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Summer is officially upon us, which has meant a month of nonstop SPF launches. For a beauty editor, that means weeks of testing various SPF products, which can wreak havoc on your skin. Combine that with a very fun (and very sweaty) night during the opening week of the new Atlantic Ave Bathhouse location, and my skin was in need of a new summer routine. Enter, Anastasia. I’d been wanting to check out Anastasia Skin Care Studio since moving to New York, so I was thrilled for a reason to drop by their gorgeous UES studio to hear Anastasia’s summer skincare secrets. I settled in for the best facial of my life (truly) and was all ears for Anastasia’s expert take.
Anastasia has a very seasonal approach to skincare. First, she advised holding off on any chemical peels or other harsh treatments if you’re spending time in the sun (it may be good to avoid starting actives like retinol if you’re going to be out in the sun). Then she told me that while most of her clients diligently apply SPF in the summer, they often skimp on one of the most important steps in maintaining healthy skin during hotter weather: cleansing. As we layer heavy SPF, sweat more, and expose our skin to harsh summer elements, double cleansing becomes doubly important for many skin types. Case in point: my post-SPF-testing-binge congestion. (Which, after taking Anastasia’s advice and incorporating gentle enzymes into my cleansing routine, has completely disappeared.)
With so many skincare brands introducing new SPF products for summer (including my favorite SPF launch of the year, revealed below!), it would be a savvy move if brands bundled double cleansing products alongside their classic summer SPF launches. A pool day skin survival kit, if you will! With whispers of Bathhouse Atlantic Ave opening a rooftop pool this summer, I’ll be needing it.
And now, for the best launches of the week – including my favorite SPF of the year:
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First Up: Sulwhasoo’s Luxurious New SPF
Luxury Korean skincare brand Sulwhasoo released the innovative new UV Wise On-The-Go Sun Cushion SPF 50+. The portable, skincare‑infused sun cushion hydrates, soothes, and delivers cooling SPF 50+ protection with a smooth texture that layers seamlessly over and under makeup.After a month of testing more SPFs than I can count, this is the one I can’t stop reaching for: the mirrored compact is perfect for touch ups, the formula suits my sensitive skin, and the cushion applicator presses the featherlight product seamlessly on top of makeup.
Trending: Pride Collabs
Bulletproof officially launched its limited-edition Cardamom, Orange & Honey Ground Coffee in partnership with GLAAD. The flavor is available now through August 31, with 100% of profits donated to GLAAD to support LGBTQ acceptance and inclusion. In addition to donating all profits from the product, they’re also partnering with LGBTQ artist and activist Shanée Benjamin, whose custom packaging artwork and creative direction bring themes of identity, visibility, and belonging to life across the campaign.
OLEHENRIKSEN gave their Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment a new juicy, rainbow-inspired Pride Month update. Ole’s Pride Punch Pout Preserve is a limited-edition peptide-powered lip treatment with an iridescent rainbow glimmer.
Trending: Travel-Friendly Haircare
Oribe launched a TSA-friendly size of their signature Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray. Designed for summer travels, it shields hair from heat damage while keeping styles frizz-free and light. The multi-tasking dry conditioning spray repairs, nourishes and shields damaged strands up to 450°F / 232°C.
California Naturals released a new On-The-Go Mini Kit bringing together some of the brand’s most-loved hair and body care essentials in TSA-friendly sizes. The set features the Classic Clean Shampoo, Classic Clean Conditioner, Deep Repair Hair Mask, and Glow Oil Body Wash.
Before You Go… Some Summer Treats
- Back to Nature expanded its Cheezy Crackers line with two new flavors: White Chedda Cheezy Crackers and Hot & Spicy Cheezy Crackers. The new snacks are made with non-GMO ingredients, no artificial flavors, and no synthetic colors
- Fishwife teamed up with breakout pop artist Audrey Hobert on a Limited-Edition Audrey Hobart Rainbow Trout tin, designed by Audrey's longtime collaborator Kyle Berger.
- Unreal launched their first-ever Peanut Butter Drops, made with real peanut butter, less sugar, and nothing artificial.
- Salt & Straw launched The Chef Series, five ice creams developed in collaboration with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs including Brady Ishiwata Williams, Mei Lin, Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi, Dan Barber, and Gregory Gourdet.
Happy shopping. Email me directly – hannah@thequalityedit.com – with any launches you’d like to see in the spotlight, or DM us over @thequalityedit.
