The Beauty Radar: May

Gisou’s cult Honey Infused Hair Oil is celebrating a decade of glossy, nourished hair – fittingly on World Bee Day. Launched by Negin Mirsalehi and rooted in her family’s six-generation beekeeping heritage, the oil has become a global beauty favourite thanks to its lightweight texture, signature scent and serious shine-boosting benefits. 

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In a regional first, Guerlain has appointed beauty entrepreneur and celebrity make-up artist Mohammed Hindash as its Middle East make-up ambassador. Known for his signature precision and painterly approach to beauty, Hindash brings a fresh perspective to the storied French house. The move marks a new chapter for the brand in the region, one that blends heritage with modern artistry and sets a new benchmark for Middle Eastern representation in global beauty. 

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Shiseido’s cult-favourite Ultimune Serum just got an upgrade. Now in its fourth generation, the new formula is powered by fermented camellia extract and backed by decades of research into skin immunity. Designed to help slow visible signs of ageing, it works to strengthen the skin barrier and leave your complexion looking smoother, firmer and more resilient over time. 

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Nearly a decade after its cult Superfood Cleanser went viral, Youth To The People is back with a new skincare essential. The Superfruit Exfoliate + Brighten Cleanser is a gentle treatment formula designed to smooth skin texture, refine pores and dial up radiance – without stripping or irritating. Ideal for sensitive skin and over-complicated routines, it’s one of those hard-working products you’ll actually look forward to using. 

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The newest addition to Armani’s Sì line blends soft musk with rose absolute, vanilla and a hint of strawberry for a scent that’s warm, feminine and quietly addictive. Housed in a glossy red flacon, it’s a deeper, more sensual, evening-ready take on the original.

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The Saudi-born brand Asteri Beauty has introduced a trio of primers designed to suit every skin mood. There’s Sunset Queen, a radiant SPF 50 formula that hydrates and protects; Cosmic Queen, a glow-boosting base with rosewater and snow mushroom; and Arabian Queen, a mattifying gel-cream that blurs and controls shine. Lightweight and skincare-led, each one preps skin for smooth, long-lasting makeup – or works just as well worn solo. 

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The cult-status hand sanitiser brand has officially arrived in the region. Touchland’s sleek, skin-loving sprays  – known for their non-drying formulas and sensorial scents  – are now available at Sephora stores across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, with select favourites online too. Designed to elevate the everyday, these handbag essentials blend skincare ingredients with fragrance in a way that makes hygiene feel like a beauty ritual. 

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Universal glow revealer Dior Backstage brings together a star-studded cast for its latest campaign – with Jenna Ortega joining Dior’s beauty line-up alongside Jisoo, Anya Taylor-Joy and top models Nikita and Akon. Captured by photographer Drew Vickers and directed by creative duo Les Torso, the new visuals celebrate individuality, spontaneity and glow in all its forms. Look out for the viral Rosy Glow blush and the new PH-reactive Rosy Glow Stick to the buttery Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter.

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To celebrate 25 years since Mario Dedivanovic began his beauty journey as a Sephora greeter in New York, the iconic makeup artist has partnered with the retailer for a new global tour. ‘Beyond The Artistry’ will see Mario host masterclasses in Hamburg, London and New York, sharing his techniques, beauty philosophy and the story behind his namesake brand, Makeup By Mario.

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