No one can hold a candle to the Italian luxury goods market, but the Italian beauty market is staking out a luxe reputation of its own. Three beauty brands are creating quite a buzz, and you’d be remiss not to check them out. Acqua di Parma creates an Italian lifestyle through its handmade glass bottles and sumptuous fragrances. Borghese has long been a favorite of makeup artists everywhere, and Pupa offers a full line of vivid makeup, skincare, and nail polish. Click through for details about each lovely brand and get to know what makes them worthy of your time, attention, and hard-earned dirhams.

compiled by CAMILLE MACAWILI|written by GRACE GORDON