Toners are probably one of the most misunderstood beauty products around. When are you supposed to use them? How are you supposed to use them? And most importantly, why should you use a toner? To tell you the truth, up until recently, I felt toner was an unnecessary step in my already long skincare routine.… Read More Do You Need a Toner?
The short answer is: yes, you should absolutely be using a night cream. But what exactly are night creams and how do you know which one is right for you? To make things easy, we’ve broken it down for you. Night creams sound like the perfect beauty product: apply them at night, reap the benefits… Read More Should You Be Using a Night Cream?
If the recent weather has been making your skin feel dry, sensitive or just plain moody, it might be time to switch up your skincare routine. Using natural oils as a moisturizer is something that women in this region have been doing for centuries, and with good reason. Oils tend to absorb quickly into the… Read More Is Oil The New Magic Moisturizer?
It’s that time of the week, again! This week’s questions go to beauty expert Basma Faramawy. As beauty editor for Savoirflair.com, the region’s first online fashion magazine, Basma’s got the enormous task of reviewing the latest beauty products, trends and tips. And she’s more than qualified for the job. Basma not only studied cosmetic science,… Read More 10 Questions: Basma Faramawy
This week, we take peek into jewelry designer Melissah Russo’s beauty routine. The Melbourne-native’s label, Lady Mauve, has been making waves at some of the hottest boutiques and markets in Dubai and Australia. Melissah’s handmade pieces feature raw crystals and shiny metals in her signature feminine-with-an-edge style, and are quickly being snapped up by the… Read More 10 Questions: Melissah Russo
We’ve got Prianca Pradhan in the beauty hot seat this week. Prianca spends her days working on not one, but two magazines (including T Emirates), while her nights are spent sharing her own personal style as well as the latest fashion trends on her blog, fashionablyours.net. She also has a fondness for travel and is… Read More 10 Questions: Prianca Pradhan
We have handed this week’s 10 Questions to fashion blogger and social media consultant, Luanne D’Souza. Luanne uses her fashion blog, iamweesha.com, to promote healthy self-esteem and positive body image for women of all shapes and sizes. Luanne’s philosophy is that fashion should be fun and accessible, no matter what size you wear. And it… Read More 10 Questions: Luanne D’Souza
This week’s 10 Questions were placed into the more-than-capable hands of magazine editor Simone Gannon. Hailing from the west of Ireland, Simone is a true multi-tasker, splitting her time between finding the best ways to keep your children entertained, looking after her adorable one-year-old son and hitting the city’s hottest events and launches. Between that… Read More 10 Questions: Simone Gannon
Welcome to our new feature, where we introduce some of our favorite women and give you the opportunity to peek into their lives and score some of their beauty tips. We’ve asked them each ten questions and we can’t wait to share their answers! For our first feature, we would love to introduce you to… Read More 10 Questions: Nisha Jagtiani
Visits to the dermatologist can be more harrowing than the dentist here in the Middle East, regardless of how well you look after your skin and hair. Although using sunscreen is always paramount, the climate can still take its toll on our skin and make it seem beyond repair. In the UAE many of us… Read More A Complete Skincare System from Jan Marini
