From Huda Kattan to Salama Mohammad here are some of the beauty gurus that you should follow right away.
Did it ever occur to you that you keep thinking about getting your favourite skincare product and the next thing you know is the whole world (the world of social media) conspires to get it for you? A slew of skincare ads from Huda Beauty Yo Glow enzyme scrub to Izil Beauty’s green tea scrub will hover all over your social media platforms until you actually buy it. Well, that’s the power of social media!! It influences people’s minds which is why the concept of influencers started to surface. Dubai has been a proud home to many of these influencers who not just talk about beauty, hairstyles, or products but also productively use their platforms to discuss issues like body image or highlight movements such as BLM.
They are fun, they are inspirational and they are some of the best content creators in the UAE.
Huda Kattan:
The reigning queen in the beauty industry right now, Huda Kattan has proudly put Dubai’s name at the forefront in the beauty world. Beauty influencer turned beauty mogul, made an entire empire by starting from very humble beginnings. With over 2.3 million followers, she started off with beauty tips, styling tutorials, and makeup tutorials and later came up with her own eyelash brand “Huda Beauty” which needs no introduction. Huda beauty now has both her own makeup and skincare line under her name that you can find at the popular beauty department store – Sephora.
Salama Mohamed And Khalid Al Ameri:
A breath of fresh air!! This is what the husband-wife duo Salama Mohamed and Khalid Al Ameri are by all means. A well-known household name in Dubai and successfully garnering fandom from across the world. Their satirical content, the inspirational and an everyday Emirati marriage humorous posts and videos are so relatable that they have found a special place in their audience hearts.
Manal Muffin:
Recently won the “Best Beauty Vlogger” award, Manal Muffin is quite a famous face in the world of vlogging. Started her own vlog in 2016, she has amassed more than 700k followers and going strong each day. She is known for her makeup tutorial vignettes, DIY beauty routines, general women’s health issues, beauty and lifestyle tips. In collaboration with Oud-al-Anfar, she has created her own fragrance called “Shaghaf” and last but not least her own eye lenses brand “Ain lenses”. More power to you girl!!
Karen Wazen Bhakazi:
A Lebanese born and based in Dubai, Karen Wazen Bhakazi is a fashion blogger and a very well-known one. With whooping 6.5 million followers, she shares her everyday styles giving her own personal touch and flair. She has redefined the modern woman definition by not just being a digital influencer, she is also an entrepreneur as she runs her own eyewear company. She is also the first influencer who has introduced her own game app karenwazen_myworld. Recently we saw her having a rendezvous with American pop star Selena Gomez and catch up on laters new makeup line “Rare beauty”.
Salama Mohamed:
Salama Mohamed herself has created quite a fan following as a blogger. After battling with her own vitiligo issue and urging people to consider it as a blessing, Salama Mohamed introduced her own skincare line called “Peacefull”. Her skincare line is available at Sephora. Do follow her on Instagram to have a great time with her funny and informative posts.
Enjoy all these content creators and let us know how is your experience. Also, we would love to hear from you, your favourite content creators. Let us know in the comment section.