Samin Maharjan, a skincare aficionado who recently launched her venture Daily Derma believes firmly in hard work, and the ability to persevere despite failures and setbacks. Samin has been working in the field of skincare for the past seven years. WOW’s Anushka Shrestha caught up with the with the beauty enthusiast to know what makes her life beautiful.
Currently busy with…
My new venture, Daily Derma. It’s a skin clinic that provides expert skincare services
What do you love about your work
I get the perks of maintaining my skin as I am always surrounded by amazing skin enthusiasts
What makes a person beautiful
A good and kind heart makes a person beautiful
What makes life beautiful
Friends and family
What tickles your funny bones
Funny Tiktok and Instagram content
What makes you smile
When you work hard for something and you get appreciated
Favourite comedian
Ellen DeGeneres, the character ‘Gutthi’ from the Kapil Sharma Show. Besides, ‘Miriam Maisel’ from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, etc
Therapy for happiness
Being content and letting anger pass
Current perfume
Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel, Clinique Happy and Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana
You are addicted to
Sunscreen
On your wish list
A nice house
Best year of your life
2021 because Daily Derma was born
Skincare
Keeping the skin care regimen as simple as possible is the best thing to do. Listen to your skin and it will speak to you, then provide what it needs. Do not follow trends blindly.
Gadget
My powerful duo: phone and laptop
Style icons
Inspired by anyone who can rock a good outfit
Always in you handbag
Phone, sanitiser, extra mask, spf, lipstick and perfume
What do you do to unwind
I just watch Netflix or YouTube. Else, I go to sleep
Favourite holiday destination
I want to go to Annapurna Base Camp and then to Italy. Because “Pahila desh ani bidesh”
You always struggle with
Keeping up with new news
Best thing about being you
I can forgive and let it pass
Makeup can’t do without
Mascara and eyebrow products
Favourite makeup brands
My go to favourite lipstick is ‘Meher’ by MAC and foundation by NARS
Three things you absolutely do to look your best
Cold shower, simple makeup, and a splash of my favourite perfume
One tip you learnt that makes you photo ready
Let your hair down, open your eyes, and smile
Books or movies
Movies always
Guilty pleasure
Food
Favourite place to eat in Kathmandu
Dokdo Sarang for Korean food, Nanglo for sizzler and Roadhouse Cafe for Caesar salad and pizza
One thing you can’t do without
Phone and sunscreen
What advice would you give to your younger self
To take it easy and live the younger days freely because when you are an adult you can’t
Celebrity crush
Katrina Kaif
Movies that inspire you
Little women
Favourite cuisine
Nepali, Thai
A quote you live by
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world” – Buddha
Lockdown lesson
Have a reserve of your finances
