Savleen Manchanda

An artist who resonates with unmatched glamour and expertise, having honed her craft by working with MAC for three years, Savleen has trained under mavens like Mickey Contractor and Vimi Joshi. Right from brand commercials to editorial photoshoots and from events to the ramp itself, Savleen is one of the most popular names amongst celebrities and designers. Getting candid with us, she reveals her summer secrets.

Go-To Products

Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion

A moisturiser with good sunscreen protection is one thing everyone needs to have because the sun is the skin’s biggest enemy. So, hydrate and protect yourself as skipping this will haunt you forever.

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Dior Lip Sugar Scrub

Excessive summer heat makes the lips irritable, chapped and not so attractive. A tinted lip balm with SPF is perfect for a carefree summer look with a little colour and a lot of protection and care.

Benetint Cheek and Lip Stain

I am obsessed with these. I prefer to look as healthy and natural as possible and these cheek and lip tints are one blessing for that. They get absorbed in the skin, leaving a flush of colour, making the skin look super fresh.

Too Faced ‘Better than Sex’ mascara

Never ever leave a house without one. An instant wake-up call for the eyes, I feel it is one of the most understated products. It's time to give credit where it's due.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

Summer is the time to get that sexy sun-kissed look. Take out your bronzer, highlight the high points of your face and bask away in the glory.

Questionnaire

What's your special trick for smooth summer survival?

My special trick would be to prime the skin very well. Drink lots and lots of water, hydrate your skin well with a moisturiser and keep blotting paper in your kit. I love fixer sprays, I am currently hooked on the All Nighter Fixer by Urban Decay.

If you had to be a product, what would you be?

I would be a red lipstick because it never lets you down.

One thing you wish people should just not own or should stop doing.

I wish people would stop looking for a lighter colour while shopping for foundations. We need to respect and love our own colour.

What's your current favourite trend?

Blush flush is one trend which is quickly making its way into summer. We all love flushed cheeks and stained lips, the whole look is a total sell out. You can sport this look from day to night. It's super fresh and has a hint of colour which makes it look even more appealing.

What makeup look were you flaunting in your last selfie?

I was sporting smoky eye with thick brows and soft lips. It's my failproof thing.

What's your quick hack for a sultry look?

Put some compact, mascara and paint your lips red. You can never go wrong.

If you had to debunk one makeup myth.

Wearing makeup every day is bad for your skin.

People still ask me if using makeup every day will harm their skin. No, it won’t. I understand wearing makeup is troublesome but makeup isn’t the enemy. The real crime is skipping your makeup removal routine. Every night before you hit the bed, remove all the makeup thoroughly, follow CTM and then you can kiss goodbye to this granny myth of ‘wearing makeup harms skin’. It doesn't.