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What’s the deal with business cards? In today’s super-digital age, the business card is one of the few bits of physical information we still depend on. Turns out, it’s a lot to do with positive recall and first impressions!

Eat Your Way To Flawless Skin!

Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by pesky pimples and untimely breakouts that kill your selfie spree. You’ve probably stocked up on heavy-duty moisturizer and retinol-spiked toner to battle annoying skin problems, but if you’re running out of luck with pots and tubes, it may be high time to tweak your diet. Anuradha Withanachchi takes a trip around the island, looking for the best Lankan foods to help all your skin concerns.

An Introvert's Guide To Navigating Holiday Parties

Should you hide behind a curtain or fake your way through the whole ordeal? Fret no more! Surviving a get-together is easier than you think, as per our resident introvert: yours truly.

Savings 101: Gear Up For A New (Financially Happy) Year

Your 20s are supposed to be your years of exploration, travel, love and making mistakes. You’re supposed to be carefree for a little while longer (minus the adulting that will slowly start to creep in), enjoying newfound freedom and fresh employment. But, if you do things right, your 20s can also offer you the opportunity to really set yourself up, well, for life. The thought of saving and investing sounds pretty boring – confusing, even – but starting as early as possible (19 isn’t a bad age to get the ball rolling!) will keep you ahead of the game. But how, you ask? Great question. Shihaam Hassanali goes to the bank.

On My Mind - I Filter My Photos. So What?

My name is Amy Odell, and I manipulate my Instagram posts. I have made sunsets pinker, my complexion clearer and oceans bluer. I have removed people, objects and unsightly driveways. And, I nearly always adjust images of my cat so she resembles something more than a mass of iron filings with eyes.

Dancing To The Beat Of Her Passion

Rangi Fernando, 28, dance enthusiast*, shares the wisdom she has learnt through dancing and the myriad of emotions she encountered during her journey.

Answering All your Style Qs

Have a question you desperately want answered?Reach out to us at hello@cosmopolitan.lk

4 Perks Of Having A Little Crush

Your fave rom-coms get it so right: butterflies aren’t the only benefits you’ll feel.

A Lankan Millennial Girl's - Guide To Moving Out

It’s not the easiest thing to do and when I did it, I had to figure everything out through trial and error. It was a huge learning curve, but, if you’re attempting this yourself, here are a few tips to help you get a move on!

The Party Girl's Guide To Skincare

It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep, using less product, eating healthy food and avoiding alcoholic beverages will leave your skin looking and feeling its absolute best. Let’s be real though.

Take Cara Them Brows!

Whenever you’re thinking of #BrowGoals, the first person that comes to mind is always Cara Delevingne. Unfortunately, not all of us have been blessed with brow game so strong. We help you get your brows on fleek in just 7 easy steps!

Keeping Up With Ciora

With her seventh album about to drop, the sizzling singer/ dancer seems to have it all but wants more because “no dream is too big.” Here, she talks to Cosmo about faith, fitness, and her husband’s “goodies.”

The Cosmo Guy

Who Says A 20-something-year-old Can’t Have It All? Bhanuka Harischandra, Ceo Of Surgeglobal Is Showing Everyone Exactly How. Charming, Smart And Witty (Not To Mention Single!), He’s A Total Catch!

The Wonder Of Self Love

Hailing from bishops college and currently pursuing her undergrad degree in psychology, Amaya Suriyapperuma rose to fame just over a year ago at ASUS LankaComic Con 2017. She dressed up as the infamous dc comics heroine wonder woman and was subjected to ludicrous cyberbullying and social media harassment. Little did she know that it would be this unfortunate turn of events that would lead her to become the confident, bubbly young woman shes grown into today!

How I Did It

NilminiGunaratne, Vice President Marketing,DFCCBank PLC is a vivacious as it gets. Shes made a mark for herself in her industry and, as she proudly proclaims, she did it her way. Here, she talks about the trials she faced as a woman in the field of marketing, the importance of setting aside time for yourself, and her guiltiest of pleasures. All hail this powerhouse!

Body Shaming At Work: How Lankan Girls Deal

Sometimes irrespective of the type of career you are in, you can get shamed for how you look. This can be jarring and reallyshouldnt be tolerated. Chances are, you probably have difficulty dealing with it all. So how do you work through it all? With the help of those whove gone through similar instances, let's take a look at how we can overcome body shaming at work.

How To Get The Best Of Your Intuition

"In 2016, I was 24 and well on my way to achieving my life's dreams I'd been working on since school. But for no reason I started getting sick, became extremely lethargic and an alcoholic. I was not happy at all. It didn't make sense to me or my friends because I was doing everything I loved. Or so I thought. Out of nowhere, this tiny voice started nagging me to the point where I had to listen to it. The moment I did, I gave up everything I thought was my dream and went down a different route. Tbh, I've never felt more like myself than I do right now. It wasn't easy, listening to that little voice, and it took me more than a year to get accustomed to the irrational things it made me do. But, they all made sense in the end." Yeshani, 27.

How To Cope When A Loved One Has Breast Cancer

Dealing with a loved ones suffering can sometimes be tougher than dealing with your own. LAKSHIKA PINTO helps you find ways to navigate through the pain.

Are You Ready To Get Charged By Your Challenges?

Do you feel bored and empty after completing that momentous project at work?

Get Your Side-Eye Game On

You would’ve witnessed iconic side-eye moments from Riri’s reaction to Miley Cyrus’s VMA performance to little YouTube star Chloe’s shade. Having said that, throwing the infamous sideeye is not limited to celebrities. You’ve probably done this a 100 times, too, like that one time when you walked into this room and this girl couldn’t stop casting her gaze sideways. Decoding and dealing with this type of sassy shade isn’t difficult to fathom. Sumaiya Shuaibdeen gets into position to show you how.

Why Your Mental Health Needs Music

The more we understand about mental health, the more we learn that there are many ways you can look after yours. Enter music therapy – a form of psychology that could be just what you need

Female And Fearless

With her larger than life persona and humble attitude, Ishani Jayamaha, film director and writer, is a delightful conversationalist. The vibe she exudes isn’t a surprise being a storyteller of our generation. With her beautiful and heartwarming short film Kakkutta, she made her mark in a largely male-dominated industry which women usually think twice in venturing into! Here, she talks about the trials and tribulations she faced.

Your Guide To Not-So-Romantic Kisses

Great kissing can lead to some fun places like the bedroom or the backseat of your car, while others will make your hormones question their own existence! Here’s a round-up of terrible kisses and how you can deal with them.

I Was Told I Was Going To Die Five Times A Day...

Morgan Reardon trialled WeCroak, an app that constantly reminded her that her life could end at any moment. Here's how she got on...

Everything You Need To Know About Tampons

If you look closely at Lankan society, you will notice two types of people: The ones who are totally against the idea of tampons, and those who are completely on board with wearing them. What’s alarming to note is the fact that as Sri Lankans, we’ve grown up perceiving tampons as taboo (no thanks to what we’ve learned at school and home). As a result, young women are considerably unlearned on the subject of tampons. All we seem to know is that’s its totally frowned upon. So, what the deal with tampons and why are we so fussed about using them? Sumaiya Shuaibdeen shares with the class.

Love Conquers All!

It was February 14, 2005, and little did Asherah know that she would meet the love of her life at the concert she was going for. Shehan didn’t know anything about love at first sight till he first set eyes on Asherah. How would they know anything about that? They were both only 15 years old! In May 2005, Shehan asked Asherah out at a KFC car park and she said ‘yes’! Today, Asherah and Shehan Gomez are living a life of love and understanding.

Why​ Do You Love The Bad Boy?

Imagine this: Piumi, 25, is scrolling through her phone currently flooded with messages from a variety of guys interested in her. And, really, why not? Shes beautiful, makes logical decisions for the most part and is both strong and affectionate. She wonders who she should reply to and she picks the most unenthusiastic hi from this dude with a James Dean-esq profile picture (ooh, hes cute!). Over the next few days, their conversation intensifies and they decide to meet for coffee. A few dates in and her nights seemingly feel longer when she barely gets a response to her Hey, are you there? Eventually, he does respond with Sorry, was busy, babe before he totally falls off the grid and ghosts her (Sorry, you have been blocked).

Mind & Body - Are You In Love With The Shape Of You?

Weve all had insecurities about our physical appearance. It all starts from the youthful days of watching cartoons, going on to drooling over celebrities in magazines and now scrolling through social media. Theres nothing wrong with wanting to look like yourfavouritestar, but should you really be letting it cause so much anxiety about the way you look? Team Cosmo spills the beans on their insecurities and how you too can strike a balance.

I Tried Crescendo Fasting… And This Is What Happened

When Yasodhara Kariyawasam realized her constantly getting ill was linked to being overweight, she decided to make drastic change. Heres how she got on.

Your STD Questions, Answered

Whether you’re thinking of marriage, a casual relationship or even a one-night-stand, it’s always best to be in the know about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Here are some questions to ask that can make a healthy difference in an intimate relationship.