This month is not only serving us a delicious Thanksgiving dinner but also some seriously amazing beauty drops. Our makeup bags (and hearts) are full of gratitude for the new makeup, skincare, and hair products that have recently launched here in Dubai.
Peep what we’re adding this festive szn to our makeup closet and cosmetics case.
Max Factor
Yes, this is *supposed* to be about single product drops. But, hear us out. Famed Kuwaiti makeup artist, Hanan Al Najadah, teamed up with Max Factor to create two incredible makeup looks, the reverse blue cat eyeliner and a dramatic golden smokey eye. These festive looks are especially tailored to intensify the beauty of women in the Middle East titled “Shine into the light”. Both looks feature Max Factor’s new Divine Lashes Mascara (Dhs69, watsons.ae) that gives dramatic volume *without* annoying clumping. This new buildable mascara is our go-to for all those holiday selfies comin’ our way.
Eideal Coppa Brush
Hair as long as Kim’s in her new Fendi x Skims campaign? We’re guessing she’d love Eideal’s Coppa brush (prices starting at Dhs110, Eideal) as much as you. This round brush is made with semi-precious material and features a gorgeously Instagrammable copper colour. It smooths hair as you blow-dry, leaving it looking both healthy and shiny. It also eliminates frizz too.
Oh, and btw, it has an anti-bacterial coating so you won’t have anything nasty living on your hair. Tag us in your TikTok tutorials, plz.
Hindash Heroline Eyeliner
Hindash’s second release of his namesake makeup brand is the Hindash Heroline Liquid Eyeliner (Dhs105, Ounass). This ultra-black ink and vegan liquid liner features a state-of-the-art precision tip and grip thanks to its luxurious aluminium columned shell. The Heroline liner allows its users to become their own eyeliner artists and to create looks with Hindash-esque energy.
Need some tips and inspo? Head to Hindash’s website where he has free tutorials showcasing how to use the Heroline. Follow along ~or~ create some lewks of your own.
Huda Beauty Rose Quartz Eyeshadow Palette
Huda Beauty’s Rose Quartz Eyeshadow Palette (Dhs278, Huda Beauty) radiates with self-love and a gorgeous range of cool-toned rosey neutral eyeshadows. Between textures consisting of mattes, creamy metallics, quartz-inspired shimmers, and a translucent gloss, Huda is encouraging you to enhance your own makeup artistry and create your own dreamy looks.
Malin + Goetz Bergamot Deodorant
Committed to understanding ingredients better and knowing *exactly* what you’re putting on your body? Malin + Goetz’s Bergamot Deodorant (Dhs105, Powder.ae) is an aluminium-free and paraben-free natural deodorant. It also does not contain irritating baking soda or alcohol. This stain-free deodorant has a spa-like scent thanks to its infusion of natural oils like bergamot, eucalyptus, and lime. We never thought a deodorant could give us a bit of relaxing bliss.
Moneret Facial Toner
New skincare brand Moneret reads like a typical third culture kid. Made in France, inspired by Korea, and available in Dubai (#iykyk). We love this natural skincare brand because its ingredients are gentle enough to be used on sensitive skin. The Moneret Toner (Dhs125, Moneret.ae) is a non-sticky watery mist that not only balances your skin’s pH so it can readily receive your serums, lotions, and potions but it also helps to reduce the appearance of redness.
Rodial Hyaluronic Tan Serum
Just because the weather is cooling down and the sun isn't being so ~extra~, doesn't mean your sun-kissed glow has to diminish too. Safely tan your skin with Rodial's Hyaluronic Tan Serum (Dhs300, Namshi). Its combo of natural keto-sugars and DHA gradually gives skin a radiant tan without sun damage. This serum also contains hydrating hyaluronic acid and squalane to keep skin looking plump and youthful. It's a win-win in our beauty book.
Gucci Rouge De Beauté Brillant Lipstick
There is nothing worse than dry lips. It's not pretty, looks terrible in our selfies, and it's painful. So what's a Cosmo girl to do in a world of overly dry, matte lipstick? Naturally, she'll opt for something *super* moisturising like Gucci Beauty's Rouge De Beauté Brillant- Glow & Care Shine Lipstick (Dhs170, Sephora). Containing flower oils, fruit butters, and our fave hyaluronic acid, these intensely pigmented lipsticks hydrate and plump lips making them look healthier, fuller, and super gorgeous.
If you're a nude lip lover, opt for shade '214 Call It A Day.'
Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 Illuminating Skin Veil
Stila's Stay All Day 10-in-1 Illuminating Skin Veil (Dhs165, That Concept Store) is a perfecting and illuminating skin primer that does the most to get your skin prepped for your makeup application. It's ultra-hydrating, blurs imperfections, and leaves skin silky-smooth. It's made for all skin types and its ingredients not only beautify the appearance of your skin, but work behind the scenes to improve it as well. This skin veil is packed with anti-aging antioxidants and skin-firming peptides. We stan.