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24 buying guides
Hair Dryers
Best Hair Dryers in India 2026
Which hair dryer should you buy? The Havells HD3151 is our top pick, because its listing states 1200 W, 3 temperature settings (hot, warm and cool), a separate cool shot button, a foldable handle and a 2 year guarantee, and it gives the weight (335 g) and what is in the box. For the highest stated wattage, the VEGA PROFESSIONAL Pro Dry lists 2200-2400W with 4 heat and 2 speed settings and a 2.8-meter-long cord; for attachments, the Havells HD4161 lists a diffuser, a quill-style comb and a nozzle. This guide compares six hair dryers from Havells, VEGA PROFESSIONAL, Philips, AGARO and Ikonic, using what each listing states: wattage, heat and speed settings, cool shot, attachments, cord length, foldability and warranty. Stated wattage runs from 1000 watts on the Philips HP8100/46 to 2200-2400W on the VEGA PROFESSIONAL Pro Dry. Words such as tourmaline, and any shine or frizz claim, are the brands' own.
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Bodycare
Best Body Lotion for Dry Skin in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion 236 ml with Niacinamide & Panthenol.
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Fragrance
Best Body Mist for Women in India 2026: 8 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Bella Vita Luxury Date Women Body Spray Mist Liquid Perfume For Refreshing Floral & Vanilla Long.
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Makeup
Best Compact Powder for Indian Skin 2026: 8 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Lakme 9 to 5 Flawless Matte Complexion Compact.
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Skincare
Best Face Mist & Toner in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Plum Bulgarian Valley Rose Water Face Toner.
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Skincare
Best Face Wash for Acne in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid Face Wash for Acne-Prone Skin.
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Makeup
Best Foundation for Indian Skin Tones 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation.
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Hair Styling
Best Hair Curlers in India (2026)
Our top pick is the VEGA Ease Curl 19 mm Barrel Hair Curler for Women with Ceramic Coated Plates.
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Haircare
Best Hair Mask for Dry & Damaged Hair in India 2026
Our top pick is the Minimalist Hair Mask with Maleic Bond Repair Complex 5%.
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Haircare
Best Hair Oil for Hair Growth in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Indulekha Ayurvedic Hair Growth Oil with Bringha.
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Haircare
Best Hair Serum in India 2026: 8 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Anti Frizz Serum 100ml.
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Hair Styling
Best Hot Air Brushes in India 2026
Our top pick is the Philips India’s No.1 Hair Styling Brand 2-in-1 Airstyler.
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Makeup
Best Kajal & Eyeliner in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Lakme Eyeconic Black Kajal.
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Lipcare
Best Lip Balm in India 2026: 7 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Minimalist SPF 30 Lip Balm with Ceramides & Hyaluronic Acid.
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Makeup
Best Long Lasting Lipstick in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick.
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Makeup
Best Mascara in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara.
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Skincare
Best Niacinamide Serum in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Minimalist 10% Niacinamide Serum with Zinc.
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Fragrance
Best Perfume for Men in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Bella Vita Luxury CEO Man Perfume 100ml EDP.
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Skincare
Best Sunscreen for Oily Skin in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Minimalist Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 for Oily Skin.
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Skincare
Best Under Eye Cream for Dark Circles in India 2026
Our top pick is the Minimalist Vitamin K + Retinal 01% Under Eye Cream.
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Skincare
Best Vitamin C Serum in India 2026: 9 Picks Compared
Our top pick is the Minimalist 10% Advanced Vitamin C Serum.
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Haircare
Best Anti-Dandruff Shampoo in India 2026 — Head & Shoulders, Scalpe, Selsun Picks
Head & Shoulders Cool Menthol Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is our top pick for everyday use. Its listing says it is gentle enough for everyday use, even on colour-treated or chemically treated hair, and adds menthol for a tingling freshness, in a 180 ml bottle for men and women. If you want named actives on the label, Scalpe Pro lists climbazole with ZPTO (zinc pyrithione) and piroctone olamine, and says its conditioning base helps prevent dryness with daily use. Bare Anatomy and L'Oréal Professionnel Scalp Advanced both list piroctone olamine, with salicylic acid in the Bare Anatomy; the L'Oréal says it is free from silicones and alcohol. Selsun's listing says it clears flakes and relieves excess oil and dandruff-related itching but does not name its active ingredient. If dandruff persists or your scalp is inflamed, see a dermatologist.
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Hair Styling
Best Hair Straighteners in India (2026)
The Remington S9600 Silk Straightener is our top pick: its listing says it sets its temperature in 10 seconds, its digital display runs from 150 to 235°C, and turbo boost reaches 240°C for 30 seconds. For floating plates and an adjustable 150–230°C range, choose the Vega Professional Pro Gold (VPMHS-08); the Philips BHS393, AGARO and Havells HS4101 are the simpler options. Choose by temperature control first: an adjustable range lets you stay at the lowest heat that straightens your hair.
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Skincare
Best Moisturizer for Combination Skin in India 2026 — Gel & Light Cream Picks
The Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Oil-Free Moisturizer is our top pick for combination skin. Its listing describes a lightweight, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic gel for oily and combination skin, with 10% vitamin B5 (panthenol), glycerine, hyaluronic acid and betaine, in a 50g pack. Combination skin is oily in some areas, often the T-zone of forehead, nose and chin, and normal or dry elsewhere, so most picks here are light gels or gel creams. Of the nine listings, the Minimalist, Re'equil and WishCare name combination skin directly, and the Dot & Key names it alongside normal, dry and sensitive skin.
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