The Journal · House N° IV
Stories of considered beauty.
A constantly updated editorial — seasonal trends, ancient rituals, modern science and the editors' notes on what beauty means now.
Editor's Letter
Kohl, Rose Water & the Modern Arabian Glow
From the bathhouses of Damascus to today's dermatology counters — a meditation on the rituals that shaped a region, and how to wear them now.
Layla Al-Hashemi·8 min read
Seasonal
Summer Skincare for the Gulf Climate
Hydration that survives 45°C — and the SPF strategy our editors swear by.
By The Skin Lab
Heritage
Ancient Arabian Beauty Rituals
Henna, sidr, frankincense — the ingredients of a centuries-old vanity table.
By Bochraa Editor
Trend
Red Carpet Makeup, Decoded
An artist's breakdown of three statement looks from this season's premieres.
By Atelier Visage
Innovation
The Quiet Rise of Peptide Skincare
Why dermatologists are recommending peptides as the new retinol companion.
By The Skin Lab
Beauty History
A Brief History of the Red Lip
From Cleopatra to the Cannes carpet — the most political shade in beauty.
By The Pulse
Winter
The Hydration Rituals of January
When humidity drops, layering becomes a science. A four-step framework.
By Bochraa Editor