Khaberni - The current edition of the El Gouna International Film Festival in 2025 is witnessing a significant and distinguished presence of several celebrities who have shone and captured attention with their presence on the red carpet in enchanting and dazzling looks suitable for this international event. Makeup and beauty looks are among the celebrities' top priorities to complete their elegance before appearing on the red carpet in front of camera lenses.
Astonishing beauty trends for the celebrities at El Gouna Festival have varied this edition between classical choices and modern touches, ranging from boldness to highlight features to selecting a simple look that relies on soft nude colors, reflecting the different personalities and personal taste of the celebrities. Makeup also revealed the most prominent fashion trends for the upcoming period.
Appearing with flawless, long-lasting soft makeup is a big challenge for celebrities, especially since they are present for long hours during the festival events and are exposed to lights and affected by temperature changes. Therefore, beauty expert Shorouk Abu Al-Majd revealed the essential steps that must be heeded before applying makeup to ensure a distinctive, bright final result and a perfect appearance.
The method of preparing the skin before makeup starts, according to beauty expert Shorouk Abu Al-Majd, is the necessity of cleaning the skin well to remove any dust or excess oils. Using a cleanser suitable for the skin type is essential, whether it is a creamy cleanser for those with dry skin, or foamy or gel cleanser for those with oily skin. After this step, using a toner with a clean cotton swab helps in rebalancing the skin and gently closing the pores. Preferably, a toner free from alcohol and fragrances should be used to avoid causing dryness or sensitivity to the skin.
The beauty expert advised to moisturize the skin well after this step, even if the skin is oily, emphasizing that this step is fundamental in the routine of celebrities and celebrities before makeup, as it helps to prepare the surface of the skin for makeup application and its stabilization, and also pointed out the importance of caring for the moisturization around the eyes with a specialized cream for this area to conceal fine lines.
Before starting with foundation and concealer, Shorouk confirmed that the celebrities and professional makeup experts do not overlook the primer, despite it not being an essential step, but it plays a significant role in smoothing the texture of the skin, reducing the appearance of pores, and controlling oily secretions. Proper application helps in stabilizing the makeup for a long period.
Sunscreen is essential in morning events, and Shorouk continued in statements to "Khaberni" that it is crucial to use sunscreen before the primer if the occasion is in the morning, with SPF no less than 30+. She advised the necessity of waiting 3 to 5 minutes between each product and the next so that the skin gets sufficient time to absorb these products.
The skin care and ditching makeup is the secret to the beauty of celebrities according to beauty expert Menna Thabet, who revealed the secret behind this look, confirming that most of the celebrities she worked with like Yasmine Raees, Malik Zaher, Mais Hamdan, and the media personality Raya Abirached have a specific daily skincare routine, morning and night, in addition to preparing the skin before makeup with products that provide ideal hydration. She confirmed that all celebrities pay close attention to the products used on their skin because it is essential to understand the nature of the skin and choose what suits it.
She also said that the secret most people don't know about celebrities is that they prefer not to use makeup regularly in their daily lives, instead giving the skin a chance to rest and breathe without any chemicals that may harm the skin and affect its appearance.
