Summer is the best time to mix up your beauty bag – and this month’s launches are as good as ever. From must-have melt-proof make-up to hard-working SPF’s and overnight holiday skin boosters, here’s our pick of the latest new-in’s you need to know about.
Aquamarine Eyes
From cool greens to punchy mints, our standout colour for eyes from the SS25 runways has to be the exquisite and utterly fresh turquoise shade of aqua. There is no building up to this look in our book. Boldly swipe over your lids in one hit for a solid punch of colour. We prefer creamier options for this look; our best beauty editor tip is to apply a primer to your lids first for extra staying power and to prevent creasing. Go on, dive in!
#aquaeyes
Butter-yellow Nails
Butter yellow is the standout colour of the season. While fashionistas have been raiding the rails for pieces in this summery pastel shade, we have been distracted by the comeback of the yellow tip. This non-traditional French manicure, recently championed by Kim Kardashian, has the internet going wild, and we can’t wait to follow suit. These are our favourite shades in store now.
#Butternails
Blurring Beauty
The buzzword in beauty this year is ‘blur’, from lips to eyes and cheeks. The best technique is to use your fingers or a large brush, apply and blend to create a smooth, healthy-looking, summer-flushed effect. For cheeks, we love these handy stick applicators, which can sculpt for shape but are creamy enough to blend for a natural, radiant finish. One to have fun with.
#BlurringBlush
Glass skin
What is the ever-growing interest in Korean skincare – and do we need it as part of our routine? The glass skin trend has grown exponentially in the last few years with a global shift from the western mindset (and battle) of matt beauty and a focus instead on natural-looking, dewy skin that glows, radiates and shines – the glass look. The key to this is hydrating cleansers, serums and lots of SPFs. These are the best products on the high street that will not break your budget.
#BestkoreanSkincare
Lightweight SPFs that work hard
Year on year, we see better SPF products coming to the high-street packed with ingredients that not only protect your skin from the sun but hydrates it too, actively working just as hard as your trusted everyday moisturiser. They are lighter, less-greasy and our personal favourites contain a hint of self-tan to enhance your colour without having too much sun. These are the newest products to try.
#SPFMakeupproducts
No melt make-up
There is nothing more soul-destroying than applying a flawless face of make-up, stepping out of your air-conditioned room into the holiday humidity, and feeling like your best efforts are sliding off your face. Whether you are jetting away for some heat or enjoying the ramped-up temperatures here in the UK, these are our top products for make-up that will not melt off in the heat.
#StayPutMakeup
Party-proof skin
We’re never ones to turn down a party on a balmy summer night, but with holiday plans running late into the early hours, what are the best overnight boosters to revitalise skin and look instantly fresh the next day? From overnight masks to recovery gels, here is the best revival skincare you need to pack for your holiday.
#VacationSkincare
It’s all about the lips
TikTok is awash with hits for no mascara make-up as the focus for trending summer beauty is not the eyes but instead a statement lip. The look – which we predict is certain to run straight into Autumn – is for blurred, bitten and ultra-glossed lips in berry shades with barely-there eyes. To create this look, stay away from precise outlining with your liner and instead blur, blend and smudge for a softer, less-structured effect. To finish, layer gloss and lip oil for a dripping-wet look.
#nomascaramakeup
