Add to cart: The best, Vogue-approved beauty products to shop this August 2022

Fortify the fragile eye zone with Aesop’s Exalted Eye Serum, $145. Enriched with vitamins B3, B5, C and E, they synergistically work with humectants such as panthenol and other botanicals to combat dull, patchy skin exacerbated by stress, pollution and dehydrating environments such as air-conditioned rooms or airplanes.

Aesop Exalted Eye Serum, $145, available at Aesop

Retinol has a bad reputation for being sensitising and yet remains a holy grail ingredient for reducing fine lines, stimulating collagen production and clarifying skin tones. Finding that sweet spot between the two is Drunk Elephant’s A-Gloei Maretinol Oil, $105. This vegan retinol elixir ensures high efficacy without causing any unpleasant inflammation or irritation, thanks to the infusion of antioxidant- and omega-rich virgin marula oil that richly replenishes moisture while soothing and supporting skin renewal. The result is a healthy glow that’s restored from the inside out.

Drunk Elephant A-Gloei Maretinol Oil, $105, available at Sephora

Serve endless face with the help of Patrick Ta, brand founder and celebrity make-up artist to stars like Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Adriana Lima and Olivia Munn. His signature looks accentuate one’s features with the perfect balance of contour, highlights and flesh-toned shades, and a good product to start off with is the Major Sculpt Creme Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo, $58. This buildable, blendable pair adds depth and dimension both naturally and dramatically, leaving miens seamlessly chiselled, especially when applied with the Major Sculpt Contour Brush.

Patrick Ta Beauty Major Sculpt Creme Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo, $58, available at Patrick Ta Beauty

Lift, lengthen and curl with Byredo’s Astronomical Mascara, $74. The volumising vegan formula and silicone bristles help offer lacklustre lashes a boost. Made with 91 percent natural ingredients, it’s Byredo’s cleanest mascara yet.

Byredo’s Astronomical Mascara, $74, available at Escentials

Dior Forever, the brand’s first high-coverage foundation line, has gotten an upgrade after 15 years of icon status. The evolved formula boasts no-transfer, life-proof wear in the sense that it remains like a second skin even when faced with heat, humidity and factors of fatigue, featuring double the concentration of floral extracts that combat inflammation, preserve hydration and supports oxygenation within the skin while also helping to protect against blue light damage. Dior Forever, $94, comes in both a matte finish and Skin Glow luminous one, both of which have skin-soothing, radiance-boosting and texture-refining properties.

Dior Forever foundation, $94, available at Dior Beauty

KVD Beauty’s TikTok viral foundation, Good Apple Lightweight Full-Coverage Concealer, $43, is now available as a long-wearing concealer. Its antioxidant-rich formula containing apple extract and ultra-concentrate InterLace Pigments help to keep your skin smooth and hydrated while minimising the look of blemishes and dark circles. It also corrects discolouration. To get the most out of spot concealing, let the product sit on the skin for 30 seconds before blending it out with a damp beauty sponge or small brush.

KVD Beauty Good Apple Lightweight Full-Coverage Concealer, $43, available at Sephora

Hydration is key—and Dermalogica’s latest in-bottle magic is here to prove that once and for all. The Circular Hydration Serum is their latest addition to the Dermalogica Daily Skin Health range and it’s one we’re in favour of permanently adding to our routines. Should you find yourself in the camp of dry or dehydrated skin, this weightless serum is one to spread over your visage for a good soak of deep moisture. Packed with hyaluronic acid for enhanced penetration of the skin’s surface, the formulation is also boosted with polyglutamic acid that recharges the skin’s ability to draw moisture from within. Extracted via a pipette tube, it’s a fuss-free and easy way to control and dispense the amount of product that goes onto your skin. A slightly thicker layer during your night time routine will have you rising to a thoroughly supple and well-hydrated visage in the morning. 

Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum, $80 for 30ml, available at Selfridges.

A summer fragrance to snag this season is Christian Louboutin’s Loubimar Eau de Parfum Légère. Stunning flacon aside, the scent does wonders in bringing freshness and sensuality to the table with a blend of sparkling citrus notes, indulgent musk and seductive white florals. What makes this scent unique is the salty accord, which reminds us of slow, relaxing walks by the beach during sunset. Heady yet romantic, this scent works best for dinner dates on a weekend.

Christian Louboutin Loubimar Eau de Parfum Légère, $440 for 90ml, available at TANGS at Tang Plaza

A little goes a long way with the Dr. Dennis Gross cleanser. Loved by skincare enthusiasts and beauty editors alike, the Alpha Beta AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel guarantees brighter, more radiant skin just after a couple of uses. You’ll never have to worry about your skin being stripped of its natural glow, as the cleanser gently removes excess oil, make-up and surface impurities while also exfoliating away dull, uneven cells to smooth out the appearance of pores and fine lines.

Harnessing the power of natural moisturising ingredients like willow bark and snow mushroom extract, your skin will thank you for choosing this paraben and sulphate-free cleanser. Fit for all skin types ranging from sensitive to oily skin, this cleansing gel is gentle enough to use every day while yielding drastic results.

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleanser, $61 for 225ml, available at Sephora.

With Serge Lutens, your mantra is clear: the day only begins after a thorough cleanse punctuated with a mesmerising scent. Adapted from the signature Parole D’eau parfum, this hand and body cleansing gel easily foams up with a splash of water—lathering a burst of citrus notes along with a clean and invigorating aroma. What we do love is that it’s a gentle wash that’s not too overpowering. To prolong the scent, spritz on a Matin Lutens fragrance and you’re all set.

Serge Lutens Parole D’eau Hand and Body Cleansing Gel, $86, available at Escentials

Fancy turning heads at your next trip to the beach? Consider spritzing Tom Ford Beauty’s Soleil Brûlant Shimmering Body Oil for an all over sparkle. The lightweight formula is infused with olive, jojoba and safflower seed oils to condition your skin while the golden specks imparts a gorgeous shimmer. We also love that the soft amber and floral fragrance lifts our mood effortlessly with every whiff. Alternatively, apply this glimmering formula before you leave home on a casual day out. We promise, you’ll be left feeling like a million bucks whether you’re having lunch with the girls, running daily errands alone or doing dinner with the beau.

Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Brûlant Shimmering Body Oil, $175 for 100ml, available at TANGS at Tang Plaza