{"id":58032,"date":"2024-11-11T09:29:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T05:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&p=58032"},"modified":"2024-11-11T09:29:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T05:29:05","slug":"the-beauty-triangle-dubai-meet-francesca-ogiermann-white","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/the-beauty-triangle-dubai-meet-francesca-ogiermann-white\/","title":{"rendered":"A One-Of-Its-Kind Beauty Activation Is Coming To Dubai: Meet The Entrepreneur Spearheading The Concept, Francesca Ogiermann-White"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sometimes the biggest beauty revelations aren\u2019t found in products but in moments of insight that redefine our approach to wellness. In the vast landscape of beauty trends and abundant information, the challenge lies in filtering, fact-checking, and tailoring knowledge to individual wellness journeys. <\/span><\/p>\n

Recognising this need, Francesca Ogiermann-White, Tatler<\/em>\u2019s Health & Beauty Editor-at-Large, founded The Beauty Triangle<\/a>\u2014a platform connecting audiences with leading practitioners through blogs and events, bridging the gap between consumers and a more educational and holistic approach to beauty care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, The Beauty Triangle brings its mission to Dubai with a four-day event from November 12-15, hosted at venues like SIRO and Ouronyx. Featuring a “best in class” lineup of practitioners from every corner of the aesthetic and wellness industries, the event promises knowledge-packed sessions and creates a space for meaningful, open conversations on beauty and wellbeing topics. <\/span><\/p>\n

As it enters Dubai, GRAZIA sat down with Francesca to explore her journey\u2014from her early days as a beauty editor to founding The Beauty Triangle, her vision for Dubai, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GRAZIA: Tell us about your journey\u2014what were some of the milestones that brought you to where you are today?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW:\u00a0 The funny thing is, I never actually meant to end up in beauty. I originally wanted to go into fashion\u2014I studied fashion at uni and then intended to focus on criticism and curation at St. Martin\u2019s. I was very much on a fashion journalism path. I did numerous internships and experiences, working at places like the Financial Times and Sunday Times Style, but I slowly got closer and closer to beauty. Eventually, I landed the role at Tatler<\/em> back in, gosh, 2010, I think? I’ve officially been there a long time! There\u2019s actually one editor who’s been around longer, but he left and came back, so technically, I win.<\/span><\/p>\n

What I loved about working for Tatler<\/em>\u2014and I still do edit it today\u2014is the beauty and cosmetic surgery guide. It opened me up to this incredible world of dermatologists, aestheticians, plastic surgeons, hormone experts\u2026 It completely blew my mind. Suddenly, there was something really tangible that could impact not just how people look, but how they feel. That was my way into beauty\u2014the part of it that really spoke to me, that felt so powerful to communicate.<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAZIA: What would you say prompted you to start your own thing, The Beauty Triangle, further down the line?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW: I wanted to make sure everyone had the same access to these incredible experts that I had as a journalist. I\u2019d meet with amazing doctors on Harley Street, travel around the world, and have these really in-depth, personal conversations with top wellness experts. The information they shared was mind-blowing, and I kept thinking, there has to be a way to give consumers access to this kind of sought-after knowledge. There\u2019s such a huge need for greater safety and awareness in aesthetics and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n

I wanted to create a platform to put all this information out there in a holistic way. I was seeing two sides of wellness: the sharp end of science\u2014surgical procedures and biohacking\u2014but also the emotional and mental health aspects, the importance of mindfulness in daily life. I wanted to bring all these conversations together without isolating any one area or stigmatizing it. We talk so much about a balanced approach; \u2018holistic\u2019 is almost overused these days, but it’s about covering everything in an inclusive, well-rounded way. That\u2019s really what The Beauty Triangle is all about.<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAZIA: With so many ventures crossing over in wellness and beauty, what would you say makes The Beauty Triangle truly stand out?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW: There really is a lot of crossover. One of the key things that sets us apart is that we genuinely go the extra mile to connect people directly with experts. We host in-person events, and we\u2019re very committed to putting actual practitioners on a panel, rather than just working with brands. Sure, we collaborate with brands from time to time, but you\u2019ll never find a head of R&D for a skincare brand on our panels. Everyone you see speaking at our events is an absolute expert, whether they\u2019re a dermatologist, psychiatrist, hypnotherapist, acupuncturist, injector, or surgeon.<\/span><\/p>\n

We make these introductions personal. At the end of each event, we offer referral cards, and we produce programs with spaces for notes, so people can scribble away and jot down whatever resonates with them. And if they\u2019d like to connect with any of the speakers they heard, they just leave their referral card with us, and we make it happen afterward. It breaks down those barriers that people often face\u2014like not knowing where to go, who to speak to, or even having the courage to pursue a treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s world, where you see bite-sized info pop up online, people tend to get just a snippet of information and run with it. We wanted to go deeper and offer genuine insights from genuine practitioners. We\u2019re guiding people towards very ethical, sustainable, and safe ways to approach wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n

We work with some of the best out there\u2014the best doctors, injectors, and regenerative experts. Many of them aren\u2019t mainstream or on the high street; they\u2019re the pioneers, with 25 or 30 years of experience, people who were there when this industry started. And I think that level of expertise is so important. It\u2019s something we\u2019re really proud to bring to people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GRAZIA: What inspired you to bring The Beauty Triangle to Dubai, and what attracted you to the aesthetics and beauty scene here?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW: I launched The Beauty Triangle in London in 2019, and in May of this year, we held our first event in Dubai with Mona Mira, the founder of Biolite Clinic. Mona was one of the pioneers of aesthetics in the UAE, and I loved that she had been involved from the very beginning. Dubai has such a unique synergy with London, with UK practitioners coming here and Middle Eastern patients traveling to London for that Harley Street expertise. But Dubai itself is incredibly progressive in wellness. For example, I stayed at SIRO, which is the first biohacking hotel in the Middle East\u2014pushing the frontiers of wellness in an inspiring way.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a strong hunger for education in the region. Dubai is so cosmopolitan, a true melting pot of nationalities, backgrounds, and perspectives, much like London. This makes for layered, fascinating conversations that are also slightly different. For example, when we were here in May, there was a big focus on pigmentation and sun damage\u2014huge concerns in this part of the world that we don\u2019t address as much in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s really exciting to explore wellness through a regional lens and get a feel for what the local audience is truly looking for. Dubai\u2019s drive for what\u2019s next, what\u2019s innovative, and what\u2019s pushing the frontiers of well-being fits so well with our goals. As a journalist, that\u2019s inspiring\u2014I\u2019m always thinking, What\u2019s next?<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAZIA: The Beauty Triangle is now hosting biannual events in Dubai. Can you tell us about the plans for this one\u2014how long it will run and the key highlights we can look forward to?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW:\u00a0 Our plan is to come to the Middle East twice a year and create a full agenda of unique wellness experiences. For this event, we\u2019re partnering with Ouronyx, where we\u2019ll explore \u2018mindful aesthetics\u2019\u2014looking at why people feel drawn to certain procedures and how that shapes identity today. They even have a doctor who restores the voice box through injectables, which I find fascinating because it brings in both verbal and non-verbal communication.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve also got Elena Lavani from Neville in London, who\u2019s all about high-tech, healthy hair. Hair plays such a role in self-worth and confidence, so that\u2019s a conversation I\u2019m really excited about. And then we have more movement and mindfulness activations, like a session with Bryony from Pilates by Bryony, who\u2019s all about form and focus\u2014helping people gain strength and confidence through Pilates.<\/span><\/p>\n

At SIRO, we\u2019re focusing on \u2018rest and digest\u2019 with their amazing nutritionist, followed by a yoga session in their gorgeous studio. It\u2019s all about how nutrition and sleep feed into the body\u2019s repair cycles, and SIRO is the perfect setting with their panoramic views, biohacking suites, cryotherapy, and infrared treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAZIA: What core takeaways do you want attendees to gain from the workshops and talks?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW: That\u2019s a great question. First and foremost, I want people to feel that wellness is something they can openly discuss, without stigma. Whether it\u2019s postpartum recovery, women\u2019s health, menopause, plastic surgery, or injectables\u2014these conversations often go wrong when we aren\u2019t open about them. I hope we can shine a light on the importance of transparent conversations, creating a safe, intimate space for sharing knowledge and real expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n

I also want people to understand the balance of a truly holistic approach. No single treatment\u2014whether it\u2019s Botox, fillers, or anything else\u2014is going to be a quick fix. It has to go hand-in-hand with eating well, getting enough rest, exercising, and maintaining mental health. Wellness isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all, and powerful results come from combining practices in a balanced way. That\u2019s why we bring in experts from different backgrounds and skill sets, which enriches each conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, we recently held a sleep-focused event with Sarah Chapman discussing skin optimization and circadian rhythms, Rosemary Ferguson covering functional medicine\u2019s impact on sleep, and a sleep expert explaining the effects of light, travel, and jet lag. It\u2019s about bringing people together to inform as fully as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAZIA: But as a beauty expert yourself, I\u2019d love to know\u2014just out of curiosity, and I\u2019m sure our audience would too\u2014what are your must-have skincare products? And the same for makeup! After spending a career in beauty, we\u2019d probably guess you\u2019ve tried it all.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW: When I first started at Tatler<\/em>, I tried everything in that beauty cupboard, and my skin broke out like never before. I\u2019d always had clear skin, so it was a wake-up call\u2014a real lesson in ‘less is more’ and understanding what my skin actually needs. Now, I know that my skin doesn\u2019t require a 17 or 18-step routine.I\u2019m a big fan of cosmeceuticals, and I spend a lot of time with dermatologists, doctors, and surgeons. Augustinus Bader is a brand I love, and their P-Tox Serum is incredible. It\u2019s known to help reduce fine lines by down-regulating muscle activity for that glass-skin effect\u2014highly recommended!<\/span><\/p>\n

Another favorite is Dr. Levy, a Swiss injector and plastic surgeon with a fantastic skincare range. His cleanser is amazing; it combines enzymatic exfoliation with microdermabrasion from rice particles, so you get both chemical and manual exfoliation. Your skin just glows afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m also a fan of Augustinus Bader\u2019s eye patches are perfect for flights, and their lip balm is great too. Then there\u2019s Anita Beal, an acupuncturist and the first person I ever had acupuncture with\u2014she\u2019s like a white witch! Her skincare range isn\u2019t cosmeceutical, but it was perfect during my pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

I really love products developed by practitioners who work directly with clients; they just seem more in tune with what skin actually needs. Sarah Chapman, for instance, has a beautiful clinical range that I think is incredibly well thought out.<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAZIA: As an expert in the beauty space, we have to ask what are your go-to, must-have products for an everyday look?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

FOW: I love that you say that! I used to wear almost no makeup, but now I\u2019m using a bit more as I get older and do more events. I\u2019m currently obsessed with Dior\u2019s foundation\u2014I think it\u2019s called Star Glow or Filter\u2014it literally feels like I\u2019ve put a filter on my face. Glossier just launched in Dubai, so I\u2019m excited about that. I love their Boy Brow; it\u2019s like a mascara crossed with a brow pomade that frames and subtly fills the brows without needing a pencil.<\/span><\/p>\n

For lipstick, Charlotte Tilbury\u2019s Supermodel is my go-to, and I\u2019ve recently rediscovered the power of lip liner. I went on a trip with my friend Natalie Eleni, a makeup artist, who transformed my look with a quick lip liner touch-up. Now I can\u2019t go without it. Byredo\u2019s makeup range is beautiful, like little works of art. Their brown eyeliner is perfect for blue eyes and lasts all day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lately, I\u2019ve also been enjoying the precision of proper makeup brushes again. With a bit more time now that my son\u2019s older, I\u2019ve moved beyond the quick fixes I used to do with my fingers. Right now, I\u2019m wearing Hourglass\u2019s nude lip liner with their glossy balm on top\u2014Hourglass products are just fantastic. Honestly, a good lip liner can do wonders; it can shape the lips beautifully without needing filler. 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