Marie Claire editors pick 37 summer-ready beauty launches for glowing skin

1. NARS Insatiable Longwearing Liquid Blush, $36

This is for the friend who wants blush that looks alive in July, not just cute in the mirror. NARS says the formula is lightweight, pigment-packed, and built for 16-hour wear, which makes it one of those rare cheek products that feels thoughtful instead of trendy.

2. Guerlain KissKiss Blur Matte Long-Wearing Lipstick, $50

Give this to the lipstick loyalist who likes polish but hates fuss. Guerlain has refitted KissKiss into a slim, refillable format and calls it the line’s first kissproof honey lipstick, so it reads like a luxury upgrade rather than just another nude bullet.

3. Maybelline Super Stay Peel-Off Lip Liner, about $13

This is the under-$15 gift for the woman who wants lip color to stay put through coffee, dinner, and the whole chaotic day in between. Maybelline says it sets in five minutes and lasts up to 24 hours with pillow-proof, shower-proof, food-proof, and drink-proof wear.

4. Kylie Cosmetics Coconut Water Lip Stain, $24

For the person who likes a stain that feels more fresh than matte, this one hits the mark. Kylie’s formula leans on coconut water and glycerin, and the line comes in five shades that keep the color story easy to wear.

5. ColourPop Jelly Much Eyeshadow Stick, $10

This is the gift for someone who wants a fun eye look without needing an actual eye makeup lesson. ColourPop launched the sticks in 14 shades, and at $10 a pop, it is the kind of impulse buy that still feels considered.

6. MERIT Signature Lip Liner, $24

This suits the minimalist who still likes her makeup to look expensive. MERIT’s liner is hydrating and buildable, with eight neutral shades and a balm-like finish that makes it easy to wear every day.

7. VIOLETTE_FR Plume Blush, $34

Give this to the friend who is very online, but in a tasteful way. The feather-light cream-to-powder blush is built for that blurred, soft-focus cheek that makeup people keep chasing right now.

8. Kosas Impressionist Multistick, $34

This is the smart gift for the woman who packs light but still wants options. Kosas designed it for cheeks and lips, so it does the work of two products without looking like a compromise.

9. Summer Fridays Bronzer Butter Balm, $32

For the person who wants warmth without that dry, powdery bronzer look, this is the move. Summer Fridays says the balm is infused with ceramides, peptides, and a trio of butters, which makes it a very good gift for skin that likes a little comfort with its glow.

10. Summer Fridays Bronzer Brush, $28

If she already owns the bronzer, give her the brush that makes it foolproof. Summer Fridays launched it alongside the balm, and it feels especially giftable for the friend who likes a matching set and a smoother morning routine.

11. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Complexion Perfector, $33

This is for the woman who wants strategic coverage, not a full face. Laura Mercier brought back the concealer palette with neutral, warm, and cool tones, which makes it a very practical gift for spot concealing in heat.

12. Jones Road Your Skin Foundation Stick, $38

Give this to someone who hates heavy base makeup but still wants skin to look even. Jones Road’s stick is medium to full coverage, with ceramides and squalane baked in so it wears more like skincare than makeup.

13. Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Baigneuse, $34

This is for the friend who notices a good nail color from across the room. Chanel’s summer-ready shade feels chic and unflashy, which is exactly what makes it a strong gift for a polish person.

14. Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Skin Refresh Water Lotion, $28

Give this to the body lotion skeptic who hates anything heavy. Sol de Janeiro says the Badalada lotion is an ultralight, fast-absorbing water-gel formula with Cheirosa 48, and that makes it feel more like a summer treat than a refill.

15. EMI JAY Aura Hair + Body Mist, $24

This is the easy gift for someone who wants to smell good without committing to a full perfume. Emi Jay’s mist is made for hair and body, with a portable 1.8-ounce size that is perfect for tossing into a beach bag.

16. Phlur Island Swim Hair & Body Fragrance Mist, $48

For the woman who wants her scent to smell like a warm-weather escape, this is the one. Phlur’s fragrance blends bergamot, coconut, ocean mist, and skin musk, which feels more polished than beachy in a souvenir-shop way.

17. L’Oréal Professionnel Keratin Alpha Sleek Anti-Frizz Treatment for Smooth Hair, $40

This is for the friend whose hair gets bigger the moment the humidity rises. Sephora lists the treatment at $40 and says it targets frizz, smoothness, and softness, so it is very much a practical summer gift.

18. Hawaiian Tropic Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Mist, $9.99

This is the gift for the person who protects everything except her scalp. The mist is lightweight, SPF 30, and designed to keep hair and scalp protected without the sticky finish that makes most sun sprays annoying.

19. Augustinus Bader The Overnight Restorative Cream, $365

This is the splurge for the woman who likes her skincare to feel serious. The cream leans on TFC8, centella, and nordic rosehip extract, so it reads like a luxe reset rather than a basic night cream.

20. Murad Biome-Balancing Calm & Recover Cream, $45

Give this to someone whose skin gets moody when the weather gets hot. Murad says the cream uses GABA, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide to soothe breakouts and calm the aftermath, which is very giftable for acne-prone grown-up skin.

21. Le Prunier Plum Spritz Dual-Phase Barrier Mist, $48

This is for the person who likes a dewy refresh that still feels elegant. Le Prunier’s mist layers Plum Beauty Juice, Plum Beauty Oil, hyaluronic acid, and an NMF complex, so it works as both skin care and a midday reset.

22. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Eye Serum, $90

This is the gift for tired under-eyes and the person who notices them first. Sulwhasoo says the ginseng-powered serum uses peptides and caffeine to firm, brighten, and depuff, which makes it feel more like a treatment than a pretty bottle.

23. The Ordinary Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum, $9

For the friend who wants a smart skincare buy that does not cost much, this is an easy yes. The Ordinary positions it as a serum for tired, dull skin that helps energize and tighten, and the price is one of the best in the edit.

24. Biodance Caviar PDRN Jelly Mist

This is the one for the beauty obsessive who loves a brand-new texture. Biodance turns caviar and PDRN into a sprayable hydrogel mist that is built to lock in moisture and make makeup look fresher.

Give this to the friend who wants something soothing and acne-friendly. Dr. Althea’s serum leans on the brand’s Triple Reset Care complex, so it is the kind of launch that feels useful first and trendy second.

26. mixsoon PDRN Collagen Tinted Moisturizer, $22

This is for someone who wants glow, not coverage that looks like coverage. mixsoon’s first makeup launch pairs PDRN, collagen, and peptides with a dewy finish in 10 adaptive shades, which makes it a very current gift.

27. Lancôme Absolue Longevity MD Intercept Cream, $155

This is the grown-up skin care gift that feels distinctly expensive. Lancôme built it around longevity, uneven tone, and firmness, and the refillable pricing structure makes the splurge feel a little less painful.

Give this to the person who loves an ingredient list that sounds like a lab meeting. G.M. Collin says the serum blends peptides, exosomes, and growth factors for skin renewal, elasticity, and barrier support, which is very much premium-skin-care territory.

29. Botnia Gentle Sun Cream SPF 30, $68

This is for the mineral-SPF loyalist who still wants something elegant on the skin. Botnia’s sunscreen uses zinc plus calendula and rose geranium hydrosols, so it leans soothing rather than chalky.

30. Lanolips Ceramide Milkshake Balm, $14.95

This is a good small gift for someone who is forever losing lip balm. Lanolips mixes lanolin, ceramides, and murumuru butter into a sheer, glossy balm, which makes it feel a bit more special than a basic tube.

31. VIOLETTE_FR Le Kabuki Brush, $38

If you are gifting Plume Blush, pair it with the brush that makes the finish look intentional. VIOLETTE_FR’s Kabuki gives the blush that blurred, diffused look beauty people actually want.

32. Benefit The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask, $22

This is for the friend who likes a weekly reset more than a once-a-year facial. Ulta prices it from $22 and up, and the pore-clearing angle makes it a solid summer skin gift.

33. Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore-Minimizing Clay Mask, $47

This one is for oilier skin that needs a real clean-out without feeling punished. Kiehl's stays a good gift because it is classic, useful, and never feels random.

34. Naked Sundays CabanaClear Illuminating Water Gel Serum SPF 50, $40

This is the friend who wants SPF that doubles as glow. Naked Sundays says the clear water-gel serum is light, radiant, and makeup-friendly, which makes it a smart modern sunscreen gift.

35. Eighth Day The Revitalizing Mask, $225

This is the splurge mask for the person who thinks eight minutes can change her face. Eighth Day built it around peptide-rich plasma, NAD+, and multiple hyaluronic acids, so it feels like a serious treatment rather than a casual sheet mask.

36. Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Daily Glow Lotion, starting at $28

Give this to the friend who wants her body care to look as fresh as her face. The Badalada line leans into 24-hour hydration, soft shimmer, and Cheirosa 62, which is exactly the kind of summer upgrade that feels thoughtful.

37. Biodance Rejuvenating Caviar PDRN Real Deep Mask, $19

This is the final pick for the sheet-mask devotee who wants a little more drama from her skincare. Biodance says the caviar and PDRN mask supports skin renewal and radiance, and at $19 it is an easy one to tuck into a gift bag.