With the arrival of summer comes the need to change up your makeup or skincare routine. It’s also one of the moments in a year when skincare and beauty brands release new offerings just in time for the season. In today’s list of curated products, we bring you the newest arrivals at Sephora, featuring the best beauty and skincare releases of 2021’s summer season.
1. Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra SOS Intense Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Great for summer hydration, this newcomer from Caudalie is a thirst-quenching, oil-free serum that’s packed with hyaluronic acid to moisturize and soothe any skin type. It addresses dryness, redness, and uneven texture with its hydrating formula that’s packed with organic grape water that moisturizes and soothes dry skin while nourishing the skin’s microbiome, hyaluronic acid to deliver intense hydration and antioxidant polyphenols. This lightweight, water-based serum is a much-loved newcomer, as it has an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, with an 98% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “I love this serum, it’s really lightweight but very hydrating. It has a similar scent to some other Caudalie products I’ve tried (earthy). The packaging is very convenient to use – all around this is a wonderful serum.” Megs327
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2. OLE HENRIKSEN Dewtopia™ 20% Acid Night Treatment
Let your serum work as you sleep with the Dewtopia™ 20% Acid Night Treatment from OLE HENRIKSEN, a night treatment that contains 10% AHAs and 10% PHAs to exfoliate and help smoothen skin texture, aloe juice, Nordic birch sap and cotton water to nourish ands support skin, and licorice extract to help reduce the appearance of dark spots. This nightly serum helps exfoliate skin to uncover visibly smoother, renewed, and brighter complexion. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars, with a 98% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “Love this so far! Only using it twice a week as I do have skin on the more sensitive side, but the results in only a few weeks are already noticeable. My pore size has decreased and my skin texture and tone has evened out! Looking forward to long term use.” MandyAnn21
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2. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask
This newcomer from the well-loved Glow Recipe is a non-drying clay mask packed with hyaluronic clay that is whipped and infused with hyaluronic acid for hydration, watermelon enzymes for brightening and exfoliating the skin, and BHA/PHA to clear the pores and gently exfoliate skin. It also contains micro-exfoliating blueberry seed powder. Unlike other masks, this new Glow Recipe mask unclogs pores while delivering hydration. This new facial mask has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, with a 97% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “I just started using this facial mask. Been using it daily since it arrived. I noticed an immediate difference in how soft my skin was. It is soft, does not dry out on the face and smells wonderful. Since using this product I’ve noticed that some of my hormonal acne has disappeared as well. Would definitely recommend purchasing!” Misvogue98
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4. OLE HENRIKSEN Cold Plunge™ Pore Remedy Moisturizer with BHA/LHA
This summer, take the cold plunge with this lightweight moisturizer specifically designed for oily and combination skin. The OLE HENRIKSEN Cold Plunge™ Pore Remedy Moisturizer is packed with Salicylic Acid (BHA) and Lipohydroxy Acid (LHA) that loosens and lifts away pore-clogging dead cells, Alpine Willowherb Extract that nourishes skin with its antioxidants, and Green Fusion Complex™, a proprietary blend of potent active botanicals such as green tea, eucalyptus, algae (kelp), and Irish moss extracts that together absorbs oil and refines the appearance of pores. This lightly cooling oil-free moisturizer is great for summer as it provides refreshing hydration. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, with a 94% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “Honestly such a beautiful moisturizer. I have noticed such a huge difference in my pores since using this. It’s a game changer and something I will be repurchasing over and over again. It also sits really nicely under makeup! I only use it in the mornings and use a different moisturizer in the evenings.” Tremblaay
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5. LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
Laneige is known for their best selling lip mask. Now, that lip mask comes in a limited edition Peach Iced Tea variant that’s oh so perfect for the summer season. This leave-on lip mask provides skin with intense moisture and antioxidants as you sleep. Its Berry Mix Complex™ is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, while its Moisture Wrap™ Technology locks in moisture for hydrated, plump lips. This product is rated 4.4 and has an 83% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “I really love this product so far! The scent is subtle but present for me so it’s nice getting that light peachy scent when I apply it. I do not smell it on my lips for very long though. The formula is consistent with their other lip sleeping masks, they’re all amazing! It’s a lovely thick but not sticky lip mask that hydrates your lips and does not make them dryer or peel. Also, the color is very flattering! It’s not too orange so it just adds a slight pinky/peach hue to the lips which is really perfect for summer.” ChloeL9
Newest Arrivals at Sephora: Fresh Makeup Picks for Summer
1. bareMinerals MINERALIST Eyeshadow Palette in Sunlit
Create endless Instagram-worthy summer looks with the new bareMinerals MINERALIST Eyeshadow Palette in Sunlit which features a sun-warmed gold, bronze and copper palette. This clean, vegan, talc-free eyeshadow palette features six richly pigmented, non-creasing shades in a range of finishes and even comes in fully recyclable packaging! Its mineral pigments create rich, true color payoff so you can blend as much as you want. It also contains cold-pressed botanicals that’s rich in antioxidants and omegas to nourish and smooth skin. This gorgeous new palette has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, with an 89% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: ” have been looking for a warm-toned eyeshadow palette for a while and this is the one! It is super pigmented and I love how most of the shades are shimmery. I have no critiques and the book-like packaging is so cute!” Viathefairy
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2. Bobbi Brown Bronzer and Blush Face Palette in Light, Medium, or Deep
Great for summer and beyond, this gorgeous new face palette from Bobbi Brown offers a trio of complementary skin-warming shades for a fresh, natural look all year round. With a unique formula that does not contain parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES, this face palette contains a golden-light bronzing powder, nude-peach blush, amd golden-pink illuminating bronzer for the Light variant. Also comes in two other variants (Medium and Deep). Rated 4.5
out of 5 stars, with a 100% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “I am light/medium and purchased the medium. The light is really for fairest skin tones. I am in love with this palette! The colors are gorgeous and I really like that everything is in the handy compact.” Barbt
3. bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder in Sheer Tan
A talc-free pressed setting powder, this newcomer from bareMinerals sets and extends makeup wear with its soft-matte finish that reduces the appearance of pores. It offers a light coverage with its unique formula that contains cacao and shea butters to nourish and condition skin and vitamin E, an antioxidant that defends skin against environmental stressors. Made with 86 percent naturally derived ingredients. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, with a 94% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “I love everything about this product, amazing ingredients, excellent quality. I’m very oily during the day and this works wonder to refresh any make up, no white cast on melanin rich skin, the packaging is very classy and useful. Definitely buying this more before it’s discontinued or anything.” JulietteG88
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4. FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
This summer, create the perfect pout with the Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer and Plumper from Fenty Beauty. It’s a shimmer-free lip luminizer and plumper that offers a hint of tint and fuller-looking lips. Its paraben and phthalate-free formula contains shea butter and vitamin E to lock in moisture, while its Plump Job Complex gently plumps lips for a fuller pout. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars, with an 86% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “This product does EXACTLY what it says it’s gonna do. I love the sheer red tint it leaves on my lips as well as the plumping effect it gives. The plumping sensation would probably be a bit intense for some who are more sensitive, but of you can handle the HEAT, this is the way to go.” Alizae22
5. tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 46S Tan-Deep Sand
With a massive array of tones to choose from, the tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation is an oil free, 16-hour full-coverage foundation that has a matte finish. This liquid formula has a skin-mimicking feature that never cakes or creases. Its whipped-mousse texture feels light and silky, great for wearing during summer. It contains Amazonian Clay for longer wear. Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with a 100% recommendation rating at Sephora.
Promising review: “It’s full coverage but goes on super thin especially with the buffer brush that goes with it. I love that it doesn’t feel heavy or cakey and literally covers everything without looking like you’re wearing makeup. It also has a very light clean floral smell that I think is great! Very impressed.” Lomichelle91
Last Minute Fourth of July Sale at Sephora: Grab These Deals Now!
1. Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel
Now is the perfect time to grab an amazing deal on the much loved Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel, a lightweight gel that gently cleanses skin and improves dullness with its unique blend of papaya to fight free radicals, pineapple for gentle exfoliation, and aloe for calming and nurturing the skin. This refining peel gel addresses dullness and uneven skin texture, dryness, and fine lines and wrinkles. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, with a 94% recommendation rating at Sephora. Get $6 off for a limited time.
Promising review: I have dry skin and being able to exfoliate has become a little more difficult as I’ve gotten older. I love some physical exfoliation once in a while and this does it so well without feeling like you’re overdoing it. It leaves your skin feeling so smooth. It also has no scent in case you’re extra sensitive! Viajaradrienne
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2. fresh Lotus Anti-Aging Night Moisturizer
Grab a great deal with the fresh Lotus Anti-Aging Night Moisturizer at Sephora. It’s a well-loved lightweight cream that offers antioxidant-rich nightly recovery so your skin can visibly minimize signs of aging to reveal more youthful and rested-looking skin when you wake up. It’s packed with Super Lotus that supports a strong skin barrier and protects from free radicals and Peach Leaf Extract to de-stress and refresh the skin overnight. This night moisturizer works when skin is most receptive to nourishment when you’re sleeping! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, with an 89% recommendation rating at Sephora. Get up to $13 for a limited time.
Promising review: “I love this night cream! It’s super hydrating and sunk into my skin so well! I didn’t have to use a lot for my skin to feel well moisturized, which I really appreciated!” Alexis1099
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3. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mist
Perfect for refreshing the skin this summer, the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mist is a fine hydrating mist that’s packed with Jartbiome to help strengthen, balance, and improve skin’s defenses against irritation and damage, Centella Rx to provide soothing protection to the skin, and Cicabond for rebuilding damage. This spray formula instantly soothes sensitive skin for immediate and lasting relief. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars, with a 91% recommendation rating at Sephora. Get $5 off for a limited time.
Promising review: “I got recommended this product to help with the irritation mask wearing has been causing me. It’s got a lovely scent, I spray it on the inside of my mask before putting it on and my irritation has decreased dramatically.” Teccchy
4. OLE HENRIKSEN Sheer Transformation® Perfecting Moisturizer
Provide your skin with all the much needed moisture with the OLE HENRIKSEN Sheer Transformation® Perfecting Moisturizer, an oil-free moisturizer that offers antioxidants while weightlessly hydrating the skin and illuminating it. This uniquely blended moisturizer features a whipped, silky texture that is luxurious and packed with multi-fruit acids, plus licorice and pea extracts that gently refines skin. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars at Sephora. Get up to $12.50 off for a limited time.
Promising review: “I have been using this product for years now. I love it because it is smooth and not tacky or sticky. Does not make me breakout from wearing overnight, like other formulas often do. Absolutely amazing product. Cannot recommend this enough if you like light, soft moisturizers. Perfect base for makeup as well.” Bboschen
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5. fresh Black Tea Corset Cream Firming Moisturizer
A cream moisturizer packed with black tea, goji fruit extract, and firming peptides, this moisturizer from fresh offers a cushiony formula that helps strengthen and define skin to act like a corset for your complexion. The result is bouncy, supple skin without the tightness. Rated 4 out of 5 stars at Sephora. Get up to $23.75 off for a limited time.
Promising review: “This is my second jar. I really appreciate this in the summer when I’m spending time in my pool. This firms my neck and chest right up and improves my texture as well. I use it at night only and I highly recommend.” LeoDragonQueen
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