Beauty-Free! Cheaper Beauty Buys from the Dubai Airport!

Dubai’s Duty Free shop opened for business in December 1983 and over these past 28 years, it’s grown to become one of the world’s largest airport retailers. They have even received “Best Duty Free Shopping” Awards for 11 ...

REVLON: ColorBurst Lip Gloss

Revlon recently launched a new line of lip-glosses in their popular ColorBurst range. There are 18 vibrant shades – from nude to hot red.   I purchased the red expecting the color to be loud and vibrant.  The color payoff wasn’t bad but still, ...

DIOR: Addict Extreme Lipsticks

New to the world of Dior Cosmetics comes the must awaited Addict Extreme lipstick collection.  The collection has a full range of unbelievably beautiful colours, ranging from soft nude to deep darks for those of you who are not afraid to ...

Monday Makeup Madness: Choosing Your Bridal Makeup Artist

  Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life. The day all eyes will be on you and you dream of looking your best. Choosing the perfect makeup artist for your wedding is then crucial. You want to ensure you look, feel ...

9 Beauty Tips to Look Good When You’re Sick

  Seems as tho everyone is getting sick this season, but just because your feeling down doesn’t mean you should be looking it! Find out how to look your best even when you don’t feel it.    1.  De-Puff Those Puffy ...

Oscars 2013: The Best and Worst of Hair & Makeup

That very special star studded event finally took place on the 24th of February 2013. The 85th Academy Awards ceremony referred to as the Oscars at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood draws all actors and actresses alike as well as the attention of ...

7 Fun Facts About Cosmetics You Didn’t Know

  1. Love shimmer and shine in your lipstick and nail polish?  Truth is that shimmer and shine in your lipstick and nail polish comes from fish scales. The FDA-approved color additive, guanine (often called pearl essence), is also found in ...

Conspiracy Exposed: Is Your Makeup Dangerous?

Time and time again, we come across conspiracies like “Diet coke is going to clean out your toilet bowels like it’s never been cleaned before!” or “Using a cell phone is going to give you cancer”. مرارا وتكرارا، ...

Where Should I Shop? Reviewing Sephora in Jeddah

When I moved to Jeddah 7 years ago, I remember asking my friends why there wasn’t a Sephora in Jeddah.  And voila! A couple of years later, I was thrilled to see a huge opening on Tahlia Street! Initially, however, I felt like the Sephora in ...

Monday Makeup Madness: Ditto Princess Amira’s Look

Makeup trends in Jeddah are slowly switching from heavy and dense to a more natural look.  I find more and more women wishing to have, or sporting a more natural makeup mantra when going out.  Our very own Saudi Princess, Amira Al – Taweel, wife ...

Bobbi Brown: Holiday Gift Giving

So many people on your list, so little time. Not to worry: Bobbi’s holiday lineup of beautiful gift sets and perfect palettes has everyone covered from your best friend to your boss… and while you’re at it, why not treat yourself? “These ...

Monday Makeup Madness: 3 Celebrity Inspired Eid Looks

Look 1: Sweet Kardashaian Peach Peach is one of the best color choices for most Arab and Asian skin tones.  It’s a color that is both natural enough for the day, but sultry enough for the evening.  It compliments olive complexions ...