Kosas brings clean beauty to the Saudi market

Kosas brings clean beauty to the Saudi market
Sheena Zadeh is the founder of Kosas. (Supplied)
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Updated 23 November 2024

Kosas brings clean beauty to the Saudi market

Kosas brings clean beauty to the Saudi market

DUBAI: Clean beauty brand Kosas has officially entered the Saudi market, offering a range of skincare-focused makeup products.

Founded by Sheena Zadeh, Kosas, now available at Sephora Middle East, prioritizes skin-nourishing ingredients, a mission the founder feels deeply resonates with the Saudi market.

“ is such a vibrant, emerging market with a rich beauty culture,” Zadeh told Arab News, adding that over the years, she has seen a growing demand from the Middle East for clean, high-performance beauty products. “ is at the forefront of this trend,” she said.

“For us, it’s about more than just expansion; it’s about connecting with a culture that values authenticity, quality and a holistic approach to beauty,” Zadeh said.

In preparation for its Saudi debut, Kosas chose a range of products aligned with local beauty needs. “We curated our lineup with universal favorites and regional needs in mind,” Zadeh said.

This lineup includes bestsellers such as the Revealer Concealer, the Cloud Set Baked setting powder, and the BB Burst Tinted gel cream moisturizer.




This lineup includes bestsellers such as the Revealer Concealer. (Supplied)

“(The setting powder) helps achieve that lasting, natural matte finish ideal for the warm climate,” Zadeh said, adding that the tinted moisturizer is “perfect for those looking for lightweight hydration with coverage.”

Kosas also plans to connect with the Saudi community by staging workshops and events focused on clean beauty and skin health.




In preparation for its Saudi debut, Kosas chose a range of products aligned with local beauty needs. (Supplied)

“We’re very committed to education and empowerment in the beauty space … we believe that beauty should feel effortless and enjoyable, so our educational initiatives will focus on simple, effective ways to incorporate Kosas into daily routines. We’re really excited about this,” Zadeh said.

Zadeh said her own roots influenced Kosas’s mission: “I’m Middle Eastern myself and I’ve always felt deeply connected to the region’s beauty philosophy.

“At its core, Kosas has a holistic and layered approach that aligns with the depth and tradition of Middle Eastern beauty philosophies,” she added. “Kosas was born from a deep passion for clean beauty that’s effective, fun, and makes people feel good in their own skin. Our journey started with a desire to create makeup that doesn’t just sit on the skin but works with it.”


Troll impersonates ‘Superman’ star David Corenswet on pledge to boycott Israeli film bodies

Troll impersonates ‘Superman’ star David Corenswet on pledge to boycott Israeli film bodies
Updated 05 November 2025

Troll impersonates ‘Superman’ star David Corenswet on pledge to boycott Israeli film bodies

Troll impersonates ‘Superman’ star David Corenswet on pledge to boycott Israeli film bodies

DUBAI: A person posing as “Superman” actor David Corenswet falsely signed his name to a pledge calling for a boycott of Israeli film institutions, leading organizers of the campaign, Film Workers for Palestine, to mistakenly list him among its supporters.

The actor’s name appeared among more than 5,000 signatories, including actors, directors and producers, before FWFP confirmed that the signature was fraudulent. The organization stated that an individual had gone to “great lengths to pretend to be David Corenswet,” and that once the impersonation was discovered, his name was “promptly removed.”

In an updated statement on Nov. 4, FWFP apologized for the incident and clarified that Corenswet “was never involved” in the boycott.

The pledge, launched on Sept. 8, calls on members of the entertainment industry to avoid collaborating with Israeli film institutions allegedly linked to “genocide and apartheid.” 

Among the signatories are Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Tilda Swinton, Riz Ahmed and Javier Bardem.

“As filmmakers, actors, film industry workers, and institutions, we recognize the power of cinema to shape perceptions,” the pledge, launched on Sept. 8, stated.

“In this urgent moment of crisis, where many of our governments are enabling the carnage in Gaza, we must do everything we can to address complicity in that unrelenting horror,” it added.