Welcome To Cha-Glam - Your Guide to Glowing & Healthy skin!
Hi there! I’m Chanthini, and I’m so excited to have you here. As someone who has dealt with dry skin for years, I know how frustrating it can be to find products that actually work without leaving your skin feeling tight or flaky. that’s exactly why I created this space to help others on the same journey.
This blog is all about honest reviews, helpful tips, and real experiences with skincare and beauty products that cater specifically to dry skin and dusky skin tones. Whether you’re searching for the perfect moisturizer or a foundation that finally matches your skin tone, I’m here to guide you through it all. Plus, expect some fun stories and maybe even a few cute photos of my adorable dog because who doesn’t love a little extra joy while talking about skincare?
Let’s embark on this glowing skin journey together! Stay tuned for honest reviews, skincare routines, and beauty tips!
top 5 skincare tips for dry skin
1. Healthy skin starts within drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps maintain your skin’s moisture level.
2. Don’t use strong soaps (Harsh products) it can make dry skin worse. Choose a gentle, hydrating cleanser.
3. Always wash your skin with lukewarm water. Hot water can dehydrate your skin even more.
4. Choose moisturizer which contain Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Shea Butter and Niacinamide.
5. Night time is the perfect to deeply nourish dry skin. Apply a hydrating overnight mask or oils (like Jojoba or Rosehip).
building a skincare routine for dry skin
morning routine
gentle cleanser
Use a hydrating, sulfate-free cleanser to clean your skin. Look for hyaluroni acid, glycerin, or aloe vera.
Hydrating toner or essence
Apply a lightweight toner or essence to prep your skin and add an extra layer for hydration. Look for hyaluronic acid, or rose water.
serum
Choose a hydrating serum to boost moisture levels. Look for hyaluronic acid, or niacinamide.
moisturizer
Apply a rich moisturizer to lock in hydration and strengthen the skin barrier. Look for hyaluronic acid, cermides, or shea butter.
night routine
gentle cleanser
Cleanse your face to remove dirt, sunscreen, and makeup from the day.
hydrating toner or essence
A thicker cream at night to deeply hydrate while sleep. look for ceramides, shea butter, or peptides.
serum or facial oil
At night you can use a thicker serum or facial oil to deeply nourish the skin. Look for Rosehip oil.
Night cream or moisturizer
A night cream is an essential part of a skincare routine, especially if you want to wake up with hydrated, nourished, and glowing skin.
weekly add-ons
exfoliation (1-2 times a week)
Gently exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and allow moisturizers to absorb better.
Look for Latic acid, or gentle scrubs.
hydrating masks (1-2 times a week)
Use a hydrating sheet mask or cream mask to deeply nourish your skin.
Look for aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, or honey.
makeup must-haves for dusky queen!
1. Flawless Base Essentials
PRIMER – A hydrating or illuminating primer helps to create a smooth base and adds a glow.
FOUNDATION – Choose a foundations with warm, golden, or neutral undertones that match your complexion without looking grey or dull.
CONCEALER – Use a creamy concealer one or two lighter than your skin tone to brighten under the eyes and highlight certain areas. Look for orange correctors to neutralize dark circles if needed.
SETTING POWDER – A translucent powder or a tinted setting powder helps set makeup without leaving a white cast. Look for banana powder or warm toned setting powders.
2. Face Definition Must-Haves
BLUSH – Warm, rich blush shades complement dusky skin beautifully. Best shades : Brick red, and deep coral.
BRONZER/CONTOUR – Bronzers with red or golden undertones to add warmth and avoid ashy finishes. For contouring, use deeper neutral tones to sculpt. Best shades : Mocha, deep caramel, or Warm brown.
HIGHLIGHTER – Golden and bronze highlighters give a radiant glow. Best shade : Champagne gold, bronze, or copper.
3. Eye Makeup
EYESHADOWS – It plays a vital role in enhancing and defining the eyes. Best shades : copper, bronze, burgundy, emerald, and deep plum.
EYELINER – Black or deep brown eyeliners work best for everyday looks. For a pop pf color, try deep green and blue.
MASCARA – Volumizing mascaras in black enhance lashes.
4. Lipstick
Dusky skin tones can pull off bold and neutral lip colors.
NUDE SHADES – Warm browns, deep mauves, and caramel nudes.
BOLD COLORS – Burgundy, deep red, plum, and brick orange.
GLOSSES & BALMS – Tinted glosses in peach, berry, or caramel tones enhance natural lip color.
5. Setting Essentials
Paws & Beauty
Meet My Furry Baby – Tyson! Hii! Let me introduce you to the little bundle of joy who brightens my every day-Tyson! He’s not just a pet; he’s my heart wrapped in fur. His adorable antics never fail to melt my heart, and his playful energy fills my home with warmth and laughter. No matter how stressful my day is, one look at his innocent eyes or a wag of his tail instantly lifts my mood. He is my ultimate stress reliver, my daily dose of happiness, and my forever cuddle companion. Life feels incomplete without his love an boundless joy.
Here is the cutest part-Tyson has a secret obsession with my skincare products! He is absolutely fascinated by the scents of my cosmetics, especially my shea butter lotion, some oils, and my face moisturizer. The moment he catches a whiff of them, his little nose starts twitching with excitement! He never misses a chance to inspect my makeup bag, and if he finds his favorite lotion bottle, he licks it like it’s the most delicious treat in the world.
It’s as if he’s my personal skincare enthusiast, approving every products I use! His curiosity and love for all things beauty make him the most adorable little skincare companion ever!
Meet My Gentle Giant – Max! Let me introduce you to my other furry love, Max. At first glance, his towering presence might have seemed intimidating to some, but to me, he was nothing more than a big, lovable baby. Behind his grand appearance was a heart overflowing with love, playfulness, and the cutest streak of mischief.
Sadly, Max is no longer with me. He passed away due to a heart problem, leaving an irreplaceable void in my life. Losing him was one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced, but his spirit lives on in my heart and in the countless beautiful memories we shared. whether he’s here or not, he will always be my baby, my forever companion.
Max wasn’t just a dog, he had a special role in my life, even in my skincare journey. Max was incredibly observant, always keeping close eye on my every move. He knew my daily skincare and simple makeup routine like the back of his paw. But what made him even more special was how he connected my beauty rituals with our adventures.
whenever I applied just my everyday skincare and a touch of makeup, he’d watch curiously. But the moment I started using foundation and following a full makeup routine, he knew, I was going out! And that’s when the excitement began! His love for travel was unmatched. Even before I could finish getting ready, Max would be up and eager, prancing around impatiently, ready to jump into the car. Until he got in, he was a bundle energy, unable to sit still, as if saying, “Hurry up, let’s go already!”
Despite having only five senses, Max understood me better than words ever could. He didn’t need to hear me say I was going out , he just knew. He was more than a pet; he was my strength, my joy, and my greatest emotional support. Losing him was a devastating loss, but his love and memories stay with me forever.
A skincare journey filled with paw prints!
My skincare journey has never been just about products an routines, it has been a heartwarming experience shared with my two beloved dogs, Max and Tyson. For pet parents like me, the little moments shared with our furry companions, whether it’s them curiously sniffing our skincare or recognizing our routines become cherished experiences. Though Max is no longer with me, his presence lingers in my heart, just as Tyson continues to bring joy to my everyday life. For me, skincare is not just about beauty; it’s about the love , warmth, and paw prints that make it even more meaningful.