UAE-based MUA @itsara.ae was only 13-year-old when she picked up a makeup brush, and she hasn’t put it down since. Now with 136 thousand followers on Instagram and *323* thousand on TikTok, the 18-year-old is blowing up our social media feeds (rightfully so.)
Her fashion and beauty content is always on ~point~, and we can’t get over some of her super creative makeup looks. From natural makeup and keeping it real about her skin journey to eye looks that would take us years to recreate – this UAE-based content creator is the real deal.
Cosmo ME had the chance to interview the influencer on some of her favourite beauty products, so obviously, we’ll be buying them *immediately*.
Scroll down to take a look at @itsara.ae‘s very own beauty list…
What was your first ever memory of fragrance?
“Lancôme La Vie Est Bella. I have a foggy memory but one thing I do know is I’ve been using Lancôme for as long as I remember!” Shop here, Dhs545.
A beauty product you always stole from your mum?
“I’ll never forget always stealing my mom’s MAC Ruby Woo lipstick, at MAC Cosmetics and just applying it all over my face because it felt so satisfying.” Shop here, Dhs95.
The first beauty product you ever bought?
“Essence eyeliner, at Centrepoint. Essence is the perfect brand for any girl’s makeup starter kit.” Shop here, Dhs13.
The most embarrassing beauty product you’ve ever bought?
“More of an embarrassing decision, I remember my obsession with only doing my eyebrows for a while and I can say I’m a victim of what we now call ‘Nike’ block brows.”
The most expensive beauty product you’ve ever bought?
“The Dior Backstage Lip Tattoo, at Bloomingdales.” Shop here, Dhs147.
Best budget buy?
“Kiko Milano velvet touch creamy stick blush, at Namshi. You can get that radiant cute blush look easily with skin-friendly ingredients at such an affordable price.” Shop here, Dhs49.
Product that has become your signature look?
“Mac velvet teddy lipstick, at MAC Cosmetics. I must admit I have a nude lipstick obsession and this one has my money and heart forever & always.” Shop here, Dhs95.
A product you cannot go a single day without wearing?
“La Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen, at BinSina Pharmacy. I think we’ve heard enough about how important sunscreen is and yes the rumours are true! SPF is your BFF.” Shop here, Dhs139.
Miracle product every woman needs to own?
“Too Faced Born This Way concealer, at Sephora. My makeup isn’t complete till I put on my concealer and this product truly is a miracle in a bottle.” Shop here, Dhs145.