Editor’s Picks:
July
Our top 6 beauty products we can’t get enough of this month.
Portrait photo: Colin Gaudet, 21MGMT.ca
Hello, heatwaves! We’ve been thriving by staying hydrated and relying on the best summer beauty finds, which include the latest drugstore discovery for glossy lips, a game-changer for perfectly enhanced lashes, a firming serum with serious K-Beauty cred and not one, not two, but three hair care essentials.
Here’s to embracing the heat we longed for all winter. And, remember kids: cool is a vibe.🧊
I believe this K-Beauty import is responsible
for an uptick in my luminosity of late. Inspired by the results of a professional PDRN treatment (where the buzzy regenerative ingredient is injected into the skin), I’ve detected a plumper, firmer, smoother complexion since adding this serum into my nighttime routine. The blend also contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptide and allantoin for a dose of hydration and soothing that helps to replenish my skin barrier, especially as a chaser to retinol.
I’m real picky about mascara.
But this new formula from Merit is the best one I’ve tried in years. Most mascaras leave my lashes clumpy and heavy-looking but this one defines so perfectly and still leaves my lashes looking natural. I love how lovely and lightweight it is to layer, how it delivers subtle volume and that it comes off easily without having to rub my eyes raw. Tens across the board!
In a perfect trifecta of
highly reflective shine, lasting hydration & genius packaging, this slim vial sets a new standard for drugstore lippies. Available in eight sheer shades, including a barely-there blue that heightens pinky tones, the blend contains passionfruit oil and hyaluronic acid in a lightweight gel consistency that’s not at all sticky. Now, about the tube: there’s a click-twist applicator that’s just extremely satisfying to use, dispensing a Goldilocks-approved dab every time.
With the arrival of summer
(finally!) there’s nothing I want to do less than blow dry my hair. This spritz achieves what many air dry products can’t. It provides extra texture but without leaving strands feeling stiff or sticky. Not to mention its frizz control is impressive! The formula is filled with natural extracts like sugarcane and oat to help boost waves and texture while also providing some protection against UV, an added bonus for summer sun.
When you have a lot, and I mean A LOT, of hair,
the detangling process can feel like a real chore. But not with this brush! The fully vented design glides through my curly-coily texture with such ease. It’s lightweight yet sturdy, with a rubbery easy-to-grip handle. The soft tips offer a lovely scalp massage, and manage to magically separate my strands while minimizing frizz. With each pass my curls fall into a natural formation so they air dry in extra-great shape.
Calling all blondes!
During my 17+ years of lightening my hair I’ve tried my fair share of purple shampoos—and this one wears the crown! So many violet formulas leave hair feeling dry or can’t do the heavy lifting when it comes to toning yellow. Not only does this shampoo deliver a ton of hydration, but its ability to banish brass is top tier. Rich in squalane and moringa and argan oils, it also leaves my hair feeing incredibly soft. May your blonde always be bright 🌟
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