AR Beauty Beat, October 2020: Best Beauty & Grooming Releases

Following the success of their Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – 30ml serum, ingredients-first skincare label The Ordinary have launched a Niacinamide Powder. Niacinamide is sensitive skin friendly and works to regulate sebum production, reduce redness and irritation, and minimise the appearance of pores. The Ordinary 100% Niacinamide Powder enables you to customise your skincare routine, allowing you to control your dosage and mix it with other non-conflicting skincare ingredients.

A reformulated iteration of an already-popular product, Skin Physics Dragon’s Blood Deep Wrinkles Filler targets fine lines and deeper wrinkles using a combination of marine actives and hyaluronic acid to plump and seal wrinkles, creating the appearance of smoother, tighter skin.

This powerful, SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen uses zinc oxide to reflect and absorb UVA and UVB rays to protect the skin from sun damage, while antioxidants provide protection from environmental aggressors. Unlike other mineral sunscreens, Medik8 Physical Sunscreen is lightweight and features a matte finish, making it the perfect base for makeup.

More than just a sunscreen, Everyday Humans Resting Back Face provides SPF 30 sun protection as well as hydration through hyaluronic acid. Suitable for all skin tones, it glides on without leaving a white cast behind, leaving skin feeling supple and dewy.

Australian botanical beauty brand Grown Alchemist acknowledge the sacrifice Australians have made during these times, however don’t think skin should be one. On the basis that “everyone deserves beautiful skin,” Grown Alchemist have reintroduced Skin Support 2.0, a program allowing customers to choose what they pay, based on their abilities and circumstances. Available until October 18th, simply enter Support20, Support35, or Support50 at the checkout to receive 20%, 35%, or 50% off up to two products. For a little everyday self care, we’d recommend the Soothing Hand Cream or Body Treatment Oil.

The ideal alternative for those who have sensitive skin but still want to reap the benefits of chemical exfoliation, Medik8 Press & Glow toner utilises PHAs to slough off dead skin cells. Working in a similar way to AHAs, PHAs have a larger molecule size, allowing them to be used daily on all skin types. Prickly pear extract and aloe vera also feature in this formula, working to promote better skin cell turnover, soothe and calm skin, and improve the skin’s ability to retain moisture.

New from Australian natural beauty brand Jurlique, this Herbal Recovery Eye Serum uses botanical extracts from yarrow and Japanese cedar bud to prevent collagen breakdown and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as Persian silk tree to brighten dull skin and improve the appearance of dark circles. Its lightweight, silky smooth texture allows the Jurlique Herbal Recovery Eye Serum to be used during the day and at night.

New scientifically-formulated brand BOOST LAB has created a budget-friendly range of seven serums, designed to address common skin concerns. Each serum uses tried and tested gold standard ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid as well as second-generation advanced ingredients to effectively target dry and dull skin, wrinkles, ageing skin, uneven skin tone, and blemish-prone skin. Clocking in at under $30AUD each, they’re a no-brainer addition to your skincare routine.

All natural and vegan-friendly, ASUVI deodorants are free from synthetics, aluminum, and animal products and testing. The Palm Grove scent is an AR favourite; with tonka bean, vanilla, cedarwood, labdanum, and patchouli, it’s subtly sweet and woody. Plus, ASUVI deodorants are refillable, so make sure you keep the tube!