Buzzed About Beauty
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Deborah Lippmann
Run the World (Girls), $45 for set of five
Perfectly timed to all the banter about neon polishes, Deborah Lippmann will be launching her Run the World (Girls) Set of mini nail lacquers next month which features fun, wearable neon shades. Better yet, these are the first super bright FDA-approved neon shades.
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Secret Agent Beauty
The Skinnys, $60
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OPI
Vintage Minnie Mouse, $8.50 each
Next month, the creative nail geniuses at OPI will be launching a Disney-inspired collection that includes four limited-edition pink and red nail lacquers. The line features a pink crème lacquer, one frosted red shade, a shimmery fuchsia, and a heart glitter confetti.
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OPI
Spider-Man, $8.50 each
The Amazing Spider-Man may not be out in theaters until July 3, but this month, OPI launched six limited-edition nail lacquers and a new Shatter top coat inspired by the film. Among the shades are a deep shimmering blue and a metallic golden green.
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L'Occitane
Angelica Skincare Collection, prices vary
L’Occitane is launching three new products on May 14
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Dermalogica
AGE Smart SkinPerfect Primer SPF 30, $48
Launched this month, this two-in-one product has an endless amount of research behind it to prove that it not only smooths skin's irregularities and conditions skin for longer makeup wear, but it also has anti-aging properties and UVA/UVB sun protection.
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Melvita
Rose Nectar Collection, prices vary
While still relatively unknown in the U.S., France’s number one organic-certified beauty brand, Melvita, is a very worthy buy. The brand just introduced its Rose Nectar collection, a nourishing range of cleansing and facial care products infused with some of the rose flower’s active ingredients (and scent!).
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Lacoste
Lovina, $40
For a limited time only, order a pair of Lacoste’s new Lovina flip flops and get a matching Lacoste polish free (incidentally, this is also the only way to get Lacoste polish).
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Philosophy
Here Comes The Sun Collection, prices vary
Philosophy has launched a slew of new suncare products to protect the face and body against UVA/UVB rays. The new collection also includes two self-tanners formulated with an amino acid complex for anti-aging benefits.
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Bumble & Bumble
Color Minded, prices vary
This new collection includes four haircare and styling products and an in-salon treatment that helps keep shades, shines, and tones true for up to 40 washes. All products are nourishing and shine-boosting.
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Banana Boat
Sunscreen Natural Reflect Lotion, prices vary
This new line of sun protecting products underwent extensive testing in seven conditions — sun, pool water, ocean water, wind, sweat, sand, and 100 degree heat — to ensure sun protection. Lotions are available for men/women, kids, and babies and come in conveniently portable bottles.
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Essie
Summer 2012 Collection, $8 each
Sky blue, carnation pink, bronze, hot pink, bright orange, and a lime green so enticing I took off my gel manicure just to try it.