SimplyAbuDhabi XIV

S IMPLY BEAUT I FUL B y S o p h i e M c M u l l a n B eauty doesn’t need to be complicated. On the contrary, I believe simplicity is the key. With a few choice pieces, selected from the finest cosmetics, skincare, bodycare, haircare and perfumes, one can embellish their lives with the greatest of ease. For this issue of Simply Beauty, I take a look at a variety of products that can enrich our lives, creating beauty both for our bodies but also our homes. Aerin Lauder who has come from a line of cosmetic history-makers, knows a thing or two about how one doesn’t need a mass of products to make us look and feel good. With our lives getting busier, families growing and doing many things at once, we need items that can multi-task alongside us. Her products are luxury with purpose. Elegant gold and pale pink packaging houses a vast array of products to beautify your life. Palettes for face, cheeks and eyes, balms that masquerade as lipsticks and rose-infused body creams will all contribute to you having more glamour and quick thinking delights to play with. As an ever-expanding company and Aerin herself a supreme entrepreneur, her line continues to spread from face and body, right through into home furnishings and life accessories. To take a piece of her world and plant it into your own is a taste of chic that will last forever. Continuing the theme of home, I have had the pleasure of looking at Parfums de Marly again. This time, into their newest venture of candles. They have released a stunning collection of flaming fragrances for you to use around the house to uplift your mood and all who encounter your environment. Not only do their hand-made quality candles carry an incredible aroma, they also look stylish wherever they are placed. A scent for every mood, there is something for everyone, but as is the case with Marly’s creations, it’s demanding to pick just one. Looking back at the history of hair grooming, it has been a constant challenge to achieve ‘salon-worthy’ results in our homes. Finding the time and, more so, the expertise to create a perfected mane is nigh on impossible. The clever teams at Babyliss have always strived to change this. With their latest offering, we are treated to new technology and somewhat of a revelation in hair styling. A device, which requires no real skill and does all the hard work for you. The ‘Curl Secret’ is indeed a little unknown in its abilities as the method at how it curls your hair is hidden within its enclosed grasp. To witness how it ‘inhales’ your hair and then reveals it perfectly curled is a real spectacle and an evolution in the haircare world. I hope you enjoy reading this issue. Please feel free to get in touch and follow me via twitter and instagram: @beautisserie and view my website at www.beautisserie.com which showcases my makeup artistry and other Simply Abu Dhabi articles. Sophie McMullan Beauty Editor 2 3 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I