Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka Magazine - August 2019

In this issue

Social media is where most of us now reside, glued to our phones, scrolling aimlessly through feeds, consuming information differently. It’s an ever-changing realm of possibilities available for those who want it. Plus, it’s always great stumbling upon an aesthetically pleasing feed and a bonus if the owner’s content is honest, thought-provoking or funny.
The concept of influencers or content creators is still relatively new on this island, and while many are still trying to find their footing (no easy task, mind you), some have figured it out. Ultimately, what’s important to remember is not placing a high value on follower count or the number of likes per post, but on the quality of the content and engagement generated.
We spoke to 24 incredible women across varies niches, currently making waves online. They care deeply and they love what they do. They’re also mad hustlers and growing into a fairly new industry. Plus, they have gorgeous feeds! Click through for more…

Do Hair-Growth Vitamins Really Work?

Do hair-growth Vitamins really work?

2 mins

What It Takes To Be An Influencer

So you don’t have Kylie-level clout yet, but you do have at least one social media account, right? Then you can turn your casual online presence into a side hustle… or even a lucrative career (some influencers rake in upward of Rs. 175,503,510 per year!). It takes more work than slapping a filter on a cute #Lewk , but with a little grit and this pro guide, you can learn to make bank.

4 mins

Beauty's Billion-Dollar Boss

Last year, one woman out-earned Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian. Her name: Huda Kattan, a make-up artist from Tennessee, who, quite simply, has single-handedly changed the way women look…

10 mins

Um, Can We Pls Talk About “Emotional Boners”?

Are those feelings in his pants, or is he just happy to see you? (Both. The answer is both.)

3 mins

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Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka Magazine Description:

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.