The Everygirl’s Capsule Makeup Collection
About once a week, I grab a snack, my favorite throw blanket, and my computer opened directly to Sephora, as
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Hidden Dubai outlets where you can get fashion and beauty products for a steal
While taking a holiday might be off our radar for a while, at least until restrictions ease worldwide, having access to a duty-free section for discounted goodies might not come at ease this season.
However, not to worry, these two Dubai-based outlets are specifically designed to ensure you have access to affordable luxury goods all year round.
The Cosmetics Company StoreWith a curated range of top brands featuring items with offers at 30 per cent off, hidden in a secret area of the emirate, The Cosmetics Company store is a treasure trove waiting for you to visit.
Inclusive of fragrances from Jo Malone and beauty products from brands such as Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford Beauty, MAC, Smash Box, Estée Lauder, Clinique and many more, all displayed on clean white shelving segregated by brands, making the trip a seamless experience for all.
Located at the Dubai Airport Freezone area, west wing near the main entrance, this store is open from Saturday to Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm with the exception of Saturday being open from 11 am to 4 pm.
The Outlet Village
If you’re looking for that old town medieval charm with an Italian town setting, this shopping spot has all the luxury fashion rebels showcased in a high-end Tuscan style charming manner with international dining options for when you’re ready to take a break.
With brands such as Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fred Perry, Giuseppe Zanotti, Maje, Sandro, TUMI, and many more all under one roof, you’re so to find you’re favourite items at very affordable prices.Located next to Dubai parks and resorts, The Outlet Village is open from Sunday to Wednesday 10 am to 10 pm and Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 11 pm.
For more information visit theoutletvillage.ae
So if you’re looking for a little road trip with an added dose of shopping, you know exactly where to head next.
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Feature image: Instagram @fendi More6 Skincare Ingredients to Keep Your Eye on This Year
There are certain resolutions that shoot to the top of the list every year—remember to floss, hit the gym more… you know the ones. For me, finding the perfect skincare routine is always top of mind, but especially when a new year begins. My skin deserves a fresh start too! In case you’re also considering shaking up your beauty stash this year, I dug up six skincare ingredients that you are going to hear about non-stop this year. That way, you know exactly what’s what on your next Sephora run.
1. Microbiome ingredients
Because so many brands are doing their best to incorporate organic and wild ingredients into their formulas, you’re going to see a lot of ingredients from plants that have a rich ethnobotanical history. While the overarching term being used is “microbiome,” these products are often made up of prebiotic and probiotic ingredients. Other ingredients fit the microbiome bill, such as squalene, which has antioxidant-rich properties and is known to promote oxygenation and cell regeneration. Basically, these types of ingredients utilize plant-based bacteria (AKA the good kind) to give you brighter and smoother skin. Prepare to see any wrinkles decrease too!
Products to watch:2. Frankincense and myrrh
It’s time to kick it old school with these ingredients that are getting a lot of buzz in the skincare world. Myrrh helps treat spots from acne and damaged skin, while frankincense can also help fade acne scars and can fight against premature aging. Basically, if you’re looking for gentle help achieving an even skin tone and a major glow, you may want to check these out.
Products to watch:3. Elderberry and elderflower
Two more plant-based ingredients you’ll see around a lot in the near future are elderberry and elderflower. While you may be used to finding these ingredients in your favorite craft cocktail, they can also help soften skin, as well as treat acne, blemishes, rashes, and sunburns. Because both elderflower and elderberry are naturally anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, they excel at protecting against premature aging and free radical damage. They also contain antifungal compounds that help keep the skin healthy and clear.
Products to watch:4. Niacinamide
I kept hearing the ingredient niacinamide being thrown around in the beauty world, and I’m not going to lie, I had no idea what that meant. Luckily, I did some digging and found out this mystery ingredient is a major crowd-pleaser. What doesn’t this miracle ingredient do? Niacinamide works to reduce inflammation which in turn can help soothe eczema, acne, and similar inflammatory skin conditions. You’ll also get pore minimizing, skin smoothing, and moisturizing benefits while you’re at it. What a deal. Expect to see this in dozens of product formulations this year.
Products to watch:5. Bakuchoil oil & bakuchi seed oil
I love retinol, there’s no denying that. It works well for my skin, but for those who have skin that is on the more sensitive side, it can be a bit rough. This is where bakuchoil oil comes in. This natural alternative to retinol (which has benefits like increased collagen production, skin-cell turnover, unclogged pores, minimized fine lines, even skin tone, and less acne) comes from the naturally-occurring antioxidant found in the leaves and seeds of the babchi herb.
Here’s where it gets good: scientific studies have shown that bakuchiol functions the same way retinol does. While bakuchoil oil gets the majority of the attention, you may see some skincare brands utilizing the extract from the bakuchiol seed known as bakuchi seed oil.
Products to watch:6. Oat milk
Those with a sensitive stomach may have already turned to oat milk in their lattes, and those with sensitive skin will surely appreciate the soothing and gentle skincare benefits that oat milk can offer. This powerful antioxidant and humectant is an ideal addition to face cleansers, as well as moisturizing serums and creams. We’ll take a glass of oat milk and some new skincare products, please!
Products to watch:11 of the best hair salons in Dubai
Whether you’re looking for a totally new look, simple cut or an amazing blowout, you always want to ensure you look your best.
With that, these hair salons in Dubai are sure to make the cut (no pun intended…) with their exemplary services offered.
Pastels SalonThis award-winning hair, beauty, nail and spa salon offers the complete works with a friendly yet professional atmosphere so you can relax yet be confident enough to leave the salon with beautiful show-stopping hair with state-of-the-art styling areas and treatment rooms for some of the most covetable looks each season.
For more information visit pastals-salon.com
Sisters Beauty LoungeWith a comprehensive menu that provides a holistic approach to hair and beauty, the salon continues to provide bespoke treatments for customers to get the most from their time. With a world of luxury pampering, Sisters Beauty Lounge is located at seven different locations around Dubai and Abu Dhabi. They deliver world-class services including haircuts, spas, manicures and much more in interiors that exude elegance.
For more information visit sistersbeautylounge.com
NStyle Beauty LoungeFor every modern woman that wants to be treated in style, this ultimate beauty destination offers a luxurious environment using the highest quality services while adhering to all the hygiene standards.
For more information visit nstyleintl.com
Laloge Beauty SalonOffering a luxurious atmosphere for all your beauty needs, Laloge delivers services according to each client’s desires to allow their distinctive features to shine. From professionally delivered services to a comfortable experience, each client always comes back for more, whether haircare, makeup, nails or simply a massage.
For more information visit laloge.com
Trevor SorbieWith its first branch in the entire Middle East opened in The Dubai Mall’s fashion avenue extension last year, this ladies-only salon has been equipped with 20 styling sections along with a separate lounge for refreshments, beauty treatments and a one-stop location for all your beauty treatments.
For more information visit trevorsorbie.com
CHALKThe first of its kind hair salon that offers services for creative thinkers, rebels and an exclusive set of tailored services for the ultimate pampering experience. This home-grown UAE concept is located at Alserkal Avenue in a lively atmosphere while offering quality services in interiors with a minimal aesthetic for something a bit edgier and is open from 9am to 9pm daily.
For more information visit chalk.ae
Mane Salon DubaiNestled in the heart of Jumeirah Lake Towers, this sophisticated haven is known for its calm interiors complemented with a host talented hairdressers in the industry. Whether a fresh blowout or a new hair colour look, the team is expertly trained to use techniques in order to achieve a look that’s exclusive to you. It’s open daily from 9am to 7pm in cluster N, JLT
For more information visit manehairandbeauty.com
That Hair Tho – THTFrom bold whimsical nails to exclusive treatments for hair, nails, brows, lashes and more, the salon offers a range of vegan treatments that help you look the absolute best version of yourself with fun surroundings to let you enjoy yourself while being treated. Besides being closed on Sunday, the salon is open from 10am to 9pm daily and 9am to 8am on Friday.
For more information visit thathairtho.me
JetSet Hair SalonPicture perfect hair has never been such a must-have! Located at Grosvenor House and Emirates Tower, this is salon is the perfect after-work haven offering a range of treatments to transform you completely as you relish some well-deserving treatments after a long day.
For more information visit jetsetuae.com
Snob SalonFounded by former beauty editor Haneen Odeh, you know you’re going to get the best of the best. Located in the heart of Jumeirah, Snob is a full-service ladies salon that offers hair, nails, waxing and more. With a chic interior featuring millennial pink and soft mint colours, you’ll feel totally relaxed in this space when pampering yourself.
For more information visit snob.ae.
Salon InkFounded by Australian hairdressing duo Kelly Cyndrowski and Sharon Anderson, Salon Ink has been firmly on the Dubai scene for over 13 years. With an extensive team, it’s the place to go for hair, nails, facials and other beauty treatments.
For more information visit salonink.com.
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Feature image: Instagram @chalk MoreSkinimalism: The Trend That’s Predicted to Take Over 2021
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’ll never have perfect skin… and you’ll drive yourself crazy trying
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A byproduct of my Scandivian heritage? Very light colored eyebrows and eyelashes, the latter of which I’ve been darkening with
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I’ve always had a bit of what we’ll call “commitment issues” with my beauty products. In this career, I try so many products and consume so much information about products that it makes it feel hard to really stick with anything; even if something really wows me, it’s easy to convince myself that something else will be better and keep looking for it even if it doesn’t really exist.All of that counts for everything except for one, single product; one that has made a visible change so much that I’ve shelled out the cash to purchase it four times (four!) and have gotten just about every woman in my life to buy: Grande Cosmetic’s GrandeLASH Lash Enhancing Serum.
About My Lashes
My eyelashes have always been somewhere around exactly average. I never had a huge problem with them—they’ve always been semi-long but pretty sparse—but they were mediocre enough to the point that when I saw the lash serum on a one-day deal back a few months ago, I decided to give it a shot.About the Serum
With 2.6K reviews and 4.5 stars on Sephora, this serum has a bit of a cult following. It uses vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids to help your lashes appear thicker and longer over time. It’s good for damaged or thinning lashes, but also for anyone who just wants to enhance the appearance of their lashes. It also is ophthalmologist-tested and approved and cruelty-free.
Application: 10/10
I’m all about the instant gratification of a product, and this doesn’t even begin show results for 4-6 weeks, and you don’t get the full results until after three months. Knowing I’d need to apply it every night for weeks before I noticed a difference made me think it was going to probably be more effort than it was worth for me.
I applied it every night at the end of my skincare routine. To use it, you apply the serum just above your lash line—much like you would a liquid eyeliner. As far as product usage goes, this one is about as quick and easy to maintain as possible. I kept it in the section of my medicine cabinet that my nighttime skincare lives, and it made it easy to use consistently. I also make sure all of my eye makeup is completely off before I apply it, and that my lashes are dry as well.
I’m honestly unsure of if people generally use this on their bottom lash line too, but I stuck exclusively to the top. I consider myself to have pretty sensitive eyes, and I’ve never noticed any issues at all with irritation.
When I used up my first tube, I was curious to see how long my lashes would maintain their newfound beauty. I took a break from it, and after maybe about a month, noticed that they were looking ever so slightly more sparse. I ordered another tube and used it consistently every night until I was out of it; but now, I keep one more for maintenance than anything else. I use it about every other night just to keep them looking great, not to try to get them to grow longer. Eyelashes obviously fall out and grow like our hair on our heads do, so the results of this aren’t going to make your lashes look amazing for the rest of your life; but with the right use, you can keep them looking at their prime without using the serum every single night.Results: 9/10
Luckily, this was last March, at the beginning of quarantine, a time I had nothing to do but apply a serum to my lash line every night and hope for the best. I was consistent with it, and after about eight weeks, I suddenly noticed a difference I can’t even put into words. My lashes not only probably doubled in length, but were suddenly thicker, curlier, and darker.I felt, frankly, like a new woman. In my no-makeup mess of a work-from-home situation, I couldn’t believe the difference my new lashes made me feel: more awake and somehow put-together without makeup every day. At this point in time, my boyfriend said, “Can you please stop using that lash serum? Your eyelashes look like spider legs, and it’s freaking me out,” and if that isn’t a testament to it, I don’t know what is. (Just this weekend, my mom also told me “I look creepy” because my eyelashes are so long, which was another lovely piece of evidence that this stuff really works).
I love how they look on their own, but obviously, the results are really amplified with mascara. I love to use a volumizing mascara since, to be honest, if I use a lengthening one, they actually probably look a little too long. It takes no effort to make them look great—usually I just use one coat of mascara now, and sometimes even forego curling them.
Price: 5/10
The big caveat of this product to me is the price. For a completely unnecessary step it’s obviously expensive, at $65 for their regular-sized, 12-week supply. It definitely is what held me up from purchasing it sooner, despite all the hype I saw it consistently getting.
If you want to try it out without fully committing, they also have a six-week supply for $34, which allows you enough time to start seeing results and decide if you want to continue. Or if you’re addicted to it like me, they just released a jumbo size, which is a 24-week supply for a whopping $120 (which to be fair, will last six months). There are definitely more expensive lash serums on the market, but this one is not cheap by any means.Since then, I’ve repurchased it every time I ran out so I can use it consistently, and it’s kept my lashes in tip-top shape. I recently got a pack of both the serum and their lash conditioner, and while I didn’t notice a difference from the conditioner, consistent use of the serum has made my lashes stay long and full. I hesitated to buy this product for so long for fear of shelling out a decent amount of cash on something that wasn’t going to work, but I now can’t imagine a time I won’t use this stuff. It’s an automatic repurchase in my book, which is something I can’t really say about any other product. Trust me: you won’t be disappointed by this. More
A day in the life of skin guru Tata Harper
Founder of the eponymous skincare brand, Tata Harper is a champion of natural, green beauty.
She takes us through her day and tells us what she gets to from AM to PM.5am: I like to wake up early and get a headstart on the day. It sounds cliche, but living on the farm and hearing the roosters crowing in the morning really makes the wake up so much easier and feels much more natural. I used to have the habit of checking my email first thing in the morning, but now I am making an effort to meditate for about 15 minutes before I fully plug-in. I’ve found that practising breathing exercises has really helped me feel more centred and focused throughout the day. After that, I quickly scan through my emails and respond to anything that is super urgent.
5:30am: While the kids are still sleeping, I always try to get outside and walk the dogs. It’s so peaceful on the farm in the morning and it’s before everyone arrives so it’s the only time where it’s truly quiet. I’ll say hi to the animals and sometimes pick fresh fruits and veggies from the garden. It’s a nice way to get my body moving in the morning before I head to the gym. Right now I see a personal trainer virtually and focus on core strengthening exercises. Working out in the morning has tons of health benefits like lowering blood pressure and helping you to feel balanced and level headed. I don’t exercise to be fit, but to feel both mentally and physically strong. For me, it’s really the most effective stress reducer.6:30am: I will hop in the shower right after my workout to refresh my skin and body before I do my skincare routine. I believe that more is more when it comes to my skincare and I use a multitude of our products every day, twice a day. I always start by exfoliating with Regenerating Cleanser – exfoliating daily really lets my skin breath and glow since it gets rid of any build-up that accumulates overnight, it also helps products absorb better. I follow with Hydrating Floral Essence to help prep my skin for treatment and help my serums penetrate deeper. Then it’s all about layering — I use Elixir Vitae on my whole face, next I’ll use Elixir Vitae Eye Serum, and then Repairative Moisturizer.
7:30am: By the time I wake up the kids, I’m dressed and ready to go for the day. I make them breakfast, organize their activities, and spend some time with them outside. In the summer months, we love to walk down to the berry bushes and pick fresh fruit off the trees for their oats or yoghurt.8:30am: My meetings typically start at 8:30am and I am in them back-to-back most of the day. I’ve been living on the farm this summer and I’ve loved being able to work outside on my porch to get fresh air throughout the day. The porch wraps around the house and overlooks the fields with the cows and gardens. When I have breaks in between calls, I love to check in on what’s cooking in our batch room or I’ll try some of the new products our chemists are formulating in the lab.
10:30am: I do intermittent fasting until around 10:30 when I will have a celery juice. I find that it really helps with digestion and is best on an empty stomach. It is packed with vitamins and minerals and is filled with phytonutrients that have anti-inflammatory properties. Celery juice is certainly not enough to hold me over until lunch, so I’ll wash and cut up some of my favourite raw fruits and veggies. I love mangoes, blackberries, peaches, and whatever else is in season. I’ll typically have a tulsi tea with ginger along with my fruit – it’s a lot of liquids, but hydration is so important for your body and skin!
1pm: By 1pm, I am always starving for lunch! I try to have lunch with my kids whenever they aren’t in school, doing their activities, or in camp. My typical lunch is a bed of greens with a piece of fish or plant-based protein. I like to fill my salad with veggies and seeds for the extra vitamins and nutrients because they keep me full for longer.
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1:30pm: After lunch, it’s back to meetings for the rest of the day. My calls typically wrap up at around 6pm and I’ll help the kids with their homework before we sit down for dinner. They have been loving this healthy pasta recipe made with chickpea pasta and loaded with veggies from our garden. I sneak in spinach and kale that wilts down and they don’t even know they are getting all those extra greens! We almost always have Colombian chocolate for dessert – I bring some back every time we visit – it’s such a special treat and it reminds me of home.
3pm: In the afternoons, I spend an hour or so with our photographer shooting on the farm. I am a creative person, so I find this time to be super calming in between meetings and calls. We try to source a lot of our props on the farm and we use our natural backdrop for the photos – it’s authentic and organic and embodies our brand ethos.8:30pm: I get the kids ready for bed and then draw myself a bath to wind down. I love to use a body scrub in the bath and I’ll read – I am loving Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza. It’s all about how the mind-body connection can transform and change your life.
9:30pm: I’ll get in bed at around 9:30 and end the day with some meditation. I find that visual meditation helps with sleep, especially if after looking at a screen all day. I always keep my phone across the room at night to help with this – I try my best to disconnect and relax my mind… before I wake up and do it all over again in the morning!
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