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Nanofat Injections || Grow Gorgeous Hair With Science’s Latest Discovery
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What To Do About Hair That Comes Back After Laser
byOk, so now you know that hair regrowing after laser treatment is inevitable. Though the hair that comes back isn’t as thick, strong, or…
Why Hair Comes Back After Laser Treatment?
byLaser hair removal treatments came as a rescue to many of us who dreamed of a hair-free body for so long. The good news…
Simple Tips To Fix Your Dry Hair During Summer
byThe three things that we love the most about summer are usually the same things that wreak havoc on our hair. Sun, water, and…
The Main Causes Of Acne For Different Areas Of The Face
byBreakouts is a problem that we all suffered from at some point in our lives. And the reasons behind it are not limited; it…
How To Prevent Breakouts In Case Of An Upcoming Outbreak || 6 Steps To Avoid Maskne
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What Makes A Fab Moisturizer? || 3 Main Ingredients To Look Out For
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Stress and Jaw-Clenching || All You Need To Know
byWe all experience stress over many things in life and this is normal. The bad news that you might already know, is that stress affects…
The Latest Hair-Growth Injectable Doctors Are Using
byNo It’s not PRP; but it does come from our own bodies, just like the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments (which are derived from our…
Beauty Secrets of Every French Girl!
byHow many times have you watched a youtube video for a french woman and you were really impressed by her glowing, no-makeup skin? I…
Where Should You Keep Sunscreen When At The Beach?
byIt might feel like an oxymoron BUT sunscreen which is required as protection from the sun, will spoil under direct sunlight. Which begs the…
Nail Biting in the Time of COVID
byNail biting, otherwise known as onychophagia, is a bad habit and psychological disorder often associated with anxiety and stress. Which begs the question, what…
The Definitive Self-Tan Guide || What to Use, How and When
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A Four Step Skincare Philosophy
byIn the world of beauty the loudest voices are those of the marketeers. The people that get paid if you end up paying for…
7 Things Women With Flawless Skin Do || Every. Single. Day!
byThat woman, with the perfectly flawless canvas, the one that your eyes can’t seem to stop staring at, that radiant beauty that truly deserves…
5 Beauty Reminders Before You Hit The Beach || Are You Fully Prepared?
byPost this early 2020 staycation, we can finally dare to put our best ‘flip-flop’ forward and drive away to local resorts for that much…
Got A Fear Of High Heels? || CIIN’s Winning Formula Will Help You Stand Tall!
byNothing beats the womanly look of sexy long and lean legs and of course, high heels! High heels have a magic power to make…
4 Tips To Reduce Cellulite Naturally || Peel Off That Orange Skin Visage
byTo begin with, you are not alone.. Regardless of your weight, age, skin type and level of skincare discipline; getting rid of cellulite seems…
6 Early Hours Habits That Make You Look Older || Morning Matters
byMornings matter, they very well do. Just like nightly routines gone the wrong direction can wreck havoc on our looks, morning habits do in…
7 Of the Closest-To-No-Makeup Makeup Tutorials
byTwo months into lockdown and still counting, well at least we get the chance to carry on with life as we once knew it…
The Relationship Between Food/Drink And Your Skin || CIIN’s Beauty Editor’s Must Read!
byWhen it comes to obtaining an optimal skin condition, skincare products are not the only factor which defines the way your skin behaves. One…
Reasons Why You Should Wear Your Denim Now || If You Haven’t Done So Yet!
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4 Tips To Help You Get Rid of Those Pesky Little Blackheads NOW!
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What Will The ’New Normal’ In Beauty Look Like Post COVID19?
byNever in its wildest thoughts had humanity the slightest notion that what’s usually witnessed in movies-only would actually manifest in real life, our life…
8 Blissful Uses Of Rose Water For A Wellness Treat At Home
byNeedless to say, the beauty of natural at-home ingredients is simply blissful, safe and effective.. Another ingredient we are currently obsessing with is pure…
7 Tips On How To Manage Quarantined Skin || A Must Read
byTimes have changed, and when a major switch in our lives takes place, rest assured different outcomes will start to emerge.. In the past…
Why You Should Try the Ancient Ritual of Hair Oiling
byThe Ancient Indian ritual of hair oiling, part of the Ayurvedic holistic healing system could be the perfect pastime for you and your loved…
Body Movin’ Treatments || More Than Just Innies And Outies
byA new wave of plastic surgeries coming our way includes three procedures that involve automatic upgrades to the norm. Belly buttons, abdominal thread and…
10 Tips On The Art Of Layering Perfume || Your Story, Your Blend
byAny element when combined with a unique and instinctive personal touch is transformed into a work of art.. It becomes a signature, a one-and-only,…
Miracle Grow || Laser For Hair Growth Not The Opposite!
byLaser and hair are forever related. Getting rid of undesirable hair growth in certain parts of our body has been the bread and butter…
8 Tips To Look Your Best During Your Next Video Meeting!
byOur new norm has really deviated from what we’ve been used to and that’s okay. Though we should completely surrender to and accept this…
This 2 Ingredient DIY Face Cleansing Combo Will Change Your Life.. and Skin
byCleansing/ washing the face happens to be the only recurring step in our skincare routine. It is a crucial step to maintain healthy and…
How To Cut Your Hair At Home Like A Pro …Or Just About!
bySince booking your next salon appointment doesn’t seem to be in your near future, people are making do with their own ingenious gifts at…
The Time Is Hair! || 8 Amazing Tips For Fabulous Locks
byLet’s talk cool girl hair! You see, when we mention ‘cool girl’ hair, the likes of Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Gigi Hadid – and…
You Are One Treatment Away From Tighter Hands-Skin
byMaintaining youthful hands-skin is one of the least parts of our body we usually give attention to regarding treatments. Why? We believe the face…
6 Beauty Rituals To Do At Home While You’re Social Distancing!
byWhy don’t we sit back and reminisce about a time when the luxury of having extra time was simply that…. a luxury …an unattainable…
What You Need To Know Before Dyeing Your Hair At Home
byAn interesting late night discussion with some of my friends took place last night…..ladies you know yourselves:) No need to explain how our talk…
Are You A Candidate For Chin Fillers? || 3 Things to Keep In Mind
byFor those of you who desire a more defined jawline, then chin injectables would become a no brainer.. Many ladies complain about their pointed…
Remove Your Gel Nail Polish At Home With Ease!
byYou have always been discouraged to remove your gel nail polish at home for fear that you will inevitably harm or damage your nails….
The Sanitary Nail || Why You Should Consider The Chop
byNow more than ever, our primary concern is maintaining a full fledged hygienic lifestyle. The simple act of washing our hands once every 30…
8 DIY Face Masks That Have Nothing To Do With COVID19
byAs we’re beginning to master the art of hibernating during these tough times, my daughter and I have reached to the point where food…
Let’s Glow With The Flow And See What Happens! || A No-Makeup-Approach For A More Radiant You
byAccording to all the DIY home-based tips I offered you a couple of days ago, I’m assuming you’ve at least scrubbed and masked your…
8 Beauty Actions You Can Perform In The Comfort Of Your Home
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The Very Essential Vitamin F In Your Skincare Routine
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The 2 Types Of Lip Injections || How Do They Differ And Compare To General Fillers?
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Prebiotic Skincare Is Overlooked || Here Are Ways To Involve It In Your Routine
byIn one form or another, we are all incorporating pre/ pro-biotics (and believe it or not there are postbiotics too) in our daily lives….
Body Combing || The Self Healing And Toning Trend
byAs jade/ rose rollers and gua shas have become the gems of our beauty routines, today we will further introduce the latest in gem…
Winter Chapped Lips || 5 Things You’re Doing Wrong
byWhen temperatures dip way below 10 degrees two things come to mind, hibernation and dry lips! Mastering the art of both, I admit the…
Take Your Spring Hair & Makeup Inspiration From The Runways!!
byThe recent runways were all flaunting fantastic hair and beauty trends for Fall but that doesn’t stop us from adopting these trends …like right…
Foil Masks || Bring Out the Iron Woman In You
byThe beauty industry’s ongoing discoveries are becoming revolutionary, constantly upgrading the definition of flawless and radiant skin.. Recently, and adding to the above mentioned…
5 Nasty Ingredients You Never Knew Existed In Your Products
byNothing beats the satisfaction beauty products delivers to us, however, behind the endlessly growing beauty industry lies many defects. Your picture-perfect, instagrammable and bathroom-shelf…
5 Rewarding Tips For A Smooth Transition Into Your 40’s
byTried and tested; life after you hit 40 is a wake up call, an alarm that goes off and might take a while until…
Ingestible Skincare 101 || Devour Your Way To Beautiful Skin
byBeautiful skin means a beautiful inside. Working for flawless skin from the inside out is what really makes a difference.. Regardless of how outstanding…
New ‘Toxic Beauty’ Documentary Investigates The Dark Dangers Behind The Beauty Industry
byToxic Beauty is the latest award winning documentary digging up all the dirt on the mainstream skin-care and beauty industry. Filmmaker Phyllis Ellis investigates…
9 Tips That Will Make Your Botox Last Longer And Longer
byPreservation skills are often downplayed, however, not following certain actions post undergoing wrinkle-reducing injections might shorten their efficiency span. Botox injections is not something…
Melasma Unmasked || Will It Really Fade Forever?
byProbably one of the most stubborn skin conditions to deal with happens to be melasma.. Whatever you call it; pregnancy mask, mustache, brown/ grey…
How Long Does It Take For Skincare Products To Really Show Results?
byHow many times have you taken a long serious look at your fully stacked cosmetic shelfies, just to realize all the wasted products waiting…
Resveratrol || The Proper Use Of This Powerhouse Anti-Ager
byWe are what we eat; however, when it comes to resveratrol, we become wise eaters.. If you’re a fan of grapes, blueberries and cranberries,…
8 Skin Sins You’re Making In The Shower
byTo us beauty routines are expandable, more diverse and practical. Just when you thought that showering has the sole purpose of getting your body…
‘Peptides’ Are What Your Skincare Routine Needs Next!
byPeptides have rightfully gained cult status and they’re actually challenging retinol’s game-changing efforts. No doubt we cannot live without retinol but we have finally…
Give “Back” To Your Back || 10 Tips
byJust because our backs our covered most of the time this doesn’t mean that we should neglect or slacken in terms of the health…
10 Cult-Favorite Beauty Products & Their Affordable Swaps!
byBeing the beauty enthusiasts that we are, we cannot help but want to experiment with all the beauty launches that catch our eyes. Though…
Laughter Lines Need Not Deter Your From Rocking Your Best Eye!
byCrow’s feet or laughter lines as we prefer to call them are nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, they’re a testimony to the…
How To Apply Glittery Eyeshadow In An Age Eye-deal Way
byGlitter, sparkle and all shades of twinkle dust are not solely for your daughter.. Nothing brings a more sophisticated spin other than adding a…
10 Skincare Tips To Save The Day When You’re Sick!!
byThe flu season always hits us hard, and we tend to feel that this is the worst season ever, but, and I hate to…
The 2020 Upcoming Skincare Trends || Spoiler Alert!
bySkincare and beauty evolve in a regular manner, skincare trending is something all of us must be aware of, as when it comes to…
This Is IT! These Are The Best Haircuts For Your Face Shape!
byEveryone knows that now is an exciting time to be in beauty and fashion…. where rules are meant to be bent and broken and…
The Magic Pill Is Finally Here || Reverse Aging At A Cellular Level
byIt is outstanding how the beauty industry has finally delved into the invention of ‘The Pill’, the potion designed to literally reverse the aging…
8 Beauty Product Hacks That Will Save You A Buck Or More
byWe all love a worthy, decent and timely piece of advice every now and then.. Those little hacks that tend to stick in our…
The One Twist To Your Holidays Makeup To Master Now
byWe just love a makeup trend that is doable, trending and totally irresistible! How about we tell you that today’s makeup tip is going…
Tranexamic Acid || The Superhuman Skin Brightening Powerhouse
byDiscoloration, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, melasma and stubborn dark spots; terms beauty enthusiasts often address on regular basis. When it comes to targeted treatments,…
How Well Armed Are You? || Holiday Season Sculpted Arms Solution
byHoliday season has merrily landed, party attire is currently being stacked in our wardrobes. Basically it’s all fun and games until the moment of…
What Is The Perfect Nail Shape For You?
byDeciding on your nail shape is critical and can really impact the feel, look and finish of your manicure! Keep reading for a breakdown…
Vitamin E || Is It Truly Your Skin’s Own Battalion?
byVitamin E has always been acclaimed as a super beautifying ingredient. Whether you pop it as a pill, slather it as a night mask,…
Got Sunken Eyes? || 4 Ways To Treat Tear Trough Hollows
byMany consider under eye puffiness a curse, while others suffer from the exact opposite, sunken/ hollow eyes.. These two adverse cases call for different…
How Sugars Sabotage Your Skin || Guilty As Charged
byThe battle against sugar is seeping into the beauty industry same way sugar has been deemed borderline toxic when it comes to our eating…
9 Makeup Tips Younger Looking Women Swear By
byMakeup is a tool, many ladies happen to misuse it wisely.. How many times did you notice a young woman who suddenly transforms into…
Tummy Tuck Or Mommy Makeover || Which One’s For you?
byIt is quite predictable if not even guaranteed that no matter how determined you are to lose your stubborn fat pockets alongside loose skin,…
Skincare Slackers || The Problem With Relying On Cosmetic Procedures
byOn a scale from obsessive skincare addicts there lies at the other end the opposite case of complete beauty slackers.. In other words if…
CIIN’s 6 Tips For Plump And Fuller Lips
byLips can literally talk and tell your age.. And just like you pay attention to the rest of your skin, your lips require no…
7 Decades Of Beauty || Cosmetic Procedures For Every Age
byAll it ever was and will continue to be for years to come is that daily look in the mirror.. The gaze that lets…
Detox Your Hair and Scalp This Fall
byImagine if you never exfoliated your skin.. Most of us use a loofah in the shower to remove dead skin cells. Many of us…
The 4 Types Of Sensitive Skin || How To Deal With Yours
byAlmost everyone thinks their skin is sensitive, but it’s important to understand the specific type of sensitivity you’re experiencing so you can know how…
Are You A Candidate For Scalp Camouflaging?
byYou are probably aware of brow microblading already. A semi-permanent tattoo technique used to fill in brows. The cosmetic pigments are embedded in the…
12 Makeup Trends To Experiment With This Winter!
byMakeup trends, just like our clothes, change with the seasons! If you tend to get bored with your looks but don’t dare do anything…
The Magic Of Microneedling For Banishing Acne Scars
byMicro-needling has become a very popular treatment recently and many ladies and gents are seeking this procedure, especially those suffering from acne scars that…
Will Your Hyperpigmentation Ever Fade Away?
byHyperpigmentation victims have a new nickname now; melanin-rich people.. It currently marks as the biggest skincare concern.. Nothing seems to be quite the fix…
23 Genius Beauty Hacks That Will Come In Handy One Day
byHacks come in handy don’t they? We all appreciate a good beauty hack every now and then. From multitasking certain products to household items…
Beauty & The Bang || But First, What’s Your Face Shape?
byGetting bangs is always a good idea, however, getting to know which fringe matches your face shape is a bit unsettling. The shape of…
Forehead Reduction Surgery Exists || 6 Questions Answered
byOut of the many beautifying procedures out there, ranging from a simple botox or filler injection to major plastic surgeries, one procedure is just…
How To See Off Split Ends For Good || 8 Fundamental Tips
byRule Of Thumb; There is no treating split ends without initially cutting the hair, avoiding them comes after How ideal would it be to…
Have You Booked Your Buccal Facial Massage? || 6 Questions Answered
byA.k.a. inner mouth massage, the Buccal face massage will have someone put their hands inside your mouth and perform an inside out facial massage…
The Jawline To Die For || How Did JLo Get Hers?
byLet’s all disagree on one thing! According to an expert plastic surgeon, Jennifer Lopez still looks as good as she did two decades…
Botox In Your 20’s || 7 Things to Consider Before Your First Injection
byBeing in your twenties nowadays is worlds apart compared to what it was 30 years ago, or 20 to a few of us ……
EmphasEYES Your Eyes Now With Our Makeup Tips & Hacks!
byOh the lure of having big wide eyes!!! We would do anything to emulate the look of having bigger eyes that draw people in…
What Are Strawberry Legs & How Can You Treat Them!
byStrawberry legs is a cute term used to describe a very annoying situation! Otherwise known as folliculitis, strawberry legs is the dreaded look of…
How To Master The Art Of Retinol Application
byFact; almost every skincare specialist out there, be it a dermatologist, an esthetician, a facialist, you name it, will most definitely agree that the…
Tattoo Removal || What You Need to Know Before Your Next Tattoo
byTattoos are permanent, but that’s the intention when you get inked right? For decades celebrities have made inking trendy and more importantly; casual. Every…
Facial Oils || Own A Skin Of A Geisha
byMany ladies out there (including moi) steer away from facial oils. The reason? Simple yet quite inaccurate; facial oils can cause your skin to …
DMK Enzyme Therapy || Return Your Skin To It’s Genetic Potential
byChances are, you’ve never heard of the DMK Enzyme Therapy facial before. In short, it is a basic introductory treatment to promote and maintain healthy…
6 Tips For A Lit-From-Within Glow
byThe moment where you reach that deep level of understanding that beauty and wellness must work together, you will have reached the epitome of…
Is Blowtox Something For You?
byOk, get your mind out of the gutter this article is about hair styling and botox… It kind of reminds me of my mum’s…
Botox Isn’t Just For Your Forehead and Around the Eyes
byBefore we delve into Botox, it is important to reiterate that Botox is a brand, like Kleenex. It is the most popular of neuromodulators,…
Do You Get Those White Spots When You Tan?
byWhen we were younger, excessively tanned skin, peppered with white spots was ‘old people’s skin’. Which is why finding them on your own arms…
How to Know How Toxic Your Beauty Products Are
byThere is a term that we shall swiftly add to our vocabulary: greenwashing. This refers to the inaccuracy of ‘clean’ products and the vague…
Silicones || 6 Reasons Why You Must Ban Them From Your Skincare
byFor starters, why don’t I inform you with one fact? Silicone might seem to you as one word identifying its own property. However, there’s…
We Love Micellar Water || Minus These Three Drawbacks
byAsk any lady what is the only item that never fails to be present in her vanity and micellar water would be it.. This…
When Suhad Met Eliana
byOK… that’s not exactly true…I’ve known Eliana for a while. After all she is the founder of the most popular beauty center in Jordan. …
Vitamin E || The Beauty Vitamin
byAs much and often we preach for vitamins C or A, there exists another spectacular vitamin renown to be ‘The Beauty Vitamin’… vitamin E…..
13 Modern Ponytail Styles || So Chic So Effortless
byLet’s shed some light on ponytails, but with a slightly more detail.. Ponytails in general can take many forms, gathering up your hair in…
Dry Body Oils || 6 Reasons To Make The Switch
byOne of the most reputable beauty ingredients come in the form of oils. Oils around us come in a plethora of types, sources and…
The Lift Edge Filler || Happy Lips Without Moving A Single Muscle
byLooking happy all the time without moving a muscle is apparently preferred right now! A new very functional injectable is making its way to the beauty…
Love False Lashes? || This Hack Will Blow Your Mind!
byFor those of you who hold an extreme desire and fascination for false lashes, this article is for you.. As I am simply a…
What To Do When Retinol Seeps Into Your Lips
byUpon finally incorporating retinol into your skincare routine, it’s a journey that keeps you going until you hit the sweet spot! Using this most…
A Recipe For Firm Skin || How To Maintain Your Elastin
byWhen it comes to the inevitable, skin firmness and aging are bound to get relatable at a certain point, however, inversely.. As we age,…
Are Your Knees Exposing Your True Age? || 6 Tips To Age-Proof Your Kneecaps
byKnees are kind of a neglected body part that we often forget about, until we slip on the first skirt or a pair of…
A Spotless Summer || How To Prevent Pigmentation During Beach Season
byAs we officially dive into summer, a few concerns generally pop up, especially for those sun and beach worshippers amongst us. Issues like pigmentation,…
Can You Still Use Retinol During Summer
byRetinol, the holy grail of skincare will forever remain to be the most effective and necessary ingredient for fundamental skin transformation.. However, and while…
4 Fabulous Beauty And Well Being Essentials For The 40 And Above Woman
byAs I sit here and now witnessing the countdown to my double 20 years birthday.. ehm, I figured out that for every silver hair…
The Best Nail Polish For Every Skin Tone
byDifferent -God given- skin tones call for different nail polish choices.. Many a times you just love the nail color on your friend’s fingernails,…
The Little Blue Tin We’re In Love With All Over Again
byWe’re pretty sure there is a blue tin in your household that you have totally and completely taken for granted. Nivea, made and pronounced…
Your Nighttime Skincare Routine || Are You Doing It In The Right Order?
bySecuring the best and most effective products is nothing unattainable anymore, our exposure to the multitude of skincare schools and regimens has reached a…
4 Minimalist Summer Makeup Trends!
byWith soaring temperatures and long days outside, less is definitely more when it comes to summer makeup! The best makeup artists agree, and have…
Will HIFU And Ultherapy Dissolve Your Dermal Fillers?
byTwo leading facial rejuvenation procedures involve both HIFU and Ultherapy. Both are non-invasive ultrasound treatments used to lift and tighten loose and saggy skin…
10 Tips To Maintain Clear Skin Post-Accutane!
byAccutane is a drug that uses large amounts of vitamin A to clear acne and prevent it from coming back. Everyone has a unique…
Your Guide to SPF|| Sun-Kissed Skin Without Permanent Damage
bySummer is finally upon us, say hello to that bronzed, sun-kissed skin we all love! But before you head outside, remember that while a…
Your Under Eye Skin Type || How To Identify And Treat
byHow crucial a role does eye cream play in your skincare routine? Is it your primary concern or does it come last on the…
Ayah Mufleh Has A Few Foundation Hacks For Us!!
byOh the base of all things! Foundation is the canvas and base of any makeup look obviously. When done right, it will seal your…
Profhilo || 10 Things To Know About The Dermal Filler Of The Moment
byTalk about the one skincare ingredient that dares to stand firmly side by side to retinol (the holy grail of skincare ingredients) and I…
Why Hair Sunscreen is the Ultimate Summer Essential
bySay goodbye to post-holiday dryness and damage! By now, everyone recognizes the importance of SPF when it comes to protecting the skin from damaging…
For Younger-Looking Eyes? Retinol Infused Eye Creams
byIf you’re a skincare devotee and retinol happens to be missing out from your routine then we’re here to inform you that you’re rotating…
Eyebrow Extensions || Perfectly Imperfect Brows
byWe all know how crucial brows are, opening up the eyes, framing the face, and increasing symmetry. We’ve all also been the victims of…
11 Gym Bag Essentials That Are Beauty-Fitting
byOne look at the insides of my gym bag and you’ll think I just landed from outer space. Gym visits require prepping up for…
The Gradient Manicure Is Here To Stay
byFor the indecisive souls among us who short-circuit when deluged with extensive colour selections and swatches, fear no more as you can now literally…
Melasma Vs. Hyperpigmentation || Which One Are You Struggling With
byHyperpigmentation. Probably the most hyped about skin condition. A by-product of acne scarring, sun damage, eczema or any inflammation flaring up. Simply put, hyperpigmentation…
Skin Sinning || 10 Crimes You’re Committing
byOnce said and ever-since embraced was this quote I’ve read somewhere, ‘If you don’t take skincare seriously, you’ll look like a crocodile handbag by…
Get The Glow || 6 Tips For Luscious Skin
byNaturally dewy skin is a sign that your skin is in a perfectly good shape.. It is literally a reflection of a healthy and…
TONYMOLY || Demystifying K-Beauty
byA pioneering brand in K-Beauty skincare, TONYMOLY has become a household name in South Korea and beyond since its inception back in 2006. Innovative…
To Pair or Not To Pair || Serums And Oils To Use With Jade Rollers
byJade rollers and gua sha’s have officially become a vanity staple. Those crystal energy charged natural gems have healing powers alongside their scientifically proven…
Beauty Powerhouse Sea Silt || Sea The Goodness!
byYou read it here first! Ever heard of sea silt? Neither had we, but we’re definitely intrigued.. Sea silt is all about sea life…
Scalp Exfoliation Might Be All You Need For Healthier Hair
byLet’s imagine this.. You go to work with full makeup on, and then back home at night and you don’t take the makeup off….
Pineapple Beauty || A Potent Fruit That Will Make You Beautiful
byAll current aspects call for today’s article about skin care benefits we reap from pineapples.. Be it the extreme hot weather conditions, sudden and…
There Are 5 Genius Hacks To Using White Liner And Ayah Mufleh Shows Us How!
byThe essential makeup item that no beauty arsenal would be complete without is the white eyeliner. True, it can seem a little tricky to…
Body-Skin || Are You Paying Attention?
byIt all started when my 15 year old skincare-devoted daughter asked me this question; ‘Mom, you get to choose one; aging from the neck…
How To Read Your Vitamin C Serum Label
byWhen it comes to the most ideal ingredient list for delivering epic results for my skin, vitamin C happens to top my list the…
Is GPF The New SPF?
byWe’re starting to sound like a broken record.. But when it comes to highlighting the importance of wearing sunscreen daily as a basis for…
10 Tips Now That Guarantee Better Quality Wrinkles Later
byA beautiful glowing plumped skin with no visible fine lines, wrinkles or pigmentation pretty much wraps up our ultimate beauty goals. However, wrinkles and…
7 Essential Beauty Tips To Save Your Skin This Ramadan!
byCounting down for Ramadan means engaging in all sorts of preparations on the home front and the fashion front as well. But did you…
Is Your Hair Dull and Frizzy? It Could be the Water..
byIf you have any doubt about the affects of long term hard water usage on your hair and scalp, just take a look at…
3 Beauty Trends That Are Going To Be Big This Year
bySkin-clearing and brightening trends are up so significantly, and this year’s skincare breakthroughs promise to make you beautiful. Flawless beauty has always been a…
Buttery Skin Is A Major Makeup Trend Right Now!
byMakeup trends, just like everything else in life, have a lifecycle! One minute we’re hoarding liquid matte lipsticks by the dozens, only to return…
The ‘I Woke Up Like This’ Makeup Look
byGo lighter on the coverage because skin is in! The au naturel barely-there dewy makeup look we’re all after, and will probably…
Clean Your Makeup Brushes Like A Pro With Ayah Mufleh!
byThe worst part about enjoying makeup is probably the part where you have to clean your makeup brushes and sponges. We keep putting off…
Beauty Sleep || Natural Damage Repair For Ideal Skin
byDo you know what happens to your skin when you don’t get enough sleep? Well, horrible things happen.. Let me begin by mentioning a…
The Runners Face || Will Strenuous Exercising Make You Look Older?
byExercise is one of the major triggers for healthy glowing skin. Moderate and regular exercise can improve circulation, increase bone density and boost the…
These Are Ayah Mufleh’s Current Favourite Eyeliner Trends!
byI never really adopt a certain makeup trend automatically, it usually takes me some time to get a feel for new trends and more…
5 Retinol Myths || Royally Busted !!!
byAsk me to specify one single skincare ingredient that plays the role of the hero amongst all ingredients I will utter one word, retinol….
The Golden Angle Lift || The Facelift From Within
byIt is that moment when you take a long stare at the mirror and realize that what you truly need is in fact beyond…
40’s And Beyond Skin || When Hormonal Influence Is Bound To Happen
byThe minute women hit the age of 40, they are faced with a new era of bodily change.. As they start witnessing a few…
Take 10 Years Off Your Face Using Blush!
byThey say the right blush placement takes ten years off your face! But how do you determine the right placement? Turns out your face…
The First Five Rule || Check Your Product Ingredients Like An Expert
byJust like we tend to automatically flip food containers sideways to read full ingredients list, the same should apply with any beauty product. The…
This Genius Eye Cream Hack Will Cost You Nothing But A Youthful Smile
byWe talk with our eyes and mouths. Those facial muscles that we use the most to express, interact and gesture with are the parts…
Biotin || The Basis For The Best Hair Scenario
byThe quest for great-looking, thick, healthy and long hair seems to be relentless.. And when they say your hair is your crowning glory, there’s…
8 Tips To Hold On To Your Winter Skin Care While Spring Is Approaching
bySpring maybe just around the corner, but it’s not yet the end of the cold and dry winter season… Although we are seeing various…
Inflammaging || A Skincare Term You Should Probably Be Aware Of
byI just came across a skin related term.. Inflammaging – a portmanteau of “inflammation” and “aging”. Turns out it’s an evolving medical term used…
Astaxanthin || CIIN’s Beauty Editor’s #1 Antioxidant Supplement
byHow many times were we sold on buying beauty products that promised bright glowing skin, less wrinkles and fine lines, collagen boosting powers and…
The Derriere Trial
byFor years now the world has complained about the unrealistic expectations created by Instagram and the many apps and filters used to perfection. Well…
10 Tips For A Flawless Fake Tan!
bySpoken from someone who literally gets palpitations the second she lies in the sun; I think it is safe to say that sun tanning…
Beauty And The Beach || 5 Tips For A Perfect Bikini Body
bySoon enough we will all have one issue in mind. Are we bikini-body ready? If you’re looking forward to a vacation on sun-kissed sand,…
The One Makeup Item You Can Skip This Season And Still Look Pretty!
byWhat’s the one makeup item you can never imagine surviving without? Why? Because I am 100% sure yours is going to be mascara.. Unfortunately,…
Mature Skin & Adult Acne Dilemma || The Perfect Skincare Combo
byIt’s the age of grace! That’s when you are dealing with mature skin.. A dilemma that many suffer from is my subject matter today…..
3 Facial Features That Will Keep You Looking Young All Your Life
byIt’s time we gave genetics some well-deserved attention! When it comes to aging, genetics play a big role, more like ‘the’ main role in…
Got Dark Circles? This Permanent Tattoo Will End Your Misery
byTo say the least, the case of the under-eye dark circles is plain depressing, making one look exhausted, sleep deprived or sickly, almost like…
All The Ingredients You Should Target In Your Anti-Aging Skincare Routine
byIn our ongoing quest for the right skincare products, we tend to get lost in terms of which products to use and most importantly…
Celebrity-Inspired Updos That Work For Every Occasion!
byAlways getting inspiration from Hollywood is never a bad thing. Celebrity hairstyles have always been the standard to follow throughout time; some hairstyles have…
Your Favorite Wool Scarf Might Be Culprit To This Skin Problem
byDuring winter, sometimes it’s humid with snow, sometimes bitter cold and dry, that’s the horrid situation winter weather brings along. We are all familiar…
8 Steps You Must Adopt Now For Healthy Aging
byAging is inevitable. It’s a fact of life. Avoiding it would be an illusion. However, slowing its progression is realistic. Always remember, what you’re…
Beware!! Your Makeup Is A Festering Ground For Bacteria!
byMakeup is a glorious thing isn’t it, but if you were to give a second’s thought to the amount of germs and bacteria that…
What Are PHAs And Do You Need Them In Your Skincare Routine?
byWe expect that by now you are well aware of your AHAs and BHAs if you are quite interested in skincare. The beloved exfoliating…
The Beauty Editor’s 6 Eye Opening Tips
byIt’s never a dull moment when it comes to beauty tips.. As evolving in nature beauty can be, this deems necessary to keep an…
Your Hair Straightener Is Damaging Your Hair But It’s Not What You Think!
byIf you have noticed that your hair straightener is not as effective as it used to be you are not imagining things. It turns…
Yes You Must Exfoliate Your Under-Eye Area || 5 Reasons Why!
byHow about you start putting your best skin forward? In other words, and by best skin, I refer to those newly-born budding skin cells,…
The Case Of Severely Chapped Lips || CIIN’s Lip Scripts
byGot flaky chapped lips? You’re not alone. The case of the round-the-clock dry lips, has all sufferers stocking up almost every spot around with…
The Biggest Beauty Breakthroughs For 2019 || What The Experts Are Predicting
byThe beauty world is on the verge of major breakthroughs this year.. Experts are predicting many upgrade and enhancements when it comes to beauty…
8 Steps To Achieve Yoga Skin || Your Most Luminous Self Ever!
byThe term ‘yoga skin’ has crept around lately and knowing us we couldn’t help but investigate! Just like you would expect, the term implies…
Our Beauty Editor’s 7-Step Nighttime Skincare Routine
byJust as we hit all the high-points of our A.M. skincare routine, following an effective nighttime one proves to be far more significant.. Not…
Bella & Kendall’s Makeup Artist Mary Phillips Shares Some of Her Tips!
byYou’ve probably seen recent photos of Bella Hadid and if anything you’ve probably wondered about her recent increased levels of gorgeousness. We cannot vouch…
Got Cystic Acne? || Check Out The Anti Bump Solution
byWe’ve all struggled with cystic acne. That type of acne that develops deep in the skin and emanates sudden excruciating pain which develops into…
6 Things You’ll Wish You Never Did In Your 20’s
by‘I should’ve done things differently!’.. That’s what I was telling my 15 year old daughter, Leila, the other night as we were both indulging…
The 2019 Skincare Trends You Need To Educate Yourself About
byWhat’s hot and what’s not? A term we hear every change of season, that is when it comes to fashion. Fashion trends are basically…
10 Concealer Hacks Makeup Artists Swear By!
byDon’t you just love a good makeup hack when you see one! Then how about a whole bunch of hacks and all involving concealer…
2018’s Nine Most Asked Skincare Questions Answered
byIt’s resolution season, and when it comes to beauty I found that setting new skincare goals should be based on a solid know-how of…
Jarrah Honey is the New Superfood to Know!!
byManuka honey move aside….. there’s a new kid in town..enter Jarrah honey! A Western Australian product, Jarrah honey is a monofloral honey that comes…
3 Makeup Trends That Will Wane In 2019
byIf 2018’s makeup trends had one term of labeling that term would be ‘excess’.. To begin with, we have all boldly indulged in applying…
Your Essential Guide To Working Out Your Facial Muscles
byIn between the plethora of ways we – mere mortals – tend to address in the quest of optimal beauty, there lies an often…
9 Glitter-Makeup Looks To Take You To The Next Level!
byBreak down the glitter box, it is time to partayyyyyy! There is no better time like right now to start wearing glitter makeup that…
10 Eye Makeup Tips To Keep Your Eyes Looking Younger For Longer!
byIt happened suddenly! I used to be able to flick my liquid eye liner expertly with the tip perfectly angled and tapered. All of…
Hopping On A Plane This Holiday? Save Your Skin With These Worthy Tips!
byAs much as we look forward to holiday season especially when it involves going on vacation, we rarely understand how the simple act of…
Eyebrows As We Know Them Are OUT || Find Out The New Shape Here!
byThe eyebrows have taken centre stage these last few years, and come to think of it they are the single most prominent feature that…
8 Tips For Décolletage Care That You Should Start Doing Before It’s Too Late!
byGo on admit it…how much time do you spend caring for your face mornings and evenings? How much time do you spend researching skincare…
12 Fabulous & Easy Hairstyles To Carry You Through This Season!
byThe countdown to the New Year’s has officially begun, and with it come all sorts of last minute decisions… jumpsuit or sequin dress….or sequin…
9 Benefits You Can Reap When Life Gives You Lemons
byThis is the time to think up a hundred and one ways to use lemons when life offers them to you.. Lemons can become…
10 Red Lips & Dramatic Eye Pairings To Try Now!
byWe’ve always been told to highlight one feature and keep the rest of the face toned down when it comes to applying makeup. This…
Why Some South Korean Women Are Skipping K-Beauty All Together
byJust when we jumped on the Korean beauty bandwagon the women of Korea are embracing ‘skip-care’. Well, we aren’t that surprised actually, K-beauty is…
6 Dirty Hair Hacks That Will Save Your Day
byWe all go through that episode where we desperately try to to extend the life-span of good-looking hair when things get busy and we…
The Secret Of The Flawless Complexions That Reigned At The British Fashion Awards
byGazing at countless images of the celebrities who walked the red carpet at the British Fashion Awards yesterday and one can’t help but notice…
A Step-By-Step Guide To Applying False Lashes For Beginners by Ayah Mufleh
byLong, thick, and full eyelashes that frame the eyes are a symbol of beauty and femininity and on the wish-list of all females should…
Will Glow-Boosting IV Treatments Become The New Age Of Beauty?
byTo us, beauty always came in various forms and shapes; be it creams, serums, vitamin pills or treatments.. The thought of an IV drip…
5 Nail Polish Ideas To Replace Your Classic Red This Season!
byOne of my most favourite things during winter is to switch from the bright nail polish colors of summer into the cosy winter shades…
5 Things to Factor In Before Buying Your Next Vitamin C Serum
byDeemed essential by all dermatologist, one of the most potent ingredients in the world of skincare is vitamin C serum. That said, no skincare…
Got Acne Scars? || Identifying And Healing The 2 Types Of Facial Scarring
byFact: Roughly 6 percent of all the pimples that appear on your skin will leave scarring behind.. And while acne prevention comes in as…
The Interesting Reason Behind Opening Our Mouths While Applying Mascara Revealed
byOne of the involuntary acts that our body tends to do is something familiar to all women out there.. Did you know that 9…
9 Party-Season Makeup Tips To Carry You Through The Festivities
byThe festive season is fast upon us and this means sparkle, glitter and shine. Not talking clothes here! Party-season makeup folks….this is THE time of year…
Scalp Detox || An Often Neglected Treatment
byThe moment you realize that scalp is actually skin that you can never observe seemingly, you will start giving this often overlooked zone a…
The Best Hair Part For Your Face Shape
byParting your hair can sometimes fall under the category of ‘unintended’, however, playing around with what you think is already established by default might…
Crease-Free Concealer Is Not So Hard To Achieve Anymore!
byI’ve been ditching concealer lately, and not because I’m completely rested that I don’t need it….more like that it’s caking and creasing and I’ve…
7 Hairstyles That Will Be Huge In 2019!
byDo you think this time of year is worthy of a new chop? Some might wildly agree, giving themselves free reign to completely transform…
You Can Inject Semi-Permanent Makup On Your Face Now? But Would You Dare??
byHave you ever wished for a flawless complexion 24/7? Imagine waking up with a perfect spot-free face and never having to wear foundation or…
Will Your Perfume Bottle Ever Expire?
byHere’s a question we’re guessing you’ve never asked yourself before, will your favorite bottle of perfume eventually expire? Unlike food, perfumes won’t physically expire…
10 Expert Tips On Pre, During And Post Workout Skincare Routines
byHaving finally committed to religiously going to the gym I have noticed how much my skin looks better.. The glow is brightest right after…
Refine Your Beauty Routine With Skip-Care || The New K-Beauty Trend
byThere are several beauty rituals and products that we’ve adopted and have become mainstream for us but they were actually Korean imports; think sheet…
3 Smart Makeup Tips For Women With Mature Skin
byBeing someone who has loved wearing makeup all your life will never stop you from going on with your glam game later on in…
HydraFacials || What’s All The Fuss About?
byIf it feels like you’ve been hearing about Hydrafacials a lot lately then you’re absolutely right! Believe it or not, one hydrafacial is getting…
When It Comes To Youthful Hands || We’ve Got the Upper Hand
byOur hands tell a story, a story that suggests so much about our journey in life, sending messages about our health, past and professions…
Transitioning from Summer to Fall? Take These 5 Things Along
byNot so fast! You are probably shedding every piece of summer as we speak. Putting away all your beach clothing and even makeup shades….