“ROSE” AND SHINE FOR YOUR 8AM MEETING
Should you have an early bird meeting with the boss, take a fresh-faced makeup cue from HRH Queen Rania. The Jordanian royal evokes sophistication by way of clean skin, rose lips, and flawless waves.
HRH Queen Rania of Jordan. queenrania / Instagram
Marc Jacobs Beauty
Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara
US $26; AED/SAR 96
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Dior
Diorshow Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil
US $29; AED/SAR 107
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Shiseido
Rouge Rouge Lipstick in Sweet Desire
US $28; AED/SAR 103
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GHD
Classic Wave Wand
US $245; AED/SAR 900
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THINK BIG FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH
While negotiating clauses over midday sole and salad, opt for a polished blow out and crimson lips like Lebanese human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
Amal Clooney. Getty Images. Courtesy of Vogue.
Ouai
Texturizing Hair Spray
US $26; AED/SAR 96
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Dior
Hydra Life BB Creme
US $60; AED/SAR 220
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Chanel
Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Color in Gabrielle
US $37; AED/SAR 136
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Givenchy
Blush Memoire De Forme Pop Up Jelly Blush
US $38; AED/SAR 140
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BUSINESS IN THE BOARDROOM
Is an office boardroom meeting on your calendar? Don’t fade into the background by following Caroline Issa’s lead. Make a visual impact with a swivel of matte red lipstick and dewy, lit-from-within skin.
carolineissa / Instagram
Nars
Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner
US $25; AED/SAR 92
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Yves Saint Laurent Beauty
Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick
US $35; AED/SAR 129
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RMS Beauty
Living Luminizer
US $38; AED/SAR 140
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Givenchy
Mister Brow Groom Universal Brow Setter
US $27; AED/SAR 99
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BE BRIGHT AT AN INTERNATIONAL WORK CONFERENCE
Attending an international work conference? Stay positive and opt for bold makeup in bright colors. Look to HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned for inspiration. Her Highness lined her chestnut eyes with a thick stroke of kohl and painted her lids with bright lavender eyeshadow.
sheikhamozahfashion / Instagram
Urban Decay
All Nighter Liquid Foundation
US $40; AED/SAR 147
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Illamasqua
Eye Slick Stick
US $26; AED/SAR 94
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L’Oréal
Infallible Blush Trio
US $11; AED/SAR 40
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Guerlain
Palette 5 Couleurs in Rose Barbare
US $69; AED/SAR 253
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If you’re heading back to the office after a long and lazy summer vacation, you should return to a thought-out beauty routine along with your new work wardrobe. We look to the region’s most sophisticated on-the-go ladies for back-to-work beauty inspiration. Get set to stock up your vanity with these must-have products.
