
Anita Bhagwandas
Beauty Journalist and Writer at Freelance
Beauty Director at Condé Nast Traveller
Award-winning beauty journalist & broadcaster. My debut book UGLY is out now! Words: Conde Nast Traveller, Guardian, Glamour, Elle, Marie Claire...
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1 week ago |
cntraveller.com | Anita Bhagwandas
Whether you’re island-hopping in Greece or squeezing in a sunny city break, the last thing you want is a heavy foundation sliding off your face by midday. Enter the new wave of lightweight summer bases: think breathable BB creams, hydrating tinted moisturisers, sheer foundations and glow-giving skin tints designed to unify tone, add a touch of coverage and survive the heat with minimal fuss.
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4 weeks ago |
cntraveller.com | Anita Bhagwandas
Nothing says “just stepped off the plane from the Amalfi Coast” like a flawless, sun-kissed glow – even if you haven’t left the UK. At-home tanning options have come a long way in the last decade; gone are the days of streaky, orange self-tans and tell-tale biscuit-scented regrets. Today’s at-home tanning formulas are smarter, silkier and packed with skincare benefits, offering everything from hydrating hyaluronic acid to antioxidant-rich botanicals. In short, they’re a joy to use.
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1 month ago |
cntraveller.com | Anita Bhagwandas
If your nails are weak, try a builder gel like BIAB before your regular gel polish, which acts as a reinforced strengthening barrier, protecting your nails. If you're using regular polish, then prep with a keratin-rich base coat to prevent staining and choose short, square or oval shapes to avoid beach-bag breakage.
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1 month ago |
cntravellerme.com | Anita Bhagwandas
What do you love most about Paris? “Paris is all about the tension between heritage and modernity. It’s Château de Versailles and Place de la Concorde, and the grandiosity of the Eiffel Tower. But there is also modernity and youth culture – and contemporary art gallery Centre Pompidou – that juxtapose with the city’s 18th-century influences.”Tell us your first memory of the city? “I’m from Bordeaux, in the South West, and, as a kid, I would watch football games on the television with my dad.
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1 month ago |
theguardian.com | Jess Cartner-Morley |Hilary Osborne |Anita Bhagwandas |Claire Ratinon
Any day now I am going to do a complete wardrobe reorganisation and then make tons of money selling my old clothes on Vinted. Also, learn Spanish. Go through the 10,000 photos on my phone, print out the nice ones of the kids and put them in nice frames, and create one of those charming gallery walls. Definitely get into meditating and journalling. Should probably write a will? I’m all set. I’m just waiting for, say, a clear week to magically appear in my diary and I’ll get started.
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Ugly comes out in the US tomorrow - so exciting! You can buy it here: https://t.co/5jfrLkShzW: https://t.co/YamWVLvuKz and Barnes and Noble etc. #USbooklaunch #bookgram #newbook #nonfiction #beautystandards #ugly #bookrecommendations #debutauthor https://t.co/IDZWTDFmD1

Happy International Women's Day! #InspireInclusion Beauty, fashion and wellness industries need to do more. Diversity and inclusivity seem to be slipping backwards. Brands need to think smarter about serving all women. Let's connect - redefine beauty together. #ReclaimingUgly https://t.co/y8g1s8AlVS

Exciting news! My upcoming book, UGLY, explores the origins of beauty standards and challenges the systems that support them. Let's break free from these limiting norms. Pre-order your copy now. Launch on May 9th. Link in bio. #ReclaimingUgly @bonnierbooks @blinkpublishing https://t.co/WmBqZOpdg0