Beauty
Beauty
Skincare and makeup that survive Dubai heat, tested on my own face.
Everything here is about one problem: heat, air conditioning and hard water undo a routine that worked anywhere else. What a facial really costs in Dubai and how to tell a licensed clinic from a spa. Why body skin dries out here and the three weeks it takes to fix. Where to buy makeup, from the drugstore shelf to the homegrown brands, and how to keep it on your face past noon.
Skincare in Dubai: the routine that works here and the mistakes I made
The best skincare routine for Dubai's climate hydrates instead of stripping, uses SPF 50 every day and keeps actives to a minimum.…
What a facial costs in Dubai, and how to pick one that is worth it
A salon facial in Dubai starts around AED 150 and a HydraFacial is advertised anywhere from AED 199 to AED 1,500 depending on the…
Why body skin gets so dry in Dubai and how to fix it
Body skin dries out in Dubai because of desalinated water, year-round air conditioning and strong sun. Swap your foaming wash for…
Where to buy makeup in Dubai: drugstore finds, homegrown brands and what is worth the money
Buy drugstore makeup at Carrefour, Life Pharmacy, Boots and Watsons or on noon; prestige at Sephora, Ulta Beauty and the Dubai Mal…
Do lip plumpers work, and what keeps lips from drying out in Dubai?
Lip plumpers work, but the effect is small and lasts a few hours. In Dubai the real job is keeping lips hydrated with an SPF balm…
A glowy summer makeup look for Dubai (dewy, not sweaty)
Put the glow only on the high points of your face, keep the base sheer and set the centre lightly. Cream blush pressed in and then…
How to stop makeup melting in Dubai heat
Makeup melts in Dubai because heat, sweat and oil soften every layer at once. The fix is fewer, thinner layers in the right order:…