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10 Notable Beauty Products to Check Out This Month
Including a unique straightening iron, a hardworking brow gel and a luminous makeup base.
by : Mariève Inoue- May 31st, 2023
Among the launches that caught our attention this month: an eye serum and a moisturizer whose textures are out of this world, a gel that amplifies your brows, a serum that illuminates your complexion, a liquid lipstick that feels as light as air, an innovative flat iron, a cleansing cream that is efficacious and enjoyable, an exfoliating bar that’ll make you look forward to showering, and a soothing balm that never feels sticky.
Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate, Shiseido
The Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate has been part of our skincare regimen for years, so we immediately embraced the idea of an eye-specific formulation. It is überconcentrated, has a lightweight gel texture, and absorbs impressively fast into the skin. You won’t want to go without it once you’ve seen how smooth and bright it keeps your under-eye area.
Price: $95
Even Better Light Reflecting Primer, Clinique
We’ll never get tired of hybrid products that provide skincare benefits with the instant gratification of makeup, of which this new illuminating primer is an excellent example. Combining vitamin C (for its brightening properties) with hyaluronic acid (for a boost of hydration), it helps keep your makeup pristine for hours on end. We were seduced by its light texture and how glowy—never glittery!—it leaves our skin.
Price: $45
Minéral 89 72H Moisture Boosting Cream, VICHY
Calling all fans of VICHY’s Minéral 89 daily booster: the brand just launched a moisturizer in the same collection, and it really doesn’t skimp on hydration or sensory pleasure. Minerals, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and squalane: it’s got everything your skin craves, as well as a simply to-die-for texture.
Price: $45.95
KUSH Brow Lamination Gel, MILK MAKEUP
Fluffy, perfectly placed brows are all the rage, which would explain the ongoing popularity of eyebrow lamination, a treatment that sets them in the ideal position. This new clear gel from MILK MAKEUP helps you recreate the effect by lifting and sculpting your arches in just a few swipes—and they stay put all day.
Price: $32
Concentrated Ginseng Brightening Serum, Sulwhasoo
As huge fans of South Korean brand Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng line, we were particularly excited for this new brightening serum. Not only does it promise to turn up your skin tone’s luminosity, but its potent formula also seeks to fade dark spots, as well as improve texture. We can’t get enough of its fresh feeling on our skin, lightweight texture, and immediate absorption. Ciao, dull complexion!
Price: $275
Arabica Soap, GROOM
This new, cold-saponified version of Quebec-based brand GROOM’s shea butter soap includes espresso grounds for some exfoliating action, helping invigorate your skin while you wash. We can’t think of a more pleasant way to wake up than by jumping in the shower and lathering up to the scent of coffee, eucalyptus, and bitter orange!
Price: $12
Lip Maestro Satin, Armani Beauty
Not only does this satiny liquid lipstick have a gorgeous gel texture you can barely feel once applied, it is nicely pigmented, and keeps your pout hydrated. We’re partial to its buildable, longwear formula, as well as its applicator’s pointy tip, which helps you swipe on one of eight rich hues with precision.
Price: $54
Glycolipid Cream Cleanser, The Ordinary
If you prefer to remove your makeup and cleanse your skin in a single step, but don’t love the feeling of cleansing oils on your face, this lightweight yet effective cleansing cream may just be the answer to your prayers. We’re head over heels for its creamy texture, subtle coconut scent, and the way it removes all our makeup without leaving behind any smudges. A true one and done product!
Price: $14.80
Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm, Aveeno
This product is basically comfort in a tube (i.e., a fragrance-free formula that contains oat extract, oat oil, and colloidal oatmeal) and is our newest skin ally. Keep it on hand for the next time your skin feels rough and dry, or you’re experiencing irritation or redness. It’s just the ticket for calming your skin, thanks to its rich texture, which doesn’t feel greasy in the least.
Price: $38.99
Airstrait Straightener, Dyson
After the monster success—and impressive performance—of the Supersonic Hair Dryer, the Airwrap Multi-Styler, and the Corrale Hair Straightener, there is no doubt that Dyson’s new Airstrait will become one of the most coveted hair tools over the next few months. The new innovative straightener works by drying your hair until it’s smooth, rather than by pressing your strands between two hot plates. The result: a quicker, simpler way to straighten your hair that preserves its health.
Price: $699.99
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