The Beauty Radar: February
The Beauty Radar: February
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The Beauty Radar: February

In this monthly series, we share everything going on in the beauty world right now. From brands making waves to heat-ready make-up and next-level skincare, these are the beauty updates worth having on your radar.
Images: Behave by Brow & Beauty | Guerlain | @SephoraMiddleEast | PHLUR | CELINE | Vimi Joshi Beauty | Gucci | Augustinus Bader | Ilia | phFormula

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THE BODY CREAM

Augustinus Bader The Geranium Rose Body Cream

Augustinus Bader reintroduces its award-winning Body Cream with a sensorial twist, now infused with delicate notes of geranium and rose. Powered by the brand’s signature TFC8 technology, the formula is designed to visibly firm, smooth and deeply hydrate, while supporting the skin barrier. Clinically tested to improve the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks, it delivers long-lasting moisture with a softer, more indulgent finish. Suitable for all skin types and designed to layer with the Geranium Rose Body Oil, it brings a more elevated feel to everyday body care. 

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THE 3-IN-1 LINER

Asteri Eyedeology Shadow Liner

Asteri introduces Eyedeology, a multitasking eye pencil that works as kohl, liner, or shadow in one effortless twist-up format. The creamy formula glides on with full matte pigment and gives you enough time to blend before setting into a long-wear finish that holds up in heat and humidity. Available in four shades, including ‘Coal’, ‘Grape’, ‘Mint’ and ‘Jasmine’, it delivers both everyday definition and bolder colour moments. Desert-proof performance with a softer, more wearable edge. 

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THE BODY OIL

PHLUR Vanilla Skin Body Oil

PHLUR expands its cult Vanilla Skin universe with a lightweight body oil that delivers a glow without heaviness. Infused with squalane and ceramide-rich floral oils, including rosehip and jojoba, the silky formula helps support the skin barrier while adding subtle luminosity. The scent reflects the brand’s bestselling fragrance, blending creamy vanilla with soft woods and a gentle touch of spice, making it ideal for layering or wearing alone for a softer impression. Landing at Sephora Middle East this March, it is one for those who like their hydration wrapped in warmth. 

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THE EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH

Moonglaze

Yara Al Namlah’s glow-led brand Moonglaze has arrived at Sephora Middle East, becoming the retailer’s first Saudi beauty brand. Built around Yara’s signature luminous aesthetic, the collection centres on skin that looks healthy, fresh and softly lit from within. The hero highlighter sticks melt seamlessly into the complexion for that effortless, second-skin radiance her followers know well. Now available online and in Sephora KSA stores, with the GCC rollout to follow, it’s a strong step forward for homegrown beauty in the region. 

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THE BRAND LAUNCH

Vimi Joshi Beauty

Vimi Joshi Beauty arrives in the Middle East with an exclusive launch at Ulta Beauty Dubai, introducing a tightly edited make-up collection rooted in warmth, depth and undertone precision. Created by internationally renowned make-up artist Vimi Joshi, the brand centres on golden, olive and deeper complexions that have long been underserved, with custom-developed pigments designed to enhance rather than mask. Expect rich kohl liners, high-impact mascaras, versatile lip-and-cheek tints and statement palettes that deliver colour with clarity. 

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THE OPENING

Behave by Brow & Beauty

Jumeirah welcomes a new luxury beauty and wellness address with the launch of Behave by Brow & Beauty. Created by the founders of Brow & Beauty, the space moves beyond the traditional salon model, bringing advanced facial aesthetics, hair and scalp rituals, lash services, hammam experiences and wellness therapies together under one calm, design-led roof. Expect results-driven treatments including Hydrafacials, microneedling and PRX-T peels, alongside Philip Martin's head spa rituals and traditional Moroccan hammams. 

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THE SKIN PREP

ILIA The Base Face Milk

ILIA introduces The Base Face Milk, a lightweight essence-meets-moisturiser designed to streamline your skin prep. The fluid formula delivers a surge of hydration while reinforcing the skin barrier, leaving complexion calm, balanced and visibly plumped. Powered by multi-weight hyaluronic acid and barrier-supporting lipids, it absorbs quickly and layers seamlessly under make-up, prioritising skin health first. 

Visit SEPHORA.ME 

THE BUKHOOR

Lootah Perfumes Silky Oud & Eternal Oud

Lootah Perfumes expands its oud offering this Ramadan with two new bukhoors inspired by its signature fragrances, Silky Oud and Eternal Oud. Designed to translate the brand’s best-loved scents into a more atmospheric, ritual-led format, the incense versions bring depth and warmth into the home. Silky Oud leans softer and velvety with warm spice nuances, while Eternal Oud feels more luminous and ceremonial, layered with floral warmth and a lingering golden trail. Both  are available across the UAE and online. 

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THE CUSHION FOUNDATION

Gucci Éternité de Beauté Cushion SPF 35

Gucci Beauty expands its Éternité de Beauté line with a matte cushion foundation designed for heat, humidity and long days. The formula delivers full, blurred coverage in a single press while maintaining a lightweight, second-skin feel. With SPF 35 and a skincare-infused base featuring hyaluronic acid and bamboo powder, it balances hydration with shine control for a softly luminous matte finish – all housed in a refillable black compact adorned with a floral motif.

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THE LIP BALM

CELINE Beauté Le Rouge CELINE Matte Lip Balm

CELINE Beauté expands its Le Rouge CELINE line-up with eight matte lip balms that feel equal parts couture object and everyday essential. Housed in refillable silver cases embossed with the Triomphe emblem, the balms deliver soft, buildable colour with a blurred, natural finish. The formula blends oils and hyaluronic acid derivatives for comfort and hydration, while a subtle rose note nods to the house’s Haute Parfumerie codes.

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THE SCALP TREATMENT

Dyson Amino Leave-In Treatment

Dyson moves beyond tools and into scalp care with Amino, a lightweight leave-in foam designed to rebalance, hydrate and support the scalp barrier. The bubble-to-serum texture absorbs quickly without leaving residue, making it easy to slot into existing routines. Powered by a proprietary amino acid blend alongside niacinamide and caffeine, it focuses on creating a healthier scalp environment.

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THE FRAGRANCE

Guerlain Absolus Allegoria Tabac Sahara

Guerlain expands its Absolus Allegoria collection with Tabac Sahara, a deeper, more nocturnal take on the House’s nature-inspired line. Built around smoky tobacco, the composition is softened by an unexpected raspberry accord and warmed with ambergris for a sensual, lingering trail.  Housed in the collection’s signature bottle in a deep purple hue and inspired by pink dunes under starlight, the scent feels rich, enveloping and quietly addictive.

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THE CONCEALER

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Concealer

Milk Makeup expands its cult Hydro Grip franchise with a gel-to-cream concealer that delivers long-wear coverage without sacrificing hydration. The lightweight stick glides on with a naturally dewy finish, helping to blur dark circles, redness and hyperpigmentation while feeling comfortable on skin for up to 12 hours. Skincare-led ingredients, including triple-powered hyaluronic acid, peptides and squalane, work to hydrate and smooth, while optical brighteners subtly lift under-eyes. It’s available in 25 flexible shades and is landing at Sephora Middle East this June.

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THE TARGETED TREATMENT

pHformula SPOT ON Blemish Active

pHformula introduces SPOT ON Blemish Active, a fast-acting treatment designed for direct application onto breakouts. The formula combines mandelic, salicylic and succinic acids to help unclog pores, reduce excess oil and visibly calm redness, while soothing ingredients like panthenol and shea butter support skin repair. Lightweight and quick-drying, it is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, making it an easy addition to both minimal and active skincare routines. 

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