product that also has natural sunscreen; I can’t wait to put it out in the market in Summer 2021.
Cleansers: Origins Mega Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser,
Origins Mega Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser, Dhs155, Sephora.ae
Flight essentials: Bottle of water, hydration mask, Aquaphor, cosy sweater, and a good read.
Miracle product: Coconut oil.
Manicure: Essie – Mademoiselle. For work, I usually have to keep my nails fairly clean and nude, but whenever I go on vacation, I love to paint them a deep red.
Essie Mademoiselle, Dhs50, Essie.com
DIET & FITNESS
Go-to snack: Karela, an Indian bitter gourd and nut mix.
Workout method: Light weight training, yoga, Pilates, walking.
Guilty food pleasures: Almond butter with dark chocolate.
Beverage preference: Green tea.
Breakfast: Greek yogurt with dates, honey and a granola bar.
Food dislikes: Bland and flavourless foods.
From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s November 2020 issue