This has been the month for beauty lovers! Launches every week, a pop-up every weekend, and new innovations worth refreshing the beauty bag for. And we were there for it all, swatching, spritzing, and patch testing the latest to hit the shelves. Amongst the crowd, we have gravitated towards thick creams and delicious scents you would want to sink your teeth into. Read on for the full list.
Caudalie | Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum
For those looking for an alternative to retinol, this serum is concentrated with vegan collagen 1 that’s been derived from mahogany bark. Add to that the inclusion of peptides, resveratrol, and skin-soothing ingredients such as glycerin and squalene and you got yourself a serum that effectively lifts the skin, smoothes out any fine lines, and deeply nourishes it.
Drunk Elephant | Kamo Triple-Peptide™ – Cover Drops
We will never get tired of the skincare-makeup hybrids and Drunk Elephant has just added the latest to our arsenal. A skin tint that uses peptides, amino acids, and plant oils to firm, tone, and hydrate the skin, this latest release makes those “no-makeup” makeup days even easier. The tint side comes with sheer coverage but it is buildable enough to customise to your skin without feeling cakey. And the best part is that it doesn’t feel tacky, is sweat and humidity-resistant, and comes with 25 inclusive shades.
Huda Beauty | Bronze Filter Palette
For those in their toasty makeup era or looking to get into it, this bronzing palette by Huda Beauty is all you really need to get into it. With four shades set across 5 types of skin tones, the palette brings buildable powders that can sculpt, contour, and of course, bronze the skin to give it that tan, sun-kissed look. And if you’re missing a transition shade, you can swipe a colour and make it your eyeshadow!
Living Proof | Perfect hair Day™ Frosted Fig Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
If your calendar is as crazy as ours, then extending hair washes is less like an occasional thing and more of a habit. Living Proof understands that all too well and their latest release reflects it. A limited edition of the cult-favourite Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, this holiday version is designed with a lush, creamy scent of fig and coconut. Part dry shampoo, part hair mist, how can we say no to that!
Lootah Perfumes | Desert Oud & Dolce Oud
This season in Dubai saw a variety of perfume launches, and sitting at the top was Lootah Perfumes with their dual release, the Desert Oud and the Dolce Oud. The eaux de parfum are two new iterations of the brand’s take on oud. Desert Oud is warm, with spicy accords mixed with amber, incense, and a stark note of vetiver. Whereas Dolce Oud is its indulgent counterpart, taking notes of strawberry, apple, bergamot, and ice cream, among others, and blending them with a creamy vanilla, a warm leather, and, of course, an oud base.
Maison Crivelli | Hibiscus MahaJád Body Oil
Taking its fan-favourite scent and turning it into a body oil, the latest by Maison Crivelli is a lightweight body oil perfumed with the Hibiscus MahaJád scent. Formulated with jojoba oil to nourish and hydrate the skin, this release comes just in time as the climate makes the skin feel even drier.
Paula’s Choice | Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Intensive Moisturizer
‘Tis the season for rich creams! Paula’s latest choice is a rich, occlusive cream formulated with peptides to lock in hydration for dry skin days. Red Micro-Algae Extract and the brand’s Moisture-Locking Lipid Tech also work to replenish the skin barrier while the cream itself melts into the skin and doesn’t leave any greasy feeling behind.
Phlur | Heavy Cream Collection
Adding to the list of decadent releases suited for the season is Phlur with a collection centred on its Heavy Cream scent, a gourmand centred on fruity and creamy accords. A supplement to the bestselling Body Mist, the collection features the Whipped Body Butter formulated with shea and cocoa butters that leave the skin velvety smooth, and an Eau de Parfum that takes the bestselling Body Mist and intensifies it.
