Take a look at the new luxury skincare line from Annabella Hilal as she launches the range in London…
Annabella Hilal is a busy lady. She earned a degree from La Sagesse College of Law, Lebanon and a PhD from the University of Montpellier, France. She was also crowned Miss. Lebanon in 2004 and one of the top seven finalists of Miss World 2006. Her outstanding achievements and striking looks attracted a flourishing career on prime time TV. Annabella presented Arab Idol, The Voice, The Voice Kids, The Voice Senior and Celebrity Duets. The programs which are broadcast on MTV and MBC Arabia all carry the highest viewing figures in the Arab nations. With over 2.6 million followers on her verified Instagram and 691k followers on Twitter, it would be fair to say that Annabella has a great deal of influence in the digital space too.
Behind the scenes of her busy schedule and jet-setting lifestyle, Annabella has found the time to launch a skincare range with her husband, renowned plastic surgeon Dr Nader Saab. We caught up with the globe-trotting duo during their flying visit to London.
Despite having travelled for over a day, they’re both in great spirits and impeccably dressed when we meet at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Annabella’s skin is impossibly luminous and her manner charismatic and engaging. She brightens up the room as she walks in. “London is pure magic. Every time I visit, I discover something new. No matter how busy I am, I always visit Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and The British Museum. They’re my favourite places to see here,”she adds.
We move on to Annabella’s career and how she started out as an ambitious young woman with a dream and how hard she worked to turn it into reality. “I started my career when I was just 18 years old. I did a TV show in Lebanon called Mission Fashion and loved it. To anyone who wants to pursue anything in life, I would say to be confident and persistent. Invest in yourself and believe that you can do it.”
Whilst there’s little that she would change about her career she also has parts she savours. “I like doing live shows. The one irreplaceable thing
about a live performance is the connection with the audience. You really feel the buzz of what you’re doing. It’s a wonderful feeling.”
Right now, Annabella is excited about the launch of the ultra-luxury skincare range she has inspired – Caviar Concept by Dr Nader Saab. Her husband, Dr Nader, joins the conversation to explain. “Annabella is absolutely my muse. She’s strong, caring, beautiful and hard-working. She inspired the skincare range that I developed.”
Like Annabella, Dr Nader studied in France, worked in Europe and eventually returned to Lebanon to set up his private practice there. However, the research and development for the skincare products were done in his laboratory in Switzerland. Caviar Concept by Dr Nader Saab is a comprehensive set of products which can be used individually but work best when used together. There is a Caviar Perfect Radiance Serum, Caviar Perfect Eye Cream, Royal Intensive Treatment (with elixir of gold and caviar), Caviar Protective Night Cream and Day Cream and a Caviar Regenerating Mask. They have been developed based on Dr Nader’s extensive experience in the beauty industry and is suitable for all skin types.
“The product is based on gold, caviar and stem cells. The effect of the ingredients is a revered combination. The result is anti-ageing
because they work on the deeper layers of the skin. Stem cells stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, regenerating energy to the skin.
The treatments also contain a host of other ingredients, including extracts of Alpine plants and of course gold for luminosity. Gold also detoxifies, firms, and revitalises the skin while reducing the appearance of fine and deep wrinkles,” he adds.
Annabella chimes in, “I am the face of his products because he has always taken great care of my health and skin all through our marriage and especially during my pregnancies. Combine the pregnancies with my busy lifestyle of working under bright studio lights for long hours, and my skin had to handle a serious amount of stress. This range of skincare rejuvenated my skin and made it look healthy. It gave me the confidence to have my close-ups and not be self-conscious.”
Inevitably the conversation turns to what it has been like for the husband and wife team to work together on this project. “We balance between having our own separate professional lives and collaborating together. We are very respectful and understanding of each other’s careers. He’s always encouraging and supportive towards me, and I’m the same towards him.”
The couple travels extensively. A great deal of time is spent between Lebanon and Dubai where they’re partly based. “I’ve been to a lot of places, but my heart is in Lebanon. It’s where I am most comfortable – my happy place and forever paradise,” says Annabella.
We also talk about food, hobbies and things that inspire. “I meditate and pray a lot. I like to dive and swim. I also do horseback riding. But I must say that I don’t follow a specific diet and never restrict myself from any type of food. That will encourage me to eat even more! Instead, I’d just exercise more. I like to have some balance in everything I do.”
As for things that inspire her, Annabella finds it in many things, but Lebanon is closest to her heart. “As you know, recently, we have faced many
hardships, but we shall face them with our faith and resilience. Watching Lebanese people throughout history is so inspiring. They symbolise so much hope for me.” This would explain why Annabella dedicates much of her spare time working with charities and NGOs organising TV shows that give back to the community.
With such a captivating attitude to life, love and family, it’s easy to see how this dream team husband and wife have created something special. Devotees of the indulgent skincare products benefit from the experience of two exceptionally knowledgeable and dedicated individuals. Best of all, neither of them only talk the talk. They walk the walk; the range is based on their own busy lives. Whilst the products are available to buy through Dr Nader’s clinic in Dubai, Londoners can now purchase them via Instagram. Simply follow @drnadersaab and message your inquiry. Your purchases will be delivered directly to your front door via DHL.
See you on the other side of radiant skin!
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