Beauty Detail
The actor shares her go-to skin care and makeup products.
When Poorna Jagannathan was growing up, she was getting thebestbeauty treatments and she hated them.
I was steeped inAyurvedic beautyinvoluntarily, she tells Bustle.
As of this month, Jagannathan has joined forces with cult-favorite Ayurvedic beauty brandRanavatas its first celebrity ambassador.
Of course, in Ayurvedic beauty, its not packaged in any way theres a DIY element that exists.
Take, for instance,Ranavats Mighty Majesty hair oil, which is packed withamlaandjasmine.
I used to hate having oil in my hair.
No amount of shampoo could wash it off, she says.
Oh, and she doesnt want to waste any time on formulas that dont work.
Look, Im 50.
Im not using any product that is not effective, she says.
I will eat a placenta if someone says this will take care of your skin.
In the meantime, shes relying ontretinoin.
The Ranavat Radiant Rani usessaffron oil, which is like liquid gold.
Its no joke Ive been using it for hyperpigmentation and even skin.
The Hydrating Essential
Ill always try and put Dr. Barbara Sturms hyaluronic acid serum on before makeup.
Ill even use it indoors.
The MVP Foundation
For my daily routine, I dont wear anything too heavy.
So Ill use Iris&Romeos tinted moisturizer [with SPF].
So on top of my SPF, Im putting on more SPF.
Brands are finally coming out with shades and tones that enhance, versus detract.
I also loveIris&Romeos concealer.
The Beauty Tool
At night, I take the time to use myNuFace.
I give a shot to do it five nights a week.
This article was originally published onSep.