Discover seasonal favourites for flawless beauty
With autumn finally here, I have pulled together my go-to beauty products for the season ahead. These are the trusted staples I keep reaching for, from protective skincare to flawless foundations and the perfect lip and eye shades.
Sunscreen: Everyday protection with a silky finish
I never leave the house without sunscreen, and my latest obsession is the Hydra Prime SPF 50 from Anastasia Beverly Hills. It works as a daily hydrating primer while giving full sun protection. I love that it leaves no white cast, so I can wear it on its own for a natural glow or under my makeup as the perfect base for foundation and concealer. It feels incredibly lightweight, silky smooth, keeps my skin hydrated, and best of all, it’s vegan and cruelty-free.
Sephora – AED 190
Foundation: Flawless coverage that lasts all day
Foundation is a non-negotiable for me, and Charlotte Tilbury has just relaunched the Airbrush Flawless Foundation. The new version feels lighter but still gives full coverage with a matte finish. Alongside it, the brand has also launched the Airbrush Mattifying Setting Spray. Living in the Middle East, I need a product that keeps makeup intact in the heat, and this one is a lifesaver. It mattifies as it dries, leaving my skin looking polished and fresh for hours.
Charlotte Tilbury – AED 235
Lips: Honey-infused hydration in autumn shades
When it comes to lips, I am in love with Gisou’s new honey-infused lip oils. The fall collection comes in three shades — Vanilla Glaze, Sticky Toffee and Milky Mocha — and they are all super hydrating with a glossy finish. Created by Negin Mirsalehi, they stay true to her commitment to natural ingredients while still feeling luxurious. My personal favourite has to be Milky Mocha, which I’ve been wearing on repeat.
Sephora – AED 135
Eyeshadow: Ambient elegance with Hourglass
This season I am also reaching for Hourglass Cosmetics, which has just launched its full Ambient Lighting Edit collection in the Middle East. Each limited-edition palette is inspired by animals such as deer, swan, fox and horse, and contains six marbled shades in warm and cool tones. The packaging is as beautiful as the product itself, and the formulas are long-lasting, exactly what you’d expect from Hourglass. My favourite is the swan palette, which reminds me of calm, serenity and elegance.
Cult Beauty – AED 441.60
These products are the perfect way to carry me from busy workdays to nights out, keeping my look effortless, polished and completely autumn ready.
