Ramadan is now fully underway, bringing with it a month of fasting, self-reflection and prayer for Muslims all over the world. During this time, many Muslims choose to abstain from food and water during the day, only breaking their fast after sunset.
It’s also a time dedicated to both charity and faith, which can often involve connecting with your respective communities and making a conscious effort to be more supportive to others. That means that for us makeup and skincare enthusiasts, it’s also a great time to support Muslim-owned beauty brands.
It’s hard to deny that there’s still a lot of improvement that can be made when it comes to Muslim representation in beauty. Sure, there are some – namely Huda Beauty – that can easily be considered among some of the biggest names in the industry. But at the same time, it’s definitely worth putting the spotlight on some Muslim-owned brands that are less well-known (though certainly not lacking in quality).
To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, we’ve put together a full edit of the best Muslim-owned brands worth shopping from, including companies that specialise in inclusive makeup, skincare, haircare, Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and even false eyelashes. We’ve also taken the liberty of including some of their very best products for you to peruse. So sit back and enjoy.
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Scroll down to check out our full edit of all the best Muslim-owned brands to shop from…
Huda Beauty
Founded in 2013 by Huda Kattan, Huda Beauty is easily one of the most recognisable beauty brands today. As an American-born woman with parents of Iraqi descent, Huda started her business in Dubai after building a reputation as a world-renowned beauty blogger and makeup artist. Since launching false eyelashes as its first product, the brand has since expanded into a range of eyeshadow palettes, foundations, liquid lipsticks and more. And in 2018, Huda Beauty branched out into perfumery with the launch of Kayali, a venture led by Huda’s sister Mona Kattan that’s known for popularising the Middle Eastern tradition of perfume layering.
Save when you shop for muslim-owned beauty brands with these Cult Beauty discount codes at checkout.
CTZN Cosmetics
Founded in 2019 by three sisters from Los Angeles, CTZN Cosmetics was born after the Khans walked into a department store and noticed that at the time, no beauty brands seemed to represent the South Asian and Middle Eastern community. What resulted was a brand built on inclusivity, with Aleena, Aleezeh and Naseeha committed to bringing quality products for people of all ages, ethnicities and skin types.
Save when you shop for muslim-owned beauty brands with these Sephora discount codes at checkout.
Ishimmer
Created by Jordanian entrepreneur and beauty blogger Ayah Mufleh, Ishimmer set out on a journey to revolutionise false eyelashes. Ishimmer first launched in Jordan around 2015, before making the big move to the United Kingdom in 2019. According to the brand’s website, its clientele nowadays include notable celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Lucy Hale, Winnie Harlow and Gemma Chan. Not bad.
Save when you shop for muslim-owned beauty brands with these Sephora discount codes at checkout.
IZIL Beauty
Hailing from the geographically and ethnically diverse land of Morocco, IZIL Beauty is a beauty brand that prides itself in using all-natural ingredients. The brand was founded by Mouna Abbassy shortly after her move to Dubai. Since then, IZIL has created a range of skincare and haircare products made based on ancient Moroccan traditions and rituals.
Arcadia
This UAE-based perfume brand was founded by Amna Al Habtoor to celebrate the country’s heritage. The best part? Each of its perfumes are also made using cruelty-free, paraben free and chemical free formulations, using only the best possible ingredients. The brand redeveloped the culture of scents in the Middle East through with a contemporary and experiential spin, focusing on reminiscing memories through fragrance.
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