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The first Emirati female racing driver, Amna Al Qubaisi’s fast lane persona extends to her quick and effective beauty routine.
What does your morning skincare routine look like?
Every morning I wash my face with a face wash then apply a mask for 10 minutes. Brush my teeth then apply a bit of makeup depending if I’m going to university. I always put on sunscreen when I’m on the track.
And how about your pre-bedtime routine?
I always cleanse my face and apply serums. Being a driver, the helmet o en results in skin blemishes or acne so I always have to clean the inside padding of my helmets to help avoid that.
Talk us through your top skincare products.
For the face, I use Clarins Gentle foaming cleanser, Clinique Clarifying Lotion Exfoliator, and The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. 111Skin 3 Phase Anti Blemish Booster is my go-to serum and I always apply Dior Capture Youth Age-delay advanced eye treatment under my eyes.
Do you wear much makeup on a daily basis?
Not very often. For university, I apply concealer and blush but if I’m on track I tend to sweat throughout the day so I just use sunscreen.
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What can we always find in your makeup bag?
Huda Beauty concealer is my favourite as well as the BADgal BANG! volumising mascara from Benefit Cosmetics. I also love NUDESTIX Nudies All Over Face Color Matte for the cheeks and Too Faced Lip Injection gloss.
How does your beauty routine shift when you’re competing?
I double up on my skincare products and after every session I’d cleanse my face and then add on extra sunscreen. I do try to avoid makeup unless I have a photoshoot.
Do you do any skin and/or hair prep before the race?
Before a race, I brush my hair and put it into a braid but now I’ve recently cut my hair so I can wear it in a low ponytail instead. I then add mascara and sunscreen.
What is your ultimate beauty indulgence?
Spending a whole day at the salon doing everything like facials, hair treatments and nails.
If you could only have one beauty product, what would it be?
This is so hard but I would stick with the Huda Beauty Overachiever Concealer.
Let’s talk fragrances, do you have a favourite for daytime and night time?
I use one for all occasions it’s the Penhaligon’s Halfeti Eau de Parfum. It’s my absolute favourite.
What does your hair routine look like?
I don’t do much with my hair I just try to avoid using hair straighteners as much as possible and keep it natural.
Any products that you adore using?
I love the way The Ordinary Exfoliator Peel Mask refines my complexion.
Racing is deemed as a masculine environment, how do you stay tough yet stay true to your femininity through beauty?
On the track, I stay professional. I wear the team uniform and avoid too much makeup.
What was the last beauty product you bought?
The Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette.
Is there a particular product that gives you an extra boost of confidence?
Definitely BADgal BANG! volumising mascara.
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