The must-have beauty launches to try this summer

As we embrace the long-awaited arrival of summer, we’ve got a lot to be excited about with a whole host of new beauty and skincare treats to add to our collections. Take your pick from gorgeous blushes, fruity fragrances and beautiful eyeshadows in our round-up of the best beauty launches everyone needs to try this summer.

Bikini Season perfume mist, £22, Sol de Janeiro

If there’s one thing that is synonymous with the golden days of summer then it’s cult Brazilian brand Sol de Janeiro. Renowned for their iconic Bum Bum Cream, they’ve now treated fans to a new selection of perfume mists in perfectly sized travel minis. This Bikini Season scent has notes of guava nectar, sunlit orchid, and coconut water for a juicy tropical fragrance guaranteed to instantly brighten your mood.

Restorative Niacinamide Night Cream, £54, The Outset

Brand-new to the UK market is the skincare line from Hollywood actress-turned-producer Scarlett Johansson and beauty entrepreneur Kate Foster. The ethos is all about simplicity being the starting point for healthy skin, with Johansson herself struggling with irritated skin throughout her twenties. This gorgeously soft night cream is formulated with brightening niacinamide and bakuchiol, helping to improve hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles to have you waking up with a radiant complexion come the morning.

Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm Sunset, £30, Charlotte Tilbury

Tilbury’s become renowned for its beauty light wands, with their weightless texture effortlessly blending into the skin to give you a radiant and illuminated pop of colour on the high points of your face. Their newest launch is this stunning, rose-pink coral shade, inspired by the sell-out Pinkgasm. It’s the perfect liquid blush to go with your golden glow this summer.

All Nighter Setting Spray with Vitamin C, £28, Urban Decay

Urban Decay has levelled up their bestselling All Nighter Setting Spray with their latest version, infused with Vitamin C and cactus flower to lock in your makeup for 16 hours whilst hydrating your skin with a healthy-looking glow. Suitable for all skin types, this water and transfer-resistant spray has a gorgeous uplifting citrus scent, too.

MahaMane detangling leave-in conditioner, £28, Fable & Mane

Founded by brother and sister duo Nikita and Akash Mehta, who are on a mission to bring traditional Indian wisdom and knowledge to Western haircare, Fable & Mane are launching their newest product, a leave-in detangling spray formulated with aloe vera and conditioning amla to detangle, hydrate and condition your hair. This lightweight product is ideal for preventing breakage, heat damage and UV rays – a staple for the summer.

Laguna Quad eyeshadow palette, £43, NARS

As part of Nars’s Summer 2023 collection, this limited-edition eyeshadow palette features four gorgeous neutrals, including three radiant shimmers and one bronzed matte to help you create a beautiful copper eye. Inspired by their bestselling bronzer, Laguna, these highly pigmented eyeshadows come in a travel-sized golden compact – ideal for your holiday hand luggage.

Pure silk skinny scrunchies in La Dolce Vita, £39, Slip

Slip’s skinny scrunchies are designed to be gentle on delicate hair, crafted from 100% pure mulberry silk to minimise damage caused by regular hair ties. Inspired by a trip to the Amalfi coast, this six-pack comes in a selection of bright and colourful shades, perfect to brighten up a summer’s day.

Alexandra Davis