This archive report was first published on 17 July 2020.
Halima Hussein, a young law student and cosmetics business director, is making waves in the beauty industry with her all-natural and organic makeup products. Her latest creation, a red-tinted lip gloss named 'Sanguine Kisses,' is 100% organic and natural, setting it apart from other products in the market.
Halima's inspiration comes from Kylie Jenner and Huddah Monroe, who have built successful beauty empires. She admires their business acumen and ability to create unique and global cosmetics brands at a young age.
When creating a new product, Halima focuses on determining what her clients are looking for in terms of product type and then works on a formulation incorporating natural ingredients with health and skincare benefits. This process takes months to perfect.
Halima's lip gloss is made with beeswax, which contains vitamin A, castor oil, and shea butter, providing moisturizing and soothing benefits. The pigment is buildable, allowing women to tailor the look to their preference. The gloss also contains cocoa butter, which helps improve blood flow to the skin and promote healthy skin cells.
Halima's business is not without its challenges. She acknowledges that starting a business as a young person can be difficult, but she remains determined to succeed. She advises young people to plan and take action, rather than waiting out of fear or doubt.
Halima's brand is inclusive, supporting women of all races, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. She would love to see women like Sheila Mwanyigha, Lulu Hassan, Yvonne Okwara-Matole, and Amina Abdi Rakar representing her brand by wearing her lip glosses.
Halima's business is built on the principles of law, from patenting her formulation to signing partnership and procurement contracts. She believes that law is essential in every aspect of her business, from customer service to consumer rights.
