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In recent years, colored lenses have become an indispensable beauty product across the Gulf and the Arab world ... and the launch of eyewa, the first dedicated online eyewear store for the Middle East, is proof of that.

Look through an online magazine or scroll down your feeds on social media platforms and you're bound to come across photos of people wearing them. 

Those, of course, include a few of the region's most popular women on social media, who are often seen rocking the enduring trend. 

Here are a few of the GCC's most powerful influencers wearing their favorite colored lenses: 

1. Bibi Al Abdulmohsen (Kuwait)

Al Abdulmohsen is one of Kuwait's top social media stars, boasting 1.8 million followers on Instagram and even more on Snapchat. 

The celebrity is widely known for the make-up tutorials she often posts on Snapchat and for donning colored lenses with so many of her looks.

She looks natural and stunning in light blue, dark grey, and even green-colored lenses. 

2. Noha Nabil (Kuwait)

Nabil is one of the most popular social media influencers in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and across the Gulf region. 

An engineer by degree, the mother-of-three started her career as a TV presenter, then ventured into the world of social media

In recent years, she has become one of the most loved personalities on social media, with over 5 million followers on Instagram. 

She often shares self-care/beauty routines on her platforms and has previously spoken of her love for colored lenses, which are always a part of her makeup routine.  

3. Taim Al Falasi (UAE)

A widely popular Emirati radio host and media personality, Al Falasi has millions of followers on social media platforms. 

Hailed for her intellect, success, and beauty, the young star and host of Youtube series 'Taim Show,' stuns followers with her unique outfits and style. 

She often posts images of her wearing beautiful colored lenses and blue-colored ones seem to be just one of her favorites. 

4. Dalal Al Doub (Kuwait)

Since launching her fashion and beauty blog in 2012, Al Doub, a Kuwaiti social media star and make-up artist, has become one of the region's most prominent influencers. 

The young celebrity's makeup tutorials have become popular among her 2.2 million Instagram followers. She also often posts her day-to-day activities and travels on Snapchat. 

What seems to be an indispensable part of Al Doub's beauty routine? Colored lenses. She dons them in almost every color and looks gorgeous in light green and grey colors. 

5. Buthaina Al Raisi (Oman)

Al Raisi, an Omani actress, fashion designer, and entrepreneur is known for her unique beauty across Gulf states and in countries across the Arab world. 

She often shares her skincare and makeup routines on Snapchat, a platform where she is said to have millions of followers. 

She also shares gorgeous self-portraits with her 4.4 million Instagram followers and is seen rocking blue and grey colored lenses in so many of them. 

6. AlReem Saif (UAE)

Emirati beauty vlogger AlReem Saif has quite the beauty tips for all young girls out there. 

With her 40K followers on YouTube and 163K on Instagram, Saif doesn't shy away from flaunting her makeup skills with her not-so-secret love for colored lenses. 

7. Model Roz (Saudi Arabia)

The Saudi model and social media star is based in Los Angeles but nevertheless remains followed by millions of people in the Gulf. 

Her unique beauty and style are hailed by many and she's often spotted wearing colored lenses on red carpets, in fashion shows, and of course, on social media platforms.  

8. Shoug Al Hadi (Kuwait)

This Kuwaiti beauty rose to fame as a child actress, starring in several Gulf drama series. Since opening an Instagram account and launching on Snapchat, Al Hady has become a social media favorite to millions in the Gulf. 

Her beauty, style, and makeup looks are simple yet striking and of course rarely ever complete without her go-to grey scale colored lenses. 

9. Darin Al Bayed (Lebanon/Saudi Arabia)

This Saudi-based comedian and social media star launched her career with short videos and comic sketches.

In recent years, Al Bayed has become a popular social media influencer and is followed by 4.2 million people on Instagram alone. 

While most of the young star's content isn't focused on makeup or fashion, she often uploads stunning images of herself, including many where she is seen donning colored lenses. 

10. Haya Abdul Salam (Kuwait)

Abdul Salam is a Kuwaiti talent to be reckoned with. Popular across the Gulf, the filmmaker and actress not only graces television screens but also has a huge presence on social media. 

Highly admired for her work and success, the star is also hailed for her natural beauty and minimalist style. 

She often poses for artistic photo shoots and posts beautiful photos of herself on Instagram. In many of them, she's seen wearing colored lenses and seems to favor natural, light colors. 

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