Soaliha Iqbal

Australia

Writer at Freelance

Journalist, feminist, anti-capitalist. Writer For @pedestriandaily. Bylines in @SBSVoices @mamamia @whimn_au @10Daily

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Articles

'People always stop me to ask what perfume I'm wearing. This is my favourite.'

2 weeks ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

Orange blossom is such an underrated note. It's floral but warmer than gardenia and jasmine. Balanced with white musk, vanilla and sandwalwood, Déjà Vu White Flower is more of a spicy floriental than summer floral — which is why it works so well in the cooler months.
'This moisturiser is the only thing that keeps my sensitive skin hydrated in the colder months.'

3 weeks ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

The best part is that it's really good at combating problematic skin — I've personally found that it can restore hydration overnight. My flakiness usually resolves itself after a few days of consistent use, and in general my skin texture has become smooth and bouncy. Its price point is slightly on the higher end, at $72, but you get 100ml and a tiny bit goes a really long way.
'If you have this colour in your home, I can instantly tell you're a millennial.'

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

Millennial grey is a colour I can support the slander of — it's boring and minimalist in a way that feels devoid of personality. Gen Z roasting this colour is valid, and I hope it goes out of style forever (sorry). However, the latest colour to be dubbed a dead millennial giveaway is one that you'll have to tear me away from kicking and screaming. Watch: Mamamia launches the Well podcast on The Morning Show. Post continues below. It's green.
'This holy grail tint has replaced my lipstick, blush and eyeshadow in one.'

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

It seems that with every new makeup trend and product that becomes popular, makeup and skincare regimes are becoming more and more complicated. Suddenly, getting a presentable every-day makeup look takes 17 products and twice as many steps. And don't even get me started on the dreaded "morning shed" routine. Watch: You Beauty's Em and Erin try foundation whisking. Post continues below. Me? I like simplicity in my routine.
Wait, why is everyone online suddenly doing parasite cleanses?

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

"That vagueness is part of how these hype trends take hold — because it's easy for people to go, 'Oh, yeah, that could explain this,' because they don't actually look at the details," she told Mamamia. "It's very frustrating."How common are parasite infections? Harmful parasitic infections are rare in wealthy and developed countries like Australia, where we have clean drinking water and good sanitation services.
The questions to ask instead of making small talk.

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

How to stop small talk and have deeper conversations. If you're struggling to engage with someone, we can look to so-called "magical questions" — which have actually been studied and determined by psychologists to build intimacy. They are the master questions to prompt people to share information about themselves.
Is There A Moral Vote on Palestine in the 2025 Federal Election?

1 month ago | zeefeed.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

In the 18 months since October 7, we in so-called Australia have watched helplessly from the sidelines as Israel has become increasingly blatant in its efforts to exterminate Palestinians.All the while, the Labor government remained steadfast in its support for Israel’s “right to defend itself”, only reluctantly calling for a ceasefire after months of public pressure.
The three words that will explain all your friendship issues.

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

In her appearance on Mel Robbin's podcast, she revealed the real reasons female friendships can feel so complicated — and how to rebuild them so you have the friendship group you need in your life. Is making friends really harder when you're older? Danielle Bayard Jackson might be a friendship coach now, but she actually started off as a high school English teacher — which was the perfect playground to observe how girls made (and lost) friends.
This beautiful Pakistani film is finally streaming in Australia

1 month ago | sbs.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

What makes a Miyazaki film? The obvious answer might be iconic filmmaker 's distinctive hand-drawn animation style, but at the heart of his stories is his appreciation for the small, seemingly mundane moments of beauty and tranquility that, at the end of the day, are what make our lives meaningful. And, of course, how war rips these precious moments away from us.
'I found a $15 version of this iconic lip gloss that's better than the original.'

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Soaliha Iqbal

To really put the hydrating power of these lipglosses to the test, my husband even used them while we were driving back and forth during our move from Sydney to Melbourne in early April. He lost his emotional support chapstick in the chaos and was absolutely desperate to ease the tightness, to the point where he was willing to rock a purple lip for some relief. Guess what? His bleeding, cracked lips were healed.