Getting glowy skin in the Summer [1] is easy — just step outside . . . or spend more than 10 seconds on the subway platform. Still, in the likely event that sweating isn't quite the type of "glistening [2]" you're going for this season, switching up your skincare products [3] puts you back in the driver's seat in terms of getting the kind you are.
Whether you're on the market for a radiance-boosting moisturiser [4] that feels lightweight enough for every day or a face serum meets self-tanner that lets you just fake it, our editors have vetted and narrowed down the best new formulas [5] hitting the market this month. They may not prevent you from schvitzing on the 6 train, but these skincare products do take care of the rest (and besides, everyone knows that's what pocket fans are for anyway).
Tan Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum
"You know that glow you get when you're standing under the twinkle lights at a nighttime rooftop party? Warm, radiant, slightly lit from within — that's what I want my skin to look like 24/7. Usually that would require a heavy hand of bronzer (and very nice friends with roof access), but the newly launched Tan Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum [6] ($49) makes it easy. The formula has all the good stuff you'd want from a hydrating face serum — hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, vitamin E — plus a small percentage of DHA, which makes it easy to build a believable tan [7] that'll last long after Summer ends." — Kelsey Castañon, senior editor, Beauty
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturiser Cream
"I usually incorporate both of the hero ingredients in the Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturiser Cream [8] ($90) into my daily skincare routine, so I was thrilled to learn that this cream could replace my retinol, vitamin C serum, and moisturiser in one easy step. I love that it improves the texture of my skin, fades dark spots, and gives my complexion an overall more even appearance. Thanks to this multitasker, I can finally KonMari my medicine cabinet." — Sarah Siegel, assistant editor, Beauty
GlamGlow MoistureTrip Omega-Rich Face Moisturiser
"The GlamGlow MoistureTrip Omega-Rich Face Moisturiser [9] ($54) has the dreamiest, most comfortable texture that I love to use on my dry skin. It's somehow rich enough to soften my driest patches but also lightweight enough that I often forget I have it on. I like to smear this one on as the last step of my evening skin routine but have found that it also wears well under makeup when I do decide to use it in the morning." — Jesa Marie Calaor, assistant editor, Beauty
Kinfield Golden Hour
"I spend almost all of my Summer weekends at the lake or the beach. And while that's lovely, the bugs can be a nightmare. This Summer, my hero product will be the new Golden Hour Mosquito Repellent [10] ($22) from Kinfield. It's bug spray, but fancy. I think people forget that bug spray is a skincare product [11], and I for one don't love having to mist myself with toxic ingredients whenever I want to enjoy a sunset cocktail or watch some fireworks. This guy is DEET-free and has a subtle vanilla and citrus scent — I'm seriously smitten." — Amanda Elser Murray, senior style editor, Native
Codex Beauty Bia Collection Skin Super Food
"You know those creams that are so cushiony they feel like a fleece blanket on your face? Well, Codex Beauty Bia Collection Skin Super Food [12] ($50) is one of them. This wildly hydrating, all-natural cream is packed with Irish botanicals including immortelle (one of those hardy plants that can grow anywhere and is incredibly nourishing for the skin). Plus, the founders of the brand are beyond brilliant and have strict standards for everything from sustainability to ingredient sourcing to customer safety. Now, if only I could get this moisturiser in a supersize tub so I could rub it all over my body, too." — Dawn Davis, senior editorial director
Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum
"OK, so maybe you can't pronounce it, but that doesn't mean you should pass on the Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum [13] ($54). The naturally derived ingredient bakuchiol [14] is picking up steam in the skincare world as a gentler alternative to my personal favourite ingredient, retinol [15], but I actually dig this lightweight serum for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. After using it for just a few days, my skin looked more hydrated and less red — a big plus during the Summer months." — KC
Face Filter Blurring & Moisturising Primer
"You can immediately tell how good a primer is the second it hits your skin when it glides on smoothly and instantly blurs imperfections. That's exactly what Tula's new Filter Blurring & Moisturising Primer [16] ($34) did. It boosts radiance and preps the skin for makeup application by locking in moisture. I've even started wearing it on its own — it's just that good." — Jessica Harrington, assistant beauty editor, Makeup.com
Rodial Vit C Eye Souffle
"I've struggled with dark circles pretty much my whole life thanks to my genetics and allergies (womp!), so when it comes to eye creams, I've tried them all. Between the dozens of treatments and under-eye masks, I've never quite noticed a difference until I tried this Vit C Eye Souffle [17] ($95) by Rodial. The texture is soft, whipped, soothing, and feels seemingly cold every time I use it. It nearly immediately absorbs into the skin once applied, and after just a few days, I was actually able to see a visibly brighter and lighter surface where my dark circles once lived. There's vitamin C magic in this little container, and now I want to use it everywhere." — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, associate beauty editor, Makeup.com
St. Ives Lip Scrub in Sweet Passion Fruit
"My lips seem to slough off in their entirety about once every day. The only thing that makes it better is a daily scrubbing — whether with a washcloth, toothbrush, or actual lip scrub. Well, the St. Ives Lip Scrub in Sweet Passion Fruit ($4, available at Target in July) has officially replaced the other methods. Not only is it made with sweet, dissolving sugar crystals, but it also tastes like passion fruit, which is one of my favourite Summer flavours. (Pro tip: there's watermelon and peach, too, if passion fruit isn't your thing.) And it really works to proactively keep my lips as soft as possible." — DD
Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%
"I may never be able to take back the fact that I spent more time in a tanning bed than I did in a library during high school (and, yes, I'm still cringing at the thought), but I'll likely spend the rest of my days fighting the damage it did to my skin. The hardest part has been treating my sun spots and hyperpigmentation, which form deep within the skin and don't give up easily, but the Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30% [18] ($160) has worked wonders so far. Thanks to its potent blend of vitamin C and E, my spots have visibly brightened." — KC
Tatcha Anytime Afterglow Set
"The travel-friendly Tatcha Anytime After Glow Set [19] ($52) has you covered whether you're heading on holiday to the opposite coast or staying over at a friend's place for just one evening. It contains the Tatcha Dewy Skin Mist, which was perfect for my four-hour flight because of how much two spritzes hydrates; the Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask, which also has moisturising properties that went to work after just 15 minutes; and the Dewy Skin Cream, which left my skin feeling bouncy and smooth." — JC
Starskin Orglamic Pink Cactus 2-Step Lip Treatment Beauty
"In the beauty world, very few things are more annoying than applying your lipstick, only to notice that your lips are rough and dry looking. That's why I'm obsessed with this new Starskin Orglamic Pink Cactus 2-Step Lip Treatment Beauty [20] ($52). The two-step system contains a foaming exfoliating treatment formulated with pink himalayan salt and an overnight lip mask containing three different types of butters to leave your lips feeling soft and supple." — JH