Chanel’s newly launched Vitalumiere Douceur compact is a pressed powder foundation that gives both hydration and glow unlike other pressed powders. I think its the technology that has let Chanel whip up powder to a very fine texture so it seems weightless and with the addition of optical diffusers it works for light to medium coverage. Can be used by itself or as a finishing companion to your Vitalumiere foundation. Don’t go by the sample picture -there are enough shades .Try any of the rose beige series  for Indian skin.

Carolina Herrera’s Eau de Parfum Sublime has cool packaging and a mix of notes: rose, bergamot and a bit of leather and patchouli to make this fresh and feminine but not cloying and over sweet . Available at Parcos in Mumbai

After the feasting comes the fasting but it doesn’t always have to be this way. Nutritionist Charmaine D’souza looks in to the kitchen cabinet,sifts through herbs and spices and offers up easy to incorporate cleansing, detoxing and general health maintenance tips . Love the one on adding star anise to drinking water to deal with inelegant bloating. Available at Crossword and wwww.flipkart.com

Yes, we know cellulite has no cure and we all have to live with wobbling blobs but the tried and tested Gel Minceur does reduce the appearance of light cellulite. For best results use the exfoliating scrub before. Doesn’t take away the cellulite permanently though ..sigh !

Aishwarya Rai said Clinique Happy was her favorite fragrance in an interview years ago. Now men can have their version with Happy for men. Its fresh, citrussy and well… happy.