Samira Olfat

Samira Olfat is a renowned beauty maven with a distinguished career in the makeup industry.

She gained recognition as Max Factor's Brand ambassador and Regional Makeup Artist in 2007 for her innovative and creative makeup looks.

Notable for her exceptional makeup artistry skills, Samira has worked with a wide array of global, regional, and local celebrities including Eva Longoria, Nicole Scherzinger, Allison Harward, and Carmen Electra.

She held key roles as the Head Makeup Artist for Dubai Fashion, Tory Burch, and Swarovski Fashion shows.

In 2013, Samira founded the first Max Factor makeup academy globally, where she has trained over 5000 makeup artists from around the world.

Her clientele includes members of the UAE royal family, celebrities like Sarah Wayne Callies, Yara, Nadine Labaki, Hilda Khalifa, Diala Maki, Shireen Abdul Wahab, Asala, Nancy Ajram, Nicole Scherzinger, and Kendall Jenner.

In 2019, she ventured into entrepreneurship by launching her own cosmetics line named SO BY SAMIRA OLFAT.

Currently, she serves as the Founder of SOBYSAMIRAOLFAT and formerly held the position of Max Factor brand ambassador in the Middle East at Coty.