From swimwear to moisturizer, here are six essentials from regional brands to pack for your next seaside escape.
6 essentials that will get you ready for summer
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Sunscreen
If you are looking to protect your skin, the UAE-born brand’s Broad Spectrum sunscreen lotion has SPF 30 and contains jojoba oil, rosemary oil and aloe vera, which moisturizes your skin and protects it from ageing.
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Swimwear
From swimsuits to cover-ups, Egyptian influencer Hadia Ghaleb’s new swimwear line will get you beach ready this summer.
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Sunglasses
Protect your eyes with a pair of trendy shades from Lebanese influencer and entrepreneur Karen Wazen’s eyewear brand. Wazen’s shades have been seen on A-list stars including Dua Lipa and Cardi B.
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Slippers
Slippers are essential items for your summer look and beach trips. Egyptian brand Zee has a wide selection of flip-flops that will be your outfit staples this season.
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Tint
Want to add some color to your cheeks for a sun-kissed look? Try Bassma Boussel’s Doll Filter lip and cheek tint, one of the Moroccan entrepreneur’s best-selling cosmetics.
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Moisturizer
As the weather warms up, your skin’s moisture levels could decrease. Try the Honey Whip Peptide moisturizer from US-Iraqi entrepreneur Huda Kattan’s skincare brand Wishful.