The Beauty Shelf
Every month we ask an industry pro to share with us their all-time favourite products across makeup, skincare and fragrance
Influencer Rhea Jacobs first came across our radar in 2017 when she beat 104,000 applicants to secure one of the five spots to represent Marc Jacobs beauty on a global scale. That’s not bad for someone who only had 1000 Instagram followers at the time. Originally from India but raised in Dubai, the makeup maverick and content creator continues to inspire women to embrace their own individualistic beauty. “Makeup is like art,” she previously told Emirates Woman. “It’s always different with each look and person. My process begins with a base and the rest is just creativity.”
Extreme Comfort Cream Dhs357 Anne Semonin
I have sensitive skin and this product has been a complete lifesaver. I use this both morning and night. It not only hydrates but also protects the skin by calming and preventing irritation.
Travelmate Sheet Mask Set Dhs147 nisnass.ae
I use these whenever I travel or even after a shoot. It helps to hydrate the skin and soothe and protect from external aggressors.
Dior Lip Glow Oil in shade Berry Dhs166 Dior
This combo is so hydrating and gives your lips that natural rosy flush, which works great for pigmented lips like mine.
Snap Shadows Dhs115 each Fenty Beauty
They are so compact and gives you a choice to pick the shade range you prefer. My favourite has to be the 3 deep neutrals and 8 pastel palette.
FortifEYE pads Dhs132 Pixi Beauty
It’s great fix to depuff the eyes. I usually use them in the evenings every four days or so before layering my eye cream.
Long-Wear Weightless Foundation in ‘Warm Honey’ Dhs189 Bobbi Brown
This formula gives you a second-skin finish. I feel like I don’t have any product on when I wear it as it’s so light and it’s SPF15.
Velvet Primer - Epic Lash Primer Dhs128 and O!Mega Lash Volumizing Mascara in Blacquer Dhs88 both Marc Jacobs Beauty
Hands down the best mascara I’ve used to date. The primer helps condition and protect my lashes along with giving it a ‘faux lash’ effect.
Hangover Good To Go SPF25 Moisturiser Dhs185 Too Faced
I wear this even when I’m indoors. This formula has UVA and UVB protection without the white cast.
Cream Lipstain in shade ‘Electric Ruby’ Dhs80 Sephora Collection
It’s my go-to perfect red. What I love is that it’s hydrating, comfortable to wear and still packs in a bold statement colour which usually lasts me all day.
Healing Ointment Dhs93 Aquaphor at noon.com
I first learnt about this product from a makeup artist on set in LA. She said it’s a staple in every makeup artist’s kit and now I understand why. You can use it on chapped lips, irritated skin, dry patches or even if you want glossy lids, the possibilities are endless.