Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka Magazine - May 2019

In this issue

In this edition, we talk sustainability and how millennials and Gen Zs are becoming more conscious. We’re reducing our use of plastic, recycling, reusing, helping the community and so much more. We chatted with 3 ladies who are also doing their part in the community with their businesses. They’re spreading the word and impacting those around them to be more conscious. As you deal with all that has happened, it’s essential you find ways to cope with grief, loss or fear. Carving out time for yourself can make all the difference. And, sometimes all you need is a quick pick-me-up in the form of a dope rice and curry. Fortunately, we’ve got the perfect recipe for the spiciest (and the most delicious) chicken curry you’ve ever tasted! Click through for more…

10 Reasons Why Your Hair Doesn't Care

You eat right, you’re always popping vitamins and yet somehow, your hair just refuses to look like you’re about to audition for a shampoo commercial. Unbeknownst to most of us, it isn’t always just the hair dyes and hot irons that can damages our strands. Join Lakshika Pinto as she points out 10 mistakes that could make or break your mane!

6 mins

How To: Perfect Your Liner

Only second to lipstick, this is probably one of the most commonly followed steps in everyone’s make-up routine. I still remember the Nina Ricci pencil I got when I was 13-years-old and over the years I’ve only fallen more in love with how much this seemingly random line across your lids can do for your face!

1 min

Why Your Skin Feels Like Damaged Goods

From sun exposure to laundry detergents to smiling too much, there are so many factors that play a role in why you might feel like your skin looks damaged.

3 mins

Are You Pretending To Love Yourself?

On a good day, you can be found snapping your spa sessions and solo dates, but when things aren’t going very well, chances are you’re blaming yourself for everything that’s going wrong. Does this mean you love yourself any less? It’s a tough question, but with a little nurturing and digging deep within, you can begin the process of true self-love. Sumaiya Shuaibdeen shows you how to love yourself unapologetically.

3 mins

Lana Takes The Lead

Ladies and gentlemen of the A-list, meet your competition. With TO ALL THE BOYS I ’ VE LOVED BEFORE, Lana Condor became an overnight success and the reigning queen of Netflix. Now she’s busy rewriting the Hollywood rules thanks to a big new show, an epic real-life love story, and lots of red-carpet nights that end the way all true fairy tales should: eating pizza in bed.

7 mins

Alert: You Can Officially Cancel Your Period

Opt out of that nonsense.

4 mins

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At the heart of every feature, column, tweet, and post is the ethos that Cosmo must inspire women to be the best they can be — on their terms. Whether that’s by empowering them through campaigns, giving them the confidence to ask for that pay rise, offering them honest relationship advice, or helping them hunt down those heels, Cosmo engages with the reader on an emotional level deeper than any other magazine, providing solid, intelligent advice she really trusts.