The Best Products Our Beauty Editors Tried in August 2024
With Labor Day and the unofficial end of the summer behind us, we're starting to ease into the spirit of autumn (even if the warm weather has other plans for us).
No matter where you live, this is a very important transitional season, and the perfect time to start moving away from some of your sunny day skin and hair care favorites toward products befitting cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Of course, you'll also want to upgrade your SPF, makeup and pampering routines as well. Some of our most beloved beauty brands sent us goodies of all kinds to we could try them all to pass along our favorites, so keep scrolling to find our what our beauty editors loved best in August of 2024.
Vegamour GRO+ Advanced Essentials Kit: $162
Vegamour is a haircare brand that cares, known for their hair systems that empower users to grow thicker, fuller and healthier hair. They just dropped their new plant-based GRO+ Advanced Essentials Kit, combining a Hair Serum that improves hair density and prevents shedding with a Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner. This shampoo-conditioner combo includes skincare-inspired ingredients such as niacinamide and Spanish microalgae to balance the scalp, further allowing you to grow healthy, voluminous hair.
(via Vegamour)
Hairstory New Wash Original: $41.40
Hairstory's New Wash Original is a cleansing and innovative hair wash cream that nourishes your hair as it detangles. It simultaneously cleanses and softens hair with every wash to get your locks as healthy as possible.
(via Hairstory)
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HASK Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Shampoo: $6.99
Hair and skincare brand HASK has some of our favorite hard-working options around, and their Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Shampoo cleanses the scalp while ridding hair of any buildup. The inclusion of tea tree oil means it refreshes, soothes and purifies strands all at once.
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HASK Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Conditioner: $6.99
Be sure to pair the HASK shampoo with their Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Conditioner. This rosemary- and tea tree oil-enhanced product promotes hair growth while nourishing and cleansing. It also has an earthy, natural scent that makes wash day a spa-like experience.
(via HASK)
HASK Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Hair & Scalp Treatment Mask: $1.99
For even deeper hydrating, try HASK's Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Hair & Scalp Treatment Mask. It's a rich and moisturizing mask that detangles and deeply conditions hair with every use. Each package has enough for two to three uses, with a vegan and cruelty-free formula that's free of phthalates to give dry, brittle hair a boost.
(via HASK)
Voesh Gua Sha Bar Duo: $38
As much as we love gua sha, it frequently gets dropped from our routines when we're feeling rushed or lazy. niacinamide-infusedVoesh has managed to streamline the process completely with a Gua Sha Cleansing Bar and Shampoo Bar, using natural ingredients to wash your body while it provides a soothing and slimming lymphatic massage. The Cleansing Bar is infused with niacinamide while the Shampoo Bar is enriched with biotin for even further benefits.
(via Voesh)
This Works In the Zone Shower Gel: $32
When we shower in the mornings, an invigorating cleansing routine that perks us up is essential, and This Works' In the Zone Shower Gel makes that experience so much simpler. It's a paraben- and sulfate-free body and hand wash that cleanses without stripping the skin, and its aromatherapeutic combination of patchouli, eucalyptus, frankincense and petitgrain makes for an uplifting combination that always puts us in the right mindset for starting the day off right.
(via This Works)
Dr. Squatch Cowabunga Cleanse: $8
Dr. Squatch's hard-working, boldly scented soaps have never let us down, but their new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-inspired Cowabunga Cleanse has to be our new favorite. It's a zero-grit soap with a pizza-inspired scent, using real basil leaves and tomato extract to produce a fresh, tangy and slightly sweet fragrance we actually love to wear.
(via Dr. Squatch)
Soft Services Debaser Buffing Bar Starter Set: $88
Soft Services' limited-edition buffing bar in the new Molasses scent gently exfoliates with microcrystals while helping to heal rough or textured skin. Just use it on wet skin two to three times a week for the best results. They're also currently sold out, but you can share your email to be notified as soon as they restock.
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Tower 28 SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser: $20
Tower 28's new SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser is an incredible everyday lightweight cleanser that's quickly become our go-to. It works it magic to balances skin while ridding it of all any dirt, makeup and oil from the day.
(via Tower 28)
Vitamasques Cleansing Oil: $18.99
A combination of dirt, oil, makeup and sweat on your skin can be gross. Nothing feels better than a good facial cleansing to get it all off after a long day or gym session, and Vitamasques' Cleansing Oil is made with a blend of 10 plant oils including apple, oat, avocado and apricot for a thorough clean. Simply dispense a few pumps into your hands and onto your dry face, then massage in with water to rinse away.
(via Vitamasques)
Tree Hut Fragrance Mists: $12.99
The second we step out of the shower, we turn to Tree Hut's Fragrance Mists to spritz on lasting scents we're happy to wear again and again. The brand's signature collections include Dewy Daisy, Pink Hibiscus, Aurora Nights and Moroccan Rose, so you can also keep your shower gel, moisturizer, shaving oil or exfoliator in the family for consistent scenting.
(via Tree Hut)
Mānuka Health Eternal Renewal Regenerating Face Serum With Royal Jelly & Bee Venom: $126
Mānuka Health's Eternal Renewal Regenerating Face Serum is formulated with bee pollen, mānuka honey, royal jelly and bee venom to deeply hydrate and rejuvenate skin with every use. It's designed to stimulate skin, leaving it looking renewed and transformed.
(via Mānuka Health)
Crickle Daisy Strawberry Shortcake Scented Lip Balm: $19
If you love beautifully tinted and great-smelling lip balms, you need at least one Crickle Daisy balm in your collection. Their Strawberry Shortcake Scented Lip Balm has the most sweet and heavenly scent with a delicate pink sheen, and its blend of avocado oil, olive oil and coconut oil leaves lips soft and hydrated without the stickiness other balms can leave behind.
(via Crickle Daisy)
Mānuka Health Nourishing Lip Balm With Royal Jelly & Elderberry: $34
Mānuka Health's Nourishing Lip Balm With Royal Jelly & Elderberry has a subtle pink hue that gives a natural and effortless look to your lips. Since it's jam-packed with authentic mānuka honey and royal jelly, it works to protect lips while leaving them intensely hydrated.
(via Mānuka Health)
Mānuka Health Eternal Renewal Regenerating Eye Serum With Royal Jelly & Bee Venom: $106
Mānuka Health also offers a fabulous Eternal Renewal Regenerating Eye Serum infused with real mānuka honey, royal jelly and bee venom to promote collagen production and even skin tone. Apply this to your undereye area to reduce bags and give your skin a refresh.
(via Mānuka Health)
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Mānuka Health Eternal Renewal Regenerating Face Cream With Royal Jelly & Bee Venom: $140
Mānuka Health truly has great products for every step of your skincare routine, and their Beauty Awards-winning Eternal Renewal Regenerating Face Cream With Royal Jelly & Bee Venom deserves a spot on your counter. Use it both morning and night to deeply hydrate and moisturize your skin with the natural power of real mānuka honey and royal jelly.
(via Mānuka Health)
Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30: $22
Marketed as, "dessert for your skin," Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 30 is a foam sunscreen that's light as air, making application of your SPF that much more enjoyable. This nostalgic foam goes on the skin effortlessly while coconut oil and aloe nourish and hydrate during the harshest and hottest summer days.
(via Vacation Inc.)
Subtl Staks Four-Piece Brush Set: $35
Subtl Staks is a unique makeup brand that allows you to curate your own totally custom portable, stackable makeup collection, with products for eyes, blush, highlighter, lips, concealer and more. They also also offer refills as well as multi-purpose brushes. If it's been too long since you cleaned or replaced your own brushes, check out their four-piece set featuring a blush brush and two-sided eyeshadow brush, plus powder and stippling brushes to help with your entire makeup application routine. They even offer a dry brush cleaner to help dust off any dry makeup and cut down on on-the-go packing.
(via Subtl Staks)
Lottie London Soft Grunge Lottie Palette: $7.98
With fall rapidly approaching, we're slowly moving away from bright and colorful hues to more subdued, smokey looks, and Lottie London's Soft Grunge Lottie Palette has been a big help. It's inspired by '90s glam brunge looks, built around both ark and light highly pigmented tones for bold and multidimensional shadow looks.
(via Lottie London)
Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Pressed Powder: $28
Tower 28's GetSet Blur + Set Pressed Powders instantly smooth skin and blur any imperfections. We also love that they're sweat-proof, seamlessly going on top of your foundation for setting your look with a soft matte finish.
(via Tower 28)
HASK Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Scalp Detox Dry Shampoo: $6.69
HASK's Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Scalp Detox Dry Shampoo features powerhouse ingredients like rosemary and tea tree oil to relieve your scalp of irritation while cleansing away dirt and oil. We love that it allows us to go without washing our hair for days while still feeling fresh and ready to take on anything.
(via HASK)
HASK Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Scalp Relief Serum: $7.79
HASK's Tea Tree Oil Invigorating Scalp Relief Serum is a hair treatment that helps reduce scalp irritation while giving your hair shine and a natural glow. Use two to three drops on clean, damp hair and massage into the scalp for the ultimate hair repair treatment.
(via HASK)
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Hairstory Hair Oil: $35.15
Hairstory's iconic and lightweight Hair Oil softens as well as nourishes hair. On top of working wonders for your locks and scalp, it's also blended with right fabulous essential oils for a delectable yet subtle floral and woody aroma.
(via Hairstory)
HASK Tea Tree Oil Invigorating 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray: $17.95
When you're hair needs a little extra help after the show, try HASK's Tea Tree Oil Invigorating 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray. It's a magical multi-purpose spray that protects hair from heat damage while detangling and conditioning, as well as reducing frizz and promoting shine and glossiness.
(via HASK)
ALŌH Skin-Softening Hand Sanitizer: $22 for 3
ALŌH's Skin-Softening Hand Sanitizer is made with 70% plant-based ethyl alcohol, aloe vera and glycerin. The aloe vera works to soften skin while the pure essential oils and lemongrass scent work to calm and relax with every mist.
(via ALŌH)
ALŌH Moisturizing and Skin-Softening Hand Sanitizing Wipes: $15 for 60 wipes
ALŌH's Moisturizing and Skin-Softening Hand Sanitizing Wipes are perfect for on-the-go needs and traveling. These biodegradable wipes are equipped to kill 99.9% of common illness-causing germs on contact. The aloe vera and essential oils, such as lavender and rosewood, hydrate the skin and provide a calming aroma. They're available in three scents—Sweet Orange Bergamot, Lavender Rosewood and Peppermint + Eucalyptus.
(via ALŌH)
Davids Kids + Adults Nano-Hydroxyapatite Premium Toothpaste in Orange Vanilla: $10.95
If you're sensitive to harsh, minty toothpastes and are looking for a natural, hard-working toothpaste, we have to recommend Davids Kids + Adults Nano-Hydroxyapatite Premium Toothpaste in the Orange Vanilla flavor. It's a fluoride-free toothpaste that naturally whitens teeth, freshens breath and prevents plaque buildup, and the creamsicle-inspired flavor is refreshing yet gentle enough for folks of any age to enjoy.
(via Davids)
Marée Marine Collagen Eye Gels: $22.45
When we're feeling tired or under the weather, our undereye areas are the first place to show signs of fatigue. That's why we can't get enough of Marée and their Marine Collagen Eye Gels. They're infused with hyaluronic acid, marine collagen and pearl extract to hydrate, soothe and depuff the undereye region while brightening darkened skin. Not only do they feel wonderfully cool, but they work wonders, and with their colorful and sparkly designs, they're super fun to wear, too.
(via Amazon)
I Dew Care Hot As Sheet 5-Day Eye & Face Multi-Masking Set: $20
I Dew Care has some of our favorite sheet mask options around, and their Hot As Sheet 5-Day Eye & Face Multi-Masking Set features five sets of Hyrogel Eye Masks and five unique full-face sheet masks using the best Korean extracts for full-fledged relaxation every day of the workweek. Whether you require pore tightening, firming, moisturizing, brightening or soothing, the set has you covered.
(via Ulta Beauty)
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