July is the ideal month for less-is-more with beauty, and considering the recent scorching temperatures, we’ll admit that we’re guilty of throwing on a layer of sunscreen and calling it a day. But that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped searching for the absolute best in hair, skin care, makeup, and fragrance—this is the time of year when final summer collections drop, which means there’s lots of delicious new products to test. Even if you’re streamlining your summer skin-care or makeup routines, it can’t hurt to invest in something new and shiny, right? Right! From a $310 retinol treatment to a $13 hair recovery mask, check out our 18 favorites below.
