AR Beauty Beat, April 2026: Best Beauty & Grooming Releases

Formulated with the same attention to detail as its facial formulas, Aesop’s new Solais Replenishing Hand Serum harnesses the benefits of niacinamide, dandelion root, and gentle exfoliant LHA (lipohydroxy acid, a derivative of salicylic acid) to hydrate, brighten, and even out skin tone. The lightweight hand serum is designed to be used after washing and prior to a hand cream or balm.

Price: $59AUD

Deciem, the parent company of The Ordinary and NIOD, has relaunched The Chemistry Brand. The newly relaunched brand debuts with a single hero product; Hand Chemistry, a concentrated multi-functional product that targets four signs of hand ageing in a single step. Formulated with a copper complex, pseudoalteromonas (a type of marine bacteria) complex, plantago lanceolata complex, sacha inchi oil, tremella fuciformis qusome, and maize propanediol, it addresses and works to improve brightness, texture, softness, and hydration.

Price: $21AUD (50ml)/$35AUD (100ml)

Korean beauty brand Torriden has launched in to the Australian market, with its Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum beloved for its multi-weight formula and lightweight consistency.

Price: $32AUD

French beauty brand Violette_FR has released Plume Eyeshadow, a lightweight cream-to-powder designed to impart a subtly pigmented wash of colour. It’s available in eight shades across matte and shimmer finishes.

Price: $32USD

Fenty Skin has added a face mist to its Dew N Plump range. The Dew N Plump Hydrating Nectar Face Mist acts as a ‘spray on serum’, refreshing and hydrating skin with a combination of hyaluronic and polyglutamic acids.

Price: $48AUD

Go-To Skincare has given its Very Luxe Face Cream a trio of siblings, adding the Very Luxe Lifting Mask, Very Luxe Lips, and Very Luxe Repair Mask into the mix. The Very Luxe Lifting Mask is a sheet mask formula, while the Very Luxe Repair Mask is simply the brand’s The Repair Shop in a new outfit. The Very Luxe range can be distinguished by its dark pink metallic packaging and is designed to act as a premium complement to the brand’s pre-existing offering.

Price: from $20AUD

Gem has expanded its body care line with the new Skin-Loving Body Wash. Spiked with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and glycerin, it works to leave skin moisturised and hydrated as it cleanses. The formula is available in four scents; Vanilla Sugar, Watermelon Fresh, Vanilla Macadamia, and Coconut Vanilla.

Price: $18AUD

A weightless blush and lip tint hybrid, the Pixi Beauty Liquid Glow Blush promises buildable pigment with a dewy, natural finish. The formula is infused with squalane, marshmallow root, and calendula oil, and is available in six nude, pink, coral, and bronze shades.

Price: $29AUD

Designed to reinvigorate tired looking skin, The Ordinary Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum works to reduce visible signs of fatigue by alleviating redness and promoting skin hydration and radiance. The formula pairs lab-synthesised caffeine, which stimulates and ‘wakes up’ the skin, with escin, a group of molecules derived from horse chestnut which soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and promote microcirulation. Bacillus ferment, a type of peptide- and lipid-rich postbiotic, is also present to support the skin’s structural integrity.

Price: $14.30AUD

Epzen, best known for its magnesium-infused body care products, has released a Bath Milk designed to lull you into a peaceful slumber. Infused with magnesium to reduce muscular tension and valerian root to aid in relieving stress and anxiety and promoting a restful sleep, the milky formula works to soothe both the skin and mind. The brand has also released a Firming Lotion, which is spiked with granactive retinoid and niacinamide to promote even skin tone while lavender and rosemary set a calming tone.

Price: $18AUD (Bath Milk)/$22AUD (Firming Lotion)

Minimalist beauty brand Merit has extended the shade range of The Uniform, its tinted mineral SPF product. Boasting SPF 45 broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, the formula offers sheer, soft-focus coverage and is now available in 20 shades. To mark the launch of the extended shade range,

Price: $63AUD

Sensorial brand Aesop delves further into active skincare, with the launch of Resolute Facial Concentrate, its first retinoid product. Formulated with hydroxypinacolone retinoate—a retinoid with a lower reisk of irritation than retinol—and squalane, sea fennel, and cedar atlas, the hybrid oil-serum formula works to promote skin cell turnover, strengthen the skin, and refine its appearance.

Price: $139AUD

Smashbox has updated its Photo Finish Primer range, adding a trio of updated primers that marry high performance with a skin-first philosophy. Our pick is the Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer, a silicone-free formula that’s enriched with algae extract and antioxidants and imparts a dewy, natural finish.

Price: $67AUD

Tapping into the milky skincare textures trend, Bangn Body has released a duo of sensorial barrier support products. Intended to support the skin barrier and impart intense hydration, the Firming Milk Essence and Firming Milk Mist are both enriched with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. The Firming Milk Essence is intended as the first post-cleanse step in your skincare routine, while the Firming Milk Mist acts as a final step or on-the-go refresh.

Price: $44AUD (Firming Milk Essence)/$42AUD (Firming Milk Mist)/$78AUD (set)