7 best trending summer makeup essentials to conquer UAE heat, 2025

Don't worry, we won't let your makeup melt into a sorry puddle. Here are 7 summer makeup colour trends that don’t just survive the blazing sun but do well in it, because why settle for 'barely there?' From juicy almond rose lips to icy pastel liners these trends are built to keep your look fresh, fierce, and totally on point no matter how high that mercury climbs. Long gone are the days of blotting paper and midday meltdowns, it’s time for sweat-proof, heat-proof, and stunning shades that are all about confidence and style. Ready to beat the UAE heat with your makeup game turned all the way up?

For our list, we spoke to Hilary Dalton, a beauty entrepeneur based in the UAE.

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ETUDE Fixing Tint #05 Midnight Mauve could just be the move that your summer kit has been waiting for. This high-pigment, transfer-proof liquid lipstick has taken over social feeds and for good reason. The shade is a rich mauve with a deep berry undertone that doesn’t scream for attention, but quietly owns the room, explains Dalton. It’s especially on-trend for summer 2025, when makeup is leaning less toward coral-bright cheer and more toward moody, wearable elegance.

So, what makes it a standout? It’s that rare cool-toned colour that complements a wide spectrum of undertones, giving light skin a pop of definition and deeper tones a soft, smoky finish. It’s also a blessing in the heat: This tint sets to a weightless, semi-matte finish in under a minute and doesn’t budge through the day. It has the vibe of a classic Parisian lip with the stamina of K-beauty tech. Bonus: It layers like a dream if you want to deepen the intensity for a night out. In a sea of melting glosses and fading pinks, Midnight Mauve is the polished, low-maintenance power pout that makes you look like you planned a day out, even if you really didn't.

The sunlit bronze glow is back to being a surefire colour trend. Enter the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand in Light-Medium, your shortcut to a sun-kissed look.

In a region where the the heat is tough on you, heavy powders just don’t cut it. That’s why this liquid contour wand has become a desert-beauty essential. The creamy, blend-able formula melts into the skin, creating shadows that look like natural definition, never harsh lines. It’s lightweight, doesn’t cake, and most importantly, it stays put even when you’re hopping between air-conditioned malls and 44°C sidewalks.

What sets it apart? That sheer, buildable bronze with neutral undertones that mimics how the sun actually hits your face, we're talking softly sculpted cheekbones, a natural jawline chisel, and just enough warmth to fake a beach holiday glow, explains Dalton.

Pro tip for UAE beauty lovers: Pair it with a damp sponge for a classy finish, or layer it over a tinted sunscreen for a glowy, no-foundation look that won’t slide off by noon

If summer were a blush, it could be Huda Beauty’s Blush Filter Liquid Blush in Peach Sorbet—sweet, juicy, and ready for the sun. This isn't just ordinary powdery pink, it’s a punchy, peachy flush with major attitude. Imagine a resh-off-a-beach-vacay glow, without the sun damage or sweat streaks.

In the UAE heat, where most makeup threatens to vanish faster than your will to go outside, this blush stays put. "The lightweight liquid formula melts into the skin for a second-skin finish, but don’t let the softness fool you—it’s pigmented," says Dalton.

The peach tone is the icing on the cake. It flatters every skin tone and gives you that 'I'm naturally this radiant' vibe. Dab it on your cheeks, across the nose, maybe even the eyelids—and boom, you're summer in a swipe.

Cherry cola lips are having a full-blown main character moment and Maybelline’s Super Stay Vinyl Ink is leading the charge with attitude. It's bold, glossy, and unapologetically extra. It's deep cherry with a high-shine finish that screams confidence and doesn’t back down, even after a shawarma run and three iced lattes. And, it stays put. The formula locks in place with a vinyl-like shine that refuses to budge, no flaking, no fading, just some drama. One swipe, and suddenly, you’re not just surviving the summer, you’re owning it.

Rom&nd's Juicy Lasting Tint in Almond Rose is the lip trend that's turning heads this summerand for good reason. This shade delivers a perfect blend of muted rose and soft brown, offering a universally flattering hue that complements a wide range of skin tones. Its glossy finish provides a fresh, dewy look without the stickiness, making it ideal for the UAE's hot and humid climate. The lightweight formula ensures comfortable wear throughout the day, while its long-lasting tint stays vibrant even under the sun.

Chrome-glow highlighters are stealing the spotlight this summer, and Glossier's Haloscope Highlighter Stick is here to help. The unique dual-core design features an outer halo has genuine crystal extracts for a luminous sheen, and an inner core packed with vitamin-rich moisturisers like coconut and castor seed oils, delivering a dewy, hydrated finish that withstands the heat.

The stick format makes it perfect for on-the-go touch-ups during busy summer days.

So, if you're looking to achieve that coveted summer glow without the fuss, Glossier's Haloscope Highlighter Stick is your go-to companion for a luminous, heat-proof finish.

Move over basic black, this summer, we’re all about that icy-pastel drama. NYX Professional Makeup’s Epic Wear Liquid Liner can help you serve up fierce, freeze-frame shades like lilac, sapphire, and the unapologetically bold Stone Fox.

It stays. It’s waterproof, sweat-proof, smudge-proof—and yes, UAE heat-proof. The precision brush tip lets you flick on a sweet pastel wing, whatever your summer mood demands.

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