Comparisons and buying guides for laptops, appliances, TVs, audio, kitchen, fitness and more, with ₹ price ranges for every budget.
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Riding gloves with knuckle protection and palm sliders from Rynox, Raida or Royal Enfield at roughly ₹1,000-4,000 protect hands in falls and keep them warm on winter rides, while budget gloves at roughly ₹300-800 suit short city commutes.
Vaseline Lip Therapy, Nivea Original Care and Himalaya Lip Balm at roughly ₹80-250 are the best lip balms in India for dry, chapped winter lips, with SPF balms for daytime and Burt's Bees as a premium pick.
A lightweight gel sunscreen with SPF 50 and PA++++ such as Re'equil Ultra Matte, Minimalist SPF 50 or The Derma Co Hyaluronic Aqua Gel at roughly ₹350-700 is the best daily sunscreen for oily and acne-prone Indian skin.
A cotton-blend thermal top and bottom set from Jockey, Lux Inferno, Dollar Thermals or Rupa Thermocot at roughly ₹600-1,800 is the cheapest way to stay warm through an Indian winter, under office wear or at home.
Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore, Nivea Nourishing Body Milk and CeraVe Moisturising Lotion at roughly ₹250-1,200 are the best winter body lotions in India, from budget daily use to very dry, itchy skin.
A 2-ply double-bed mink blanket weighing 3-4 kg from Raymond Home, Bombay Dyeing or a reputed Panipat maker at roughly ₹2,000-4,500 is the warmest single layer most north Indian homes can buy.
A hooded quilted puffer jacket from Fort Collins, Monte Carlo, Wildcraft or Puma at roughly ₹2,000-4,500 is the best winter jacket for men under ₹5,000 for Delhi, Punjab, UP and other north Indian winters.
A hooded quilted puffer from Fort Collins, Monte Carlo, Qube by Fort Collins or Puma at roughly ₹1,800-5,000 is the best winter jacket for most Indian women, with long coats and fleece jackets for different styles and climates.
A 300-400 GSM microfibre reversible comforter from Solimo, Story@Home, Wakefit or Raymond Home at roughly ₹1,500-3,500 keeps most Indian bedrooms warm through December and January without the weight of a cotton razai.