AR Beauty Beat, September 2023: Best Beauty & Grooming Releases

A heady combination of bergamot, lychee, and pear is underscored by Turkish rose and incense with a base of amber and oud, resulting a jammy, powdery scent with delectable notes of Turkish delight.

A multi-purpose oil designed for use on the hair and body, Caudalie Smooth & Glow Oil Elixir is enriched with prickly pear extract and plant oils. Its naturally derived fig scent encases the skin as it moisturises.

Inspired by ’60s surf culture and evocative of an endless summer, Váhy Isle Of Blanc sees salty marine and sparkling citrus notes complemented by coconut, patchouli, and woods. A light, refreshing scent ideal for long days and longer nights.

HydroPeptide Retinol Eye Renewal sees a tri-retinol complex and the brand’s patented peptide CellRenew-16 come together in a restorative balm formula designed to deliver smoothen the undereye area while hydrating and brightening.

Delivering broad spectrum sun protection with a light shimmery glow, Airyday Golden Shimmer Body SPF 50+ Dreamscreen is water-resistant for 40 minutes and formulated without oxybenzone and octinoxate. Scented with peonies and champagne, it makes suncare fun.

A reformulation of the brand’s BFF Rebalance serum foundation, the new Trinny London BFF All Day Foundation is a lightweight formula that delivers medium coverage with a matte finish. the longwearing foundation is enriched with niacinamide and ceramides to reduce redness and strengthen the skin barrier, respectively.

A lightweight serum formula, Boost Lab Goody Goody Sundrops SPF 50+ act as the final step in your skincare routine. In addition to providing broad spectrum sun protection, it’s enriched with vitamin E to guard against free radicals and jojoba oil to support a healthy skin barrier.

Designed to make sunscreen top-ups easy, the MCoBeauty Super Glow Invisible Face Mist SPF 50+ acts as a hydrating mist and setting spray while offering broad spectrum sun protection. Infused with skin-caring ingredients like vitamin E, raspberry oil, and squalane, it delivers a radiant, glowy finish.

Designed to deliver the ultimate glazed lip, Espressoh bOhlmy is a nourishing lip gloss formula made with natural butters and oils to provide lasting moisture. Available in Acqua (clear) and Caffè (brown), it boasts Espressoh’s signature coffee scent.

Powered by karmatin, a vegan-friendly alternative to keratin, the Vegamour Hydr-8 range works to treat dry hair by fortifying and strengthening hair to deliver soft, shiny locks. Mushroom extract, aloe vera, milk thistle, amino acids, and murumuru seed butter work to provide lasting hydration and moisture. The range comprises a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and hair mask.

Marking South Australian skincare brand Jurlique’s first foray into suncare, the UV Defence Daily Lotion SPF 50+ offers broad spectrum sun protection in a lightweight lotion formula. Enriched with aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, it works to hydrate and soothe the skin, while vitamin E provides free radical protection.

A serum-emulsion hybrid, Ella Bache Glow Drops are designed to brighten and smooth the skin while instantly illuminating the complexion. Designed to seamlessly pair with makeup, the formula harnesses the power of vitamin C-rich kakadu plum, hyaluronic acid, and peptides.

A limited-edition eyeshadow palette featuring pink, purple, and red shades as well as a base colour, the Mecca Max Find Your Power Mini Mix Eyeshadow Palette was created to celebrate the forthcoming International Day of the Girl, with 100% of the proceeds of the palette going towards supporting M-POWER’s mission to create a more equal world in which women and girls can be their best.

Another formula seeking to bridge the gap between sun protection and skincare, the new Alpha-H Dawn To Dusk SPF 50+ Serum is an ultra-lightweight formula enriched with niacinamide, vitamin E, and aloe vera to aid in supporting the skin barrier and provide hydration.