June 2021’s Best New Beauty Launches, from Glossier to Huda Beauty

It’s general wisdom to lighten up on your foundation in the hotter months. This new tint from Huda Beauty gives you enough coverage so you don’t feel bare, but is light and effortless to apply.

The much beloved Lidstar now comes in two fresh, summery shades: Branch, a rich metallic bronze, and Bun, a soft champagne with gold shimmer.

KVD Beauty’s new liquid to gel formula comes in four shades that look great on any skin tone. Just ask Lizzo, who wore the new blush on her birthday before its release.

Juicy blush shades scream summer. Freck Beauty delivered with three new shades of their classic Cheekslime. There’s Jam Sesh, a deep berry hue, Orange Wine, a wearable orange, and Fever Dream which is a sunburn, orange-red.

Makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is known for seamless contouring. Now, he’s giving the people what they want with the Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick. The new stick comes in six flattering (read: non-orange) shades and make it fool-proof to carve out a cheek with a detachable brush.

The masks are finally coming off and it’s time to show off your lips. The new Giorgio Armani Lip Power is a no brainer for re-entry into casual lipstick wearing. The satin finish formula is made with flexible polymers so it stays comfortable for hours.

Just when you thought the e.l.f. cosmetics Putty Primer family couldn’t get any better, they drop a soothing, oil-controlling version in time for sweltering summer months. Containing 1.8% salicylic acid as well as other acne-fighting ingredients like zinc and kaolin, it works to prevent breakouts all day long.

Halsey’s about face just dropped a new summer collection that features all of the bright neon electric vibes your summer is calling for. This writers personal fav is the Light Lock Highlight Stick and Lip Gloss for the best subtle shimmer glow.

If there is one thing Jaclyn Hill knows it’s blush. Her new cosmetic line just released it’s new Rouge Romance collection featuring this six pan blush palette with warm and bright pinks and purples that look great on all skin tones across the board.

This roundup would not be complete without a Fenty Beauty drop. The latest to join the Gloss Bomb family is the hot cherry hued Heat shade that offers a warming and tingling sensation that helps lips appear plumper.

If there’s one thing Kim Kardashian gets right is a nude lip. Her beauty brand just released a new lip lacquer pot in four shades. My favorite is this Toasty Brown perfect for that shine 90s brown lip.

The latest launch from natureofthings is a lightweight overnight mask formulated with antioxidants and vitamin C rich kakadu plum and citrus unshiu peel. Apply it before bed and your skin will seem brighter and plumper by your morning alarm.

Congested pores are the unfair side-effect of your “summer glow”. Try using this lactic, glycolic, and salicylic acid-powered mask once a week to help clear your pores and prevent unwanted skin texture.

For acne prone skin, finding the right sunscreen can be a bit challenging. ZitSticka has just released a new innovation of an SPF 50 serum designed for sensitive and acne-prone skin. This new lightweight formula feels as soft and smooth as your favorite serum without feeling too tacky like other SPF products.

With masks coming off and beautiful lips coming out, you’ll want to make sure your lips are as nourished and hydrated as possible before you even think about adding a swipe of color to them. Kinship just dropped a brand new jelly lip mask that can be used daily and leaves a subtle shine perfect for a natural everyday beat.

If you’ve ever wanted to give double cleansing a try, this oil cleanser by new beauty brand Fig 1 is definitely worth the try. It feels very smooth to the touch and more like a liquid than an oil which, in this beauty writers opinion, is much better for those who don’t like the texture of oil on their skin.

After launching with the cult-favorite Cosmic Glow Oil, Supernal is back with this latest product. The Illumine is a waterless serum that is made with transformative ingredients like Bakuchiol, dragon fruit seed oil, and licorice root extract that can be used on a daily basis. While the price tag is a little steep, it’s smooth and luscious texture is worth every penny.

Well Alicia Yoon has done it again. The K-beauty guru has just released three new acne-focused skincare products to accompany the rest of the Peach Slices line. This new gel to foaming cleanser feels like a dream on your skin and has helped keep my adult acne breakouts at bay.

Every year the beauty industry can’t stress the importance of sunscreen enough. To help make using an SPF a little easier, Sun Bum launched their own skincare line to help protect your skin all year round. This four-piece kit is a great intro to test out the brand.

When Joanna Vargas drops a new product you get it. If you haven’t thought about anti-aging now may be a good time to start and with the help of this new Rejuvenating Pro Serum uses vegan plant-based stem cells to help reverse the signs of aging. Using it every night has given me that baby face skin I love so much.

This new London-town inspired scent delivers the perfect vibe for a city summer. With notes of citrus fruits, apricot, rose, and warm amber it’s energizing and mood-boosting, without being too sugary.

We know the struggle of strawberry legs, especially during the warmer months. Feel confident showing your skin with Farmacy’s new Resurfacing Body Serum. You can use it up to twice a week before your favorite body lotion and watch your skin become super soft and smooth over time.

Kosas’ sports line is truly for the active beauty lover. The brands latest drop is an enzyme exfoliating wash that gently exfoliates your skin and smells divine with it’s tropical fruit enzymes. This new wash is super smooth to the touch and only takes a little to get a great amount of suds.

Be the scent of a summer breeze with KAYALI’s third scent in the intense collection. This sweet perfume has notes of pear & coconut, mixed with hints of jasmine, sandalwood & vanilla bourbon. Not to mention this new scent lasts all day long.

If you haven’t bought into Jackie Aina’s candle brand FORVR MOOD, now’s the time. Understanding how one might not want to burn a candle during the hot summer months, the brand just dropped their very own room sprays. This scent offers a very sweet floral smell that’s not overwhelming and can spice up any room you please.

Traveling has never been on the forefront of my mind this much. Away’s new Cosmetic Bag is perfect for carrying your precious beauty needs no matter where you head this summer and you know it’ll stay intact due to it’s brush holding and spill proof compartments.

Even though we’ll stress wearing an SPF until we’re blue in the face, we know a sunburn may or may not be in the near future for you so it’s best to always keep after-sun care with you on hand, like this new Pai After Sun Gel. Made with sea buckthorn and oatmeal this soothing gel product is great for those sun-stressed skin days.

Amika is here to save you from limp, sweaty hair. Their new set features a jumbo-size of their cult-favorite Perk Up Dry Shampoo and a travel-size Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil. Use the dry shampoo to keep your hair from falling flat, then the pre-shampoo cleansing oil makes sure your remove all of the oil and product for a healthy scalp.

We know there are a whole slew of new hairstyles you’re looking to try this summer. Eva NYC just dropped a 10-in-1 hair primer to gear up your strands for all of the heat damage—from both your straightener and the sun—as well as strengthen, nourish, detangle, and so much more. With it’s easy to use spray nozzle you can get into the depths of the thickest curls.

As sustainable products continue to transform the beauty industry, bottles are a thing of the past. Superzero just launched a shampoo and conditioner bar for all my curly, coily, kinky hair girls. This super gentle shampoo cleans hair without stripping my natural oils and is perfect to toss in any carry-on bag this summer.

This is for all the curly girls. With summer here keeping your hair as hydrated as possible is a must. Coco & Eve just dropped this new conditioner with hyaluronic acid technology with no devolumizing silicones that can also be used as a deep conditioning mask perfect for wash day.