Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you.
Retinol is coming for your lip products. The latest launch from beloved K-beauty brand PRMR, or Primera, features a low concentration of retinol that plumps your lips without irritating them—even those with sensitive skin can slowly introduce the product to their routines until their lips can tolerate daily use. The volumizing effect also comes in part due to the formula’s collagen, an ingredient famous for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
During her IVF journey, Kourtney Kardashian noticed cellulite crop up in new places on her body. Her search for a cure inspired the latest launch from Lemme, the multi-hyphenate’s vitamin and supplement brand. Lemme Smooth contains French cantaloupe melon extract and chromium picolinate, which have been clinically proven to fight cellulite. The capsules also plump the skin, thanks to hyaluronic, bromelain, and more, for smoother skin everywhere.
Commence Root Serum
We’ve all admired Brooke Shields’ eyebrows and luscious, flowing locks for decades, and she’s launched a hair care brand to help women over 40 maintain or even reach the manes of their dreams. As we age, hair doesn’t exactly grow the way it used to, which is why many experience thinning. Commence’s Root Serum soothes the scalp, strengthens hair, and encourages growth for increased thickness with help from ingredients like quinoa peptides, acai stem cells, and lactobacillus ferment.
Clothing brand Grey Bandit and RPZL, a New York City-based hair extension destination, have collaborated to bring us the summer accessory. These beachy extensions are comprised of actual seashells and come in 14’’, 16’’, and 18’’ variations to suit any hair texture and length. “I can’t wait to wear them to the beach and summer soirees during the coming sunnier months,” shares Carol Lee, ELLE.com associate beauty e-commerce writer.
Nars has extended its Light Reflecting line with a new hydrating setting spray just in time for summer. While polymers and extracts set the makeup underneath, moringa seed and cacao peptides prevent damage from pollution and blue light exposure.
This romantic unisex scent, with its sparkling citrusy and floral profile, is poised to clinch the spot as your scent of the summer this year. “Dossier may be known for the dupes, but this scent will get you hooked on the original. It has a citrusy brightness to it from the neroli, but the lavender dries down to a peacefully, powdery finish. Fun fact: The VP of Operations and the VP of Branding got married, they created a signature scent for the wedding and even handed it out to guests—this is a version of it. Wear it to your next summer wedding, I guarantee you’ll be the guest of honor,” shares ELLE’s digital beauty director, Danielle James.
Violet Grey’s limited-edition box of full-size and travel-size warm-weather goodies is stocked with hair, makeup, and body heroes that’ll have you glowing like a goddess throughout the next few months. The kit includes Isdin’s Eryfotona Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, MAKE Beauty’s Heat Stroke Cheek Tint in Stimulated, and MUTHA’s The Nudist Exfoliating Body Bar, among a host of other essentials that make looking and feeling like your best summer self that much easier, even when you’re facing 75 percent humidity and 90-degree weather.
Humid conditions and sweat can make your eyebrows go haywire, and your usual methods for keeping everything in place may not cut it in the warmer months. Victoria Beckham Beauty’s FeatherFix, on the other hand, uses film formers to hold your brows in position for up to 24 hours. Other ingredients, including biotin, panthenol, and murumuru seed extract, help strengthen your brow hairs and encourage growth.
There’s no doubt about it—the Rhode Pocket blushes are one of the blushes of the summer. The formula comes in six stunning shades to accommodate every mood and skin tone, and it somehow hydrates the skin without leaving a sticky finish. “I’m stunned by how natural this blush manages to look. I truly look like I’m blushing and glowing from within. Plus I love the adorable and portable packaging; its round shape makes it easy to hold and use. It takes a lot for me to instantly add a product into my daily routine, but this formula has truly done it,” shares Lee.
“ZouZou” gets its moniker from a playful nickname used in the 20th century to refer to short-haired young women. The scent itself is an ode to the youth of the 1960s. “Many vanilla perfumes are childish, but not all childish fragrances are vanilla. Zouzou by Celine is what happens when vanilla grows up. This amber vanilla scent mixes patchouli and caramel, creating a powdery, seductive scent that reminds me of Parisian youth,” says James.
This is the collab you didn't know you needed. New York meets Paris with this Ulla Johnson x Sisley bag, which is an update to the ever popular Ulla Johnson ‘Wave’ bag. “Made in Italy, this beautifully crafted leather handbag comes with all your favorite Sisley skin care products, including the Black Rose Cream Mask, Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid, and the All Day All Year and Nutritive Lip Balm. I love that it has a removable pouch and that this multifunctional bag can also be worn as a crossbody,” explains James.
Glossier’s long-awaited lip liner collection is finally here. In true Glossier fashion, the formula incorporates a clever selection of ingredients to provide the user with the best experience possible. For example, the jojoba oil inside helps keep lips moisturized, and the fractional quartz guarantees the smoothest application possible. “A lip liner that doesn't drag? Sign me up! I love this lip liner, which enhances my natural cupid's bow. It's long-lasting, and on days I don't want to wear lipstick, I color my lips with this liner and apply lip gloss on top of it. It comes in eight shades, ranging from a baby pink to a dark chocolate, so there's a nude for you,” says James. In fact, each shade is nipple-inspired. “I’ve always heard that your perfect nude is the color of your nipples—but as someone with a nipple color that is vastly different from the color of my lips, I brushed it off. I did end up finding a Lip Line that matches my nipples, and guess what? I’ve never loved a lip liner shade more,” adds Lee.
