Launch Digest: A Kali Uchis Sincerely Smoothie, Red Velvet Protein, Debloating Bevvies, and Chrissy Teigen’s Mochi Waffle Mix

Eat This Up

Some drops are just so deliciously new, we can’t help but mention them. We’re seeing actual food, food inspired by beauty, and beauty inspired by food (sort of). It’s okay if your eyes are bigger than your stomach on this one.

• David has become somewhat of an iconic protein bar—dare I even say…enigmatic. The protein-packed bar has just come out with its most sensuous flavor yet, Red Velvet. With 28g of protein, 0g of sugar, and just 150 calories, this on-the-go sexy snack is worth the bite.

• Millie Bobby Brown is into strange things, but Florence by Mills’ collaboration with Serendipity3 is anything but. To celebrate the launch of the Love Core Black Cherry Hair & Body Mist, Serendipity3—one of Millie’s favorite NYC spots—has created a limited-time dessert, The Love Core Cherries Jubilee for a mere $20 (which we approve of because…Erewhon).

• MUTHA is raising us well with their new Butter Body Melt—essentially a lightweight, “melted” evolution of their award-winning body butter. It instantly melts into the skin for added moisture, elasticity, and suppleness. Totally fine if you say “Smooth like butta” while applying.
  

• Bloating is very uncouth for the summer, which is why JuneShine and BelliWelli are joining forces to create a non-alcoholic Strawberry Dragon Fruit Kombucha. Beyond its incredibly refreshing flavor, you’ll find probiotics and an extra four grams of dietary fiber in a bevvy that really….floats your…bloat.

• Speaking of Chrissy Teigen and strawberry, her brand Cravings launched a Strawberry Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix that is available on Thrive Market through June 8th (and then you’ll be able to find it at grocery stores nationwide).

In It for the Summer

I always say, “There’s Annie…and then there’s Summer Annie.” The below launches made me specifically activate my summer self ahead of schedule, getting excited for all of the opportunities to disrobe and dial up the glow (to eventually make my hair and skin the same color, but that’s just me!).

• If there’s ever a brand we’re going to trust with our skin, it’s Tower 28. Now, they’re taking their SOS skincare to the sun and back with their SOS FaceGuard™ SPF 30 PA+++. For the acne-prone, sensitive skin types, this white castless, tintless SPF provides broad-spectrum UVA + UVB protection that is even ophthalmologist-approved. I see you!!

• What happens when you put a supermodel and a super swimwear brand together? The Montce x Jasmine Tookes Collection, is what! In—what can only be described as—a mix between the best of Europe and the best of Florida, this new sophisticated lineup takes pairs bold with refined (with sexy imo) for your next European getaway (or Floridian getaway—whichever which way).

• From body ody ody to Badalada…ada (I added the last “ada”), our favorite summery skincare brand, Sol de Janeiro, just warmed things up for us with their Body Badalada™ Lotion, which is vitamin-infused and packed with a 7 Hyaluronic Acid Blend. Add in their classic Cheirosa 62 scent, and the other beach honeys don’t stand a chance.

• + LUX UNFILTERED dropped a fresh take on their OG best-selling body glow. The N°10 Blurring Body Glow Golden helps to blur imperfections and even skin tone, or simply provide a deliciously radiant glow with skin-loving squalane, vit C, and sunflower seed oil. All you need is five minutes, and it’s glow time.

• REEF is making a real comeback this summer with their Ebony Beach Club Flip Flops. This partnership goes far beyond “hanging 10,” focusing on celebrating the black community and its evolving intersection with surf culture. Because the beach isn’t exclusive…but rather…expansive. 

Honestly, Just Add to Cart Already

Life should be “fluid, not friction.” This week’s open tabs on our browsers all live in the beauty space, aiming to help us pucker, pout, and perfect (no matter how often we’re frowning at our newsfeed).