Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

S IMPLY BEAUT I FUL B y S o p h i e M c M u l l a n A s the sun starts to show his beaming face increasingly more over the coming months, so too must we begin to prepare our faces and bodies for the season. Summer is a time for changing our wardrobes – not just in what we wear, but in our makeup and skincare collections as well. This time of year is a perfect excuse to step out of our comfort zone and try some colour, warm things up, add a bit of glow and pop on some shades we’d never normally try. Chanel’s makeup collection for the summer is bursting with rainbow brights. But, as one would expect from Chanel, they’re all very sophisticated and wearable. Tones of blue, purple and red draw their inspiration from the Mediterranean; the Riviera, with its chic lifestyle, is the perfect backdrop to open up a Chanel compact or line your eyes with a blue the colour of the water. Dive in! Tom Ford is showing us his glamorous side with his Soleil Collection. Bronzed and beautiful, it’s all about the glow. These incredible products add a gleam to the skin or shimmer to the eyes, highlighting the features we want to accentuate. As my Summer Feature shows, these and other makeup, skincare and fragrance offerings are vying for your attention. All are new, and many are limited edition – so snap them up before they sail away... Another fragrance feature comes from Yas, the Royal Name of Perfumes. Since 1999 in Abu Dhabi, they’ve been creating intoxicating fragrances fit for regal standards. With a prestigious legacy and scrupulous attention to detail, this team of experts won’t let anything stand in the way of achieving the highest quality. Read on to learn more fascinating facts about the company and words from their founder, Abdulla Al Qaissieh. Finally, a slightly different component to your line-up for this edition of Simply Beauty. I’ve been looking at and testing a rather innovative device from Tria. It may not sound glamorous, but it’s a laser hair removal device that you can operate from home. It’s somewhat of an innovation and I wanted to give you my full review on it, as I think it’s something we’ll all want to own. Please enjoy all the articles in the following pages and, as ever, do let me know any responses and opinions youmay have. I welcome your feedback so please get in touch via my Twitter and Instagram: @beautisserie and I will be happy to respond. Indeed, if there are any elements of beauty you’d like me to research, tell me and I’ll look into it! My website can also be viewed at www.beautisserie.com which showcases my makeup artistry and other Simply Abu Dhabi articles. Have a fabulous season! Sophie McMullan Beauty Editor 2 7 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I