The Beauty Radar: November
THE FRAGRANCES
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden
Gucci expands its luxury fragrance chapter with four new Eaux de Parfum in The Alchemist’s Garden collection, each inspired by an alchemical stage and crafted around two hero notes: Musk and Damascena Rose. The scents reveal different facets of these ingredients through inventive techniques, from steam distillation to supercritical fluid extraction, resulting in complex, layered compositions. Muschio Mineralis offers musky warmth grounded in ambergris and vanilla, while Muschio di Luce brings a luminous blend of musk, pink pepper and vetiver. Rosa Sublime pairs Damascena Rose with saffron for a floral-spicy pulse, and Rosa Incandescente introduces a marine rose infused with salty red seaweed. Each fragrance is housed in a collectible coloured glass flacon, designed as a modern tribute to Renaissance alchemy.
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THE FOUNDATION
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation
Makeup By Mario introduces a new iteration of SurrealSkin, a natural finish foundation designed to look like real skin on its best day. The formula offers medium, buildable coverage that feels breathable and weightless, smoothing and blurring the complexion with up to 16 hours of hydration and shine control. Raspberry extract and glycerin help lock in moisture, while vitamin E provides antioxidant care. Plus, it is humidity and sweat resistance make it especially well suited to the region’s climate..
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THE BLUSH
ILIA Soft Focus Blurring Blush
ILIA has introduced a new blush that delivers the kind of diffused, soft-focus flush usually reserved for flattering lighting and very good filters. Starting its life as a cream before being baked on terracotta tiles, the feather-light formula melts into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, blurring the look of pores and fine lines for a naturally luminous finish. Boosted with squalane and kelp extract, it gives cheeks that believable, just-blushed colour – never chalky, never overdone. Available in wearable, skin-flattering shades inspired by real moments of blushing, all housed in a fully recyclable compact.
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THE AFFORDABLE ICON
e.l.f. Cosmetics
The US beauty powerhouse known for high performance at accessible prices has officially landed at Sephora Middle East, bringing its most talked-about essentials to the region. Loved for makeup-skincare hybrids that consistently go viral, the line-up includes the Power Grip Primer, Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Camo Bronzer & Contour and more everyday staples that punch well above their price point. Expect creamy pigments, flattering finishes and formulas that rival luxury counterparts while remaining refreshingly affordable.
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THE LUXE SILK COLLECTION
Slip Holiday “Sweetheart” Collection
Slip unveils its Holiday 2025 Sweetheart Collection, a festive edit of pure silk sleep and hair accessories designed to make everyday rituals feel more indulgent. The range includes limited-edition scrunchie ornaments and cracker sets in winter reds, greens and blush tones, alongside lace-trimmed silk pillowcases, contour sleep masks and elegant gift sets. With collectible details and softly romantic colourways, the collection offers thoughtful gifting for anyone who loves the comfort of pure silk and a little seasonal luxury.
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THE CELEBRITY SKINCARE DROP
DUA by Dua Lipa x Augustinus Bader Science
Global music artist Dua Lipa enters the beauty world with DUA, a high-performance skincare line powered by Augustinus Bader’s TFC5 technology. Developed as a skin-smart daily routine, the collection launches with three essentials: Balancing Cream Cleanser, Supercharged Glow Complex and Renewal Cream. Each formula supports the skin barrier, boosts long-term elasticity and works to improve tone and texture over time, with clean, vegan and dermatologist-tested ingredients.
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THE BROW RESIDENCY
Suman Jalaf at Asaya, Rosewood Doha
Rosewood Doha welcomes globally acclaimed brow artist Suman Jalaf, founder of Brows by Suman in Knightsbridge, for an exclusive four-day residency at Asaya from 16 to 19 November 2025. Known for her natural, face-framing brow artistry and trusted by celebrities, royals and beauty insiders, Suman will offer a curated menu of treatments including microblading, powder brows, brow lamination, lash lifts and shaping. The residency reflects Asaya’s focus on mindful self-care and craftsmanship, offering guests a rare chance to experience her sought-after techniques without leaving the region.
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THE SKINCARE LAUNCH
Asteri Desert-Proof Skincare
Asteri enters a new chapter with its first-ever skincare line, designed around the brand’s Desert Proof philosophy to help skin thrive in heat, humidity and environmental stress. The debut collection features three hydration-focused essentials: Dew Good Restorative Serum with multi-weight hyaluronic acid, Fourtress Moisture Barrier Cream clinically shown to lock in moisture for up to four days, and Rainmaker Overnight Miracle Mask to replenish and smooth skin overnight. Infused with squalane, desert date seed oil, prickly pear and pomegranate extract, the range focuses on barrier strength and long-lasting moisture, making it especially suited to the region’s climate.
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THE CULT ARRIVAL
REFY
REFY, the British beauty brand redefining skin-first makeup, has officially arrived in the Middle East with Sephora across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. Founded by Jess Hunt and Jenna Meek, the brand is known for intuitive, multifunctional products that deliver effortless, polished results. The launch includes its most talked-about icons: Brow Sculpt, Lip Sculpt and Lash Sculpt, as well as two primers already gaining a loyal following. Glow & Sculpt Primer adds a radiant base with a cooling roller applicator, while Blur & Hydrate Primer smooths and controls shine with a lightweight gel-cream texture.
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THE INFLUENCER SKINCARE BRAND
Sorbé
Founded by Nour Arida – entrepreneur, former fashion influencer and one of the Middle East’s most recognisable digital voices – Sorbé is a contemporary skincare brand rooted in the idea that beauty begins with emotional well-being, not perfection. The debut collection focuses on lips, one of the most expressive yet overlooked parts of the face, with two formulas designed to soften, strengthen and deeply nourish. The AHA Lip Exfoliator smooths away dryness with a gentle acid blend and built-in applicator, while the Ceramide Lip Butter cushions lips with lasting moisture and a hint of tint in ‘Lychee Sorbet’, ‘Pomegranate Glaze’ and ‘Melted Caramel’.
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THE LIPSTICK
BUXOM Full-On Lipstick
BUXOM introduces Full-On, its new satin-finish lipstick designed to sculpt, smooth and deliver full-impact colour in one swipe. Powered by biomimetic peptides and hyaluronic filling spheres, the formula hydrates and visibly plumps lips while creating a firmer, more defined shape. The custom-curved bullet hugs the contours of the mouth for precise application, making bold colour feel effortless rather than high maintenance. Plus, the shade range spans everyday neutrals and mood-shifting evening tones.
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