Dubai-based artist and MUA Sophie Katirai (@sophie) has been recognised by the likes of Kylie Jenner, Cardi B, and Hailey Baldwin for her beaut IG filters – but the face she serves IRL is just as gorg.
What was your first ever memory of fragrance?
My mom’s Lolita Lempicka perfume, Dhs168 at uae.sharafdg.com. The bottle was so pretty I loved looking at the gold detail and how pretty it smelled.
A beauty product you always stole from your mum?
Eyelash curlers. It looked like a magical tool my mom used to make her eyelashes pretty but I didn’t know how to use it and wasn’t allowed to touch it lol. Shiseido Eyelash Curler, Dhs101 at Sephora.
The first beauty product you ever bought?
Mascara, Huda Beauty Legit Lashes, Dhs114 at hudabeauty.com. I loved the look of thick black lashes.
The most embarrassing beauty product you’ve ever bought?
Wrinkle stickers to wear when I sleep. I realised that my sleep position is making my nasolabial folds deeper so I bought Frownies Facial patches, Dhs87 at iHerb.com, that I used every night. They were uncomfortable and didn’t look pretty but they worked really well.
The most expensive beauty product you’ve ever bought?
This is a hard one because there are many. But I’d say the Natasha Denona Star Palette, Dhs630.
Best budget buy?
Colourpop Mini Eyeshadow Palettes, Dhs99 at glamazle.com. I’m obsessed! They are so affordable, the colours are gorgeous and they blend like a dream.
Product that has become your signature look?
My Kylie Cosmetics lip liner in Iced Latte, Dhs44 at kyliecosmetics.com. I think I have every nude shade Kylie has created!
A product you cannot go a single day without wearing?
Sunscreen, Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defence SPF 30, Dhs251 at dermalogica.ae. I know this is cliché but I use retinol every night so I am very careful about protecting my skin from the sun during the day.
Miracle product every woman needs to own?
HanaCure mask, Dhs107 at hanacure.com. This mask is amazing! It literally makes you look years younger every time you use it.