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

Welcome back to the AR Beauty Beat, where we cover the must-have beauty and grooming releases of the month. As a fast-paced industry, there are new beauty and grooming releases each week. 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 14 best beauty and grooming releases of June 2022.

1. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash And Brow Serum

Inspired by the success of their Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density, accessible brand The Ordinary has launched a new Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum. Designed for use on eyebrows and eyelashes, the serum uses four types of peptides to safety promote hair density and thickness while nourishing and protecting lashes.

2. Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub

Working double time to smoothen skin, the Biossance Squalne + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub uses sugar crystals and pomegranate enzymes to slough off dead skin cells, while the brand’s signature sugarcane squalane deeply moisturises the skin.

3. Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

The new Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum is all about working smarter, not harder. Retinaldehyde, a non-irritating retinoid, meets niacinamide, ceramides, and adaptogens in this serum, with the quartet working to provide transformative results without the irritation and downtime often associated with retinol use.

4. Holme Base Primer in Boom

Minimal makeup brand Holme Beauty has launched it’s second core product. The Base Primer in shade Boom! caters for darker skin tones. A tinted, creamy fluid, the Base Primer provides a sheer wash of colour and can be used on its own as a base for foundation. The addition of niacinamide, kakadu plum, hemp and jojoba oils, and vitamin E work to nourish the skin during wear.

5. Clarins Eau Extraordinaire Treatment Fragrance

The Clarins fragrance range is designed to deliver aromatherapy benefits while providing a unique olfactive experience. The latest fragrance in the lineup, Clarins Eau Extraordinaire Treatment Fragrance, is composed of essential oils chosen for their ability to awaken the senses and soothe the mind. A clean citrus scent, it features notes of ginger, jasmine, cirtus accord, and patchouli.

6. DunGud Haircare

Founded by two hair industry veterans, DunGud comprises 16 unisex hair products. Taking on a retro, fashion-forward aesthetic, the DunGud range targets a variety of haircare needs with shampoos and conditioners as well as styling products. Highlights include the Nirvana treatment and primer, Dry Cleaner dry shampoo, and Amped volumising foam.

7. Go-To Very Lightweight Moisturiser

An alternative to the peachy-hued brand’s Very Useful Face Cream, the Go-To Go-To Very Lightweight Moisturiser is an airy gel-cream designed with acne-prone and oily skin in mind. Ceramides contribute to a healthy skin barrier; provitamin B5, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera hydrate and soothe the skin; and clover flower extract works to balance sebum levels.

8. R+Co Bleu Repair Collection

Part of the couture-inspired R+Co Bleu haircare line, the Repair Collection takes a skincare style approach to haircare. Comprising a shampoo, conditioner, styling cream, masque, and hair oil, the collection works to nourish and restore damaged or chemically treated hair, sealing frayed cuticles and sealing split ends. An evocative scent of cardamom, pineapple, tangerine, lavender, bamboo, and blonde woods runs across the line.

9. Elizabeth Arden Lip Colour Lipstick

Creamy, pigmented lip colour meets nourishing skincare ingredients in the Elizabeth Arden Lip Color Collection. Available in 22 satin and eight matte shades, the formula harnesses the benefits of marula oil and vitamin E to condition lips during wear.

10. IGK Best Life Nourishing Hair Oil

A completely silicone-free, plant-based hair oil, the IGK Best Life Nourishing Hair Oil is a lightweight product that provides hair with moisture, smoothness, and heat protection without weighing strands down. Plant oils like grapeseed, jojoba, coconut, and olive combine with a delicate citrus scent, making for a product that’s equal parts nourishing and enjoyable to use.

11. Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Vitamin A|C|E Retinoid Treatment

A hardcore treatment for experienced retinoid users, the PRO Strength Vitamin A|C|E Retinoid Treatment combines vitamins A, C, and E to target fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.

12. Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain

The Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain offers a sheer-to-medium wash of colour in an oil-to-water formula that features squalane to lock in hydration. Feather-free and bleed-resistant, it’s available in four vibrant hues.

13. Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum

Designed to provide ultimate hydration, the Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum is a winter must-have. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid work in tandem to hydrate the skin, while squalane provides lightweight moisture to lock in hydration. Skin barrier support is provided by a soothing blend of colloidal oatmeal, arnica, and aloe vera, which reduce any redness or irritation. A light milky-jelly consistency, it can be used on its own or under moisturiser.

14. Skin Proud launches in Priceline

UK-based Gen Z skincare brand Skin Proud is brining its affordable, Glossier aesthetic to Australia. Launching in Priceline, the brand champions cruelty-free, easy-to-understand skincare, combining natural ingredients with scientifically-proven actives. With most products priced under $30, highlights in the range include the Everything Balm, Sorbet Skin Moisturiser, and Detox Tonic.


Words by AR Staff