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If you’re a beauty enthusiast scrolling through Instagram, you’ve likely come across Shaleen Khergamwala (@shalsc)—her page is a dreamy blend of effortless fresh-faced selfies, enviable travel moments, and snippets of her beauty routines. We caught up with her to dive deep into her beauty rituals, travel must-haves, and the secrets behind her signature look.
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“It took me a while to figure out the right products for my combination skin, but this lightweight hydrator just hits the spot. It’s been my go-to moisturiser for quite a while now. The watery-gel texture absorbs almost instantly without feeling heavy or greasy. It delivers lasting hydration, but keeps my T-zone shine-free through the day. Plus, I love that it is oil- and fragrance-free, so I never have to worry about any potential breakouts.”
The first step in her morning skincare routine is a non-negotiable: hydration. “Clinique Moisture Surge is the first thing I reach for when I wake up. My skin just drinks it up—it’s like giving my face a glass of water to start the day,” she shares.
Shaleen’s beauty vibe is all about keeping things light and breathable. “I don’t use foundation—never have. If I need coverage, I’ll use the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser or a tinted sunscreen,” she says. Mascara, however, is a must. “When your lashes are done, you instantly look more awake. It’s the one thing I can’t live without.” Her eyeliner routine is equally straightforward yet impactful. “Start thin and gradually thicken where it wings out,” she advises, adding that a pointed cotton bud is her go-to tool for perfecting the flick.
When it comes to makeup, Shaleen’s eyes take center stage. “I’ve always enjoyed doing my eyes more than the rest of my face,” she reveals. Her signature look? A brown base with a tiny wing and a hint of purple eyeshadow smudged along the waterline. “It’s subtle but makes a statement,” she explains. For an extra touch of magic, she swears by a unique hack: “Do your makeup and then hop into a steamy shower—just avoid getting your face wet. The steam softens everything, leaving you with a smokier, grungy vibe.”
Despite the allure of ever-changing beauty trends, Shaleen stays true to her philosophy. “For me, less is always more,” she says. “It’s easy to get carried away with all the inspiration online, but knowing when to stop is key.” This restraint is evident in her makeup routine, which balances simplicity with thoughtful touches like her newfound love for lip liner. “It pulls the whole look together,” she says.
Skincare is sacrosanct for Shaleen, and she never compromises on it. “No matter how tired or tipsy I am, I’ll always take my makeup off. Sleeping with it on is a recipe for disaster,” she asserts. Her other skincare indulgence? Gua sha. “My makeup artist gave me a face massage before my wedding, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s so relaxing and leaves my skin feeling refreshed.”
While Shaleen is open to exploring beauty’s vast landscape, there’s one area she steers clear of: injectables. “I’m petrified of needles,” she admits, “but if it makes someone feel good, who am I to judge?” This candid, no-judgment approach encapsulates her beauty ethos—one that values authenticity, simplicity, and staying true to what makes you feel your best.
The first step in her morning skincare routine is a non-negotiable: hydration. “Clinique Moisture Surge is the first thing I reach for when I wake up. My skin just drinks it up—it’s like giving my face a glass of water to start the day,” she shares.
Shaleen’s beauty vibe is all about keeping things light and breathable. “I don’t use foundation—never have. If I need coverage, I’ll use the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser or a tinted sunscreen,” she says. Mascara, however, is a must. “When your lashes are done, you instantly look more awake. It’s the one thing I can’t live without.” Her eyeliner routine is equally straightforward yet impactful. “Start thin and gradually thicken where it wings out,” she advises, adding that a pointed cotton bud is her go-to tool for perfecting the flick.
When it comes to makeup, Shaleen’s eyes take center stage. “I’ve always enjoyed doing my eyes more than the rest of my face,” she reveals. Her signature look? A brown base with a tiny wing and a hint of purple eyeshadow smudged along the waterline. “It’s subtle but makes a statement,” she explains. For an extra touch of magic, she swears by a unique hack: “Do your makeup and then hop into a steamy shower—just avoid getting your face wet. The steam softens everything, leaving you with a smokier, grungy vibe.”
Despite the allure of ever-changing beauty trends, Shaleen stays true to her philosophy. “For me, less is always more,” she says. “It’s easy to get carried away with all the inspiration online, but knowing when to stop is key.” This restraint is evident in her makeup routine, which balances simplicity with thoughtful touches like her newfound love for lip liner. “It pulls the whole look together,” she says.
Skincare is sacrosanct for Shaleen, and she never compromises on it. “No matter how tired or tipsy I am, I’ll always take my makeup off. Sleeping with it on is a recipe for disaster,” she asserts. Her other skincare indulgence? Gua sha. “My makeup artist gave me a face massage before my wedding, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s so relaxing and leaves my skin feeling refreshed.”
While Shaleen is open to exploring beauty’s vast landscape, there’s one area she steers clear of: injectables. “I’m petrified of needles,” she admits, “but if it makes someone feel good, who am I to judge?” This candid, no-judgment approach encapsulates her beauty ethos—one that values authenticity, simplicity, and staying true to what makes you feel your best.
The first step in her morning skincare routine is a non-negotiable: hydration. “Clinique Moisture Surge is the first thing I reach for when I wake up. My skin just drinks it up—it’s like giving my face a glass of water to start the day,” she shares.
Shaleen’s beauty vibe is all about keeping things light and breathable. “I don’t use foundation—never have. If I need coverage, I’ll use the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser or a tinted sunscreen,” she says. Mascara, however, is a must. “When your lashes are done, you instantly look more awake. It’s the one thing I can’t live without.” Her eyeliner routine is equally straightforward yet impactful. “Start thin and gradually thicken where it wings out,” she advises, adding that a pointed cotton bud is her go-to tool for perfecting the flick.
When it comes to makeup, Shaleen’s eyes take center stage. “I’ve always enjoyed doing my eyes more than the rest of my face,” she reveals. Her signature look? A brown base with a tiny wing and a hint of purple eyeshadow smudged along the waterline. “It’s subtle but makes a statement,” she explains. For an extra touch of magic, she swears by a unique hack: “Do your makeup and then hop into a steamy shower—just avoid getting your face wet. The steam softens everything, leaving you with a smokier, grungy vibe.”
Despite the allure of ever-changing beauty trends, Shaleen stays true to her philosophy. “For me, less is always more,” she says. “It’s easy to get carried away with all the inspiration online, but knowing when to stop is key.” This restraint is evident in her makeup routine, which balances simplicity with thoughtful touches like her newfound love for lip liner. “It pulls the whole look together,” she says.
Skincare is sacrosanct for Shaleen, and she never compromises on it. “No matter how tired or tipsy I am, I’ll always take my makeup off. Sleeping with it on is a recipe for disaster,” she asserts. Her other skincare indulgence? Gua sha. “My makeup artist gave me a face massage before my wedding, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s so relaxing and leaves my skin feeling refreshed.”
While Shaleen is open to exploring beauty’s vast landscape, there’s one area she steers clear of: injectables. “I’m petrified of needles,” she admits, “but if it makes someone feel good, who am I to judge?” This candid, no-judgment approach encapsulates her beauty ethos—one that values authenticity, simplicity, and staying true to what makes you feel your best.
The first step in her morning skincare routine is a non-negotiable: hydration. “Clinique Moisture Surge is the first thing I reach for when I wake up. My skin just drinks it up—it’s like giving my face a glass of water to start the day,” she shares.
In her bag, you won’t find an arsenal of products—just a curated selection that gets the job done. “The Laneige lip gloss is always with me,” she says. “It keeps my lips hydrated and glossy without the stickiness—perfect for quick touch-ups.” Her approach is refreshingly simple, proving that a few hero products can work wonders when you know what you need.
When she’s travelling (which is often), this same philosophy stands. "Travel days are long—you’re out all day until you’re back at your hotel, so I focus on the essentials: just moisturiser and blush. I’ll use it on my cheeks, eyelids, and even as a quick lip tint for a cohesive look.” She also loves playing up her lips while on the go: “I line them and add a pop of color inside for a slightly undone vibe. And freckles! I draw them on when I travel—they give such a playful, sun-kissed feel.”
Shaleen’s beauty vibe is all about keeping things light and breathable. “I don’t use foundation—never have. If I need coverage, I’ll use the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser or a tinted sunscreen,” she says. Mascara, however, is a must. “When your lashes are done, you instantly look more awake. It’s the one thing I can’t live without.” Her eyeliner routine is equally straightforward yet impactful. “Start thin and gradually thicken where it wings out,” she advises, adding that a pointed cotton bud is her go-to tool for perfecting the flick.
When it comes to makeup, Shaleen’s eyes take center stage. “I’ve always enjoyed doing my eyes more than the rest of my face,” she reveals. Her signature look? A brown base with a tiny wing and a hint of purple eyeshadow smudged along the waterline. “It’s subtle but makes a statement,” she explains. For an extra touch of magic, she swears by a unique hack: “Do your makeup and then hop into a steamy shower—just avoid getting your face wet. The steam softens everything, leaving you with a smokier, grungy vibe.”
Despite the allure of ever-changing beauty trends, Shaleen stays true to her philosophy. “For me, less is always more,” she says. “It’s easy to get carried away with all the inspiration online, but knowing when to stop is key.” This restraint is evident in her makeup routine, which balances simplicity with thoughtful touches like her newfound love for lip liner. “It pulls the whole look together,” she says.
Skincare is sacrosanct for Shaleen, and she never compromises on it. “No matter how tired or tipsy I am, I’ll always take my makeup off. Sleeping with it on is a recipe for disaster,” she asserts. Her other skincare indulgence? Gua sha. “My makeup artist gave me a face massage before my wedding, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s so relaxing and leaves my skin feeling refreshed.”
While Shaleen is open to exploring beauty’s vast landscape, there’s one area she steers clear of: injectables. “I’m petrified of needles,” she admits, “but if it makes someone feel good, who am I to judge?” This candid, no-judgment approach encapsulates her beauty ethos—one that values authenticity, simplicity, and staying true to what makes you feel your best.
The first step in her morning skincare routine is a non-negotiable: hydration. “Clinique Moisture Surge is the first thing I reach for when I wake up. My skin just drinks it up—it’s like giving my face a glass of water to start the day,” she shares.
Shaleen’s beauty vibe is all about keeping things light and breathable. “I don’t use foundation—never have. If I need coverage, I’ll use the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser or a tinted sunscreen,” she says. Mascara, however, is a must. “When your lashes are done, you instantly look more awake. It’s the one thing I can’t live without.” Her eyeliner routine is equally straightforward yet impactful. “Start thin and gradually thicken where it wings out,” she advises, adding that a pointed cotton bud is her go-to tool for perfecting the flick.
When it comes to makeup, Shaleen’s eyes take center stage. “I’ve always enjoyed doing my eyes more than the rest of my face,” she reveals. Her signature look? A brown base with a tiny wing and a hint of purple eyeshadow smudged along the waterline. “It’s subtle but makes a statement,” she explains. For an extra touch of magic, she swears by a unique hack: “Do your makeup and then hop into a steamy shower—just avoid getting your face wet. The steam softens everything, leaving you with a smokier, grungy vibe.”
Despite the allure of ever-changing beauty trends, Shaleen stays true to her philosophy. “For me, less is always more,” she says. “It’s easy to get carried away with all the inspiration online, but knowing when to stop is key.” This restraint is evident in her makeup routine, which balances simplicity with thoughtful touches like her newfound love for lip liner. “It pulls the whole look together,” she says.
Skincare is sacrosanct for Shaleen, and she never compromises on it. “No matter how tired or tipsy I am, I’ll always take my makeup off. Sleeping with it on is a recipe for disaster,” she asserts. Her other skincare indulgence? Gua sha. “My makeup artist gave me a face massage before my wedding, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s so relaxing and leaves my skin feeling refreshed.”
While Shaleen is open to exploring beauty’s vast landscape, there’s one area she steers clear of: injectables. “I’m petrified of needles,” she admits, “but if it makes someone feel good, who am I to judge?” This candid, no-judgment approach encapsulates her beauty ethos—one that values authenticity, simplicity, and staying true to what makes you feel your best.
