Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you.
Elorea, a Noteworthies winner last year, has launched a new collection that celebrates Korea’s rich fashion, architecture, customs, and cuisine. The Timeless Legacy Collection captures the country’s heritage and traditions in scents like Hanok, a symphony of florals and woods, and Jang, a smoky fragrance reminiscent of whiskey. “Elorea makes such beautiful scents. I was excited to try this new collection. My favorites are Git, a peony and lotus forward floral, and Hanok, a fresh, piney scent that dries down into a beautiful woody finish. Check out the discovery set if you are looking for a new, interesting scent. While it costs $40, it comes with a gift certificate for the same price for use toward a purchase of a full-size bottle of your choice,” says Danielle James, ELLE.com beauty director.
One tiny drop of Hourglass’ new liquid blush is all you need to paint a glowy flush across your cheeks. Infused with white lupin seed extract and hyaluronic acid, the formula plumps and firms skin for a lifted look—no cheek filler needed. “I had been skipping blush for over a year because it didn’t feel like a step I needed or wanted to do. However, an early sample of this product has kicked off yet another era of blush obsession. When I apply my favorite shade, Scene, my cheekbones appear sculpted, juicy, and like I’ve applied a wet-looking highlighter on top, even when I haven’t. Hourglass has hit it out of the park once again,” shares Carol Lee, ELLE.com associate beauty e-commerce writer.
There’s simply not enough time in the morning, and we appreciate anything that can help streamline our beauty routines. The new Duet Blowdry is a perfect example: the hair tool, with its gentle bristles, elliptical barrel, and powerful vents, allows you to get a salon-worthy blowout within minutes of stepping out of the shower. “This tool takes my hair from wet to completely dry, voluminous, and shiny in ten minutes flat. I’m amazed every single time, and I love that even if I forget to prep with a heat protectant, there’s a very low chance of damaging my fine hair,” says Lee.
Coola’s Dew Good Illuminating Serum SPF 30 are glow drops and SPF in one, and the brand’s newest product promises to be the same for the rest of your body. It comes with impressive SPF 40 protection to defend against the sun’s harmful rays while also making you glow like a goddess. Like its predecessor, the body sunscreen contains a slew of probiotics that boost the skin barrier, helping your skin stay moisturized and healthy inside and out.
Our eyes can now get the Laneige sleeping mask treatment, too. The new product isn’t meant to replace your eye cream—instead, it’s meant to work in tandem with whatever formula you usually put under your eyes. The mask works it’s magic as you sleep—it is infused with caffeine, peptides, and niacinamide to firm the area and soften fine lines and wrinkles.
You might already be familiar with Aerin’s classic Amber Musk fragrance, but we’re here to introduce you to its brand-new sister scent. While the two share sandalwood, rose, and amber notes, Amber Musk Santal also contains the aroma of suede accord, vanilla, and coconut milk. The fragrance feels warm and inviting, like an expansive summer sunset or a campfire surrounded by your closest friends.
Fresh figs from Alicante, Spain, served as the muse for the latest launch from Noteworthy. As the woody and floral fragrance settles onto the skin, you’ll feel as though you’re standing in front of a fig tree, taking in the scent of its ripe fruit, verdant leaves, and expanding branches.
Brunette hair needs a boost sometimes, especially when you go a little too long in between appointments. The new Blue Color Boost may look intimidating at first, but when combined with Hairstory’s New Wash Original or New Wash Rich, it’ll revive your color and add a gloss in just one use.
The Olympics start later this month in Paris, and Dermstore has launched a French-themed kit just in time. The beautiful makeup bag holds 11 French pharmacy essentials beauty lovers stock up on whenever they get the chance. “I haven’t been to Paris in over six years, but I remember picking up a bevy of products at the pharmacies that I couldn’t get in the States. I’m so happy to know that they’re available here nowadays, and if you haven’t tried them, this is the perfect opportunity to experience these tried-and-true formulas,” says Lee.
Those with sensitive skin may be afraid to try putting acids on their skin, but gentle formula extraordinaire Cetaphil has launched a line of exfoliating products safe enough for easily irritated skin. This cleanser features a dynamic trio of salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and gluconolactone that work to carefully wick away excess sebum and help even out the complexion without sensitizing the skin.
Infused with algae, niacinamide, and glycerin, this blush is designed to moisturize the skin for up to eight hours while providing a sunkissed glow to the skin—in fact, the various shades of the blush would be idea for replicating the sunset blush trend that’s been all over TikTok. The pearly formula adds dewiness to the skin without visible shimmer, making you look hydrated and healthy all day long.
Kevyn Aucoin Sculpt and Define Contour Book Volume IV
Celebrity and runway makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin’s brand has boasted the gold standard in terms of contouring products for years. In honor of Aucoin’s legacy, the company has created the fourth edition of the iconic The Contour Book Volume, which has everything you need to sculpt your face sans filler. The palette includes translucent and setting powders, two contour powders for varying levels of skin tones, two brilliant highlighters, and two blushes—a soft pink and a warm peach.
Bobbi Brown’s latest foundation is for anyone who wants a soft, natural-looking finish, whether you have oily skin or deal with dry patches. Thanks to oil-controlling silicas and hydration-boosting hyaluronic acid, honey extract, and glycerin, the formula absorbs excess sebum in oilier zones while simultaneously moisturizing areas that need it. In other words, it balances out the skin, helping it look its best.
Irene Forte’s first body oil combines the moisturizing and anti-aging powers of its Pistachio Face Oil and Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum. The starring ingredient, phytomelatonin, is a plant-derived melatonin that encourages skin renewal and fights free radicals—molecules that cause many of the most common signs of aging, like wrinkles and dark spots. “I’m very selective with my body oils, even though I love using them. I want them to hydrate my skin, but I also don’t want them to be so oily that they stain my clothing. This one truly fits the bill—it absorbs within seconds of application, has a light, pleasant scent that isn’t overwhelming, and adds an undeniable glow to my skin. I also find that it’s so hydrating that I don’t need to layer it with another moisturizer, which means it’s earned a permanent spot on my body care roster.”
If you haven’t heard about hypochlorous acid yet, here’s a quick introduction: The anti-inflammatory ingredient can almost instantly soothe redness, especially if you deal with rosacea or eczema. This mist is infused with the acid along with hydrating and firming magnesium PCA and peptides—spray it onto your face before makeup and keep it with you to give your skin and makeup a boost as you go about your day. “The air in our office gets pretty dry, which can both dehydrate and irritate my rosacea-prone skin. I’ve been leaving this spray by my desk to give my skin a spritz of calming hydration whenever I need it,” says Lee.
Fans of Dae’s Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream will be delighted to hear that there’s a new version in town—and it comes with a built-in wand. While it retains the original formula, the travel-friendly edition is specifically designed to help smooth away flyaways and frizz and make styling edges a little easier. We’ve all had a hair emergency at one point or another (especially when it’s humid or windy), and you won’t regret having this launch in your hair first aid kit.
“When I heard Chriselle Lim, Phlur’s creative director, say that she had been wearing this body spray daily, I was intrigued. I’m not usually into coconut-based scents (unless I’m at the beach), but because I trust Lim’s taste, I decided to try this one. Honestly, this is the only coconut-y scent I’d wear in my daily life. Thanks to the fragrant white florals and warm sandalwood, I find that the spray melts into the skin and stays subtle instead of screaming tropical vacation,” shares Lee. You can also wear the fragrance as a tattoo; Phlur collaborated with Inked by Dani to created Phlur x INKED scented temporary tattoos.
OleHenriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Crème Brûlée
The Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment family has welcomed another flavor into the fold. Crème Brûlée offers a slight brown tint and a scent that captures the aroma of the French dessert’s caramelized sugar topping. “I’m a fan of the new flavor, but I also want to take this opportunity to spotlight the product’s silicone applicator. Because it’s so flexible and soft, it allows me to apply the balmy formula evenly and smoothly without scratching or pulling on my lips,” Lee says.
Not only did Merit update its Volumizing Brow Pomade by adding 80 percent more product in the tube, but it also launched a sophisticated new eyebrow pencil. The product’s 0.9mm tip is tailored to be as user-friendly as possible; its small size and slightly less-pigmented formula adds soft strokes of color to the brows, creating subtle definition and enhancing what you already have. Merit infused the pencil with oleoactif to promote new hair growth as well. “My eyebrows are so sparse that I’m convinced I look like Mona Lisa without makeup. Pencils that are thick or saturated look too obvious on my brows, so I find that thinner ones like Merit’s work best for me. I’ve already used up an entire Brow 1990: Sheer Gel Eyebrow Pencil, and it’s hard to make myself reach for anything else,” Lee says. If you want to pick up the gel and pencil in one go, you can find this discounted duo on Merit.com.
Skin care meets makeup in all of Live Tinted’s makeup products, and this brand new liquid blush is no different. The formulators behind the product included ingredients like hydrating squalane, anti-inflammatory peony extract, and brightening vitamin C to treat your skin while you wear the blush. Another plus? Each tube is equipped with a plush doe-foot applicator that you can use to place the blush directly on your cheek before blending.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Fragrance & Protein Free Defining Cream
Finding a curl cream you love that’s fragrance-free is hard. Locating one that’s also affordable is nearly impossible, but Not Your Mother’s has launched a strong contender. Whether you’re sensitive to fragrance or would rather let the scent of your other hair products shine, this product is a great new option; it does everything you want a curl cream cream to do, including taming frizz, adding definition, and keeping strands moisturized. And beyond fragrance, it’s also free of silicones, parabens, sulfates, and drying alcohol.
In 1994, makeup artist François Nars debuted his namesake brand with a collection of 12 lipsticks. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Nars has unveiled a new line of creamy lipsticks that honor the original formula. “This time, there are 28 stunning shades to choose from. I have to admit that my favorite is Excess, a deep brown with a hint of red, but I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them,” shares Lee. The inclusion of rosehip seed oil and hyaluronic acid ensure that your pout retains moisture, but the formula still feels weightless on the lips.
Michelle Pfeiffer captured the scent of her grandfather’s North Dakota lake house in the original Jake’s House. The marine, neroli, and musk notes dominated the aquatic fragrance. This time, Pfeiffer reimagines the home as a beach house on the British Virgin Islands. Jake’s House BVI retains the aquatic vibe, yet the addition of coconut, white florals, and white amber transports you to the seaside instead of a freshwater lake.
