September 2022 brought NYFW Spring 2023 looks — graphic eyeliner returning, foundation back with new lighter-weight formulas, cuticle care going serious, fall hair colour, and skincare actives back in the routine.
August 2022 brought Olaplex No. 9, SKKN by Kim’s launch, the cream bronzer category coming into its own, vacation skin recovery routines, and multi-tasking sticks taking over.
What survived July 2022 — sweat-proof skin tints, ice rolling and Cryo-Recovery, scalp scrubs, the heatless-curls TikTok trend, and body bronzing drops.
The independent jewellery designers we kept circling back to in summer 2022 — beaded statement earrings, freshwater pearls, body chains making a return, anklets back, and small studios leading.
June 2022 brought Rhode’s launch, Pat McGrath’s Mothership IX Huetopian Dream, mineral SPF going prestige, the lip balm category growing up, and a Pride spotlight on small queer-owned brands.
May 2022 brought Met Gala makeup, wedding-prep skincare, at-home microcurrent finally crossing over, thoughtful Mother’s Day fragrance gifting, and body shimmer back for warm weather.
April 2022 brought festival makeup back in force — Half Magic and Pat McGrath on the eyes, lip oils replacing glosses, coral cream blush, hair growth supplements, and firming body care.
Spring 2022 from the big American houses — Tom Ford slip dresses, Khaite minimalism, Carolina Herrera saturated colour, easy Michael Kors, Tory Burch prep refresh.
March 2022 turned the page on winter — glazed-donut skin, tinted SPF gone prestige, lighter-touch self-tanner, brow lamination at home, and fresher spring fragrance.
February 2022 brought awards-season skin tints, the Valentine red lip revival, lash serums coming into their own, fragrance back in the conversation, and a weekly hair mask ritual.
