With the festive season fast approaching, it’s time to switch up your skincare game to attain that ‘luminous radiance’ – one that looks impeccable, both in IRL and on the ‘Gram. After all, no glow stick can achieve what a thorough, result-oriented cleanse-treat-seal (and love) ritual guarantees.
Pouring hours on the internet in futile search of skincare’s crème de la crème? Well, your quest can finally come to an unceremonious end here. We are bringing you a list of 8 skincare staples to help dazzle this festive season. The best part? You can grab these beauties at whopping discounts only at Nykaa’s Skintastic Sale. So, get carting besties!
Gear up for the festive season with the Nykaa Skintastic Sale. Starting on the 27th of September, this mega beauty event is doling out formidable skincare whips at never-seen-before prices. So, hurry!
Our Selection of Competent Cleansers
1. The Derma Co. 1% Salicylic Acid Face Wash for Active Acne with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel
Rating: 4.4
Price: Available at a marked down price of INR 272! Grab STAT!
This Derma Co. bestseller abates episodes of active acne! The MVP of the blend, salicylic acid cuts oil and breaks dead cells’ bonds while making your skin squeaky clean. Additionally, willow bark in this formulation alleviates inflammation that may occur pre or post-breakout. Grab this dermal-crafted and fragrance-free concoct to skate through the festivities sans the zits!
2. Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam PH 5.5
Rating: 4.4
Price: Available at a discount of 10% only at Nykaa’s Skintastic Sale!
The rich lather of the Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam expels deep-seated dirt, impurities, and pollution from the pores. Meticulous yet gentle, this A-grade formulation also offers a big boost of hydration to the skin. The foam doesn’t dry out the skin and maintains the dermis’ natural pH of approximately 5.5. A widely sought-after skincare staple to remedy acne, vitamin B5 on the ingredient list promotes healthy cellular regeneration and keeps the acid mantle intact.
Highly Sought-after Serums to Treat Concerns
3. Chemist at Play Acne Control Face Serum With 20% Niacinamide + Azelaic Acid- Fights Acne & Scars
Chemist at Play Acne Control Face Serum With 20% Niacinamide + Azelaic Acid- Fights Acne & ScarsSHOP
Rating: 4.4
Price: At a discounted price of INR 449 at the Skintastic sale!
This serum by Chemist at Play features a dynamic duo of ingredients at the forefront. A gentle remedy for active acne, azelaic acid degunks pores while alleviating signs of inflammation – often a woefully overlooked workhorse in the skincare world. Niacinamide works on multiple concerns, from curbing sebum production to clearing congestion to reducing pesky acne scars. Furthermore, the serum is made on a base of essential ceramides that uphold barrier health! You can use this concoct (twice a day), even under a full face of glam and keep the unwarranted shine at bay!
4. Minimalist 10% Niacinamide Face Serum With Matmarine + Zinc For Reducing Oil & Blemishes
Rating: 4.4
Price: A steal deal only for INR 599!
Worried that post-acne blemishes are pulling focus from your gorgeous face? Well, not anymore! Add the Minimalist 10% Niacinamide Serum to your festive season skin prep and see jaw-dropping results. The featherlight formula seeps into the skin to dwindle the appearance of spots and scars while administering a single-tone complexion. Niacinamide also inhibits the surplus production of sebum –granting you a dreamy, mattified canvas for the rest of your makeup application.
Get that LIT-from-Within Glow with Our Topic Moisturising Formulas
5. Dot & Key Vitamin C + E Super Bright Moisturizer For Glowing Skin-Fades Pigmentation & Dark Spots
Rating: 4.4
Price: At a whopping markdown of 20% at the Skintastic Sale.
No glow stick can achieve the glow radiated by healthy skin. And so, we recommend adding the Vitamin C+ E moisturiser by Dot & Key to your festive skincare rotation. The luxuriously creamy and light formula features three distinct sources of the potent antioxidant vitamin C, which reduces spots and patches while administering a healthy, uniform complexion. Furthermore, a generous helping of shea butter in the blend locks ample moisture into the skin, making it appear soft, supple, and luminous!
6. Cetaphil Moisturising Cream
Rating: 4.5
Price: Only under INR 500 during the run of Nykaa’s Skintastic Sale.
This no-fuss, no-frill formula by the drugstore brand Cetaphil is the perfect bet to secure hydrated, glowy skin in time for festivities. The infallible humectant glycerine helps bind moisture molecules to the skin and emollient niacinamide puts a big sturdy lock on it, ensuring water retention. If you are weary of trying new formulas due to skin sensitivity or a weakened barrier (amongst many other reasons), turn to this product. But don’t just take our word for it – the brand has received the nod of approval from the likes of Alia Bhatt and Gigi Hadid!
Best Sunscreens from Nykaa’s Skintastic Sale
7. Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA ++++ UVA
Rating: 4.5
Price: Avail at a marked-down price of INR 624 only at the Skintastic Sale
Braving the sun during festivities with a full-face of makeup can be a tad challenging. Our only advice – don’t skimp on SPF, even if you have an oily complexion or are living in ludicrously humid or muggy conditions. Opt for a formula that blots the excess oil while granting the skin maximum sun protection. This will prevent random oil patches from peering through your makeup and ensure you look flawless round the clock. Our stellar recommendation is Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA ++++ UVA. The non-comedogenic and water-resistant formula provides the skin with a velvety matte finish.
8. Fixderma Shadow Sunscreen SPF 50+ Cream For Dry Skin, PA+++ Protection & Water Resistant
Rating: 4.5
Price: 15% off on this potent sunscreen
This broad spectrum sunscreen has photoprotective properties and is deemed for all skin types. If you are prone to excessive perspiration or prolonged sun exposure, you must make BFFs with this teesny tube by Fixderma. The non-greasy formula doesn’t percolate the skin or leave a dreadful white cast for that matter. Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and water-resistant – this product is up for grabs at Nykaa’s Skintastic Sale. Hurry before we run all out.
