During Cosmotel, we hosted a masterclass with the one and only Dr. Barbara Sturm and first we can’t go on without mentioning how incredible she looked on Zoom with no makeup! It was only right we asked her for tips and tricks to help us look half as good as she does. 

We needed to get a pro’s advice on how to take care of our skin during the killer Summer weather in the UAE and here is what she had to say: 

“The most important thing is hydration – not richness or oil. Especially in summer months using a hylaraunic acid or hydrating face mist then the Dr. Barbara Sturm enzyme cleanser twice a week and very light moisturizer or brightening lotion. 

Very light but hydrating products are key, keep it simple and really cooling.” 

Now here is where she ~really~ spilled the tea… she says we should mix our SPF with a serum or a face cream to make it lighter on the skin. This is the ultimate hack especially if you have oily skin, you should stick to lighter products and never, ever, ever skip SPF. Just lather that stuff everywhere; your face, neck, chest, hands. 

We also asked her some questions that you guys sent through on Instagram, Dr. Barbara told us a product that she absolutely swears by and it is *drum roll pls* Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream. Actually, the skin-care kween couldn’t just choose one, she says, “I am addicted to my face cream and hyaluronic serum together but if i could only have one it would be my face cream. It is about ourselves feeling good in our skin.” 

From April 6-11, Cosmo ME taking over City Centre Mirdif to bring you Cosmotel. From our very own beauty lounge and walk-in closet to the candy bar of your dreams, this is one motel you’ll never want to check-out of. And that’s not all. We’ve got a whole bunch of different panels and talks lined up where we’re speaking to some of your favourite celebs and influencers in the Middle East. 

Check out all the best photos from Cosmotel here and the full schedule here