AR Beauty Beat, December 2022: Best Beauty & Grooming Releases

innisfree has launched a quartet of new eyeshadow palettes. Each palette comprises nine neutral shades, with shimmery, matte, and pearlescent finishes. The range is dominated by nude hues in soft browns and pinks. Our pick is the Brown Sugar palette.

Cosmesceutical brand mesoestetic has launched its new Age Element range, based on epigenetic science that targets the visual effects of skin ageing by addressing certain epigenetic markers. The range comprises three product lines, each with anti-ageing epigenetic action and wider antioxidant protection: Brightening Solutions, Firming Solutions, and Anti-Wrinkle Solutions.

Designed to add radiance back into dull, lacklustre skin, the RoC Revive & Glow collection harnesses the brightening benefits of vitamin C. The antioxidant is used throughout the range, which consists of a cleanser, daytime serum, nightime serum capsules, and a gel cream.

Newly launched biobod is designed to promote foundational skincare; promoting a healthy microbiome and strong skin barrier while calming inflammation. Targeted towards sensitive and reactive skin, the line comprises a gentle cleansing bar, hydrating serum, nutrient oil, and probiotic balm; each made with nourishing ingredients like squalane, omega fatty acids, green tea, and centella.

Designed to supercharge your beauty and lifestyle routine from the inside out, the Supergenes range consists of five targeted formulas. Unlike other The Beauty Chef formulas, Supergenes comes in a convenient capsule form. The brand’s signature probiotic strain is blended with carefully selected vitamins, minerals, herbs, and nutrients, with formulas targeting Sleep Support, Menopusal Balance, PMS Support, Stress & Anxiety Relief, and Healthy Hair & Nails.

Hairbrush brand Ugly Swan has released a vegan-friendly version of their signature Wet Brush. The Ugly Swan Vegan Wet Brush features an ultra soft paddle fitted with Flexi-Tech bristles that contour to any scalp while being gentle. Ideal for thick or curly hair types, it glides through locks without causing breakage.

Makeup artist-founded brand Holme Beauty has launched two new lip glosses. The non-sticky formulas are enriched with conditioning ingredients like jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter, and are available in two shades designed to suit all skin tones — Devine, a soft ‘bridal’ pink; and Drip, a sexy, shimmery brown-nude.

Seinfeld fans will know the true value of a perfectly ripe mango. This tropical scrub uses moisturising mango seed butter, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and salt and sand to slough off dead skin for beach-ready limbs.

Summer Fridays has released its popular Lip Butter Balm in a new shade; Brown Sugar. The silky-smooth vegan-friendly formula moisturises and conditions lips while adding a sheer wash of colour, able to be used on its own or over lipstick.

A concentrated cocktail of potent ingredients works to fight dark spots and brighten the skin. This formula features niacinamide, vitamin C, licorice roo extract, and Barbados cherry, within a non-sticky serum designed to be teamed with other Fenty Skin products like the Fat Water Hydrating Milky Essence and Hydra Vizor SPF 30.

Providing both hydration and exfoliation, the StriVectin’s Lactic Acid Nightly Retexturising Serum is a lightweight overnight treatment that uses lactic acid to gently exfoliate, blue cypress oil to moisturise, and niacinamide to soothe irritation and reduce redness.

Cosmeceutical skincare brand Australian Skin Institute has introduced new-look packaging, which is both airless and refillable (in addition to taking on a more modern aesthetic). Promoting a ‘capsule’ approach to skincare, the repackaged trio comprises an antioxidant serum (with vitamins A, B3, and C), a hydrating day cream with zinc, and soothing vitamin C and E cream.