Dalia Shawky On Her Style Secret, Miracle Product, And Her Full Beauty Regime
The Egyptian actress gets candid about her routine here with Bazaar Arabia
The up-and-coming actress and star of Netflix series, Finding Ola shares what’s on her bathroom shelf.
MAKEUP & FRAGRANCE
Favourite make-up brand and why? Fenty Beauty and Benefit are both my favourites – I mean, what’s not to love? Every product I have ever used never ever fails to impress me.
Foundation/concealer: I am not a foundation person, I prefer a good concealer. The best one has to be Tarte’s Shape Tape..
Go-to lip colour: Surprising enough, I am not a lipstick person either. I usually opt for something natural, light and glowy like a lipgloss. My go-to is Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb.
Mascara: Benefit Bad Gal Bang. Signature scent: La Nuit Tresor. It’s mysterious, sexy and feminine, the perfect kind of mix.
Signature make-up hack: My make-up hack used to be my Cleopatra eyeliner but now it’s my Arabian kohl and mascara and I’m ready to go for any occasion.
HAIR
Hairstyles: I’ve actually never dyed my hair. I like it the way it is and am quite blessed with good locks. I’ve only dip-dyed my tips in rainbow colours back in college, my childhood wild times! When it comes to haircuts, I keep it simple as I’m often restricted by my unpredictale shooting schedule.
Style secret: I try to keep up with my regular trim. Super important in keeping your hair healthy and fresh.
Favourite products: Gisou’s honey infused hair mask with a few drops of Gisou’s hair oil.
Off-duty hair look: Half bun, half down – if you see me like that, know that I am up to no good!
Bad hair day secret: Be kind and patient, your hair is just having a moment.
SKIN & BODY
Skincare routine: I like to keep it simple. My go-to is Drunk Elephant’s C-Firma Fresh Day Serum. It’s a must-have and has a soothing effect on the skin.
Go-to product for skin emergencies: Vaseline all the way. And for make-up, I like using the Benefit Hoola Matte bronzer and the popular highlighter Girl Meets Pearl from the same
brand.
Lotion: A classic choice, Body Shop’s British Rose hand cream the smell is just divine.
Cleansers: The Bioderma micellar water – can’t live without it.
Flight essentials: Hand cream is a must.
Miracle product: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate has to be top of the list.
Manicure: I look forward to the holiday season like Christmas and summer vacations, so I can go crazy with colourful nail designs, making all my Pinterest manicure fantasies come to life.
Suncream: For my face, definitely the La Roche Posay and on my body, I use the Eau Thermale Avene.
DIET & FITNESS
Food intolerances/food groups: I don’t eat beef.
Go-to snack: I like having fruits in between breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Workout method: Dancing is my favourite workout. Additionally, I love swimming, Pilates and strengthening yoga. Specifically, Bikram yoga. It is dear to my heart and is the perfect method for sweating all your toxins away.
Guilty food pleasures: You can never go wrong with a slice of pizza. Truly melts my heart.
Beverage preference: Every morning I have my chai wih milk and it’s the best. It helps me kick start my busy schedule and ensures I have a good day. I also love drinking fresh juices and smoothies, the perfect beverages to sip on at any given time.
Breakfast: Avocados or guacamole and scrambled eggs with a side of fresh juice is my top option. However, from time to time, I love a good falafel with pickled lemons.
Food dislikes: beef, beef, beef.
Compiled by Khulood Ahmed.
From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s October 2022 issue.