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As summer’s official kickoff, June ushers in a slew of new beauty essentials for sunny season. It’s the time of year when beauty brands release the lotions and potions they’ve been formulating with hot weather and sun exposure in mind — whether it’s a multitasking face sunscreen or an acne spot treatment that quells breakouts after a sweaty day in the sun. Our WWD Shop editors are privy to these new releases, often conducting hands-on testing before the makeup, skin care, and hair tools officially make their way onto shelves. We’ve been evaluating June’s best beauty launches all month long to bring you this list of the latest and greatest glam goods you’ll want to order now.
According to this month’s newest beauty products, we’re all craving a statement cheek, effortless hair, and a shiny, hydrated smile. And to be honest, is there a better formula for summer glam? If you’re in need of a new lippie, we’re seeing lip masks, balms, and lip oils get the all-star treatment from brands like Laneige, Summer Fridays, Glossier — the list goes on. As for the complexion, matte hasn’t made a full comeback, thanks to creamy, dewy cheek formulas from Patrick Ta and Rhode. Fenty Hair and Bondi Boost are making beachy waves even more effortless with shine-boosting hair care products and multi-tasking hair styling tools.
Our WWD Shop editors always have product testing on our to-do lists. Each week, we evaluate new beauty products to assure that the recommendations we include in our stories are worth your time and hard-earned money. We examine everything from the packaging to the feel of the product and how it wears throughout the day, allowing us to write honest reviews on launches. This list of June’s best beauty products highlights the standouts from extensive testing — read on to re-up your routine for summer.
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Summer Fridays Iced Coffee Lip Butter Balm
One of the most exciting launches we tested in June happens is technically a re-release. Summer Fridays Iced Coffee Lip Butter Balm hit shelves last fall and sold out swiftly, but the brand introduced it to its permanent Lip Butter Balm collection this month. We love the butterscotch flavor, long-lasting moisture, and pretty sheen it delivers. Bonus points for the generous amount of formula in each tube.
Price upon publish date of this article: $24
WWD Shop editor Claire Sullivan tests and reviews the Summer Fridays Iced Coffee Lip Butter Balm. Captured with the Leica Q3 Camera.
WWD/ Adam Mansuroglu
Chanel No. 5 L’Eau Drop Perfume
This month, Chanel released its first Marilyn Monroe-inspired, limited-edition bottle of its famed No. 5 perfume that feels like a collector’s item in the hand. The juice is a lighter, crisper version of the classic Chanel No. 5 perfume, making it a great way to wear the classic women’s perfume on hot summer days.
Price upon publish date of this article: $155
Sullivan tests and reviews Chanel No. 5 L’Eau Drop Perfume. Captured with the Leica Q3 Camera.
WWD/ Adam Mansuroglu
Rhode Pocket Blush
The highly-anticipated Rhode Pocket Blushes are a winning two-in-one product for a summer beauty look — use a blush brush to sweep the creamy pigments on your cheeks, or tap it onto your lips for the effect of a great lip balm. The emollient formula makes it super easy to blend, also creating a dewy effect. We’re loving the Piggy pink shade and peachy Freckle tone for a ‘Sunset Blush’ look.
Price upon publish date of this article: $24
Sullivan swatches Rhode’s Pocket Blush in shades Piggy and Freckle.
WWD Shop / Claire Sullivan
Glossier Lip Line
Glossier’s first-ever lip liner relies on an age-old makeup artist trick to deliver the perfect nude lip — matching the tone of your liner to your nipples. The brand released eight carefully calibrated shades with impressive staying power; our editors have worn them for six hours without requiring touch ups.
Price upon publish date of this article: $18
Patrick Ta Major Glow Creme & Powder Light Reflecting Translucent Highlighter Duo
Patrick Ta’s blush duos make regular appearances in Alix Earle’s makeup bag and have been seen on the cheeks of Candice Swanepoel, Zoe Saldana, and Allison Williams. Now the red carpet-approved powder and cream duos are available in a range of five highlighter shades. Our editors like to follow his signature technique: Start with powder, then pat on the cream formula for the most believable glow.
Price upon publish date of this article: $40
Laneige Watermelon Pop Lip Sleeping Mask
The internet’s favorite lip mask is newly available in a juicy watermelon flavor for summer. The Laneige Watermelon Pop Lip Sleeping Mask delivers the same wallop of moisture the mask is known for in a pretty hot pink shade — note that the bright color might transfer to your pillowcase overnight, but the tone is gorgeous to wear during the day as a more nourishing alternative to classic lip gloss.
Price upon publish date of this article: $24
Slip Zodiac Sleep Mask
Slip’s editor-loved sleep masks are now available in stunning Zodiac-inspired designs, each one featuring key motifs of your star sign done in beautiful prints. The silk material is extra gentle on sensitive eyes and an elastic band ensures a snug, comfortable fit. We’re envisioning these as A-plus bridesmaid gifts.
Price upon publish date of this article: $60
Fenty Beauty Moisture Repair The Maintenance Crew Full-Size Bundle
One of the biggest beauty launches this month was Fenty Beauty’s highly-anticipated hair care line, with each hair-healthy offering ringing in under $40. The collection includes one hydrating shampoo and two conditioners (one with moderate moisture and another mask-like deep conditioner for curly hair), as well as bond building treatment that rehabs frazzled hair.
Price upon publish date of this article: $110
Drunk Elephant Umbra Mineral Sunscreen
Drunk Elephant’s new face sunscreens arrive in tinted formulations that provide a gorgeous base for makeup — or no-makeup makeup looks. The Umbra Mineral Sunscreen is an acne-safe sunscreen that delivers a lightweight, skin-smoothing tint. After testing it on beach days and everyday errands, WWD Shop testers didn’t experience irritation, greasiness, or the scent you might associate with standard mineral sunscreens.
Price upon publish date of this article: $36
Nars Light Reflecting Hydrating Primer
Nars’ new makeup primer and setting spray are great for dry, dull skin types — both impart a non-greasy sheen on the skin that extends the wear time of your favorite foundations and concealers. While our editors love the setting spray for its ultra-fine mist, the primer stands out for its incredibly lightweight texture that’s breathable under a full face of glam.
Price upon publish date of this article: $42
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil
One of TikTok’s favorite lip oils is now available in a pretty shimmery coconut colorway for June. Gisou’s Honey-Infused lip oil is an editor favorite for its lightweight feel and long-lasting moisture — and because it’s easy to layer over lip liner for hydrating shine. This new Coconut Frost flavor is tropical, shimmery, and only available for a limited time.
Price upon publish date of this article: $28
Bondiboost Everlast Airstyler Ceramic Blow Dryer Brush
This affordable multi-styler from Bondi Boost comes with six attachments that smooth, curl, and straighten hair. Our editors are partial to the tool’s round brush attachment for quick at-home blowouts (it rivals a certain tool that goes for triple the price). Despite the wealth of attachments this hair dryer brush comes with, it’s intuitive to use and creates a sleek result.
Price upon publish date of this article: $188
Rms Beauty Catbird X RMS: The Natural Charmer Set
Beloved jewelry brand Catbird teamed up with Rms Beauty this month to release a gift-worthy trio of products, including a pearl pendant and two multi-use beauty products. It comes with Rms Beauty’s highlighter and a pretty berry-toned lip and cheek tint for a radiant glam look — our editors swear by both of these little pots for their incredible value and versatility.
Price upon publish date of this article: $1115
Huda Beauty Blush Filter Liquid Blush
Liquid blushes are essential for the statement cheek looks we’ve seen on runways and red carpets. Huda Beauty’s formula aces it with the new Blush Filter, a highly pigmented option that sheers out for a beautiful result when you blend it with clean fingertips. Two WWD Shop beauty editors tested out this new blush; the Cotton Candy shade is a favorite across skin tones.
Price upon publish date of this article: $21
U Beauty X Tinx Plasma Lip Compound in Rom Com
TikTok influencer Tinx joined forces with U Beauty to create the beauty brand’s first-ever limited-edition collaboration. The ‘Rom Com’ packages up the luxury lip treatment in a your-lips-but-better pink shade. Our editors notice fewer fine lines on our smiles when we reapply this regularly.
Price upon publish date of this article: $68
Sofie Pavitt Face Reset Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Mask
Celebrity esthetician Sofie Pavitt is known for her acne-fighting facials, and her latest Acne Treatment Mask gives you similar results at home. One WWD Shop editor who experiences regular breakouts tested the mask on an emerging breakout, and the formula worked effectively to reduce redness overnight. You can use it as an all-over face mask or dab it on a pimple in place as a high-powered acne spot treatment.
Price upon publish date of this article: $44
Solawave Radiant Renewal 2-in-1 Skincare Mini
If you’re one of the Solawave Wand’s thousands of fans, allow us to introduce you to the brand’s newest skin care tool. The Solawave Radiant Renewal 2-in-1 Skincare Mini tool is a handheld red light therapy tool and face massager — WWD Shop editors are loving it as a mid-week facial that brightens skin and loosens up tight facial muscles. It’s easy to operate, fits in any makeup bag, and provides two types of LED light therapy for skin-boosting benefits.
Price upon publish date of this article: $89
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Meet the Author
Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for Footwear News and WWD, where she writes and edits beauty, fashion and lifestyle stories. She has over six years of experience as a writer and editor for national media outlets including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things related to beauty and wellness, as well as the latest shopping trends and clothing brands. Sullivan reports on beauty launches from leading brands on a daily basis, and personally tested each product that made our list of June’s best beauty launches.
