Simply Abu Dhabi XXII

W ith this edition of Simply Beauty, I hope to encourage you again to take a look at your current routine and see if you can be inspired. A little change here or there can make a big difference, not only to your skin and appearance but also your lifestyle and outlook. To assist you in doing this, I have been researching and talking to some very influential women within the beauty world. Building empires and improving the condition of their mind and bodies, it's impossible not to take away a thread of their experience and weave it into our own life's tapestry. Terry de Gunzburg, a French makeup artist and cosmetic expert, is someone who can vouch for creating a global brand. Starting off small, niche and almost under the radar, her products quickly became cult. With women telling each other about a certain items and their results, word soon spread. Now she has a vast array of makeup, skincare and fragrance on offer, so we're spoilt for choice. I've been a fan of her work since the early days so I was very excited to ask her some questions about her life and work. An inspirational woman who has a real tale to tell is Emma Hardie. Coming from a background where necessity made her create her products, it is truly a story to draw inspiration from. Illness and human strength pulled her through and thank goodness – she now has an incredible line of skincare and products that really deliver. I'm a huge fan of her Moringa Cleansing balm and have been since the day it launched many years ago. Since then Emma and her vision has grown immensely and she continues to build on her beautiful line of results driven creations. Inspired by her unique techniques and infectious personality, I was so happy to meet with Emma again to probe her with some questions, revealing to you more about the woman behind the brand. Then to top things off I tell you all about the luxury location in Dubai that you'd be crazy not to visit! A destination in haircare and pampering, La Lago is the place to be. The brainchild of Jose Eber, celebrity hairstylist who has salons in Beverley Hills, we now have access to the same treatments here on our doorstep. Take a look at the incredible interiors and be sure to make an appointment – it's an experience not to miss. As ever, I welcome your feedback and responses so please get in touch with me via my Twitter and Instagram on @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. Sophie McMullan Beauty Editor 2 8 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I S IMPLY BEAUT I FUL B y S o p h i e M c M u l l a n