My Honest Thoughts After Fully Testing Dua Lipa's New Skincare Line

If I'm being really honest with you, every time I hear that a new celebrity is bringing out a beauty line, a part of me wants to say, "Really, another one?" Don't get me wrong, I use a lot of celebrity makeup and skincare brands, from Rhode to Rare Beauty, but these days it seems as if everyone wants to put their name to a product. So, when I heard that Dua Lipa was bringing out a skincare collection, you'd be right in thinking that I initially rolled my eyes and got on with my day.

But, actually, once I did a little more digging, I realised the upcoming Dua skincare line was different. Why? Because she has joined forces with one of the most luxurious skincare lines on the market, Augustinus Bader, to bring out a three-part collection (aptly named DUA™) that essentially replaces almost every single product in your skincare routine.

I've used Augustinus Bader products for quite some time, so I was immediately interested in this collaboration and wanted to know what made these products different from the brand's original offerings. So, like any good journalist, I hopped on a Zoom launch with Dua herself to get the full lowdown and have been secretly testing the entire collection before launch so that I can share my honest, unfiltered thoughts with you first.

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DUA™ Skincare Review

What Is DUA™?

As mentioned, DUA™ is a collaboration between Dua Lipa and Augustinus Bader, offering a three-step simple skincare routine for glowing results. It's a collaboration that is said to have formed organically, with Dua already counting herself as a big Augustinus Bader fan.

As I'm sure you can guess, this skincare line is aimed at a slightly younger audience compared to Augustinus Bader's usual target market, and this is reflected somewhat in the price points. While a 30ml bottle of Augustinus Bader's bestselling Rich Cream will set you back £150, DUA™ products range from £32 to £65. While it's not the most affordable skincare line out there, it certainly feels a little more accessible.

The Products

Let's get into the products. Within the collection, there is a cleanser, serum and moisturiser: Balancing Cream Cleanser, Supercharged Glow Complex and Renewal Cream. The idea behind these three products is to keep your skincare routine as simple as possible. Let's face it, Dua leads a busy life, so it makes sense for her to take a streamlined approach.

"I created this skincare line to be my everyday essential—a skincare routine that’s clean, effective and effortless," she says.