Beauty post by Basma Masri | Creams!

Creams Are Not Only To Moisturize!

We are all used to using creams to moisturize our face, neck, and body. But we are forgetting that other cream products exit for other beauty purposes, such as adding color to our eyes, cheeks and lips!

Especially for brides, this is a great staying power beauty tip; Use cream based eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks to create a base for any powder based product that is coming on top of the cream product. Your eyes will crease less, you wont have to apply a primer, and your makeup will last longer.

What is great about cream based products is that they work for every skin type. So if there is a color that you like, don’t be afraid to just buy it and enjoy it. My advice, try shades of reds and pinks.



Basma is Revlon's Ambassador and Makeup Artist in the Middle East and the founder of the beauty label B. beautiful. Basma is the beauty contributor to Absolute Precision.

Follow Basma on Twitter for more of her tips! @bbeautiful_me

Beauty & Make-up post by Basma Masri

Creams Are Not Only To Moisturize!

by Basma Masri

We are all used to using creams to moisturize our face, neck, and body. But we are forgetting that other cream products exit for other beauty purposes, such as adding color to our eyes, cheeks and lips!

Especially for brides, this is a great staying power beauty tip; Use cream based eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks to create a base for any powder based product that is coming on top of the cream product. Your eyes will crease less, you wont have to apply a primer, and your makeup will last longer.

What is great about cream based products is that they work for every skin type. So if there is a color that you like, don’t be afraid to just buy it and enjoy it. My advice, try shades of reds and pinks.



Basma is Revlon's Ambassador and Makeup Artist in the Middle East and the founder of the beauty label B. beautiful. Basma is the beauty contributor to Absolute Precision.

Follow Basma on Twitter for more of her tips! @bbeautiful_me

Rain... on your wedding day!

What is every bride's number one nightmare? Surely rain!

We believe that there is a silver lining to every cloud, and can't help but think that how lovely umbrellas and a light drizzle can be for a wedding, especially for the wedding pictures...!

Stop worrying, we say, and embrace what nature gives you on your big day... huddle close with your hubby as he holds your first make-shift shelter (an umbrella!) over your head...

Here is our rain inspiration... tell us what you think!

Every rain cloud brings a rainbow...

Something borrowed, something blue?

Urban brides - bold and beautiful in the rain!

Green umbrellas make for beautiful color accents!

Bride and bridesmaids... lovely in monochrome and pastels!

Destination wedding of the week: Santorini

We love the idea of a white wedding against the beautiful backdrop of Santorini...
What is your dream destination to tie the knot?
 Keep reading the blog for more destination wedding ideas from the absolute team!

Let them eat cake!

The wedding cake is an iconic element in any wedding, and it is exciting to see the creative and innovative wedding cake ideas at weddings today... Long gone are the days of 3-tier white cakes and here are the days of cupcakes, macaroons and fireworks!

Here are some cakes we love... which do you want to cut into with your Mr Right?

Beauty & Make-up post by Basma Masri

We're excited to introduce our weekly Beauty and Make-up tips, from none other than the lovely Basma Al Masri. Basma is Revlon's Ambassador and Makeup Artist in the Middle East and the founder of the beauty label B. beautiful. She will be providing us with bridal beauty and makeup tips and tricks starting today. Be sure to tell us in the comments: What beauty or make-up tips do you want more of? - absolute team

"Your face is a canvas!" - Basma Masri

Prep and Prime!
by Basma Al Masri

When applying your makeup, there is a very important step prior to that; prep and prime.

I am sure you heard this a lot before, your face is your canvas, and it really is! If your canvas is not prepped well to welcome color on it, then your painting will not look polished. The same is applicable to your skin, if it is not prepped well, then your makeup will not only not look polished, but it won’t last as much, and it won’t look as fresh.

When it comes to your skin, make sure you prep it well; it must be well cleansed and moisturized according to your skin type (not your sister’s or friend’s). Then start priming it; apply a primer all over your face (either a clear primer or a color suitable to your skin). Let it sit in for a few seconds before applying your foundation.. and then makeup away.

Follow Basma on Twitter for more of her tips! @bbeautiful_me

Life's a Beach...

A common dream wedding venue is the beach, and in our region, we are especially lucky to be blessed with so many sandy beaches... If you're thinking about saying your "I love you"s as man and wife on a sandy shore while waves crash, then there are the top three things to keep in mind to make sure it stays romantic, whimsical and fun.

The weather: The best times for this are November to January, and then March and April, as the air will be humid-free and crisp and chances of rain are slight... The breeze will be lovely and add so much to the mood...

The dress: Make sure the dress you select is beach-appropriate... think lighter fabrics and lose the train! Compensate with a gorgeous veil and keep the make-up light and natural!

The photography: Sunset photographs will capture your wedding forever. Make sure your photographer is ready for the perfect snaps, as well as you, the groom and anyone else who you want in those pictures!