With an Instagram following of 2 million, Kuwaiti make-up artist Sondos Al Qattan is the ideal beauty personality for an international cosmetics brand to collaborate with. The Middle East division of Japanese skincare and cosmetics company Shiseido has partnered with her, announcing a make-up masterclass that will take place at The Dubai Mall on Wednesday, March 23.
To learn about Al Qattan’s beauty secrets, hear her make-up tips and watch her demonstrate on a live model with the latest collection of Shiseido make-up, pop by Paris Gallery at Dubai Mall from 7pm — 9pm on Wednesday evening. For a chance to be her model during the live makeover, repost the image above, taken from the Shiseido Middle East Facebook, on your social media accounts, tagging #ShareBeautyWithSondos and #ParisGallery.
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