Beautifully considered

In the beauty world it’s easy to get overwhelmed with how much is on offer. From hair care to skincare to makeup, there’s thousands of products to choose from. But do you ever take into consideration what you’re actually putting on your skin and hair? In this new age of practicing conscious buying, don’t overlook your cosmetics and skincare – here’s 14 brands, along with key products, that should be on your radar.

Aveda

As one of the leading plant-based hair and skincare brands in the world, it’s the go-to for many seeking a brand which champions wellbeing and sustainability at its core. Not only are its products cruelty-free and derived from natural ingredients, Aveda’s products are manufactured with 100 per cent wind power and the company also carbon offsets.

Aveda

What we recommend: Damage Ready, Daily Hair Repair Dhs168 nisnass.com

With so much on offer it’s hard to choose, but their classic Damage Ready, Daily Hair Repair is a must-have, especially for anyone who uses heat on their locks. This leave-in treatment claims to reduce breakage by 90 per cent in just one week.

By Noussou

Targeting those who suffer with difficult acne prone skin, particularly in adult years, this Dubai-based brand uses all-natural and chemical-free ingredients and is all vegan.

By Noussou

What we recommend: Eastern Spice & Everything Nice Dhs65 bynoussou.com

This cleanser is infused with chickpea, turmeric, jojoba and cinnamon, which will gently exfoliate the skin for a deep cleanse.

IZIL Beauty

This Dubai-based brand is all-natural with all their products made from organically certified argan oil, as well as other natural ingredients. The inspiration for IZIL comes from the founders’ home country, Morocco, where as part of the heritage in beauty, the most natural products are used.

IZIL beauty

What we recommend: Pure Damask Rose Water Toner Dhs79 izilbeauty.com

Perfect for removing any last traces of dirt on the face in your skincare routine, this pure rose water blend helps tighten pores and leaves your skin clean and smelling great.

SHIFFA

“Natural healing that promotes beauty from within” is SHIFFA’s mantra. With healing at the forefront of the brand, the combination of active ingredients in products help to repair the skin from within.

SHIFFA

What we recommend: SHIFFA Tri-Acid Radiance Peel Dhs270 sephora.ae

This peel breathes life back into dull skin with the exfoliation, and unveils a new layer of plumper skin.

SALT by Hendrix

This Australian beauty brand is all about embracing organic purity. Their plant-based ingredients will bless your skin with an array of antioxidants and vitamins.

SALT hendrix

What we recommend: Botanic Facial Serum Dhs195 ounass.ae

This anti-ageing serum will boost collagen, keep your skin feeling refreshed and is packed full of natural ingredients.

Trilogy

Originating in New Zealand, Trilogy use natural ingredients and particularly focuses on rosehip seed oil, championing the skin benefits it has to offer.

Trilogy

What we recommend: Vital Moisturising Cream, 50ml Dhs125 mena.feelunique.com

With natural ingredients including the brand’s rosehip blend rosapene as well as marula and orange flower, this moisturiser can be used as both a day and night cream. It gives the skin intense hydration and nourishment and also helps to give the skin a smoother appearance.

Honest Beauty

Founded by Hollywood star Jessica Alba, Honest Beauty does what it says on the tin. “Turn heads without toxins” is the company’s slogan. Paraben-free, natural and cruelty-free, Honest Beauty are quite literally, well, honest. Products from the brand also won’t break the bank, which is an added bonus.

Honest Beauty

What we recommend: 3 in 1 Detox Mud Mask Dhs73 honest.com

A perfect pick-me-up, lather your skin with this mask filled with ingredients which help clear up impurities on the skin, whilst also leaving it incredibly soft. Ingredients include jeju volcanic ash, activated charcoal, manuka honey and shea butter.

Aesop

Luxury Australian brand Aesop is 100 per cent cruelty-free and vegan and aims to produce skin, body and hair care products to the highest quality.

AESOP

What we recommend: Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm Dhs105 lookfantastic.ae

When people think of skincare, the first thought is normally the face, then the overall body. However, keeping your hands moisturised and well looked after is often overlooked. This hand balm from the Aussie brand leaves hands feeling silky smooth and hydrated.

OSEA

Hailing all the way from the west coast of the USA in Malibu, OSEA’s plant-based products derive of ingredients from the earth and ocean.

OSEA

What we recommend: Undaria Algae Body Oil Dhs176 osea.com

Your skin will thank you for the instant hydration you get from this body oil. With the undaria seaweed blended with acai, babassu and passionfruit, you’ll get a gorgeous all over glow.

Bare Minerals

For over 25 years, Bare Minerals has been championing the powers of mineral makeup and letting your skin breathe. All their products are cruelty-free.

Bare Minerals

What we recommend: Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser Dhs121 selfridges.co.uk

Perfect for mastering the ‘no makeup, makeup look’, this tinted moisturiser will not only even out your skin tone, it also ensures your skin is kept hydrated throughout the day with its water-infused, oil-free formula.

Chantecaille

With products derived from the purest ingredients, Chantecaille is cruelty-free and vegan friendly. Not only that, the brand has now launched a philanthropy initiative, which highlights global environmental issues while also supporting conservation efforts.

Chanticaille

What we recommend: Chantecaille Lip Sleek Dhs135 lookfantastic.ae

To bring some life into your lips whilst also keeping a natural look, the Lip Sleeks from the brand are perfect. It will leave your lips feeling nourished and conditioned.

Urban Decay

Known for their bold palettes and colours, the brand also has a plethora of products to offer for those who perfect more natural looks and is certified cruelty-free.

What we recommend: The Naked Ultimate Basics Palette Dhs262 sephora.ae

Urban Decay has become renowned for its naked series, and the basics palette will cover all bases for neutral makeup looks, and it’s the perfect size to take on-the-go, too.

NUDESTIX

Having launched in 2014, NUDESTIX aims to help people to enhance their natural beauty and champions the ‘fresh-faced’ look. Even better, all their products are cruelty-free and vegan.

Nude stix

What we recommend: NUDESTIX Nudies Bloom Dhs150 sephora.ae

A three-in-one product, this blush stick can be used on the cheeks, lips and eyes.

Fenty Beauty

While Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty was totally groundbreaking when it launched, promoting inclusivity and empowering women to love the skin they’re in, what many may not know is that the whole line is cruelty-free, does not test on animals and is paraben-free.

Fenty Beauty

What we recommend: Fairy Bomb Shimmer Powder Dhs150 sephora.ae

Suitable for the face, eyes and body, this product will give you the ultimate all over glow.

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