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Author: Alvira Dsouza

Alvira Dsouza, a vibrant writer in her early 20s, brings four years of beauty and fashion industry experience into her work, sharing fresh beauty, fashion, and lifestyle insights across top platforms like Pinkvilla. The Style List and The Beautiful Societies. She’s known for crafting relatable beauty and skincare tips that her followers love. Off-duty, Alvira’s a powerhouse—whether she’s kicking up dust on the football field, dancing up a storm, or singing her heart out at karaoke.

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