Beauty Diaries: Myrna Haddad On Her Secret Surgeries and Bad Hair Day Remedies
The Lebanese author shares her style secret, favourite make-up brand, and signature scent…
Award-winning author and soon to be beauty entrepreneur gets candid about her routine with Bazaar Arabia…
MAKE-UP / FRAGRANCE
Favourite make-up brand and why? It would have to be Estée Lauder – they have the best quality and all of their products are tested to make sure they are the most effective and long-lasting. They also have a variety of options available that cater to different skin types – it suits my sensitive skin very well.
Foundation/concealer: My favourite would be the Double Wear Sheer Foundation (Dhs170) and the Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer (Dhs150) both by Estée Lauder.
Go-to lip colour: Huda Beauty Liquid Matt Lipsticks (Dhs110).
Mascara: Diorshow Iconic Overcurl 24H Volume and Curl Waterproof Mascara (Dhs165).
Signature scent: The Chanel Gabrielle(Dhs665) which is composed of four flowers making it such a special and luminous scent. It has always been my signature perfume.
Make-up hack: Using concealer to give a face lift effect.
HAIR
Hair schedule: Wash three times every week.
Style secret: I always prefer natural big waves.
Treatments: I usually apply a scalp and hair treatment three times every week and oil my hair at home two times a week.
Favourite products: L’Oreal Professional Mythic Argan Oil (Dhs110) and the Gisou Hair Mask (Dhs285).
Off-duty hair look: I prefer a simple ponytail.
Bad hair day secret: I usually get benefits from the sauna which allows my hair and scalp to detox and purify from the toxins. I also apply rose water which is extremely beneficial.
SKIN & BODY
Skincare routine morning & evening: In the morning I usually apply the Sublimage La Creme Yeux (Dhs830), Hydra Beauty Crème(Dhs250) and the UV Essentiel Suncream (Dhs250) all by Chanel. At night, detoxing my face is essential; hence, I apply the Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore-Purifying Face Mask (Dhs220) to purify my skin, then I steam, exfoliate and finally apply my multi-vitamin serum on my face and down my neck.
Go-to product for skin emergencies: Tea tree oil for sudden acne is an overnight miracle.
Moisturiser: Chanel Hydra Beauty Crème (Dhs250).
Cleansers: Bobbi Brown Cleanser (Dhs240).
Flight essentials: La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift Set (Dhs2,295).
Miracle product: The Miracle Overnight Serum from my future skin care line Dorielle.
Manicure: I usually go for French or nude colours.
Sun cream: La Roche-Posay sun cream (Dhs145) is the best.
INTERVENTION
Attitude to injectables: I have a strict skincare routine every month which includes Botox multivitamin injections on the face, neck, and hands to keep my skin glowing and young.
Cosmetic dermatologist: Clinica Joelle in Doha is the best beauty clinic, providing the newest anti-aging treatments for your skin and body.
Future intervention: I am currently in the last stages of developing my skincare line which is made in Italy and based in the GCC…launching soon.
Secret surgeries: Rhinoplasty which made me feel more confident.
Most invasive procedure: The vampire face procedure which I will never do again… it was so painful!
DIET & FITNESS
Food intolerances/food groups: I follow a healthy diet.
Go-to snack: I love fresh cut fruits and vegetables.
Workout method: I workout every day, usually in the morning. I start off by doing thirty minutes to one hour of cardio followed by light pilates, exercises or swimming sessions.
Guilty food pleasures: Salty snacks are my weakness.
Beverage preference: Iced coffee, healthy juices and lots of water are my everyday sources of energy.
Breakfast: I usually skip breakfast but sometimes I will have a nut protein bar which is great before I exercise.
Food dislikes: I am against fast food of all kinds and high calories contained in canned food.
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From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s October 2023 issue.