It’s getting hot in here! And, no, we’re not talking about your Eid fit pics. Summer in the Gulf is back in its all its blazing glory. Whether you’re choosing to stay in and feel the summertime blues or taking this as an opportunity to explore your local nightlife more, we’ve got a little something for everyone in our monthly vanity bag upgrade.
Narciso Rodriguez | For Her Eau de Parfum Intense
Narciso Rodriguez intensifies his signature musk with velvety rose, ylang-ylang, and creamy sandalwood in For Her Eau de Parfum Intense. The ambery floral trail clings to skin like silk lingerie, delivering after-dark allure that lingers from cocktails to sunrise taxis.
HOURGLASS | Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation
Hourglass upgrades no-makeup makeup with Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation, a weightless gel-cream delivering sheer, buildable coverage plus 24-hour moisture. Hyaluronic acid, meadowfoam seed oil and plant squalane plump and cushion skin, leaving a radiant, second-skin finish that never settles.
Sol de Janeiro | Body Badalada™ Vitamin-Infused Lotion
Sol de Janeiro’s new Body Badalada™ Vitamin-Infused Lotion wraps skin in samba-ready hydration. Packed with vitamins C & E, cupuaçu butter and coconut water, the whipped cream melts fast, leaves a radiant glow and smells like tropical nights on Ipanema beach.
Soft as seude, Kylie Cosmetics’ new hybrid blush comes in 8 irrestible shades. It blends seamlessly into the skin and lasts up to 12 hours. If you’re a fan of the diffused blush look, this one’s a no-brainer.
Kheir Fragrance House | Beirut Baklava Extrait De Parfum
Siham Cyrine, the founder of Kheir Fragrances, describes her new perfume as a love letter to the city of Beirut. Each note carries a story, a memory. An opening note of tarty bergamot is brought to life by sanguinous orange blossom and spiced green cardamom, melting into soft vanilla, leading us right to the Beiruti Baklava accord. This one is unforgettable, laced with history and devotion.
AÏZA | Bayt Blend Purifying Scalp Mask | Dhs 175
Aïza’s Bayt Blend purifying scalp mask swaps standard spa clay for mint-fresh sidr leaf, mopping up oil while hyaluronic acid keeps strands plush. Slather on, feel the cool tingle, rinse to reveal roots lighter than payday hair. 200 ml, Dhs 175. As a brand that is known for its use of clean, organic Arab ingredients, you can only expect the best results.
Make Up For Ever | Artist Color Crayon
Make Up For Ever’s Artist Color Crayon packs a full face into one stick. The creamy formula glides over lids, lips and cheeks, then sets to a budge-proof satin finish. Toss it in your bag for monochrome colour and zero makeup-fumble moments.
Dior Beauty | Backstage Rosy Glow Stick
Dior’s new pH-activated color blush stick is a season must-have. Smooth as butter, it moisturizes the skin and leaves an entrancing dewy finish that reflects light, leaving you glowing, inside out.
Dior Beauty | Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Hair Mist
Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Hair Mist veils strands in a feather-light cloud of fresh peony, rose, and soft white musk. One spritz adds shine, tames flyaways, and leaves a trail of garden-fresh elegance that sways with every whip of your ponytail.
