Sunshine, daydreams! Summer may have just started, but it’s already packed with wild beauty news — Rihanna was just named the new face of Dior‘s iconic J’Adore fragrance… on the heels of launching Fenty Hair! And Anne Hathaway is suddenly an influencer, sharing tips and tricks. Of course, there’s also a bounty of new beauty products that just hit the market. To help you live your most gorgeous summer days — and nights — we’ve curated the best of the bunch. Here’s to luxuriating in the sexiest season of all.
WELL SCULPTED
A veritable facial in a bottle, SS2 Snatching Sauce from A-list facialist The Beauty Sandwich (AKA Iván Pol) contains a cocktail of oils including Kalahari Melon, Hemp and Jasmine to tighten while reducing redness and imparting a next-level glow. A daily dab also helps brighten tired skin — the perfect panacea to partying on the longest night of the year and beyond.
FRINGE BENEFITS
No matter how high the mercury soars, YSL Lash Clash Extreme Waterproof Mascara leaves lashes inky black and out-to-there through sweat, saltwater and even tears, with zero smudges— it’s the ideal makeup item to bring to every summer soirée, from pool parties to your ex’s wedding.
WAVES OF GLORY
On the hottest days, ditch the blow dryer and let your hair air dry instead— just run through a dollop of The Finishing Gel from Crown Affair, layering for added hold on longer, heavier locks. A unique, whisper-light, water-based gel-cream, the potion encourages hair to dry into a look with enviable model-off-duty texture.
BODY SHOT
Smooth move: Say so long to body breakouts and back-of-the-arm bumps with a twice daily slathering of Iota Supercloud+ Body Serum containing a powerhouse trio of gently re-texturizing mandelic, maltiobionic and lactic acids. The airy serum also has niacinimide to brighten and copper peptides to boost firmness and elasticity.
SOLID GOLD
Getting a wet-look ‘do has never been easier — or better for the environment — thanks to an innovative new clean line by editorial hair guru James Pecis. Housed in a recyclable aluminum tub, Blu & Green Solid Oil deeply nourishes hair while creating flexible styles and a little goes a long way! Start by rubbing a pea-sized drop between palms before anointing strands.
SLICK PICK
High summer is precisely the time to lean in to coral as your go-to lip hue and Guerlain’s KissKiss Bee Glow Oil in Peach takes it a step further with color-adjusting pigments that work with your pH to create a customized (read: super-flattering) shade. Plus, plumping royal jelly and a glass-like shine mega-magnify the look of lips.
TREASURE CHEST
With your décolleté on full display in plunge tops and sundresses, it’s high time to treat the skin below the chin with a powerful skin savior. Shani Darden Body Reform Treatment Serum with 2% Granactive Retinoid (created by one of Hollywood’s top aestheticians) smooths out crepey patches and softens fine lines near the cleavage. Bonus: Vitamin C in the formula also helps fade freckles and dark spots.
GARDEN PARTY
A surefire way to get invited back to that beach house on Further Lane: A hostess gift that’s beyond. Trudon’s Versailles Candle is redolent of a dreamy bouquet of peonies, tuberose, honeysuckle and blue iris… but even if they don’t favor flowers, the elegant azure vessel inspired by the color of the sky at France’s famed palace will seal the deal.
THE EYES HAVE IT
Whether the season spells tons of travel and last-minute weekend getaways or just a plethora of late night events, a dab of Summer Fridays Overnight Jet Lag Eye Serum is just the thing to keep fine lines at bay (thanks to a gentle retinol blend suited to delicate skin) and send under-eye bags packing.
PRODIGAL SUNSCREEN
Channel sexy, lazy days lounging on the French Riviera of the ‘60s a lá Brigitte Bardot with a coat of Vacation Orange Gelée SPF 30 Sunscreen Gel. The luxe-feeling balm-to-oil formula is packed with shea butter and coconut oil to impart an epic sheen, while maracuja strengthens the skin barrier.
PLUSH POUT
Amp up the hydration factor for your lips by layering Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum Lévres under lipstick. The sheer, water-like texture has hyaluronic acid to attract moisture and white camellia extract to add a plumpness to lips while deeply nourishing skin and softening the look of fine lines.
SWEET DREAM
Chic spritz! Acne Studios, the Stockholm-born ready-to-wear brand beloved by cool kids on both sides of the Atlantic, just collaborated with fragrance king Frederic Malle to create a fragrance lush with peach and powdery vanilla notes that’s like a whiff of clean laundry in a fashion paradise.
GOLDEN SWAN
Get an effortless rich-girl glow via a sweep of Dundas Beauty’s Bronzer Anonymous across high points on the face including cheekbones, temples and the bridge of the nose as well as down the neck and just under collarbones. Choose from five matte shades to add hyper-natural enhancement or a highlighter with gilded shimmer.
BRIGHT IDEA
Like a ray of sunshine sparking instant good vibes, the sandalwood and amber-rich scent of LV LVRS Eau de Parfum inspires wearers to see the light and feel strong — and get happy. No wonder it’s the brainchild of Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams.
