Shelf Life

Four beauty lovers let us snoop around their Holy Grail beauty products.

- As told to Ananya Rai

Madhulika Sharma

Model

Some of the favourite items on my shelf are the red light wand, Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturiser, the Invisible Shield Sunscreen by Glossier, Kevin Murphy's Leave-in Conditioner, and Aavrani Hydra-Bounce Thickening Blowout Primer. I also use some derm-recommended products that I cannot do without: Tretinoin 0.5%, Azelaic Acid, and a Benzoyl Peroxide ointment.

My makeup products are pretty minimal—I use the same things over and over again. It's a lot of Saie Beauty, Merit Beauty, and Ilia for covering any sunspots or blemishes, and a trusty, old eyelash curler.

Nida Merchant DJ

If there's one place I allow myself complete indulgence, it's my beauty shelf. Over time, it has become less of a routine and more of a ritual. Each product tells a story. My shelf is lined with cult-favourites like