ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2023
Exploring the quality of life of cosmetic users: A cross-sectional analysis from eight Arab countries in the Middle East.
Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Neurophysiological approaches to exploring emotional responses to cosmetics: a systematic review of the literature.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2024Pooled it
- Beyond the Scalpel: A Cross-Sectional Study of Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life in Women With a History of Cosmetic Surgery, Surgical Candidates, and a Comparison Group.Health science reports · 2026Article
- From beauty to burden: mapping the health and psychosocial impacts of fragrances and cosmetic products use in the UAE.Frontiers in toxicology · 2026Article
- Ocular adverse events associated with eye makeup: a cosmetovigilance-based cross-sectional study of prevalence and predictors among Jordanian women.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitude of Lebanese women about cosmetics: a cross-sectional survey.International journal of women's dermatology · 2023Article
- Exploring the quality of life of cosmetic users: A cross-sectional analysis from eight Arab countries in the Middle East.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023Article
- Your face looks the same as before, only prettier: The facial skin homogeneity effects on face change detection and facial attractiveness perception.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of cosmetic products is growing in dominance in the Arab population, making it essential to measure its effects on users. The production of cosmetics has been largely driven by consumerism and a bid to keep abreast with the latest trends in the beauty industry with less attention on how the users' quality of life (QoL) is affected.
aimsThis study aims to investigate the effect of cosmetic products on users' quality of life in eight Arab countries.
methodsA cross-sectional study was carried out using an online data collection approach. A validated and specialist instrument tool called BeautyQoL, which consists of five domains and a total of 52 questions, was distributed to a sample of 2219 cosmetic users. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS® version 26.0.
resultsThe mean age of participants was 34 ± 11.25 years, and more women were represented in the sample (71%) than men. The majority of respondents had oily skin type (39.6%) and tan skin tone (30.4%). QoL through cosmetic use is computed with a mean score of 51 out of 100. The users' mean score satisfaction from cosmetic use is centred on attractiveness (56.1), followed by self-confidence (51.8). Cosmetics have a statistically significant effect on participants who are young adults, women, single, and employed with high income. As the respondents' skin tone deepens from very fair to dark, the mean score for each domain significantly increases, whereas when skin type changes from very oily to dry, the mean score for each domain decreases.
conclusionThe effect of cosmetics on the users' QoL is limited, contrary to the narrative commonly portrayed in cosmetics' advertisements. Therefore, the use of cosmetics among the Arab population should be from an informed perspective of their specific needs instead of conforming to the viral trends pedaled by influencers and bloggers on social media, which might be irrelevant for them.
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