What's On My Radar? July Edition
Hey everybody! I am back with this month's beauty drops that caught my attention. With new drops happening on a weekly basis, I am just here to discuss what piqued my interest, made me add to cart, or put it on my wishlist. This is the monthly post to filter through the beauty noise, and see what caught my eye, why and if you need to check it out if you haven't already. The beauty game can get pricey very quickly, so let's see what made me do a double take and if it was in my budget!
Let us quickly go over the rating system shall we?
Window Shopping - Intrigued but not convinced I need it yet.
Future Purchase - Want it eventually, but no rush.
Cart Committed - Can't live without it, money is already spent!
Slather Exfoliating and Smoothing Bar for Soft Skin
by Topicals
Release Date: July 1st
Price: $28 for 2 bars
Why is it trending: An all over body bar with powerhouse ingredients proven to hydrate, smooth and soften textured skin all while helping to reduce KP with gentle and physical and chemical exfoliants. Work into a lather in hands or apply pressure for enhanced exfoliation on rough areas like heels and elbows. Retinol, Lactic Acid, Urea and Jojoba Esters come together to deliver rich hydration and deep exfoliating at the same time.
My take: Topicals know exactly how to address immediate skin concerns while not stripping the skin. I am a huge fan of their Faded Brightening Serum and their Faded Brightening & Cleansing Bar so I already know I am going to love this bar!
Survey Says: FUTURE PURCHASE
Dew N Plump Hydrating Nectar Glow Serum
by Fenty Beauty
Release Date: July 11th
Price: $38 USD
Why is it trending? This new serum claims to dew it all in one unique formula. It glows, plumps and strengthens and the gel texture matches perfectly with skincare and makeup. It addresses dryness, loss of firmness and dullness with its SuperQuenceh Juice Complex.
This 3 in 1 serum plums the skin,strengthens the moisture barrier and gives an instant glow. Best for oily, normal, dry and combination skin.
My take: The one thing I love about Fenty Skin is the texture of their products and it reminds me of a slightly thicker Fat Water. While I love a good hydrating serum, at the moment I have one too many.
Survey says: WINDOW SHOPPING.
Positive Light Luminizing Lip Gloss
by Rare Beauty
Release Date: July 9th
Price: $20 USD
Why is it trending?: A lip gloss with prismatic shimmer available in 6 shades to fit every occasion. The product hydrates while giving a glass like shine with a sheer finish, complete with a peach scent to elevate your mood.
My take: Yet another scented shimmer gloss and one can never have too many glosses! No further explanation is really needed is there?
Survey Says: FUTURE PURCHASE
Beauty Is In The Details Collection
by Morphe
Release Date: July 10th
Why is it trending?: Morphe channeled all of their energy into "mircrotipped detailers" for the precise look each and every time. The collection includes the Shapelifter Micro Contour Stick ($13), Nano Brow Pencil ($11), Micro Manager Gripping Brow Gel ($12), or all three in a bundle for $27. Here is a bit more information on each product:
*The Shapelifter Micro Contour Stick has a built in sharpener to target precisie applications in an effort to sculpt and define. The formula is creamy and the site states it is clinically proven to last all day long.
* The Nano Brow Pencil has a pin-thin .9mm tip to mimic the tiniest of hair strokes. Build and blend with a spoolie to effortlessly enhance sparse areas without smudging, transferring or fading.
* Micro Manager Gripping Brow Gel promises 16 hour hold. Laminates and locks brow in place with a specially designed Mirco Gripping Brush that lifts and sculps and evenly distributes product.
My take: This Morphe rebrand needs to be studied because they have released hit after hit. The revamped brushes have all been amazing and the pallets? Chefs kiss! While I do not need the brow pencil (my brows are ombre powdered), I do want the contour stick and brow gel.
Survey Says: FUTURE PURCHASE.
Mrs Smith Body and Hair Mist
by PHLUR
Release date: July 31st
Price: $25 USD 3oz; $38 USD 8oz
Why is it trending: Phlur's new tart summer body mist was trending weeks before its release. The brand's newest mist is a crisp apple delight that promises a tart yet sweet scent that is perfect and ready to be layered or worn alone. The scent notes are as follows:
Top: Granny Smith Apple, Pear, Watermelon
Heart: Apple Blossom, Violet, Pink Lady Apple
Base: Pink Praline, Musk Nectar
My take: Phlur has had the summer in a choke hold as well as my wallet! The scent notes are giving Bath and Body Works Country Apples Rich Auntie that only comes around on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and that is even if she is in town! Vanilla Nectar was such a gift that I cant wait to smell this- and sadly I will have to! It has been sold out on sephora.com since it dropped, but dont worry, I am on the email list! I don't know why this was an online only release like Vanilla Nectar, but let's get it together Phlur! I like instant gratification!
Survey says: CART COMMITTED
Air Jordan 1 High OG Self Expression/ Black Muslin
by Nike
Release date: July 31st
Price $140 GS/ Mens $185
Why is it trending?: The forever classic AJ1 takes on a new twist with this colorway drenched in black. The colorful soul is hidden behind black wear away leather to eventually give way and show its true self over time. Rich colors will become more apparent with each wear.
My take: absolutely yes! My favorite shoe of all time are AJ1s and my favorite color is black, so this is a no-brainer. BUT you mean to tell me they become more colorful overtime? ABSOLUTELY A MUST HAVE just for the creativity alone!
Survey Says: FUTURE PURCHASE
Let's keep the discussion going on the socials! Come find me on IG or TikTok @cocoapixi and let me know if you are headed to pick any of these up, or if you have purchased, let me know how you like it!