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Being truly inclusive, she pointed out, is not just about boasting a hugeshade range.

Being inclusive has long been a central focus for the Khan sisters, given their own background.

“Our upbringing definitely had the biggest impact on our brand,” Aleezeh tells us.

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Naseeha

The sisters also took personal experience into consideration when designing their products.

This gave us a good starting ground to develop an initial concept,” Naseeha says.

But it didn’t stop there.

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Aleena

The research, needless to say, has paid off.

CTZN Cosmetics has been lauded by a wide range of publications and experts.

In the coming months, CTZN will be working to expand its footprint even further.

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Aleezeh

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