Glow up for less: Where to find affordable beauty products in Dubai
Mascara dried up? Moisturiser down to the dregs? That beloved bronzer palette shattered into a million pieces, and now the bottom of your make-up bag is an unsightly shade of orange?
There is no excuse not to refresh your beauty stash, especially when there are many affordable places in the UAE to snap up all your favourite skin, hair and make-up products.
Whether you are hunting for a do-it-all skin base or a heavy-duty hair conditioner, we've rounded up the best beauty retailers and brands to head to next.
Race you to the checkouts.
Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works in Dubai is pretty much a go-to spot if you're into good scents and self-care essentials that feel a little extra. You'll find their stores in all the major malls—Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif—so they're easy to pop into, whether you're running errands or just browsing.
Inside, it's all about candles, body lotions, shower gels, and hand soaps in every scent you can think of.
They also run decent deals pretty often, which makes it easy to stock up or grab a few gifts without going overboard.
bathandbodyworks.ae
Gold Apple
(Credit: Supplied)
Gold Apple is essentially a one-stop shop for all things beauty and is home to over 1700 products, including make-up must-haves, viral fragrances, premium skincare and a bumper collection of affordable Korean beauty brands.
Dubai now officially has its own dedicated Gold Apple store situated in Mirdif City Centre.
Key brands: Aveeno, Bioderma, Bondi Sands, COOLA, Medicube and Tangle Teezer.
goldapple.ae
Huda Beauty
(Credit: Huda Beauty)
Started by social media star Huda Kattan and based in Dubai, Huda Beauty has become a major beauty brand and a go-to name in the UAE's makeup scene
The brand is known and loved for its high-performance formulas, buttery lip glosses and a cult, blurring powder which is loved by make-up artists and celebrities.
Huda stocks a huge range of cosmetics online and offers free delivery online.
hudabeauty/ae
Kiehl's
The New York skincare company began as an Old World apothecary in 1851 and has gone from strength to strength ever since.
Kiehl's offers a dedicated collection to address specific skin conditions such as ageing, irritation, sensitivity, sun spots and surface texture, and the luxury skincare brand also offers a stellar range of products for men.
And guess what? There's free delivery on all orders, and you can also pick out three free samples upon checkout.
www.kiehls.ae
lookfantastic
Lookfantastic AE has a huge selection—over 22,000 products from more than 660 brands. You'll find everything from skincare and haircare to makeup, fragrance, and even wellness goodies.
Plus, they've got a great loyalty program, regular deals and discounts, free shipping perks, and a super helpful blog packed with beauty tips and tutorials.
Top brands: Aveeno, Beauty of Joseon, The Ordinary, Kerastase, Colour WOW and La Roche-Posay.
www.lookfantastic.ae.
Lush
(Credit: Lush)
If you're in need of some brightly-hued bath bombs and novelty soap, Lush is always on hand to elevate your bath routine.
You can now order online and enjoy free delivery on orders Dhs250 and over.
mena.lush.com
Namshi
Online retail juggernaut Namshi stocks a near-endless amount of beauty products – everything from make-up to moisturisers, nail files to nail care kits… Just name it and Namshi probably has it.
In addition to offering a wide range of affordable brands, they frequently run generous sales and promotions. Hurrah.
Key brands: Kylie Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, L'Oreal Paris, Iconic London and Essie.
www.en-ae.namshi.com
noon
(Credit: Noon)
Whatever you desire, noon will most likely stock it. Boasting to be the largest e-commerce company in the region, noon stocks everything from fragrance, make up, nail care, hair care, skin care, tools and brushes, men's grooming, and health and nutrition. Brands range from Chanel to Nivea, so whatever your budget may be, you'll be well catered for here.
Key brands: The Ordinary, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Rimmel, Maybelline and Dove.
www.noon.ae
Sephora
Stocked with high-end beauty brands, this French chain store also sells a good in-house brand, the store's namesake, which is popular with beauty buffs on a budget.
Sephora's USP? It has everything you need under one roof: perfume, make-up, giftsets, toiletries and more. And in even better news, you can score free delivery on all orders.
www.sephora.ae
The Dubai Dolls
The Dubai Dolls is a homegrown beauty brand, best known for its gorgeous scents, hard-working skincare and cruelty-free faux mink lashes.
The Dubai Dolls also always pledge two percent of its sales to ensure that young girls from an underprivileged backgrounds receive one year of nutritious lunch meals as well as education in a private institution.
www.thedubaidolls.com (056 500 0283).
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Mascara dried up? Moisturiser down to the dregs? That beloved bronzer palette shattered into a million pieces, and now the bottom of your make-up bag is an unsightly shade of orange? There is no excuse not to refresh your beauty stash, especially when there are many affordable places in the UAE to snap up all your favourite skin, hair and make-up products. Whether you are hunting for a do-it-all skin base or a heavy-duty hair conditioner, we've rounded up the best beauty retailers and brands to head to next. Race you to the checkouts. Bath & Body Works Bath & Body Works in Dubai is pretty much a go-to spot if you're into good scents and self-care essentials that feel a little extra. You'll find their stores in all the major malls—Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif—so they're easy to pop into, whether you're running errands or just browsing. Inside, it's all about candles, body lotions, shower gels, and hand soaps in every scent you can think of. 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