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What’s in your travel kit, Devika Narain?



Travel plans for 2018 Work is taking me to Rajasthan; beaches in Oman, Mauritius and Goa. Plus to the US, Europe and Vietnam for holidays (hopefully)! As a wedding designer, I travel a lot—last year, I averaged a 100 odd flights.

Tackling long hours in the sun My skin care is very basic when I am at home—homemade packs and fresh fruits on my face—but since I spend long hours in the sun, my travelling kit mostly comprises hydrating products. I swear by Artistry Polishing Scrub and Hydrating Lotion, and the M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix+ is the best. Also, Vaseline is the only lip balm that protects you in the harshest of summers (think Rajasthan!). Last year, my mother introduced me to the Nature’s Essence Papaya Pack—it’s the most non-descript product but works wonders on a tan.

No. 5 Parfum Bottle, Chanel

Top skincare hack This one’s from my mother: ‘Put whatever you eat on your face—from tomatoes and papayas to dahi’. Rub some ice on your face before you put make-up on; it hydrates your face and makes it firm.

Favourite duty-free buys Eyeliners and lipsticks from M.A.C and YS Beauty, and my perfumes: Chanel No.5 and Elle from Yves Saint Laurent.

Set of perfumes for women, Fragonard Parfumeur

Your favourite travel souvenir Two years ago, I was in the south of France and stumbled upon the Fragonard factory in Grasse—I picked up some fabulous perfumes I love. Plus, they also take you around the factory and teach you how it’s all made.

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