Yves Rocher botanical eye pencils
To take transform make-up from day to night in a jiffy, carry some of these coloured eyeliners to add a bright pop to your inner or outer eyelids. We are especially fond of the bright-blue and emerald shades. For added drama, pencil in extravagant wings.
• Dh55, Yves Rocher
Apa Beauty tooth gloss
From cosmetic dentist Dr Michael Apa (who divides his time between New York and Dubai), Apa Beauty tooth gloss is an instant smile brightener, inspired by beauty tricks on the catwalks. It nourishes your teeth and gums, and also fights bacteria, germs and bad breath – definitely something to throw into your make-up bag.
• Dh103, www.apabeauty.com
Urban Decay Make-up palette
The Urban Decay Naked line has become a household name in the cosmetics world and is listed as a must-have by most beauty bloggers. Since the almost 12-inch rectangular palette doesn’t fit in every handbag, Urban Decay has introduced a compact on-the-go version, complete with neutral eyeshadows, eyeliner, gloss, bronzer, blush and mascara.
• Dh148, Sephora
Rahua Voluminous dry shampoo
Dry shampoo is a great saviour of greasy hair, not only in the morning when you’re tight for time, but also when you’re on the go and could do with a refreshing and volumising midday boost. Rahua’s dry shampoo is 100 per cent natural, composed of ingredients such as clay, cassava root and fragrant star anise.
• Dh220, Harvey Nichols
Hollywood Fashion Secrets
To help with those unforeseen wardrobe malfunctions, products by Hollywood Fashion Secrets are key. Its fashion tape can save the day if your blouse pops a button, while small sponges easily remove dreaded deodorant marks from clothing.
• From Dh30, Boom & Mellow
Chanel – Joues Contraste powder blush
Flip open the black lacquer casing of this blush and what lies beneath looks and smells like a rose. Paler shades, such as Fandango, are just the thing for giving your cheeks a lift during the day, while Alezane offers a deeper tone with subtle sparkle that makes it the go-to evening blush for accentuating cheekbones and contouring. Next time you’re passing a Chanel beauty counter, take time to smell the roses.
• Dh210, Chanel
