To celebrate International Women’s Day, we sat down with five Ounass women to talk all things beauty, take a peek into their skincare and make-up journeys and find empowerment in their stories.

ATIYYA LAHER

Kids’ Fashion Editor & A Genuine Friend As a mum, I believe in a healthy work-life balance — and my choice of skin, body and haircare reflect this. Living in the Middle East, my routine revolves around deep hydration with lightweight application due to my busy schedule. Kiehl’s is my go-to skincare brand and I like to start my day with a hydrating mask, moisturiser and lipcare that feel as essential as water to my skin. I like to keep things sustainable, so I have recently added Tata Harper into my bodycare regime, and use an Aesop hair balm that locks in my natural waves.

RAZAN ABDALLAH

Content Executive & A Beam of Positivity I believe that self-care is part of self-love. Every woman deserves to glow from within, and I think dedicated me-time helps us relax and unwind. For me, it’s the joy of having a regimented routine in the morning, I light scented candles and take my time indulging in my skincare steps.

PAYAL A. KUMAR

Fashion Merchandiser & A Passionate Mover & Shaker I consider skincare as an investment, a daily ritual and a tool for self-care. My beauty regime is based around products that are rid of harmful toxins, contain natural ingredients and brands which are sustainability-centric. La Mer helps me combat any redness, while rosehip oil is an absolute dry-skin lifesaver due to its antioxidant ingredients. During the winter, I like to layer my skin with Tata Harper’s riche crème to give it that extra boost of hydration. Next up comes my sunscreen, I carry it with me everywhere, it's an essential. Finally, a cool massage with a refrigerated rose quartz roller gives my skin a final wakeup call, ready to take on the day!

CAROLINE EMILY HOAD

Beauty Merchandiser & True Grace Under Pressure It’s hard to summarise all my favourite beauty products, however with us spending more time at home, the products we use every day are all the more special. Whether it’s using my favourite Aesop hand wash every time I get home, lighting my Diptyque candle to signal the end of a long work day or taking some time out to complete my skincare ritual, I’ve really found what makes my skin and body happy.

AYA ASSI

Trade Manager & A Fearless Leader With the change in routine that happened last year, I’ve started to prioritize products that feel good over anything else. Between balancing meetings, tasks, chores, meals and so much more at home — my beauty routine has become simple but effective. It took a little bit of trial and error to find my basics, and that could continue to change as my lifestyle changes, but my body is so thankful!