AR Beauty Beat, March 2021: 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 12 best beauty and grooming releases of March 2021.

1. The Ordinary Concealer

No-nonsense affordable brand The Ordinary has launched a range of high-coverage concealers; perfect for covering up dark circles or acne marks. Boasting a satin, skin-like finish, The Ordinary Concealers come in 36 shades, broken down into categories of light, medium, dark, and deeper dark skin tones.

2. Schwarzkopf Professional Oil Ultime Finishing Oils

Blending self-evaporating silicone oils with natural and essential oils, the new range of Schwarzkopf Professional Oil Ultime Finishing Oils has a finishing oil for every hair type; from Barbary Fig for dry, brittle hair to Rose for fine hair.  Designed to be used as the last step in your haircare routine, the Ultime Finishing Oils soften hair while providing a luxurious spa-like experience through scent.

3. Moroccanoil All In One Leave-In Conditioner

This lightweight spray-on leave-in conditioner is designed to detangle and hydrate all hair types, leaving hair soft and nourished for up to 72 hours. Infused with Morocannoil’s signature argan oil as well as superfoods and amino acids, this conditioner doubles as a styling prep product.

4. Sisley Paris Phyto-Blush

Sisley is unveiling a collection of skincare-infused blushes and a highlighter. The formulas feature camellia and cottonseed oil to make for a soft, comfortable application and feel on the skin while pure pigments and mica provide intense colour with a soft-focus effect.

Launch date: 14th March

5. Medik8 Sleep Glycolic

Formulated with 10% glycolic acid, Medik8 Sleep Glycolic harnesses the power of AHAs to brighten, refine, and smoothen skin overnight. Providing visible results without any irritation or downtime, the Medik8 Sleep Gyolic is designed for use two to three times a week.

6. Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum

Botanical-based skincare brand Jurlique have released their Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum in a new 50ml size. Utilising Biosome6 Technology alongside spilanthes and horseradish extract as well as Jurlique’s radiance blend (containing rose, calendula, lavender, and marshmallow root extracts), this serum works to plump and hydrate skin while restoring luminosity and suppleness.

7. Sisley Paris So Stretch Mascara

Prioritising eyelash care, the Sisley So Stretch Mascara nourishes and strengthens eyelashes and promotes better lash growth while lengthening, shaping, and separating lashes for a wide-eyed effect. Available in deep black, deep brown, and deep blue.

Launch date: 14th March

8. Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Clinique’s beloved gel-cream moisturiser gets an ultra-hydrating upgrade in the form of aloe vera bio-ferment, hyaluronic acid, and auto-replenishing technology which work to penetrate the skin and deliver hydration for up to 100 hours, even after washing your face.

Launch date: 28th March

9. Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum

Known for their signature Squalane formulations, Biossance have released a new Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum which combines the nourishing properties of squalane with brightening vitamin C. Plant extracts of liquorice root and shiitake mushroom enhance the effects of vitamin C, targeting existing discolouration and helping prevent the formation of dark spots.

10. Bobbi Brown Luxe Defining Lipstick

Combining the smooth application of a lipstick with the precision of a pen, the Bobbi Brown Luxe Defining Lipstick provides crisp lip definition with all-day colour. Creamy yet matte, the Bobbi Brown Luxe Defining Lipstick is available in 12 shades, featuring nudes, reds, corals, and berries.

Launch date: 21st March

11. Essie Expressie Quick Dry

This new formula from nail polish brand Essie dries in just one minute, perfect for those on-the-go applications and touch ups. Plus, a new angled brush makes it easier to apply evenly with both hands, ensuring the nails on your dominant hand no longer look like they were painted by a five-year-old.

12. Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème

New Zealand clean beauty brand Emma Lewisham has released a new day cream. Combining scientific-backing with natural ingredients, the Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème utilises a vitamin C-rich blend of kakadu plum and acreola to brighten, plant-derived AHAs and BHA to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, and a humectant to replenish, moisturise, and support the skin barrier.


Words by Arabella Johnson and Theo Rosen