Kattan was born in the US to parents who immigrated from Iraq. According to Cosmetic Executive Women, she now lives in Dubai, where Huda Beauty is headquartered. She co-founded the luxury beauty brand with her sisters Alya Kattan and Huda Kattan, and she serves as the company’s global president. Huda Beauty produces the kind of high-end cosmetics that are featured in celebrities’ elaborate and indulgent beauty routines. Since it was founded, the company has grown to an impressive worth of $1 billion. Kattan is in charge of brand strategy and innovation, but she’s also a hands-on developer of products. Three years ago, Huda Beauty launched a fragrance line called KAYALI that featured four fragrances designed by Kattan. On top of her work with Huda Beauty, Kattan is also active on social media. She’s built an Instagram following of 2.2 million.
