June 2025 ushers in a wave of beauty innovations tailored for the summer season, blending nostalgia with modern functionality. From the revival of classic favorites to the introduction of multi-purpose products, this month’s launches cater to the evolving needs of beauty enthusiasts seeking simplicity and effectiveness in their routines.
Essie’s Clambake Nail Polish Returns
Essie has reintroduced its iconic Clambake Nail Polish, a vibrant red-orange shade that first debuted in 2008. After being discontinued and briefly re-released in 2021, Clambake is back exclusively at Ulta Beauty for a limited time, offering fans the quintessential summer manicure color.
Maybelline’s Multi-Use Lifter Stix
Maybelline’s latest innovation, the Lifter Stix, offers a versatile solution for makeup application. Available in 18 shades, these sticks function as concealer, foundation, highlighter, or contour, allowing users to streamline their beauty routines. Infused with cranberry seed oil, the formula ensures a smooth blend and natural finish.
Glossier Collaborates with Katseye for Lip Glaze
Glossier has teamed up with global girl group Katseye to launch Lip Glaze, a line of creamy, nourishing lip oils. Each of the six gelato-inspired shades is named after a Katseye member, offering a cooling effect and sheer tint. The formula combines raspberry seed oil, apricot oil, and liquid shea butter for hydration and shine.
E.L.F. Introduces Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50
E.L.F. Cosmetics expands its Halo Glow line with the new Skin Tint Mineral SPF 50. Priced at $18, this tinted sunscreen offers mineral sun protection with 12% zinc oxide, niacinamide, allantoin, and bisabolol to reduce redness and moisturize the skin. Available in 18 shades, it provides a dewy finish and medium coverage.
Additional Noteworthy Launches
- Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Contour Duo: A dual-ended lip liner featuring two shades to sculpt and fill lips, already favored by makeup artists at events like the 2025 Met Gala.
- Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW-LAMINATE Sheer Tints: A peptide-infused brow gel that conditions and holds brows in place for up to 12 hours, now available in three tinted shades.
- Kate McLeod The Foot Stone: A waterless foot treatment combining cocoa butter, Vitamin E, and essential oils to nourish and soften feet during sandal season.
- MUTHA Body Butter Melt: A lightweight yet intensely hydrating body moisturizer that absorbs quickly, ideal for summer use.
- James Read Sunrise to Sundown Tinted Tan Serum: A hyaluronic acid-infused serum providing a buildable faux tan, designed for weekly application.
- Manuela Picard Red Carpet Ready Vitamin C Peel: An at-home treatment utilizing Vitamin C, azelaic acid, and polyhydroxy acid to exfoliate and brighten the skin.
- Trudon Under the Trees Candle: Part of the ‘Lost In A Moment’ collection, this candle offers a refreshing blend of cucumber, spearmint, and cedarwood, capturing the essence of summer.
These June 2025 beauty launches reflect a trend towards multifunctional products and nostalgic revivals, catering to consumers seeking efficiency and familiarity in their beauty routines. The renewed focus on hydration, skin protection, and natural finishes mirrors broader shifts in the beauty industry towards more conscious and user-friendly formulations.
Brands are responding to consumer demand for inclusivity, wellness, and authenticity. Whether through SPF-infused tints, nourishing lip oils, or reimagined classics, this summer’s beauty offerings showcase a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. As the beauty industry continues to evolve, these products set the tone for the season ahead, ensuring consumers are well-equipped for a radiant and stylish summer.
