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

Made to be seen, the new Fenty Icon Refillable Lipstick comes in seven neutrals and three reds, housed in packaging inspired by Rihanna’s iconic cupid’s bow. Semi-matte and pigment-rich, a lightweight swipe delivers high colour impact while the addition of hyaluronic acid and vitamins C and E provide lips with moisture and nourishment.

A new ingestible beauty range in capsule form, the SkinTrients line by esmi Skin Minerals is designed to target specific skin concerns through the use of minerals, antioxidants, plants, and homeopathic ingredients. Highlights include the Restoring Green, Dry Skin Saviour, and Skin Rebuild capsules.

Likely the most iconic comeback of the decade (thus far at least), The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is back in action after a two-year absence. An exfoliating water-based formula designed to slough off dead skin cells and decongest pores, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is designed with blemish-prone skin in mind.

Watermelon extract and niacinamide unite in the glow-giving Ciaté London Watermelon Burst Setting Spray. The lightly-scented spray locks in hydration and sets makeup, providing lasting radiance with a dewy finish.

Botanical skincare and beauty brand Ere Perez has launched a line of Coco Crayons. Full coverage lipsticks powered by coconut oil and housed in zero-waste packaging, Ere Perez Coco Crayons come in six versatile shades and are enriched with hydrating and conditioning ingredients to ensure your lips stay moisturised.

Launch date: 10th February

Vegan skincare favourite Youth To The People has launched a new hydrating serum. Combining peptides with hyaluronic acid, it plumps and hydrates the skin, protecting against visible signs of ageing. the addition of cactus and rambutan extracts aid the skin in retaining moisture for longer, while superfood antioxidants and malachite micronutrients work to fight free radicals and revitalise the skin, respectively.

If Gwyneth likes it, it must be worth a shot? Boasting a soft, jelly-like consistency, natural fruit enzymes and bitter orange work to gently exfoliate the skin in this cleanser. Meanwhile, vitamin and omega-rich arctic cloudberry nourishes and conditions the skin, Australian kakadu plum lends a hit of radiance, and squalane soothes and moisturises.

A new take on an old favourite, the updated Synergie Skin Recover Balm boasts a softer, easier-to-spread formula. Designed to hydrate, calm, and repair the skin, this multipurpose balm is the ideal addition to every skincare arsenal.

Natural skincare brand Mukti Organics has introduced a fresh new look for its collection of body and hair staples. The collection comprises shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand and body lotion, and deodorant, all housed in chic sticking yet minimalist packaging that’s a welcome addition to any bathroom.

Ayurvedic skincare brand LAMAV has expanded its range of wellbeing offerings, launching a duo of inner beauty products. Beauty Restore comes in liquid form and contains eight strains of probiotics alongside an Ayurvedic Beauty Blend of holy basil, ashwagandha, turmeric, and amla, as well as antioxidant-rich fruit extracts to support the gut-skin connection and reduce the effects of oxidative stress. Meanwhile, the Inner Beauty Powder directly supercharges skin health with a dose of vitamins A and C, zinc, and the same Ayurvedic Beauty Blend.

Cosmeceutical skincare brand mesoestetic has released the ideal moisturiser for warm weather. Catering to normal, combination, and oily skin types, mesoestetic hydra-vital light is a light gel-cream that softens and comforts the skin while protecting against pollution. Multi-weight hyaluronic acid provides lasting hydration; antioxidants protect against pollution; and a plant-based polysaccharide aids in skin barrier repair, working to prevent transepidermal water loss.