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Spa & Beauty Today Editors' Picks: AI-Formulated Face Cream, Fragrances Created from Extinct Flowers, and Other Innovative Launches We Love

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As another incredible summer has come to an end and we make our way into the fall season, we’re taking a look back at all of the exciting beauty and wellness products that launched over the past few months.

From KNESKO’s first-ever body care collection to an AI-formulated facial cream from Odacite, fragrances created using the sequenced DNA of extinct flowers, a luxury product line from Alisal Ranch inspired by Santa Ynez Valley, a “Stranger Things” collab, and much more—there are many exciting beauty and wellness launches that we’re super excited about.

Read on to discover and shop our latest Editors’ Picks. Let us know if you have any favorites and if there are any products that you think should make the list!

Acaderma Better With Age Revival Light Cream ($80)

Enhance skin longevity with this anti-aging and multi-tasking moisturizer that is enriched with potent NAD+ booster and kinkeliba extract, which decreases inflammaging, nurtures skin health, boosts cellular energy, and creates lasting radiance. Also formulated with ceramides and sodium hyaluronate for lasting moisture, peptides to enhance collagen for firmer skin, and SeH-Haw EX—a cutting-edge active derived from kinkeliba tea and Centella asiatica to strengthen skin’s barrier agains premature aging.

af94 Acid Patch Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches ($10)

Zap zits and heal pesky blemishes with these fun and adorable salicylic acid patches that come in six unique designs to heal and reveal a calmer complexion. Can be worn for a few hours or while you sleep - peel off and reveal healthier skin! Salicylic acid reduces swelling and redness while tea tree oil keeps pores and inflamed skin in check. Fragrance-free with extra secure adhesion.

Alisal Ranch Trading Co. Collection (Various prices)

This new luxury product line from Alisal Ranch in Southern California is inspired by the Santa Ynez Valley and pays homage to its rich heritage and history. The introductory launch includes a custom California-made wellness product line produced in partnership with Ojai-based GARA Skincare.

The new products feature scents extracted from aromatic plants native to the ranch’s property such as rose, sage, and fresh grass, with lead scents for each product consisting of a cedar wood shampoo, neroli conditioner, clary sage body wash, and rose lotion.

The natural origin, non-GMO and ethically sourced ingredients in the products provide benefits to the skin, scalp, and body, with a uniquely customized formula that is both a somatic and emotional experience, leaving our guests feeling more connected to this special place. The products are available in all guest cottages and for purchase at The Mercantile on property.

Aprés x Hello Kitty and Friends Flash Glitter Gel Couleur Set ($89.99)

Unleash your inner sparkle with these limited-edition Hello Kitty® Flash Glitter Gel Couleurs featuring high definition, ultra reflective glitter. Each magical bottle of Hello Kitty® Flash Glitter Gel Couleur comes with Aprés Nail’s innovative Brush-X™, making application fun and easy! The Hello Kitty® Flash Glitter Gel Couleur is HEMA-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and safe for natural nails with a base gelcoat and great with Gel-X® Tips.

Baebody Travel Eye Gel ($13.95)

This dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing formula contains an anti-aging peptide that is proven to help skin look and feel more youthful. Ideal for puffiness and dark circles, under eye bags and wrinkles, this convenient travel size is perfect for travel and on-the-go use. Main ingredients include peptide complex, jojoba oil, gotu kola, vitamin E, amino acid blend, and Matrixyl 3000.

Bath & Body Works “Stranger Things” Collection (Various prices)

The makers of your favorite scents and shows are back with the final installment of the Bath & Body Works x Stranger Things collaboration, a 15-product collection that brings to life the fantastical fragrances and mysteriousness of the alternate dimension and prove the upside down can be…strangely sweet.

The collection includes candles, décor (including a Light-Up Vines Candle Holder), a Demogorgon Wallflower Nightlight, hand soaps, sanitizers and Stranger Things-themed PocketBac Holders (one that looks like a Demogorgon as well as a Light-up Christmas Lights version). 

Each product is designed to help fans take their Stranger Things fandom to a whole new level and completely transform their viewing experience through the power of fragrance. View the entire collection here.

Beia Bikini & Body Scrub ($38)

For an all-over smoothing effect, even in your most intimate areas, the Bikini & Body Scrub gently exfoliates to address dry skin, ingrown hairs, and KP concerns. This hydrating scrub features a special blend of rice pumice, glycolic acid, and green tea that gently exfoliates for smooth, radiant skin. Can be used everywhere from the bikini line to underarms (and everywhere in between). Vegan, fragrance-free, and paraben-free. Dermatologist tested.

Bio-Therapeutic bt-sculpt ($395)

This revolutionary new facial sculpting technology delivers the ultimate in skin fitness with professional grade lifting and firming in the convenience of a rechargeable, handheld unit. The patented, pre-programmed Suzuki Sequencing, the result of 50 years’ experience as the leader in microcurrent technology, energizes the skin and safely stimulates the facial topography into a more firm, lifted appearance.

The unique and proprietary K4iTEK® self tensioning probe system allows for application with just one hand, providing a precise, comfortable lifting pressure that’s extraordinarily simple to use. Unique to Bio-Therapeutic, four independently controlled energy pathways and ultra pure martensitic stainless steel probe heads deliver the same superior coverage seen in all our professional models.

Biologique Recherche Serum Teinte ($154)

Biologique Recherche reinvents its first tinted skincare line for even more effectiveness and personalization, with 10 new shades to allow everyone to find the one that suits them. This new generation of Sérums Teintés provides ultra-buildable coverage that allows the skin to breathe for a natural finish.

Developed with the same attention to detail and expertise that characterize Biologique Recherche skincare products, Sérums Teintés embody the ultimate fusion of performance and coverage. Its formula, enriched with protective agents, creates a 'shield' on the skin's surface against urban pollutants and blue light. A long-lasting, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic hydrating formula provides unparalleled comfort to the skin without causing shine. A healthy glow is guaranteed: the complexion becomes more even, radiant, and luminous.

Blissoma Photonic SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen + Facial Moisturizer ($60-$68)

This clean and elegant mineral sunscreen leaves a flawless finish on skin while providing SPF 30 Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Zinc oxide offers stable. broad spectrum protection, niacinamide makes skin look more even, gotu kola and mullein leaf keep skin calm, while whole, raw oils and intensive botanicals nourish skin sans harmful chemicals. The sunscreen’s pink tint comes from astaxanthin, an antioxidant-rich algae extract.

Borghese Overnight Resurfacing Mask ($69)

This leave-on mask, powered by alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), beta hydroxy acid (BHA), and fruit acid, helps exfoliate skin and unclog pores to promote softer, more hydrated-looking skin. Wake up to a brighter, smoother complexion with this clinically proven, leave-on exfoliating mask that also includes key ingredients such as grape seed and meadowfoam seed oil, as well as hyaluronic acid. Suitable for sensitive skin, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduces roughness, and improves brightness.

Cleo&Hooman ($14.99 - $24.99)

Pamper pets with this premium pet wellness brand that offers allergy-friendly products specifically designed for pets with sensitive skin. Working alongside pet industry experts and veterinarians, Cleo&Hooman has developed a full collection of products that feature high-quality formulas and adorable packaging, making them the perfect gifts for spoiled pups and their dog parents!

The collection includes gentle cleansing wipes, several shampoos, bark butter, and more. The entire line is under $30 each and many bundles are available to save money on purchasing multiple products. They also retail cute merch and accessories including a tennis ball holder, tennis balls, and gift sets, among others.

ColourPop So Juicy Plumping Lip Oils x Brooklyn Charm ($10-$65)

Infused with hydrating strawberry and raspberry oils, these lip oils are designed with a large doe foot applicator that provides a nourishing sheer wash of colour, delivering a unique plumping experience. Available in eight shades. Sold individually and as part of a set with a limited-edition Brooklyn Charm x ColourPop necklace.

Cosmette Skincare Timeless Hydration($59)

Instantly replenish skin with this hydrating facial moisturizer that includes rosehip, meadowfoam, squalene, tamanu, and red seaweed extract combined with naturally derived hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E. The combination of six rich hydrators hydrates and plumps skin, naturally brightens and evens, softens and smooths, and protects skin’s moisture barrier.

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Night Restore Serum ($98)

This serum works overnight to help restore skin’s radiance, hydration, and tone. With With ultra-stable vitamin C and nourishing Pro-Vitamin D Complex, BioLumin-C Night Restore helps repair the skin’s moisture barrier during sleep while providing long-lasting brightness and immediate hydration. The result is more energized-looking skin that is fortified to fight future oxidative stress. It’s especially recommended for those experiencing dehydration, a damaged moisture barrier, and a lackluster appearance.

Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream ($115)

Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream works to visibly address aging skin around the entire eye area, including the eyelid. This nourishing eye cream features a duo of powerful peptides, adaptogenic astragalus, matcha butter, squalane, vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5, Electric Daisy Flower, and CoQ10 to deliver an immediate lift and reduced visible signs of skin aging. It also smooths and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while delivering calming hydration to treat dryness and loss of elasticity around the eyes.

DOCTOR BABOR Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream ($170)

With an innovative 9.6% complex of peptides and plant substances, the DOCTOR BABOR LIFTING Collagen-Peptide Booster Cream, the successor to the bestselling Collagen Cream, reduces the wrinkle depth and supports the skin’s natural collagen production. Multimolecular hyaluronic acids, essential, natural squalane, and valuable oils bind moisture down into deep layers of skin and protect against transepidermal water loss.

Enriched with the exclusive DOCTOR BABOR BIOGEN PLANT EXTRACT, the pinnacle of BABOR research, the skin’s natural processes are stimulated, thus promoting the skin’s youthful agility. 100% vegan and free of silicones, parabens, mineral oils, PEGs, microplastics, and other unnecessary ingredients.

Dr. Moritz Magnesium Gummies Sugar-Free ($5)

Support better sleep, promote a calm mood, and boost your immune system with these magnesium gummies that feature a delicious raspberry flavor. Available in 200mg and 400mg, they’re a natural and vegetarian-friendly solution for promoting muscle and bone healthy, enhancing vitality, balancing the nervous system, sustaining energy, and providing immune system support.

Earth Rated Grooming Collection ($9.99-$16.99)

Keep your beloved pets feeling furry and fresh with this new grooming range that was designed to simplify the at-home grooming process for dog owners everywhere. It includes 3-in-1 shampoos for short coats, curly coats, and double coats, in addition to a no-rinse dog shampoo, dog refresh mist, ear wipes, and eye wipes. Each product is free from parabens, sulfates, and alcohol, in addition to being Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified. The pet wipes are plant-based, dermatologist-tested, and hypoallergenic.

Eclisse Ray Dress With Shorts ($152)

This cute outfit is more than just a style statement—it’s also designed to protect you form 98% of the sun’s UV rays. Available in multiple prints, it’s silky and lightweight and made with Eclisse UPF 50 fabric. It also comes with matching boy shorts that have a built-in pocket. Perfect for running errands, brunch with friends, and other laidback occasions!

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation ($8)

This long-lasting, hydrating liquid foundation delivers just-right, medium buildable coverage and a satin finish. Infused with 1% Hydrating Hibiscus Complex, plus pomegranate, blueberry and goji berry extracts, the breathable and non-comedogenic formula doesn’t look or feel cakey. Available in 36 shades for a wide range of tones. Great for dry, oily, and combination skin.

Ellis Brooklyn Beach Read Fragrance Body Mist Trio ($85)

Inspired by the blissful moments spent lounging under the sun with a captivating book in hand, this collection embodies the essence of a perfect beach day. Includes the brand’s best-selling Sand, Sea, and Sun Fragrance Mists in convenient, travel-friendly 50ml sizes that come in a reusable zipper tote. Sand is warm and sweet (coconut milk, ginger lily, vanilla absolute), Sea is aquatic and airy with a touch of floral (Italian mandarin, pineapple leaves, tonka bean), and Sun is fruity and flirty (sweet clementine, orange flower water, vanilla).

Ellis Brooklyn Dear Sky Eau de Parfum ($33-$115)

This modern and fruity floral perfume is infused with notes of honeydew melon, strawberry leaf, white peony, and galbanum, capturing the spirit of the American Wild West. Dear Sky uses seven upcycled ingredients, 87% of the ingredients are renewable and the fragrance is paraben-free, phthalates-free, cruelty-free, and vegan.

Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar Eau de Parfum ($33-$110)

An ode to the pulse of Miami and its playful spirit, this lush and tropical gourmand fragrance features notes of pink pineapple, palm leaves, coconut water, plumeria, wild jasmine, Lily of the Valley, vanilla, sweet amber, tree moss, sweet amber woods, and salted woods. Vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalates-free, and sustainable.

eos Shea Better 24H Moisture Body Lotion ($9.99 each)

The brand’s newest body lotions are available in two scents that have been carefully formulated to offer a unique blend of captivating notes that nourish skin and leave a lasting impression. Created by world-renowned master perfumers, they’re designed to harmoniously layer with fine fragrances and are wearable from head-to-toe. Strawberry Dream is a combination of sparkling strawberry, pink sugar, and vanilla cream while Pink Champagne features notes of pear champagne, ruby pomegranate, and plum suede.

Epicutis Lipid Body Treatment ($225)

Developed by renowned biophysicist Dr. Jeffry Stock, this innovative body treatment was engineered to reduce fat tissue thickness, neovascular activity (the formation of new veins), and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Just one application provides instant and long-lasting hydration for a full 24 hours. It contains proprietary ingredients including:

  • Hyvia®: Relies on active levels of omega 3 and 6 derived from chia seeds to block blue light damage while boosting hydration

  • Splinathes Acmella Flower Extract: Relaxes the muscles beneath the skin's surface by acting as a neuromodulator (colloquially, it’s known as the Botox flower)

  • Lychee Seed Extract: Inhibits the production of enzymes like collagenase, elastase and hyaluronidase, reducing the thickness of fat tissue

  • Glucosyl Hesperidin: Improves capillary circulation and prevents neovascular activity

Future Society Fragrances ($29-$98)

These unique scents were created using the sequenced DNA of extinct flowers and each one harnesses the power of biotechnology and art, giving new life to six extinct flowers that once bloomed across the globe— from the Western Cape of South Africa to Rock Island in the falls of Ohio. Available in travel and regular sizes, the fragrance collection includes:

  • Floating Forest: Experience a cooling, watery overture awakened by black pepper and vibrant bergamot, softened by a floral heart, and grounded by the soothing scent of earthy woods, salted musk, and wet stones.

  • Grassland Opera: Crisp, refreshing clary sage, fig leaves, and energizing ginger compose a green overture, softened by a floral bouquet, and anchored by natural woods and earthy patchouli. 

  • Haunted Rose: Experience the sweet dewiness of rose as it’s met with a vibrant splash of passionfruit, warmed by opulent saffron and black pepper, and deepened with a smooth base of sandalwood. 

  • Invisible Woods: Invigorating grapefruit and ginger are met by the calming embrace of eucalyptus, chamomile, and rose absolute– grounded by a natural, woody base.

  • Reclaimed Flame: Energizing citrus notes evolve into earthy eucalyptus and armoise, while a warm embrace of curcuma and tender chamomile adds a soothing touch to this fiery blend.

  • Solar Canopy: Experience a bouquet of Turkish rose and magnolia, elevated by vibrant citrus and lychee, blossoming under the warm, gourmand allure of pistachio and pink sugar.

Go Free Pure Crisp Chips ($35.94/6-pack)

These chips have the taste and crunch of mainstream kettle-cooked potato chips but with far better nutrition—including 70% less fat and 25% fewer calories. Unlike traditional deep-fried chips, Go Free uses patented Pure Crisp Technology™, which delivers that satisfying crunch with just three all-natural ingredients: potatoes, sunflower oil, and seasonings. They’re made from real potato slices (not dough), so you get the authentic chip experience, minus the extra fat and calories. Available in multiple tasty flavors and mini fries as well.

Goodwipes Botanical Bliss Flushable Wipes ($6.99)

Infused with soothing aloe, moisturizing vitamin E, and calming chamomile, these flushable, hypoallergenic wipes are gently cleansing, perfectly moisturized, super soft, and made with plant-based fibers and natural ingredients that leave you feeling clean, comfortable confident, and refreshed.

The brand is also running a sweepstakes through September 30, 2024 to offer one lucky winner a trip for two to the Professional Baseball World Championship to hang with Bachelorette stars Greg Grippo and Andrew Spencer! Winner will receive a stipend for airfare, lodging, food, and entertainment, in addition to a stash of goodwipes best-selling wipes and more fun goodies such as exclusive merch from the game.

To enter the sweepstakes, simply located goodwipes at the store of your choice, purchase a goodwipes product, and submit a qualifying physical receipt. Only in-store purchases are eligible (online purchases and/or digital are not permitted or eligible in connection with the sweepstakes).

The number of entries will be based on the purchase price of goodwipes products as follows: lass than $5 spent will result in two (2) entries, between $5 to $8 will result in four (4) entries, between $8 to $10 will result in six (6) entries, and anything above $10 will result in eight (8) entries. All participants are capped at fifty (50) entries per person throughout the duration of the sweepstakes.

GUESS Amore Eau de Toilette Collection ($39 each)

Inspired by beautiful Italian destinations, these four fragrances take you on an olfactory journey through Capri, Portofino, Roma, and Venezia. The collection includes:

  • Capri: Sail across the sparkling waters with a floral woody aroma capturing the essence of the breathtaking landscape and citrus-filled air. Including top notes of bergamot, lemon and pineapple leaf, with a floral addition of honey ylang-ylang, laying on a foundation of airy musks, cedarwood, and ambrox.

  • Portofino: Transport yourself to the picturesque beaches by enjoying a timeless woody fruity blend, fusing Mediterranean nature with luxury travel. The fragrance combines notes of Italian mandarin, Italian lemon, and Italian cypress with a blend of geranium, blood orange, and terracotta accord, laying on a woody base of salted vetiver, musk, and patchouli.

  • Roma: Breathe in the floral amber fruity blend to explore the enchanting ambiance, uniting tradition and modernity. On a base of amber extreme, patchouli, sinfonide IFF musk, modern woods and moss, the fruity notes of bosc pair and black currant with the floral notes of sugared rose and jasmine create a balanced touch.

  • Venezia: Float through the romantic canals with a floral amber fragrance that transforms traditional notes of femininity into a universal scent. Top notes include pink pepper, calabria bergamot and juniper berry combined with additional notes of Tuscan orris, rose centifolia and cotton peony resting on a sweet amber base of vanilla infusion, soft suede, and olibanum.

Hydrinity Prelude Facial Treatment Cleanser ($58)

Powered by Hydrinity’s patented MicroFusion Technology™, this therapeutic gel treatment cleanser acts like a magnet to draw out micro-pollutants and pore-clogging debris that can cause inflammation, blemishes, redness, and accelerated aging. Designed for daily use, it contains gentle resurfacing AHAs, botanicals, antioxidants, and fulvic acid to effectively cleanse away make-up, excess oils, and impurities all while maintaining a healthy, balanced biome.

imPRESS x Kate Spade New York ($12.99 each)

This limited-edition curated capsule features press-on nails in partnership with global lifestyle brand, Kate Spade New York. The designs include Kate Spade’s signature green hue, complemented by classic black and white polka dots and stripes, and pops of color and florals, reflecting the brand’s iconic codes.

Each mani kit contains 30 perfectly manicured press-on nails with prep pad, mini nail file, and cuticle stick. imPRESS Manicure boasts a fast and easy application, offering up to seven days of superior hold while being safe on natural nails. 10% of net sales from purchases will benefit Taraji P. Henson’s the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. The collection includes:

  • Flower Hour: Bold blooms with kate spade new york's signature style.

  • Petal Pop: Little flowers with a big impact, perfect for a playful look.

  • Lucky Stripes: Bright stripes for a fresh and vibrant appearance.

  • Grass is Greener: Inspired by kate spade new york's signature green hue.

  • Signature French: Classic French manicure with a colorful twist.

  • Cabana Chic: Striking stripes for a smart and stylish look.

  • Scene Stealer: Bold colorblock design for a standout statement.

Irene Forte Skincare Pistachio Body Oil ($165)

Address signs of aging with this evening body oil that includes breakthrough ingredient Phytomelatonin alongside Sicilian pistachio oil, proven to nurture visibly younger-looking, plumper and more supple skin after four weeks of use. Phytomelatonin is the plant version of human melatonin shown to rejuvenate the skin by boosting its renewal process. All ingredients are harvested at the brand’s organic farm in Sicily, Italy.

Kaja Juicy Glass Lip Oil ($18)

Kaja recently debuted several new shades of their best-selling Juicy Glass Lip Oils, which debut a never-before-seen milky, pigmented formula with the same hydrating texture. They’re formulated with skin-loving and fruit-infused ingredients that nourish lips, and the ultra-comfortable large applicator makes it easy to give your lips glassy shine in just one swipe! Each individual lip oil has a unique fruity scent and will transform your lips to a stunning juicy pout. The newest additions to the collection include Apple Cider, Cherry Cola, and Fig Smoothie.

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Sculpt and Define Contour Book Volume IV ($95)

Your ultimate solution for exceptional contouring, this kit features an exclusive selection of eight multi-use shades in an all-new, buttery soft formulation to create a glowing, contoured face from one sleek compact. Formulated using wet powder technology, and infused with nourishing oils and emollients, the versatile shades are exclusive to this palette and have been thoughtfully selected to create an all-in-one palette that can be used all over your face and sculpt your features to perfection.

The palette includes:

  • Two translucent powders in Lace and Silk

  • Two contour powders in Bare and Sepia

  • Two blushes in Azalea and Dahlia

  • Two highlighters in Star Gaze and Golden Haze

Keys Soulcare Comforting Tinted Lip Balm ($18)

This silky, moisturizing lip balm smooths and softens while tinting lips with a sheer wash of color. Moisturizes lips with a super-smooth formula while imparting a buildable, natural-looking pop of color. Swipe on for subtle-yet-buildable color. Available in multiple gorgeous shades.

Kindred Black Strawberry Moon Lip Gloss ($85)

This luscious, glossy lip polish features a soft strawberry pink hue that gives lips a plump and natural flush. Each small batch is handmade using fresh strawberry seed oil and rich, golden jojoba seed oil from a family-run farm in the Sonoran Desert. Each jar is a distinctive work of art, hand blown by a master glass artisan, and shipped using the ancient method of cork and wax sealing.

KNESKO Gold Repair Body Collection ($65-$150)

For the first time ever, KNESKO has entered the body care category with four new products in its Gold Repair Body Collection that are designed to nourish skin while providing a powerful anti-gravity lift using active ingredients typically reserved for facial care. At the heart of the collection is the Advanced Age-Defying Complex, a powerful fusion of cutting-edge actives formulated to target the visible effects of aging. Gold acts as a delivery system, magnifying the potency of peptides to firm, lift, and repair skin.

The Gold Repair Body Collection includes a Gold Repair Serum ($150), Gold Repair Body Cream ($125), Gold Repair Hand Mask ($65), and a Gold Repair Foot Mask ($65). Skin is left feeling cashmere-soft with cutting-edge delivery of the highest quality actives, including peptides, vitamin C, and plant extracts for a luxurious, results-driven lifting and firming effect.

Kopari x Canopy Aroma Kit ($40)

Transport yourself directly to paradise with this new aroma kit for any Canopy device that features three scents inspired by Kopari’s cult-favorite scents that remind you of lush, tropical destinations and sun-drenched beaches. Formulated with pure essential oils, vegan, and cruelty-free. The collection includes:

  • Kanali Coast: Escape to sun-kissed waters with sweet coconut and warm vanilla

  • Malibu Peach: Lounge by the shore with white peach and floral jasmine

  • Seychelles Sand: Feel the warmth with creamy vanilla and spicy musk

Liquid IV Cotton Candy Hydration Multiplier ($24.99)

Experience hydration faster than water alone with this science-backed formula from Liquid IV, which contains an optimized ratio of electrolytes, essential vitamins, and clinically tested nutrients. Hydration Multiplier® has 3x the electrolytes of the leading sports drink, and eight vitamins and nutrients in every stick. You’ll love the delicious pink and blue cotton candy flavors (pictured), along with the nostalgic new Popsicle Firecracker flavor inspired by everyone’s favorite childhood popsicle treat!

Lisa Eldridge Velveteen Liquid Lip Colour ($27)

From renowned makeup artist Lisa Eldridge, this silky smooth, super long-wearing liquid lip colour features a customizable formula with a soft-focus matte finish. Ingredients include passionfruit seed oil to regenerate and repair, marine algae to inhibit skin-damaging enzymes, and vitamin E to moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier. Available in multiple gorgeous shades that look great with all skin tones.

Manicurist Active Range Collection ($59)

For beautiful, natural-looking nails, this unique collection features five different nail care effects: Blueberry Active Glow, Active Shine, Active Bright, Raspberry Active Glow, and Active Smooth. Made with 79.5% to 85.5% plant-based ingredients in addition to other nourishing ingredients such as sweet almond oil, these formulas can be easily applied to nails without the need for a base or top coat. They can be layered depending on your desired effect and can be removed using a gentle nail polish remover.

nativaSPA Lilac Smoothing Ritual Set ($64)

Powered by a bio retinol that accelerates skin renovation and 100% pure quinoa oil obtained through an exclusive patented process of extraction, you'll experience an exclusive combination of a bouquet of four lilac flowers with this set. The freshness of lavender, the creaminess of lilac, the sweetness of violet, and the sophistication of Iris x germanica creates an elegant and sophisticated experience. Includes Nativa SPA Lilac & Bio Retinol Body Lotion, Nativa SPA Lilac & Bio Retinol Whipped Oil Body Cream, and Nativa SPA Lilac & Bio Retinol Cream Hands & Feet. Products are also sold individually.

Necessaire The Body Vitamin C ($55)

This radiance serum for the body has 2.5% stabilized, bioavailable vitamin C that targets dullness and hyperpigmentation to boost radiance. Tranexamic Acid reduces the appearance of dark spots, an enzyme trio works to improve clarity and tone, while vitamin E + niacinamide protect skin’s barrier function. Dermatologist-tested. Hypoallergenic. 

NEST New York Body Mists ($39)

Available in the same scents as the brand’s best-selling Perfume Oils, these body mists blend a pure, single note ingredient with nourishing baobab oil and aloe vera for a lightweight, skin-softening formula. The lightweight, skin-softening formula can be worn alone, layered on top of the corresponding Perfume Oils to enhance and refresh the scent throughout the day, or mixed and matched to create a unique fragrance experience. Available in Balinese Coconut Body Mist, Indian Jasmine Body Mist, Madagascar Vanilla Body Mist, Seville Orange Body Mist, and Turkish Rose Body Mist.

NEST New York Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum ($92)

This enticing warm gourmand eau de parfum conjures the pleasure of unhurried indulgences with the sumptuous scent of vanilla bourbon absolute, a sophisticated blend of orange bitters and rich brown sugar, and an inviting trail of night-blooming jasmine and soft musk. Vegan and cruelty-free. Also available in a travel size.

Odacite Bioactive Renew Supreme Cream ($78)

Specifically formulated with AI biotechnology, this ultra-nourishing Supreme Cream infuses moisture into dry skin and boosts skin barrier function, leaving skin visibly rejuvenated with newfound plumpness, elasticity, and youthful vitality. Powered by Odacite’s Edelweiss Extrême® Complex intensely concentrated in vital skin nutrients to replenish skin showing signs of lipid deficiency, accelerated aging, dehydration, sensitivity, and collagen breakdown. 

ONYX Professional Foot Rescue Anti-Swelling Epsom Salt Foot Mask ($5.22)

Ease sore and swollen feet with this soothing Epsom salt treatment that is conveniently packaged in easy-to-use booties. Enriched with rosemary, urea, and chamomile extracts, this foot treatment helps to relax tired feet while leaving them softer and smoother. To use, wear the booties for 10 minutes, then discard and wash feet with warm water.

OSEA Undaria Algae Body Wash ($32)

This seaweed-boosted body wash is infused with OSEA’s iconic citrusy scent including notes of grapefruit and lime for an uplifting and intoxicating shower experience. The Undaria Body Wash features a natural, plant-based surfactant for a gentle cleanse that doesn't strip the skin. Enhanced with seaweed, this body wash effectively removes impurities, leaving the skin soft and renewed. Its gel-like texture builds into a rich lather, providing a luxurious experience.

OUAI Hair Oil St. Barts ($30)

Hair Oil St. Barts features a tropical scent while fighting frizz and protecting against heat to give strands a healthy, shiny finish. Key ingredients include African Galanga root extracts to protect hair fibers from color fading due to UV exposure, Ama oil to keep hair strong and protected against humidity, and borage oil to hydrate and smooth hair. From locking in color and adding reflective shine to shielding your hair from heat damage and reducing breakage by up to 90%, this paraben-free, color-safe, and keratin-safe formula does it all. Comes in recyclable packaging.

PENDRELL Ritual Bundle ($64.99)

Enjoy hydrated, glowing skin with five skincare essentials designed for a two-step day and night routine, along with an indulgent vanilla lip balm for use as-needed. Formulated for men and women of all ages and skin types, the Ritual Bundle includes everything you need to increase hydration, improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines/wrinkles, and achieve an overall more youthful glow. It includes full sizes of the following:

  • Hydrate Serum: Deeply quench your skin's thirst for moisture.

  • Hydrate Cream: Nourish and replenish for an all-day glow.

  • Retinol Serum: Diminish and reduce fine lines while hydrating.

  • Hydrate Mask: Overnight hydration for soft, supple skin by morning.

  • Vanilla Lip Balm: Hydrate and soothe for enduring comfort.

PHLUR Heavy Cream Hair & Body Fragrance Mist ($24-$38)

This decadent hair and body fragrance mist is playful and sugary yet irresistibly elevated. A confectionary delight, Heavy Cream features a swirl of whipped gourmands paired with bright citrus and luminous florals. Includes notes of lemon sugar, marshmallow, orange, jasmine blossom, coconut cream, vegan ambrettolide, vanilla mousse, salted caramel, and whipped cream. The ultimate sweet treat!

Phlur also launched several other gourmand scents including Caramel Skin and Coconut Skin which smell equally divine and are available in small and regular sizes. Collect them all! for the ultimate sensory experience

Sabon Next Generation Body Scrub ($49)

Sabon’s next-generation body scrubs feature a unique and new blend of mineral-rich Dead Sea salts with organic botanical oils that are proven to provide gentle exfoliation and intense nourishment. The Dead Sea salts serve as gentle, natural exfoliants while the three organic botanical oils (sweet almond, Argan, and jojoba) enrich the skin. Available in multiple delightful scents.

Saltair KP Body Smoother with 10% Glycolic Acid ($16)

This fragrance-free, exfoliating KP body scrub is made with 10% glycolic acid, volcanic sand, and microcrystalline cellulose that help smooth bumps and textured skin while a nourishing blend of Kukui, coconut, and macadamia oils hydrate and moisturize. Designed to slough away dead surface skin, this gentle yet effective body exfoliator helps reduce the appearance of pesky bumps and dry, rough patches. The product tube is made with sustainable bioresin derived from sugarcane.

Saltair Lip Oil Balm ($9)

Saltair’s popular Lip Oil Balm is now available in six new shades including Buff, Papaya, Goji, Plumeria, Prickly Pear, and Orchid. The conditioning lip oil features a slippy, cushiony balm feel. Formulated with coconut oil, murumuru, shea butter, and plant-derived esters, this oil balm nourishes and hydrates dry lips with a subtle sheen. Cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and gluten-free. Features a coconut vanilla flavor.

Secret x Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Whole Body Deodorant Collection

Secret Deodorant has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” for a special partnership to bring fans into the film’s exciting world in a unique and refreshing way with an immersive experience at the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience” in Los Angeles. Open now through October, the experience includes live entertainment, recreated sets, and a special Secret brand integration highlighting the Whole Body Deodorant Collection.

The Secret Whole Body Deodorant Collection is aluminum-free, dermatologically tested, and comes in three products including a Whole Body Deodorant Spray, Whole Body Deodorant Stick, and Whole Body Deodorant Invisible Cream. It comes in Unscented, Peach & Vanilla Blossom, and Lilac & Waterlily.

Skylar Citrus Reverie Eau de Parfum ($90)

Experience a fantasy, surrounded by zesty mandarin, where delicate orange flower notes offer a serene escape and pink pineapple notes weave joy throughout the air. This fruity floral scent features notes of Rangpur mandarin, pine pineapple, and orange flower. The clean and hypoallergenic formula is safe for sensitive skin types.

Smashbox Always On Mood Board Eye Shadow Palette ($39)

Smashbox's Always On Mood Board Eye Shadow Palette is a high-pigment, longwearing all-in-one stacked with mattes, metallics, and shimmers to create infinite looks and express any mood. Long-wearing and transfer-resistant, it smooths and blurs texture while nourishing skin with a blend of vitamin E and avocado oil. Shades include:

  • Latte Please: Cream Matte

  • Make A Toast: Deep Champagne Shimmer

  • Kick Back: Mauve Matte

  • Cool + Collected: Cool Bronze Shimmer

  • Teddy Bear: Dark Brown Matte

  • Unbothered: Black-Brown Matte

  • Antique: Copper Metallic

  • Heart Melter: Mid-tone Matte

Subtl Beauty Road Trip Collection ($14-$18)

This makeup collection is inspired by the desert sunset and includes blush, lip and cheek, and powder highlighter. It introduces warm apricot and light-brown apricot tones to make your cheeks the color of the sun setting over the mountains. Ideal for travel, it’s portable and stackable with clean and vegan formulas. The Subtl Beauty Road Trip Collection includes:

  • Guava Getaway Lip & Cheek: Creamy warm, rosy brown lip and cheek tint for a sunset-inspired glow

  • Apricot Avenue Blush: Soft, peachy pink hue to give the illusion of a natural flush for the perfect pop of color

  • Golden Gimley Highlighter: Golden bronze shimmer for the perfect radiance from day to night

Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Spray ($18.49)

Sun Bum Kids products are designed to make applying SPF fun and easy for the little ones with safe ingredients for sensitive skin. All of the products are pediatrician tested and free of chemical propellants. The Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Spray features a clear, water-resistant formula that can be applied to wet or dry skin to keep up with active kids. Shop the entire Kids line here.

T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler ($299.99)

This highly sophisticated, ceramic air styler is designed to deliver salon-quality, bouncy blow-out curls that last. Suitable for all hair types, the Aire 360 features superior heat and ceramic curling attachments, ensuring smoother, shinier locks and effortless styling. With three heat settings catering to diverse hair types, three speed settings for precise control, and a cool shot function to lock in shine and set your style, this tool guarantees lasting, gravity-defying results (plus its super light for comfortable styling!).

The Rootist Densify Collection ($22.95-$46.75+)

The new Densify Collection for fine and thinning hair includes a shampoo, conditioner, and hair serum that contribute to more thickness, fullness, bounce and shine, visibly fuller hair lines, and visibly denser part lines. Made with densifying peptides, exosome-rich stem cells from turmeric extract, and Rootbiomic Ferment™. Designed for the ultimate wellness of roots, scalp, and hair, this multivitamin superfood is rich in clinically effective proteins, roots, and mushrooms that are transformed through fermentation into biologically compatible micronutrients that promote active, anchored roots, a balanced and hydrated scalp, and visibly stronger, healthier hair.

Tocca Garden Collection Crema Veloce Hand Cream Set ($30)

This stunning keepsake box contains a trio of luxurious hand creams that are formulated with nourishing coconut oil and shea butter. Makes a great gift or perfect for stashing at your desk or in your purse. The set features three different Tocca Sets:

  • Giulietta: Pink Tulips and Green Apple

  • Florence: Bergamot and Gardenia

  • Colette: Vanilla and Sandalwood

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation ($46)

This high-performance foundation seamlessly decreases the appearance of pores, balances pigmentation, and withstands the test of humidity and sweat for up to 24 hours of matte coverage. The buildable, non-comedogenic formula works throughout the day to keep your base looking flawless while mimicking the look of your natural skin —but better. Available in 30 different shades to match a variety of skin tones. Cruelty-free and vegan.

Typology Tinted Lip Oil ($27.90)

Enriched with squalane, jojoba oil, and vitamin E, this tinted oil subtly colors the lips, delivering nutrition and suppleness with a glossy, non-sticky finish. Formulated without mineral oils and silicones. 98% naturally derived. Vegan, made in France. Available in five stunning shades including Coral Orange (pictured).

“Vacation” Shimmer Oil SPF 30 ($38)

This sunscreen oil features two types of illuminating gold mica shimmer (a base layer pearlescent glaze and larger-sized flecks that mirror the sun’s rays) combined with the brand’s award-winning signature scent. It offers SPF 30 protection (water-resistant for 80 minutes) while luscious natural oils make skin ultra-radiant. Oxybenzone and octinoxate-free. Cruelty-free and vegan.

Vintner’s Daughter Limited-Edition Perfume Oil Understory Vol. 2 ($245)

Tow years after the release of Understory Vol 1., Vintner’s Daughter has unveiled a new vintage of the beloved perfume oil. This unisex, hand-blended perfume oil is crafted in small batches and housed in a collectible bottle featuring illustrations by artist MarSha Yi Robinson.

The fragrance is an energizing woodland bouquet, designed as an homage to the abundant botanical world found in the understory of Northern California’s Redwood forests. The name “Understory” is a reference to the lower layer of a forest’s ecosystem consisting of mosses, ferns, fungi, and flora.

Understory Vol. 2 features top notes of violet, jasmine, and rose; mid notes of violet leaf, conifers, and bay; and base notes of moss and soft petals. Available for a brief time in limited quantities.

Vital Proteins Hair & Skin Complex ($29.99 each)

Vital Proteins has launched two new products that are designed to help you look your best from the inside out and can be conveniently added to any beverage. Vital Proteins Hair Complex features a unique blend of LustrivaTM, a biotin complex, the brand’s best-selling Collagen Peptides, and is formulated with high-quality, scientifically-backed ingredients clinically shown to help grow thicker and fuller hair in as little as three months.

Vital Proteins Skin Complex is designed to target many of the top skin concerns of both men and women. Made from an innovative blend of Holimel® melon juice concentrate, Verisol® Collagen Peptides, Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C, this new formulation helps support healthy skin after sun exposure, diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, and boosts elasticity and hydration.

Well People Lush Lip Tinted Oil ($12)

This vitamin-rich sheer tinted lip oil moisturizes, softens, and nourishe lips. Delivers a high shine and a sheer tint of color. To celebrate their 16th birthday, Well People partnered with Sweet Laurel Bakery in Los Angeles to offer the brand’s new Cherry Blossom shade of the lip oil, along with an exclusive limited-edition vegan birthday cake. It features a formula infused with a botanical oil blend, shea butter, and a plant-derived Lanolin alternative for high shine. Available in multiple gorgeous shades.

Whats Up Beauty Egyptian Queen Collection ($21-$92)

This makeup collection draws inspiration from the timeless allure of ancient Egypt with lipsticks in three wearable shades and liquid eyeliners in two shades. The lipsticks feature a clean, non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan formula infused with skin-loving ingredients, offering one-swipe opacity application with a soft matte finish and long-wearing formula with minimal transfer. The bullet showcases intricate embossing of an Egyptian scene in an aluminum component with a magnetic closure.

The liquid eyeliners feature the blackest black color and shiny multichrome gold-to-green-to-blue. Both are clean, non-toxic, cruelty free, vegan, water- and sweat-resistant formulas that do not transfer or smudge all day long, even on hooded eyes. Items sold separately as well as the entire collection.

Who Is Elijah Cherry Fiesta Eau de Parfum ($169)

Brightly bold and deliciously sweet, this mischievous scent is a playful celebration of life in all its contrasting colors. Vibrant and unique, playful yet sophisticated, mandarin and pear add freshness to white florals with sweet cherry in a lusciously exotic match that’s both breath-taking and unifying. Also includes notes of anise, white florals, vanilla, benzoin, and green patchouli.

Wine Connoisseur Sommelier System ($1,199)

Salon and spa owners will now be able to offer their customers a single glass of the most elite, curated wines from around the world with the press of a single button. This art-inspired, “single serve” wine sommelier system offers an experience similar to having your own personal sommelier that serves your wine to you perfectly, at just the right temperature and aerated, through their patented dispensing technologies. It perfectly chills and aerates each glass of wine in less than two minutes. The sophisticated white system (pictured) is tailored specifically for white and rosé wines, while the blue system is tailored specifically for red wines.

Wonderskin x Chipotle Lipotle Wonder Blading Lip Color Kit ($29)

This limited-edition launch was created in partnership with Chipotle to celebrate National Avocado Day and is the first-ever collaboration for Wonderskin. The Wonder Blading Peel and Reveal Lip Stain Kit will level up the look of your lips. The green foil masque delivers an ultra-pigment—and the activator mist locks in the color. Lips stay soft and hydrated all day. The gorgeous warm berry color won’t transfer, fade or feather, and is waterproof too (but washes off with a regular oil-based cleanser). The collab has sold out, but check out the Wonder Blading Stain Kit in other colors here.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk