12 New Skincare Products That'll Have You Looking Lit All Summer Long

"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 ($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 that'll last long after Summer ends." — Kelsey Castañon, senior editor, Beauty

"The GlamGlow MoistureTrip Omega-Rich Face Moisturiser ($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

"OK, so maybe you can't pronounce it, but that doesn't mean you should pass on the Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum ($54). The naturally derived ingredient bakuchiol is picking up steam in the skincare world as a gentler alternative to my personal favourite ingredient, retinol, 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

"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 ($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

"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

"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% ($160) has worked wonders so far. Thanks to its potent blend of vitamin C and E, my spots have visibly brightened." — KC

"The travel-friendly Tatcha Anytime After Glow Set ($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