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These Just-Launched Products Are Like A Head-To-Toe Summer Beauty Checklist

Need, need, need.

by Amanda Ross

Updated: June 30, 2023

Originally Published: June 11, 2023

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Ah, the sweet sounds — and smell, and sights, and…skin care — of a fresh summer. After a few false starts and otherwise unexpected weather, summer is finally here, bringing the best new beauty products of June 2023 with it. Though the season technically is only a few weeks old (it officially started June 21), the year’s most notable launches are already on their way. No matter if your summer vibe is beachy-breezey, goth motif-heavy, or over-the-top and palpably glamorous, there’s more than enough newness to keep you inspired long after the last spritzes of June are sipped. And that goes double for those still trying to decide on their warm-weather aesthetic.

June’s somehow already flown by and over with, but it’s been full of exciting new products in every category. On the skin care front, a sweat-swabbing cleanser from top celebrity aesthetician Sofie Pavitt is earning rave reviews, along with hair masks for maximum shine, a head-to-toe perfecting body scrub, and a glow-inducing blush hybrid by Saie that brand founder Laney Crowell calls both effortlessly cool and totally unique. Confirmed: it’s going to be a great summer.

Ahead, the very best new makeup, skin care, hair products, and fragrances of the month.

June 2023 Makeup Launches

Best New Lipstick

Armani Beauty Lip Power matte lipstick

Lip Power Long-Lasting Matte Lipstick

It’s impossible to not pull focus when you’re wearing Armani Beauty’s new powerfully pigmented lipstick — especially if it’s #400, a siren-red shade so personally beloved by Mr. Armani. Its all-day wear and waterproof finish makes it ideal for long afternoons that bleed into summer nights. | Pros: 17 shades available; glide-on application | Notable Ingredients: Jojoba oil |

Best New Skin Tints

It's Like Skin 2-In-1 Concealer & Tint

It's Like Skin 2-In-1 Concealer & Tint

Every piece in Alicia Keys’ best-selling beauty brand is steeped in intention, and this light-as-air skin tint is no exception. Paired with the mantra “I own my power,” it’s an excellent skin care-coverage hybrid that fits right in with Keys’ own ethereal aesthetic in her real life. | Pros: Blendable with fingers, brush, or sponge; buildable coverage | Notable Ingredients: Squalane; niacinamide |

Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Serum Tint Foundation

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Yummy Skin Serum Tint Foundation

Just when you though Danessa Myricks’ fan-favorite Yummy Skin line couldn’t get any better, the legendary makeup artist drops summer’s most lifelike foundation. Available in 16 flexible shades, the light-as-air tint corrects discoloration and adds a skin tone-evening glow without tacking on extra weight or unnecessary shine. | Pros: Buildable coverage; skin care benefits | Notable Ingredients: Vegan collagen peptides; ceramides; cactus extract |

Best New Concealer

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow 4-In-1 Perfecting Pen

Halo Healthy Glow 4-In-1 Perfecting Pen

Ultra-precise and more than a little fun to use, Smashbox’s clickable concealer pen makes honing in on tiny spots and hard-to-reach areas a snap. The multipurpose pen is designed to work as a contour wand, concealer, highlighter, and a corrector depending on which of the 26 available shades you grab. | Pros: User-friendly design; radiant finish | Notable Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid; vitamin E; green tea; ginseng |

Best New Illuminator

Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator

Westman Atelier

Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator

For the ultimate lit-from-within glow, consider skipping traditional highlighter in lieu of this complexion-illuminating primer from Gucci Westman. The watery formula treats skin like as hydrating, soothing serum, while its pearlescent pigments form an all-over veil that can be worn on its own or under foundation as a radiant base. | Pros: Three shades available; subtle glow; skin care benefits | Notable Ingredients: Avocado seed oil; tsubaki oil; vitamin C |

Best New Bronzer

Jones Road Gel Bronzer

A dewy, blendable gel that deposits just the right amount of pigment to recreate a beach day glow, this user-friendly bronzer is perfect for applying wither fingers on the go. | Pros: Sheer for a natural look; leak-proof bottle | Notable Ingredients: Sunflower seed oil; shea butter |

Best New Blush

Saie Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush

Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush

That flushed summer glow is now as simple as a few finger swipes, and it’s more realistic-looking than ever, too. Saie’s new several-in-one cream formula is infused with tons of micro-pearl shimmer, but it sinks into skin with a dewy, lifelike finish that looks just as stunning on eyelids as it does cheeks and nose tips. | Pros: Multifunctional; summer-friendly shades | Notable Ingredients: Kukui oil; hyaluronic acid |

Best New Liquid Eyeshadow

VIOLETTE_FR Yeaux Paint in Violette Sauvage

Yeux Paint in Violette Sauvage

Self-expression is at the heart of every VIOLETTE_FR product, and the latest mesmerizing shade of the brand’s Yeux Play eye paint is no exception. A twinkly, shimmery liquid eyeshadow, Violette Sauvage is an arresting shade of electric purple just begging to become a summertime staple. | Pros: Long-lasting pigment; easy-to-control wand |

Best New Lip Tints

U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound

The Plasma Lip Compound

It’s been a long time coming — U Beauty’s first-ever color product is here, and it really delivers. The peptide-enriched formula features the same proprietary SIREN encapsulation technology as U Beauty’s other best-sellers, plumping lips up by mainlining ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and gently exfoliating AHAs. Available in three shades plus a clear option, it’s the it-balm of summer. | Pros: All-in-one treatment | Notable Ingredients: Sweet almond oil; hyaluronic acid; shea butter |

JOUER Tinted Lip Oil

A perfectly-calibrated hybrid between skin care and makeup, Jouer’s latest lip launch combines everything you love about rich, enveloping oils with the ideal amount of pigment. Available in four universally flattering shades, the soft doe-foot want deposits just enough shine and color. | Pros: Non-sticky; multi-category | Notable Ingredients: Apricot oil; jojoba oil; vitamin E |

June 2023 Skin Care Launches

Best New Serum

Of Other Worlds Light Beams Barrier Treatment Serum

Of Other Worlds

Light Beams Barrier Treatment Serum

Brand founder Simedar Jackson spent their years in the beauty industry focusing actually effective formulas and innovating products that made an actual difference for users. Now the writer-esthetician-founder is sharing everything they’ve learned with the debut of their hotly-anticipated Of Other Worlds line and its first launch. Light Beams is a soothing, fortifying serum that shellacks even the driest skin a layer of gentle exfoliation and moisture. | Pros: Safe for daily use; suitable for all skin types | Notable Ingredients: Azelaic acid; licorice root; hyaluronic-glycan blend |

Best New Moisturizers

Wildling Moonbounce 2% Bioretinol Irish Sea Moss Plumping Moisturizer

Moonbounce 2% Bioretinol Irish Sea Moss Plumping Moisturizer

As a gentle retinol alternative, this proprietary complex includes Bioretinol (Rock Samphire) and Irish Sea Moss to minimize wrinkles and firm the skin–without irritation. Boosted withnatural ingredients to hydrate and plump tired skin, this transformative blend includes. | Pros: | Notable Ingredients: Bioretinol; Irish sea moss; marshmallow root; slippery elm bark |

Tower 28 SOS Daily Skin Barrier Redness Recovery Moisturizer

SOS Daily Skin Barrier Redness Recovery Moisturizer

Though primarily beloved as a makeup brand (for now), one of Tower 28’s best-selling products has always been its calming, redness-reducing SOS mist. Now, the line expands with the introduction of a moisturizer utilizing that same cult-favorite formula. The SOS Daily Skin Barrier Moisturizer is safe even for irritated, stressed skin, soothing it with allantoin and hydrating ceramides for a fortified moisture barrier. | Pros: Eczema-safe; hygienic packaging; | Notable Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid; allantoin; ceramides |

Best New Acne Treatment

Avène Cleanance ACNE Medicated Clearing Treatment

Cleanance ACNE Medicated Clearing Treatment

New-fangled technology and prescription-strength creams are great, but sometimes a return to the basics is the most effective treatment for acne — it’s the French-girl way. Avène’s acne-focused line now features this targeted treatment, lead by 5.5% benzoyl peroxide to dry out and flatten stubborn breakouts. | Pros: Can be applied up to three times daily | Notable Ingredients: Benzoyl peroxide; Avène thermal spring water |

Best New Cleansers

Biologique Recherche Lait E.V. Cleansing Milk

Biologique Recherche

Lait E.V. Cleansing Milk

Spa-favorite line Biologique Recherche just did the unthinkable: made makeup removal actually kind of fun. The brand’s new trio of milk-powered cleansers are each designed for a different skin type — the one featured here is specially tailored to flood dry and mature skin with hydration, emulsifying to deeply cleanse pores. | Pros: Makeup removing; suitable for mature and dry skin types | Notable Ingredients: Squalane; camellia seed oil; triglycerides |

Sofie Pavitt Face Clean Clean Cleanser

Sofie Pavitt Face

Clean Clean Cleanser

Zendaya trusts top aesthetician Sofie Pavitt with her complexion — join her ranks with Pavitt’s new foaming cleanser, which offers a deep, pore-rinsing wash without stripping skin of moisture. | Pros: Suitable for all skin types; deep cleansing | Notable Ingredients: allatoin, panthenol, glycerin |

Best New SPFs

Bubble Solar Mate Invisible Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

Bubble Skincare

Solar Mate Invisible Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

If you’ve made it this far without finding a favorite sunscreen for summer, consider the latest from Gen Z-beloved Bubble. Housed in the sunshine-yellow tube is a mineral, zinc oxide formula that dries down to a soft matte without the dreaded whitecast residue left over. Ideal for layering under makeup, it’s the sort of sunscreen you actually want to wear. | Pros: Travel-friendly; non-comedogenic | Notable Ingredients: Zinc oxide; glyercin; raspberry seed extract; |

Chanel UV Essentiel Complete UV Protection Sunscreen - SPF 50

UV Essentiel Complete UV Protection Sunscreen - SPF 50

Not only does Chanel’s new sunscreen shield against harmful UVA rays, but it also guards against UVBs, oxidation, and even pollution thanks to a healthy dose of plant-sourced antioxidants. | Pros: Multifunctional protection; study -backed | Notable Ingredients: Blue ginger; Tahitian gardenia extract |

Best New Lip Treatment

Byredo Flavoured Lip Balm in Mangue de Tamil Nadu

Flavoured Lip Balm in Mangue de Tamil Nadu

The only thing better than securing one of Byredo’s wildly stylish, instantly-recognizable lip balms is scoring it in an exclusive flavor. The new Mangue de Tamil Nadu version features all the same glide-on hydration as the original, but packed with the fresh, citrus scent of a just-ripened Indian mango. | Pros: Limited-edition; magnetic casing | Notable Ingredients: Castor seed oil; shea butter; avocado oil |

June 2023 Hair Launches

Best New Serum

Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Split Ends Serum

Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Split Ends Serum

Kérastase’s complete Nutritive line got a massive refresh this June, featuring revamped formulas and a few new items in the collection. A standout is the brand’s just-launched split end serum, a viscous, nutrition-packed formula equipped with plant proteins and a vitamin B variants to smooth frayed ends and help prevent future ones. | Pros: Instant and compounded benefits | Notable Ingredients: Niacinamide; plant protein; corn germ oil |

Best New Scalp Treatment

This Hair Of Mine Scalp Serum

This Hair Of Mine

With the debut of her short film, This Hair Of Mine, iconic hairstylist Cyndia Harvey celebrated the long, rich history and impact of Black hair. It’s fitting that she would name her luxe hair care line after such a lauded, personal project, launched with a single debut product inspired by her years in the industry. Harvey’s Scalp Serum is an answer to the irritated, damaged hair she often saw on working models, protecting the scalp and everything that comes out of it with debris clearing exfoliation, circulation stimulation, and hydration. | Pros: Tapered dropper for targeted application; suitable for all hair types | Notable Ingredients: Pea peptide; apple stem cells; pomegranate enzymes; moringa oil |

Best New Hair Tool

RANAVAT Kansa Comb

RANAVAT has always been about the Ayurvedic art of self care, and every artist needs to be equipped with the proper tools. The brand’s newest launch is a luxe, comb-like massage tool, made of pure kansa, an India-indigenous copper blend prized for its detoxifying properties. Stimulate the circulation through your head and neck by gently raking it through the hair — and take it to the next level by pairing it with a scalp serum. | Pros: Distributes product; circulation stimulating | Notable Ingredients: Copper |

Best New Dry Shampoos

IGK Hair Direct Flight x Chamberlain Coffee Dry Shampoo

Direct Flight x Chamberlain Coffee Dry Shampoo

Collaboration of the century? Cool-girl brand IGK teamed up with Emma Chamberlain, Internet royalty, for a remixed take on a best-seller. Timed with the release of Chamberlain Coffee’s in-house matcha, IGK dropped a limited-edition version of its Direct Flight Matcha Dry Shampoo. The fast-absorbing mist offsets grease and adds volume, and comes with a cute set of eco-friendly, enamel-coated matcha straws. | Pros: Limited-edition; bonus gift | Notable Ingredients: Turmeric; matcha; charcoal powder |

Orlando Pita Play Refresher Course Dry Shampoo

Orlando Pita Play

Refresher Course Dry Shampoo

Too often, blasting unwashed hair with dry shampoo can make it feel gritty, sticky, and even dirtier. Orlando Pita Play’s latest takes everything the iconic hairstylist’s learned and distilled it into the ideal oil-absorber. The nozzle evenly and carefully distributes the volumizing mist without any powdery-ness or added weight. | Pros: Volumizing; fresh scent | Notable Ingredients: Proprietary protein complex |

Best New Styling Cream

Living proof Full Thickening Blow-Dry Cream

Full Thickening Blow-Dry Cream

Those with thin hair can often be styling product averse, worried about getting weighed down by thick creams and mousse. The experts at Living Proof have solved that problem once and for all with the brand’s ever-expanding Full line, and its latest launches. The Thickening Blow Dry Cream, when used on damp hair, adds volume, shine, smoothness, and hold without any extra weight. | Pros: Heat protectant; adds lightweight hydration; clinically-backed thickening results | Notable Ingredients: Mushroom extract |

Best New Leave-In

Fable & Mane MahaMane Detangling Leave-In Conditioner

MahaMane Detangling Leave-In Conditioner

Fable & Mane is all about intention, and there’s plenty of it packed into their latest launch. The easy-grip dispensing nozzle evenly sprays a fine mist of conditioning aloe vera-amla blend all over damp hair, loosening snarls or knots and coating everything in a hydrating, heat-protective layer that’s not too heavy even for fine hair. | Pros: Opulent scent; detangling and hydrating; UV/heat shielding up to 450 degrees | Notable Ingredients: Amla; aloe vera; red hibiscus |

Vegamour HYDR8 Leave-In Conditioner

HYDR8 Leave-In Conditioner

Vegamour’s new leave-in conditioner centers around karmatin, a vegan alternative to keratin. The fine, lightweight mist coats hair in hydration and heat protection, helping mitigate frizz and define waves. | Pros: Non-weighing; multiuse | Notable Ingredients: Karmatin; mushroom extract; amino acid blend |

Best New Masks

Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss – Color Depositing Mask Clear

High Shine Gloss – Color Depositing Mask Clear

Leave it to celebrity colorist Matt Rez to become a global ambassador just in time for the launch of a product designed to let your current shade shine. Moroccanoil’s new transparent hair glaze adds shine, gloss, and moisture to any hair color, the perfect mask to use ahead of a major event. | Pros: Suitable for all hair types; sustainable packaging | Notable Ingredients: Argan kernel oil; glycerin |

EVA NYC Mane Magic 10-In-1 Shine Mask

Mane Magic 10-In-1 Shine Mask

When EVA NYC calls their new mask a 10 in one, the brand really means it. Improving shine, hydration, tangles, breakage, frizz, and more, the formula requires just five minutes on damp hair to work its magic. | Pros: Multiuse; can be used 2-3 times per week or daily as needed | Notable Ingredients: Neen oil; argan oil |

June 2023 Body Care Launches

Best New Fragrances

Ellis Brooklyn SUN Fragrance Body Mist

SUN Fragrance Body Mist

The scents of summer, all blended and bottled for one unforgettable fragrance. Ellis Brooklyn’s fine mists are the perfect weight for sweltering temperatures — you don’t feel enveloped in a heady cloud — with light, zesty notes of clementine, vanilla, and orange flower water. If it’s a sweet, carefree summer you’re trying for, make this your go-to.

Kate Spade Chérie Eau de Parfum

Chérie Eau de Parfum

Main character energy is baked into every note of Kate Spade’s first impression-nailing Chérie fragrance. Summery hints of energizing raspberry and redcurrant set the exciting tone, but it’s all grounded by sweet elements of ultra-femme jasmine, sweet pea, white wood, and musk. If you really want to remember this summer, lock it into memory forever with a joyful fragrance like this.

Best New Body Oil

111SKIn Rose Gold Radiance Body Oil

Rose Gold Radiance Body Oil

For smooth, summery dolphin skin, a body oil is an essential. 111SKIN’s newest launch is a luxe fusion of hydrating oils and antioxidant-laden extracts formulated to drench the skin in moisture as well as guard against free radical damage and irritation. | Pros: Preventative and immediate benefits; clinically-backed | Notable Ingredients: Chamomile; rosemary; Damask rose extract; microalgae |

Best New Body Brush

DIBS Every(Body) Brush

Every(Body) Brush

At this point, DIBS brushes are beyond cult status, but the brand’s new all-over brush still manages to make a splash. Soft, fluffy, and curved to fit body and facial contours, the streak-free bristles make layering on bronzers and beyond incredibly easy. | Pros: Ergonomic design; vegan bristles |

Best New Body Scrub

Chillhouse Under The Sea Body Scrub

Under The Sea Body Scrub

Mermaidcore has come for every aspect of the beauty industry, your shower included. Chillhouse’s latest vessel for luxe me-time is an oceanic body scrub made with Hawaiian black sand and antioxidant-packed spirulina, then balances it all out with a slew of classic tropical hydrating agents. | Pros: Powerful yet gentle | Notable Ingredients: Spirulina; algae oil; vitamin E; coconut oil |

This article was originally published on June 11, 2023