HER STORY
From ambition
to a world of beauty.
Zaina Ali is an international model, actress, humanitarian, and the founder of Zaina Cosmetics. Her path from refugee to beauty entrepreneur is rooted in resilience, creative expression, and a belief that everyone deserves to feel represented.
Born in Somalia and raised in Egypt, Zaina experienced war and displacement early in life. She arrived in the United States as a refugee at twelve, beginning a new chapter that would lead her into fashion, film, and entrepreneurship.
New York. Los Angeles. A global perspective.
Across New York and Los Angeles, Zaina has built a career spanning runway, editorial, commercial campaigns, and brand representation in beauty, luxury, and lifestyle. Her presence on the runway and experience in front of the camera have shaped her understanding of beauty as both a craft and a form of self-expression.
In 2022, she was crowned Miss Europe Global, expanding her international platform and her commitment to greater diversity and inclusion in fashion and beauty.
From the runway to your everyday ritual.
With Zaina Cosmetics, she brings that experience into a luxury makeup and skincare brand guided by inclusivity, performance, and confidence. Her vision draws on years of working with makeup artists, diverse skin tones, and the demands of fashion and camera-ready beauty.
The collection is being developed for life on and off the runway—with the aim of helping people feel seen, strong, and comfortable expressing their own beauty.
“Beauty is power—but real beauty is using your voice to lift others.”
Zaina Ali
Purpose beyond beauty.
Alongside her creative work, Zaina remains committed to humanitarian advocacy, supporting displaced communities and social initiatives in the United States and internationally.
Based in Los Angeles and working between LA and New York, she continues to bring her experience in fashion, storytelling, and representation to the next chapter of Zaina Cosmetics.