Spa & Beauty Today's Summer 2023 Editors' Picks
[Photo by Roberto Nickson]
Another amazing summer season has come and gone, and over the past few months there were many fun and innovative launches in beauty and wellness. Some of our favorites include:
“Clueless” and “Harry Potter” themed nail collabs
A limited-edition colorway celebrating Dyson’s 25 years in Japan
[comfort zone']’s new and improved HYDRAMEMORY line
Therabody’s new LED skincare mask
Stellar Eats’ gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and paleo-friendly baking mixes
Truly Beauty’s Glazed Donut Shave Set
A special mushroom juice collab between Origins and Erewhon
OSEA’s Seaglow Resurfacing Scrub
Native’s southwest desert-themed self-care collection
DedCool’s Pet Collection with Bowie Barker
…and many others
Read on to discover and shop our Summer 2023 Editors’ Picks. Let us know if you have any favorites and if there are any products that you think should make the list!
#mydentity MyHero Nourishing Crème ($28)
Part of the #mydentity MyHero Nourishing Trio, this multi-use leave-in creme improves hair’s smoothness, provides humidity resistance for up to 72 hours, and increases shine. It’s formulated with hydrolyzed collagen, KeraMatch V, and amino acids L-arginine and Glycine. Apply to hair prior to air-drying or blow-drying. The collection also includes a nourishing shampoo and conditioner ($12.80 each) that reduce frizz for up to 48 hours, protect vibrancy of color-treated-hair, and enhance shine.
ABI AMÉ Summer Skin ($14-$38)
Designed to replace traditional body lotions and creams during summer, Summer Skin is powered by four active ingredients—niacinamide, vitamin B5, saccharide isomerate, and oat extract—it’s specifically formulated to hydrate the skin without leaving any residue, so it feels like you’re wearing nothing at all. Packaged in a fully recyclable airless pump, the formula is protected and allows you to use every last drop. Made in France.
Alo Beauty Total Refresh Mat Spray ($18)
Sweat it out, then spray it away! Alo Yoga’s newest clean mat refresher blends green tea and cucumber extracts with lavender and eucalyptus essential oils. This spray is safe to use on the grippy surfaces of your Alo yoga mats and blocks—so you won’t have to worry about damaging them! For the best results, lightly spray the entire mat and use a clean, dry cloth to wipe away the mist before rolling.
AVYA Skincare Honey & Amber Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub ($28)
Harnessing the power of nature, this unique formula combines the anti-bacterial and moisturizing antioxidants of honey with the gentle exfoliation properties of amber. Additionally, bamboo has been included to polish skin texture, promoting a beautifully even-toned complexion. Key ingredients include honey extract, bamboo powder, jojoba esters, amber powder, and apple amino acids.
Bath & Body Works At the Beach Shampoo & Conditioner ($16.95 each)
Now you can wear your favorite fragrance from head to toe with hair care in Bath & Body Works’ most-loved scents including Champagne Toast, At the Beach, Into the Night, Japanese Cherry Blossom, and A Thousand Wishes. The Moisturizing Shampoo gently cleanses and hydrates hair to restore softness and shine, Moisturizing Conditioner detangles hair and locks in moisture for added softness and shine, and Dry Shampoo leaves hair feeling and smelling fresh. Ingredients include vitamin B5, aloe, and vitamin E. Formulas are free of sulfates, parabens, and dyes, and the bottles are made with 100% recycled plastic.
The Beachwaver Co. Coast Pro Ceramic Flat Iron ($149)
These ceramic flat irons provide easy, professional-quality results in minutes with ceramic floating plates that protect and glide smoothly over hair. Available in two gorgeous colors, the flat iron includes three heat ranges, an LCD temperature display, and is great for all hair types. Feature 1-inch ceramic plates and an 8-foot swivel cord.
Catrice Cosmetics All Over Glow Tint ($6)
This multi-use product gives you a stunning shimmer on your cheeks, eyes, or lips, with three flattering shades (Gold, Pink, and Bronze) to choose from. Suitable for all skin types, this versatile tint will have you glowing all day long. Formulated with vitamin C, niacinamide, squalene, and panthenol, it’s free from harsh ingredients like oil, alcohol, parabens and perfume. Long-lasting and lightweight for all-day wear.
Cheeks + Co Surface Moves Cleanser ($48-$68)
Created by esthetician Christina Uzzardi, Surface Moves is a universal skin-purifying facial cleanser for all skin types. The hydrating clay cleanser gently frees skin’s surface from elemental impurities to reveal brighter, supple skin. In addition to providing a boost of hydration, it also gently exfoliates, reduces redness, and delivers potent antioxidants through biotech fermentation.
Chillhouse “Clueless” Press-On Nails ($16 each)
Chillhouse has teamed up with one of the most iconic movies of the ‘90s to create three perfect sets of press-on nails that will channel your inner Cher, Dionne, or Tai. Made with high-quality materials, Chill Tips are comfortable and easy to use from start to finish. The included tools allow you to fully customize the tips to your nail, while the gentle, non-damaging glue secures everything in place for results that have the look and feel of a classic gel mani.
[comfort zone] Hydramemory Line ($30-$178)
[comfort zone] relaunched, reformulated, and expanded its popular Hydramemory line in efficacy, sustainability, and pleasantness. These products are clinically proven to boost the skin’s ability to retain water, in all climate conditions, 10 times more for visibly more hydrated and glowing skin. The hero ingredient, Prickly Pear Extract, is proven to maintain the skin barrier integrity and promote skin adaptability. The Prickly Pear is harvested from Salento, Puglia, in Italy where the farm has practiced Organic Regenerative Cultivations since 1896. This ingredient is proven to maintain the skin barrier integrity and promote skin adaptability. The collection includes:
HYDRAMEMORY Rich Sorbet Cream: A nourishing, hydrating cream that gives immediate radiance and hydration to the skin. This product is also refillable.
HYDRAMEMORY Light Sorbet Cream: A lightweight hydrating cream ideal for combination or oily skin that provides long-lasting hydrating and immediate comfort and radiance.
HYDRAMEMORY Water Source Serum: A fresh and light quenching texture that gives the skin long-lasting hydration. It is fast absorbing and is also refillable.
HYDRAMEMORY Depuff Eye Cream: A new eye cream that depuffs, hydrates, and corrects dark circles. It is fragrance-free and formulated with caffeine to wake up the eye area.
HYDRAMEMORY Face Mist: A refreshing spray that can be applied on top of makeup and is recommended for all skin types. Perfect for those that are traveling or need a little pick-me-up.
HYDRAMEMORY Hydra Plump Mask: A rinse-off, glossy mask for when skin needs an extra dose of hydration in just 15 minutes.
DAMDAM Citrus Glow + Hyaluronic Serum ($68)
This two-in-one serum combines potent benefits of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to visibly even skin tone and improve elasticity. Vitamin C reduces the look of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and gives radiance to skin, while hyaluronic acid provides hydration to skin while improving the look of skin elasticity.
DedCool x Bowie Barker Pet Collection ($7-$68)
The unisex functional fragrance brand has launched in partnership with Bowie Barker a special Pet collection that includes shampoo and a pet fragrance to keep your pets looking and smelling fresh. The formulas are non-toxic and vegan, with notes of bergamot, fresh dew, floral, cassis, vanilla and amber.
DEON LIBRA ($38 - $63)
This intentionally-founded, adaptogenic stress care brand is formulated to support the body's natural ability to handle stress and activate lasting healthy skin. Not only do Deon Libra’s products support the improvement of the body’s natural homeostasis levels, they also provide a multi-pronged approach to stress management—from the inside out with adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms known to support stress relief and promote exemplary skin benefits. The line includes an exfoliating cleanser, a body oil serum, and an ingestible adaptogenic elixir.
Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream ($64)
Formulated using a blend with Resurrection Plant, Tasmania Lanceolota extract, and Boerhavia Diffusa Root, this balmy-cream formula melts into skin to quickly alleviate redness and help prevent future irritation. A proprietary Ceramide-Building Complex provides nourishing lipids, strengthening skin’s barrier to lock in moisture and help keep signs of sensitivity at bay. Ideal for sensitive or reactive skin. It’s clinically proven to help stop sensitive skin within one week.
Droplette 2.0 ($199)
The brand’s new and improved device, Droplette 2.0 is sleeker, stronger, and smarter than its predecessor. It uses micro-infusion technology to deliver ingredients 20 times deeper than topicals and is the first connected device designed to adapt those ingredients to skin’s needs. Using built-in Bluetooth 5.0 technology, you can seamlessly connect your device to the Droplette app to boost your preferred serum capsules with specific Treatment Modes for a customized routine that delivers immediate results. Available in three stunning colors.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer in Ceramic Pop ($429.99)
This new range celebrates Dyson’s 25 Years in Japan. Inclusive of a “ceramic” finish, the result of precision-applied satin paint topcoats. Featuring dry to the touch, the end result was achieved through many rounds of experimentation—designed to evoke the silky-smooth finish of unglazed ceramic. In addition to the hair dryer, the collection also has a Dyson Airwrap multi-styler.
embody Sun Gummy ($32)
Filled with super antioxidant powers, this tasty orange pineapple-flavored gummy helps to protect skin from environmental damage. The gummies are packed with a cocktail of science-backed ingredients like Polypodium Leucotomos Extract, selenium, vitamin C, and Lutein to offer a boost of nutrients that add an extra layer of protection to your sun care routine, brighten uneven skin tone , and support overall skin health. Note: The Sun Gummy should be used in conjunction with your daily SPF for a complete healthy sun care regimen.
Eminence Organic Skin Care Bakuchiol + Niacinamide Collection ($58-$69)
Formulated to smooth and diminish fine lines and wrinkles, this collection features two new products with powerhouse ingredients that will reveal a stronger and healthier complexion. Defend and visibly rejuvenate your skin with a unique combination of bakuchiol and niacinamide. This pairing of natural ingredients allows you to visibly smooth and soften skin, achieving the same results as conventional retinol—without the unpleasant side effects. Collection includes Bakuchiol + Niacinamide Moisturizer ($69) to replenish all skin types with smoothing hydration and Radiant Protection SPF Fluid ($58) to shield skin from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.
Epicutis Skincare Luxury Skincare Set ($395)
The only EWG VERIFIED™ professional skincare line on the market, Epicutis’ Luxury Skincare set includes Lipid Serum and Hyvia Crème. Both products are formulated with novel patented active ingredients exclusive to Epicutis. The Lipid Serum only has eight ingredients and includes therapeutic concentrations of TSC, the brand’s patented anti-inflammatory, to deliver an instant dose of relief for dry, stressed, sensitive, or post-procedure skin. The Hyvia Crème includes HYVIA®, a patented moisturizing agent derived from organic non-GMO chia seed oil, which instantly drenches skin in deep hydration while blocking blue light damage; and DSD to shield the skin from harmful aggressors like UV rays.
ESPA Men’s Skincare Collection ($33-$110)
Inspired by the dynamic, rugged nature of earth—balanced with its organic grace and energy—ESPA Men features refreshed formulas and eco-friendly packaging. The collection includes an Invigorating Face Wash, Hydrator, Triple Action Grooming Oil, Post-Shave Rescue, Dual Action Shave Mud, Age Rebel Moisturiser, and Age Rebel Eye Hydrator.
essence makeup Stay & Play Eyeliner ($4.99)
This unique gel vegan formula promises the smoothest application with intense color pay-off to make your eyes pop every time. The super soft and gel like texture allows for your expressive eyeliner styles and unique looks to be as creative as you’d like/ Lasting up to 16 hours, the Stay & Play liners come in eight gorgeous shades from neutrals to vibrant gemstone hues.
European Wax Center Summer Oasis Travel Kit ($25)
Within this stylish straw clutch is EWC’s addictive Summer Oasis scent in a travel-sized Body Polish and Shimmer Body Oil, both of which contain Narcissus Bulb extract—an all-natural ingredient clinically proven to slow hair regrowth and thickness between waxes. The exclusive lightweight Shimmer Body Oil contains rose gold shimmer to leave skin radiant and glowing. The Summer Oasis scent is paradise in a bottle with notes of coconut water and Ylang-ylang accented by wild orchid, bamboo, and driftwood.
FarmHouse Fresh x The Smurfs ($12 - $290)
FHF has partnered with The Smurfs™ for their 65th Anniversary to launch a limited edition 6-piece skincare collection that brings fresh-grown FHF botanicals, exotic blue organic plants and organic fruits all wrapped in the whimsical wonders of the Smurf™ forest. In addition to the six products, the collection also includes several fun bundles with Smurfs merch. $1 from every FHF x The Smurfs™ skincare product goes directly to rescuing urgent animals coast-to-coast.
florence by mills Cheeky Pop Blush Sticks ($18)
These skin-loving and multi-use blush sticks are creamy, blendable, and perfect to use on cheeks, lips, or eyes for an easy, on the-go-look. Apply directly to skin and blend with fingers or a brush for a naturally luminous flush of color. Mango and shea butter help moisturize the skin for easy application, while a blend of ingredients helps blur the appearance of pores for a seamless look. Available in multiple stunning shades.
Glamnetic x Harry Potter Press-On Nails ($21.99 each)
“Harry Potter” fans and beauty lovers alike will enjoy this fun collection that includes 10 press-on nail styles in a variety of colors and shapes with two different nail styles per house. The collection also has adhesive nail tabs and a crystal glass nail file (each sold separately).
Glo Skin Beauty Oil-Free Tinted Primer ($50)
Combining the benefits of a primer, SPF and color-corrector, this weightless multi-tasker blurs blemishes and signs of aging, leaving all skin types with a shine-free natural look or a perfect canvas for layering makeup. Formulated with vitamin C, niacinamide, salicylic acid and SPF 30, it simultaneously corrects, protects and balances for a “your skin but better” result. Available in multiple shades.
Hard Candy Glosstopia Lip Repair Oil ($7.97)
Hard Candy has introduced six shades of Glosstopia Lip Repair Oil, which restores hydration with next-level shine and features a doe-foot applicator. Vitamin E and squalane provide intense hydration while jojoba seed oil forms a protective barrier over lips to lock in moisture. Lips feel soft and smooth—never greasy or sticky.
House of M Beauty Saffron Glow Jelly Mask ($35.99 for 4)
The first-ever sheet mask from House of M, this instant hydrating mask offers a refreshing self-care experience and is perfect for after those days spent in the sun. It is packed with antioxidants, two types of hyaluronic acids, red marine algae, carrot root extract, minerals, and anti fungal properties to help hydrate and brighten skin. Sold in a pack of 4.
Jurlique Limited-Edition Aloe Vera Mist ($42) & Hand Cream ($38)
Jurlique’s exclusive edition Aloe Vera Mist and Hand Cream help create a sensory moment of self-care that will leave skin feeling fresh and senses awakened. Jurlique grows and harvests their own aloe from their biodynamic farms to harness its full healing power and use 100% natural fragrance to uplift your senses. The mist keeps skin hydrated all day long while the hand cream hydrates and soothes dry skin with the added benefit of antioxidants for daily protection. Features a fresh, evergreen blend of citrus, green tea, and cedarwood scent.
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Signature Sculpting Collection ($53 each)
This marks the brand’s first foray into cream makeup sticks and pays homage to the late celebrity makeup artist’s legendary contour techniques and color principles. With a range of shades that work with a variety of skin tones, the sticks unlock infinite possibilities for makeup enthusiasts to customize their individual contouring ritual and deliver a long-lasting professional-grade finish. Available in three options (each with multiple shades): Lighting Stick, Color Stick, and Contrast Stick. All Signature Sculpting Sticks are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, paraben-free, phthalates-free, talc-free, and fragrance-free.
Laboratoires Filorga Global-Repair Balm ($119)
This anti-aging face cream is designed to act globally on the major signs of skin aging, while providing mature skin with intense nutrition and deep moisture that revitalizes. Inspired by aesthetic medicine techniques, the brand’s blend of active ingredients targets 10 signs of aging, and provides intensive nutrition from ceramides, omegas 3-6-9, vitamins, hyaluronic acid, re-densifying peptides and NCEF. It repairs and protects the skin barrier to help regain firm, more luminous skin and an even complexion. Formulated with 95% natural origin ingredients and tested under dermatological control.
LALICIOUS Kiwi Crush Collection ($38 each)
Every summer, LALICIOUS comes out with a special limited-edition sugar body scrub and body butter and this year the scent of the season was the incredible Kiwi Krush! The collection featured an exfoliating body scrub made with pure cane sugar, coconut oil and sweet almond oil; a hydrating body butter rich in vitamin E, renewing fatty acids from pure shea butter and aloe vera; as well as a cute and convenient travel set with smaller sizes of both (and a bonus body oil!) We’re obsessed with the sweet scent of juicy kiwi combined with fresh pear and sweet musk!
Although the collection is sold out on LALICIOUS’ website, you can still purchase it at various online retailers including here. Now that we’re heading into fall, LALICIOUS has already dropped another seasonal scent that you won’t want to miss—Sugar & Spice which features a warm and spicy blend of candied orange, warm cinnamon, and spiced glove. Shop the collection here.
Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream ($125)
Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream combines three ingredients represented by the name H.P.N. (Hyaluronic Acid, over 300 different Peptides, and Niacinamide) into a highly sensorial formula to reach an exceptional level of efficacy. This innovative peptide moisturizer helps improve visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, dark spots, and lower face sagging skin with clinically significant results as early as two weeks.
Lancôme La Vie est Belle Iris Absolu Eau de Parfum ($118-150)
A majestic ode to the emblematic flower of the original Eau de Parfum, La Vie est Belle Iris Absolu multiplies the emblematic ingredients of its success: signature iris, now 10 times more concentrated than in the original Eau de Parfum. With an unprecedented concentration, La Vie est Belle Iris Absolu reimagines the olfactory signature of its classic Eau de Parfum. The iconic crystal smile on the bottle is turned into an endless wave. Uplifted by the deep sensuality of a patchouli accord and the unique character of the gourmand note quintessential to La Vie est Belle, this new variation induces a persistent feeling of joy.
Lion Pose UNSPOTTED 4X Acid Jelly Night Serum ($79)
Visibly reduce the look of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, scars, and post-acne marks in two weeks. This serum was developed with Harvard dermatologists and clinically tested on all skin tones and types, and features a blend of AHAs and antioxidants that work to visibly fade spots and repair skin. Highlighted ingredients include glutathione to protect skin from free radical damage; hyaluronic acid, tiger grass, and aloe to boost hydration and sooth irritation; and a 15% blend of azelaic, glycolic, lactic, and tranexamic acids to reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
Lip Smacker Vault Collection ($82)
Lip Smacker is celebrating its 50th anniversary with this limited-edition 50th anniversary vault that features 50 iconic lip balms from the past five decades—all house in a life-size look alike of the balm that started it all—the original Strawberry Lip Smacker. The collection features 50 flavors, from the fruity to fizzy to frappe, and can be worn as a purse, tote, or backpack.
METACINE Skincare by Dr. Jason Diamond ($200-$350)
A new skincare brand created by celebrity facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason B. Diamond, METACINE debuted two products in its InstaFacial® Collection: InstaFacial® Emulsion and InstaFacial® Plasma, which are designed to work synergistically to mimic and enhance the Diamond InstaFacial® at home. Dr. Diamond’s two-step skin treatment system is a bioactive infusion of skin-identical ‘power molecules’ clinically proven to accelerate skin rejuvenation for results that were once only achieved at a doctor’s office. This dual-action system works synergistically to repair and rebuild visibly youthful and healthier skin by mimicking the skin’s network of regenerative molecules. Bioidentical Human Growth Factors in the Plasma and time-released Bioactive Retinoids in the Emulsion activate skin’s innate biological regenerative abilities to maximize your skin’s fullest potential.
InstaFacial® Emulsion: This was formulated with time-release bioactive retinoids, lipopeptides, niacinamide and a hyaluronic acid complex to speed cell renewal, plump skin and support collagen regeneration—all without irritation. This nightly rejuvenating treatment uniquely prepares skin for maximum receptivity to the Plasma, activating the molecular synergy of the InstaFacial® Collection and accelerating result.
InstaFacial® Plasma: This was formulated with bioengineered skin-identical Human Growth Factors to simulate plasma’s ability to activate cellular communication and skin regeneration. Combined with Sodium Hyaluronate, the weightless fluid leaves skin looking more lifted, feeling firmer, and appearing brighter and tighter. Results increase exponentially with continued use.
Mother Science Molecular Hero Serum ($89)
The newly-launched biotech skincare brand from Incubus lead guitarist Mike Einziger and his wife Ann Marie Simpson, this first-of-its-kind serum dramatically reduces the appearance of dark spots and sun damage, for an overall brighter, more youthful-looking complexion. It’s the only product to include Malassezin, a breakthrough ingredient that is a 10 times more powerful antioxidant than vitamin C with radical results in dark spot reduction.
Nails. INC x Froot Loops Polish Duo Collection ($7.99-$14.99)
UK cult favorite brand Nails.INC dropped a sweet collaboration with Kellogg’s Froot Loops to create a curated deliciously colorful, cereal-inspired nail polish singles and duos. The polish dries down to reveal a sweet and fruity cereal scent. The seven shades are formulated in the Nails.INC longwear formula and patented wide hugging brush for flawless application.
Native Fall Escape Collection ($10-$13)
This desert-inspired self-care collection features four succulent scents, bringing the natural beauty of the Southwest Desert straight to your personal care routine. Available in deodorant, body wash, and facial cleanser, the collection’s scents include:
Honey & Saguaro: Wrap yourself in the scents of citrus and honey with a hint of peach—it’s like a warm blanket on a cool desert night.
Desert Grass & Sandalwood: The scent of sun-drenched sweetgrass blended with warm pear and sandalwood—desert dreams are made of these.
Vanilla & Cactus Flower: Desert cactus blossoms mixed with the subtle, sweet scent of vanilla cream, it’s a floral oasis for your nose.
Sage & Sweet Citrus: Vibrant citrus, zesty ginger and herbaceous sage, if the desert were a tonic, it would smell like this.
Odacité Intense Repair Eye Cream Edelweiss Extreme ($68)
Powered by the brand’s proprietary Edelweiss Extrême™ Complex cultivated through AI-Generated Indoor Farming, this highly concentrated eye cream delivers dual-action soothing and anti-aging benefits to the eye area to support smoother, stronger, and more resilient skin. Great for all skin types including sensitive.
Origins x Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Skin Concentrate ($65)
Origins expands its famed Mega-Mushroom franchise with a new and innovative formula that helps address specific skincare concerns—Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins Mega-Mushroom Restorative Skin Concentrate. This triple-action comforting concentrate helps to rapidly soothe the look of irritation while helping improve redness on sensitized-looking skin. Ingredients include brown algae, olive oil, pomegranate sterols, fermented chaga, responsibly sourced reishi, tremella mushroom, and Centella Asiatica (aka Tiger Grass). The two brands also came together to create a limited-edition fungi-infused cold pressed juice at Erewhon featuring the highest quality of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and fruits.
OSEA Seaglow Resurfacing Scrub ($58)
This multi-tasking face scrub exfoliates, cleanses, and makes skin glow with flower acids and oceanic physical exfoliants to promote cell renewal, visibly minimize pores, and smooth away dull, uneven skin. The nourishing, whipped marshmallow texture washes away dirt and excess oils to clarify pores for a revitalized, glowing complexion.
Provence Beauty Hydrating Tinted Lip Oils ($8.99)
Enhance lips with these hydrating oils that moisturize and make them shine! The silky formula glides on smooth with zero stickiness and the lightly tinted formula gives lips a hint of shimmer. Key ingredients include pomegranate extract, plum oil, and apricot oil. Cruelty-free and free of harmful ingredients including parabens, sulfates, silicones, fragrances, and more. Available in four gorgeous colors.
RéVive Skincare Enzyme Essence Daily Resurfacing Treatment ($115)
By renewing, hydrating, and exfoliating so gently it can be used morning and night after cleansing and toning, Essence is a dynamic bi-phase retexturizer that preps skin so every treatment that comes after it is even more effective. The brand’s signature Bio-Renewal Peptide joins forces with papaya, pineapple and cranberry enzymes to gently exfoliate and renew skin while a blend of squalane and botanical oils of meadowfoam seed, camellia japonica, and jojoba seed delivers lightweight hydration.
Saltair Body Mists ($14 each)
Saltair released several new body mists available in the scents of Pacific Pear, the beloved Santal Bloom, the viral Pink Beach, and Exotic Pulp. The formulas are cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and gluten-free. They can be worn alone or layered with the brand’s body washes and/or lotions for deliciously scented, silky soft skin. Scents include:
Exotic Pulp: With notes of juicy orange, guava and driftwood, Exotic Pulp smells like sweet, lush, mouthwatering tropical fruits with a bright twist.
Pacific Pear: Fresh and clean., chic and effortless, Pacific Pear is a fruity floral infusion that is fun, playful, and undeniably cool.
Pink Beach: Creamy coconut wrapped in warm vanilla, Pink Beach is your escape to island bliss with notes of coconut, almond blossom, and vanilla.
Santal Bloom: Warm and golden like sunkissed skin with notes of creamy sandalwood, sheer amber and sensual musks, Santal Bloom is evocative and simply irresistible.
SHEGLAM Vinyl Pop Color Palettes ($7.49-$7.99 each)
This gorgeous collection from SHEGLAM is music to our ears with three distinct vinyl-themed palettes, each designed to complement different styles and moods. While perfect for eye makeup, they can also be used on cheeks and lips as well. The best part is they’re compact and can fit into any purse or makeup bag for creating fun looks on the go! The formulas are also vegan and cruelty-free. The collection consists of:
Sunkissed Reverie: Embrace retro rock punk vibes and versatile base colors that accommodate all skin tones. Featuring a rich black shade alongside warm and cool tones, a deep red hue, and a captivating gold sparkle—perfect for a bold yet glamorous look.
Rose Sonata: Draw inspiration from Millennial Pink Fashion for a lively, romantic, and gentle makeup style. Ideal for everyday wear, this palette's rose color scheme adds a touch of elegance to your fall look.
Color Me Crazy: Dive into Y2K colors and neon fantasy fashion with high-luminance shades and dazzling glitter pearls. Express your vibrant personality and let your creativity run wild, creating daring and unique looks.
The brand also added three new stunning shades to its Color Bloom Liquid Blush collection, which adds color and nourishing ingredients like vitamin C to your complexion. The gel-cream formula and sponge tip infuse color effortlessly into skin for a pretty, plumping effect. Shop the entire collection here.
Sprig Body & Linen Mist Essentials Pack ($44)
A new wellness brand from Kohler, Sprig has a variety of self-care products including these body and linen mists, which can be misted directly onto skin, clothing, linens, yoga mats, and towels. Each pack contains six travel-size body and linen mists (1 fl oz of each signature blend), so you can easily sample and find your favorite! Free of phthalates, parabens, sulfates SLS and SLES, and mineral oils. 100% natural fragrance and essential oils.
State of Change “State of You” Trio Set ($95)
The Scent Exploration is a set of three signature award-winning solid fragrances which serve to build a sophisticated fragrance wardrobe, layering scents becomes an act of expressing a desired state of mind. State of Change launched this month and is renowned for its ingredient and supply chain transparency as well as 100% all paper recyclable packaging. Scents include:
Joy (top notes of pineapple and peach)
Grace (top notes of watermelon and peach heart)
Escape (top notes of grapefruit, cardamom, and cinnamon heart)
Stellar Eats Baking Mixes ($12.99 each)
If you’re craving tasty treats but want to be more healthy, Stellar Eats makes a variety of delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and paleo-friendly baking mixes. Ranging from banana bread and muffin mix to pizza dough, these wonderful mixes have the most flavorful taste and are incredibly healthy for you at the same time! Also available in different bundles so you can try a combination of mixes and experiment in the kitchen!
Therabody TheraFace Mask ($599)
This breakthrough FDA-cleared LED skincare mask delivers effective, full-face Red, Red + Infrared, and Blue light with added tension-relieving vibration therapy. Clinical studies showed firmer, smoother, healthier-looking skin with a visible reduction in fine lines and dark spots in as little as eight weeks. The easy-to-use hands-free design comes with removable protective eye shields so you can multitask during your treatment.
Tocca Colette Olio Sublime Profumato ($54)
This scented dry body oil instantly nourishes skin, giving it a soft luminous glow while surrounding you with a light veil of scent that features notes of bergamot, sandalwood, and pink peppercorn. Instantly absorbs, leaving skin feeling velvety smooth, hydrated, and delicately scented.
Trinny London BFF All Day ($54)
Available in 18 shades, this lightweight and long-wearing foundation gives a modern, natural matte finish that stays put all day long, providing coverage without the caked-on look. Enriched with pro-ceramide and vitamin B3 to bring out the best of complexions, the skin-loving formula smooths, boosts hydration, and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
Truly Beauty x Elsa Hosk Glazed Donut Shave Set ($129)
In partnership with supermodel Elsa Hosk, this luxurious five-step routine features clean, vegan, and gold-tier ingredients for silky-smooth skin. Each element of the set is meticulously designed to soothe, protect, and hydrate your skin while combating razor burn, bumps, and ingrown hairs. Includes:
24K Gold Black Soap Luxury Butter Impurity Cleanser
Soft Serve Whipped Shave Butter
Glazed Donut After Shave Oil
Glazed Donut After Shave Glow Cream
Life Shaver Starter Razor
Gold Ice Cream Scoop
Untoxicated Skincare ($17.95-$24.95)
Untoxicated is an allergist-founded brand for sensitive skin that eliminates 128 of the most common allergens responsible for 99% of skin reactions—and leaves behind only gentle yet efficacious ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and arginine to soothe dry, itchy skin and repair the skin barrier. The line includes a gentle brightening cleanser, a lightweight moisturizing lotion, a moisture boost hydrating cream, and soothing micellar water.
Wild Elements RE:GEN Smoothing Body Serum ($48)
This plant-forward, lightweight serum firms, instantly softens, and smooths, brightening skin and uplifting spirits with its intoxicating scent. Key ingredients include vegan collagen, Tremella mushroom and vitamin C to deliver extra collagen support while hydrating and adding radiance. Features the refreshing scent of a lush, citrus-filled grove with notes of juicy mandarin, bright bergamot, and awakening spearmint.
WoolAid Adhesive Bandages Wellness Pack ($5.99)
These award-winning merino wool adhesive bandages were designed in New Zealand. The natural, highly breathable bandage is made from a renewable wool source, and the bandage fabric is plastic free. WoolAid's proprietary bandage fabric is not only sustainably sourced, it is proven to biodegrade in just four months. Wool naturally creates and optimizes the ideal healing environment—the fiber, woven exceptionally fine, offers a key solution for healing wounds: breathability. With square and regular bandage sizes, in 'Red Rock' & 'Granite Grey' colors, every slim-line pack of WoolAid is perfect for any occasion. Available at Erewhon and REI stores as well.
Zodica Perfumery Wanderlust Collection ($12-$138 each)
The Wanderlust Collection captures the magical aura of different locations in a unisex fine fragrance. Available in various scents for destinations including Los Angeles and Chicago, the oils were selected based on each city’s natal chart and features a special fragrance blend that includes the zodiac scents of its influential placements.
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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