Tag Archives: beauty
The Year of the Chypre: Embrace the Scent of the Twenties
In fragrance as in fashion, trends come and go. Just as hemlines and heel heights change with the seasons (and the economic climate), so too it seems do the latest scents. Top notes and base notes are either ‘in’ or ‘out’, one year fresh and floral is the thing to wear, another year, we’re all [...]
Interview with Kuwaiti Beauty Blogger Dalal Al Doub aka @dalalid
During the past couple of months, I’ve been hearing the same name repeatedly popping up in women’s conversations: Dalal Al Doub. Eager to find out who this was, I inquired as to who this “Dalal” was, and what was it exactly that she does. A friend directed be to an Instagram account, and lo and [...]
The Beauty Buzz: Bassam Fattouh Cosmetics
Celebrity makeup artist Bassam Fattouh has been creating the most glamorous and picture perfect beauty looks for stars like Haifa Wehbe and Elissa. Now with his eponymous makeup line, he brings the same glamour to the public so we can achieve the same results as those stunning starlets. Prêt-à-Porter Foundation A liquid foundation that gives [...]
The Beauty Buzz: 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Cream
If using science-based products for your skin is your key concern, then you are probably already a huge fan of the 111SKIN range of skincare. The line includes eight carefully formulated products, each containing a patent-pending formula called NAC Y² – a combination of NAC, Vitamin C and Escin – which together increase Glutathione, the [...]
Huda Beauty Lashes by Makeup Artist Huda Kattan
Beauty blogger and celebrity makeup artist Huda Kattan has fulfilled her dream of launching her own collection of false eyelashes! Coveted by some of the most prestigious clientele in the world, the secret behind Huda’s makeup has always been beautiful lashes. She explains, “I grew up in a beautiful family with some of the most [...]
Dermalogica Deep Cleansing Facial: A Pure Way to Revitalize and Nourish Skin
The prestigious International Dermal Institute (IDI), a postgraduate training and research facility founded by skin therapist Jane Wurwand in 1983 was founded with a focus on developing innovative and new skin treatments and techniques. Three years later in 1986 the institute created its own brand, Dermalogica. Throughout the years, the brand established itself as a [...]
Animal Testing Now Banned in European Union
After decades of campaigning against product testing on animals, activists are celebrating as the end of animal testing for cosmetics comes to a halt in Europe. Starting March 11, 2013, the import and sale of cosmetic products and ingredients tested on animals is to be completely banned in all European Union states. Animal testing will [...]
Blo Dry Bar Kuwait: The Express Styling Salon
A salon specialized in blow dries is what Blo Dry Bar is all about, a concept that is first of its kind in Kuwait. After trying the place out for the first time, the first thing any customer will notice is the astounding artwork and colors that are across the walls. The salon itself is very [...]
Marni Launches First Fragrance with an Exclusive Event in Berlin
Fashion label Marni launched its first fragrance during Berlin Fashion Week on January 15th, 2013, at the city’s popular department store KaDeWe with an exclusive party hosted by the brand’s creative director Consuelo Castiglioni and Ursula Vierkoetter, managing director and CEO of KaDeWe. The launch, which presented the fragrance, titled MARNI, also included a special [...]
Splurge or Steal: Deep Cleansing Masks
A deep cleanse is sometimes the most important thing you need to get your post-summer skin on track. A deep cleansing facial at your favorite salon is the perfect way to unclog those pores and decongest skin, sloughing off dead skin cells to reveal radiant, fresh, and more youthful looking skin. But sometimes, a monthly [...]