11 June Beauty Launches That Have Me In A Chokehold

Between my commute — which includes a subway station with zero AC — and simply being outside, I spend about 80% of summer sweaty. This sucks for my outfits (sup, pit stains), but also for my sensitive skin. Rhode’s Glazing Mist is a new staple in my bag as its nourishing formula delivers an instant calming refresh *and* a dewy glow with every spritz.

I’m a devoted double cleansing gal... just not in the summer, when I’m all about keeping my skin care routine as minimal as possible. Lately, I’ve been loving e.l.f.’s Clean Freak Daily Cleanser, an addition to its Holy Hydration! line, because it has the gunk-removing prowess of a two-part face washing sitch. It’s a juicy gel texture that transforms into a subtle foam, and leaves my skin feeling clean, smooth, and soft after rinsing.

The number of lip products I have would astound and quite possibly disgust you, but I’m telling you — this one is a must-have. Beauty lovers know Clinique’s Black Honey Almost Lipstick, the longstanding cult fave berry shade famous for looking good (and different) on all skin tones. Nude Honey has that same uber-flattering magic, but in a nude. I don’t even like nude lipsticks on myself, but I’m obsessed with how this looks on me.

Fragrance heads know Maison Louis Marie for its luxe botanical perfumes and chic candles. Now, a trio of hair and body mists have been added to its lineup. The alcohol-free formulas come out in a superfine spray spiked with hyaluronic acid and seaweed extract for a touch of hydration, so you can spritz to your heart’s content. There’s a vanilla, a dragonfruit, and a passionfruit scent; it’s hard to pick a fave, but I’m partial to the Fleur de la Passion. It’s fruity but not cloying, and warm but bright — perfect for summer.

This is a sunscreen you should know about. Amid the countless SPFs that have recently joined the chat, Youth To The People’s formula stands out. It’s weightless, hydrating, and leaves no white cast. Also worth noting is its ingredient roster, which is stacked with antioxidants, radiance-boosting dandelion root, and aloe leaf extract. It nourishes and protects your skin — and, crucially, doesn’t pill under makeup.

Celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge has created a refillable beauty product that feels luxurious, not crunchy. The weighty gold casing, which you can get engraved, is inspired by lipsticks from the 1930s and features a magnetic top and easy-to-refill tubing. It’s the kind of thing you’ll want to pull out of your bag or leave on display. The line just dropped three new summer shades — I’m especially into Toasted, the ultimate ’90s brown.

Cream blushes had their reign, then the powder boom took over. Now, there’s a hybrid situation that’s dominating the shelves (see: Kylie Cosmetics’ Hybrid Blush). I’m entranced by the one from Soshe: It feels like a cream and goes on like a powder for a true blurring effect. When I apply it, it looks like it’s already been on my skin — and I mean this in a good way. It gives you a flush that’s diffused and romantic, and it really lasts all day.

It’s rare for me to meet a dry shampoo that I don’t like. As long as it hides the fact that my hair is dirty, it’s doing its job. But I was wowed by this one. With a micellar-powered formula, it makes third-day strands look fresh — sans any residue, weight, or buildup. I actually tried it on day-five hair (don’t @ me) and it transformed my disgusting, dull lengths into dinner party-ready waves. I’m fully obsessed.

I get so excited when I discover a drugstore beauty product that performs just as well as its more high-end counterparts, and this lipstick from CoverGirl is one of them. I’m really into the blurred lip trend, and this gives you that soft, lived-in matte finish while still feeling hydrating.

Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Cream has always been one of my favorite moisturizers, but it’s on the richer side. Now, the Japanese beauty brand has added a lighter option to the lineup: the Dewy Milk Moisturizer. It delivers the same intensely nourishing, hydrating benefits as its older sister, but in a milkier, almost serum-like texture that’s much more my speed for summer.

I haven’t used highlighter in a long time, but our girl Kylie’s new Dewy Balm Stick from her limited-edition Cosmic 2.0 Collection has quickly become a daily staple. First, it’s in stick form, so it’s lazy girl-approved. It’s also incredibly creamy yet light, so it’s not annoying to wear on a hot day. The celestial-coded shades deliver a glass-like, light-reflecting glow that looks gorgeous on its own or layered with blush.