Sun, Skin, and Scent: The Summer New Essentials Our Editors Love
Summer beauty is all about working smarter, not harder. As the temperatures climb, we’re swapping heavy routines for lightweight hydrators, glow-boosting essentials, and fragrances that feel like sunshine bottled up. Whether it’s a skincare staple that keeps our complexions looking fresh through heat and humidity or a scent that instantly transports us to a beachside getaway, the products we reach for this time of year earn their spot.
With new launches dropping almost daily, separating the genuinely great from the merely viral can be a challenge. Ahead, discover the editor-approved picks we’re loving right now, and why they deserve a place in your warm-weather lineup – alongside your sunscreen, of course.
TIRTIR Matcha Skin Toner ($25)
TIRTIR’s Matcha Skin toner is formulated with Jeju Matcha-PDRN to help calm visible redness while promoting a more even-looking complexion. Its micro-dipping technology provides quick absorption, delivering lightweight hydration, while a blend of soymilk and centella helps nourish and comfort sensitive skin without disrupting the skin’s natural balance.
For an extra radiance boost, TIRTIR’s Matcha Tea Pads combine gentle exfoliation and hydration in one step. Infused with vegan Matcha PDRN from Jeju Island, along with niacinamide, centella asiatica, and tea tree, they help soothe visible redness, refine the appearance of pores, and smooth skin texture while delivering calming moisture for a refreshed, healthy-looking glow.
Rhode Highlight Milk ($28)
Releasing June 9
Rhode’s Highlight Milk is a skincare-makeup hybrid that delivers a soft, pearly glow while hydrating and soothing skin, leaving behind a naturally radiant finish on bare skin or over makeup. Perfect for summer, it layers seamlessly under makeup or worn alone for an effortless, sunlit glow.
florence by mills Pineapple Whip 24HR Replenishing Moisturizer ($20)
Out today, Florence by Mills’ Pineapple Whip 24 Hr Replenishing Moisturizer is a lightweight gel-cream that delivers 24-hour hydration while helping strengthen the skin barrier in just 15 minutes. Infused with pineapple, coconut water, vitamin B5, and hyaluronic acid, it leaves skin soft, smooth, and refreshingly dewy, perfect for a juicy, summer-ready glow.
Soft Girl Hair & Body Mist | Coastal Chic ($18)
To finish the routine, florence by mills extends its feel-good philosophy to hair and body mists made for layering and all-day wear. From the dreamy vanilla sweetness of Soft Girl to the sun-kissed escape of Coastal Chic, each spritz adds an effortless finishing touch that captures the mood of summer in one easy step.
NAKED Perfume Fresh Lather ($98)
Victoria Justice’s new NAKED fragrance launched as a community-driven experience, marking a more personal entry into beauty. Fresh Lather, a clean, skin-like scent inspired by just-washed skin and fresh linens. Built on a micellar water base, it wears close, reactivates with touch, and captures an effortless, softly magnetic freshness all day long.
Skylar’s Pink Canyon is a fresh fragrance with bright grapefruit and dewy lemon, softened by pink salt and grounded in smooth cedar. Notes of magnolia and lily of the valley add a light floral lift, while musk and sheer amber create a clean, skin-like warmth. The result is crisp, playful, and effortlessly unique.
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