Welcome back to the AR Beauty Beat, where we cover the must-have beauty and grooming releases of the month. Despite the fact that the year has barely begun, the beauty and skincare industries have been hard at work, with a slew of new releases dropping over the holiday season. However, not all products are created equal. So, to help you differentiate the hits from the misses, we’ve put together the products worthy of your time this month.
Without further ado, here are the 8 best beauty and grooming releases of January 2022.
1. Fenty Skin Pre-Show Glow Instant Retexturizing 10% AHA Treatment
Fenty skin has released its first chemical exfoliant. The Pre-Show Glow Instant Retexturizing 10% AHA Treatment combines alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) in the form of glycolic, citric, and lactic acids with fruit enzymes to exfoliate dead skin cells, reduce the appearance of pores, and fade dark spots. The addition of Barbados cherry and hibiscus extracts provide a welcome dose of antioxidants.
2. Drunk Elephant A-Gloei Maretinol Oil
Ideal for those with sensitive skin or new to the world of retinol, the Drunk Elephant A-Gloei Maretinol Oil makes for a gentle way to introduce retinol into your skincare routine, sans side effects like irritation and peeling. The A-Gloei Maretinol Oil combines 0.5% retinol with the brand’s signature marula oil, as well as ceramides to support the skin barrier, replenishing moisture into the skin as the retinol works to fade discolouration and prevent visible signs of ageing.
3. Clarins Year Of The Tiger Double Serum
Clarins has released its iconic double serum in limited-edition packaging to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year. The dual-phase serum contains a water-based and an oil-based component that are dispensed together, with over 21 botanicals including anti-inflammatory turmeric to support skin health.
4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation
Makeup artist to the stars Charlotte Tilbury has added a new medium-coverage foundation to her eponymous makeup line. The Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation combines skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and a brightening rose complex with makeup, improving radiance and skin hydration with continued use. The formula provides buildable medium coverage with a satiny matte finish.
5. L’Occitane Verbena Cactus Range
French skincare company L’Occitane has put a summer twist on their classic verbena range. The L’Occitane Verbena Cactus line comprises four body care products; aftersun gel, eau de toilette, hand cream, and shower gel. Each boasts a fresh, clean verbena scent, while cactus extract imbues the line with much-needed hydration for the summer months.
6. Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum
Sustainable skincare company Biossance has released an innovative hydration formula, combining their iconic plant-based sugarcane squalane with copper peptides to support collagen production and a rapid plumping complex of hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid to draw in and maintain moisture. The Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum is ideal for those with both dry or dehydrated skin and fine lines.
7. Farmacy Beauty 10% Niacinamide Night Mask
This new night mask from Farmacy Beauty pairs the skin tone and texture evening benefits of niacinamide with skin-strengthening panthenol and antioxidant-rich blueberry seed oil to promote a smoother, more even complexion overnight. The pillowy-textured nourishing formula works to restore and support the skin’s moisture barrier, bring radiance to dull skin, and improve skin clarity with continued use.
8. Sunday Riley Auto Correct Eye Cream
Designed to reduce the appearance of fines lines and dark circles, the Sunday Riley Auto Correct Eye Cream combines the energising, de-puffing benefits of caffeine and Brazillian ginseng root extract with skin smoothing horse chestnut extract. Meanwhile, shea and cocoa butter inject moisture into the skin, and watermelon rind extract and sodium PCA infuse hydration into the undereye area.
Words by AR Staff
