The Best Beauty Drops of August 2026

August beauty was all about the in-between. The dog days of summer ‘26 brought new arrivals that paired lightweight, heat-friendly formulas with richer shades and textures that hint at the season ahead.

Here’s everything you may have missed—and what’s worth another look.

Collections

Chantecaille

The Lion Collection

Rich, wearable color meets a meaningful cause—new shades for eyes, lips, and cheeks benefit Lion Guardians and its work with local communities to protect lions.

Includes:

  • 3 Luminescent Eye Shades
  • 2 Lip Veils
  • 8 “Lion Pride” Cheek Shades
  • Luster Glide Silk Infused Eye Liner

Cirque Colors

NicoleLovesNails Collection

A limited-edition trio of shades created in collaboration with creator Nicole Loves Nails.

Includes:


Lilly Lashes

Everyday Collection

Their shortest, lightest, and most natural lashes made from high-quality faux mink.

LINA CHOO

Forbidden Oddity Eyeshadow Palettes , $45 each

Each five-pan palette tells its own color story, from gilded vanity and rose-toned romance to icy smoke, forest greens, and high-contrast brights.

Peter Thomas Roth

Holiday Kits

Coveted, limited-edition value sets filled with bestselling skincare formulas.

Includes:

Skindinavia

Fan-favorite setting sprays—the same patented formulas you love, now with updated names and packaging.

Includes:


Sonia G.

Superstars

The Superstar series turns customer feedback, past prototypes, and favorite Sonia G. shapes into limited-edition brushes made just once.

Includes:

Tweezerman

Grooming gifts for you—and everyone on your list.

Includes:


Makeup

Anna Sui

Rouge Jelly , $30

Glossy liquid lip colors with juicy shine, lasting moisture, and a bouncy jelly feel.

BiotechBeauty

BiomeBlush Barrier-Repairing Multi-Stick in Rose Redox , $38

A new rich, rosy red supports the skin barrier and adds dewy, natural color to the cheeks and lips.

Charlotte Tilbury

Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur, $43

A silky, buildable powder blush that delivers seamless color while helping smooth and blur the look of skin.

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Glosswork 4D Ultra Shine Plumping Lip Gloss , $26

Get rich color, high shine, and a plumping effect in a nourishing formula that leaves lips looking smoother and feeling hydrated.

Natasha Denona

I Need A Cool Eyeshadow Palette , $72

A versatile collection of taupes, grays, cool browns, and luminous neutrals features richly pigmented formulas that blend smoothly and wear beautifully.

RCMA Makeup

Beach Day “Cream to Powder” Bronzer , $24

A long-wearing, sweat-resistant formula helps keep your bronzed look fresh from day to night—now with 4 new shades added.

RCMA Makeup

Red Carpet Ready Liquid Foundation , $38

A highly-pigmented, full-coverage formula meets the demands of today’s artists and delivers a camera-ready complexion.

rms beauty

ReDimension Daily Glow Palette , $55

Four airy gel-to-powder shades glide on smoothly, build with ease, and bring instant dimension to cheeks and high points.

Sisley Paris

Phyto-Blush Twist , $95

Brand-new shades of the cream-to-powder blush that adds fresh color and a healthy-looking glow in one twist.

Sisley Paris

Phyto-Lip Twist , $68

Part tinted balm, part lipstick, part gloss. Discover new shades and returning favorites that leave lips feeling moisturized, smooth, and comfortable.

Sisley Paris

Phyto-Twist Topcoat , $68

Your new finishing touch: this transparent, multi-use formula is scattered with fine, multicolored shimmer that swipes over eyes, cheeks, and lips.


Skincare

Bask

SPF 30 Vanilla Lip Balm , $20

A hydrating lip treatment that does more than moisturize. Broad spectrum SPF 30 helps protect delicate lips from daily UV exposure while leaving behind a soft, glossy finish that never feels sticky.

BY TERRY

Matcha Mist Elixir , $18-$88

A refreshing blend of matcha, CICA, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins for up to 24 hours of hydration.

Jouer Cosmetics

Luminizing Glow Serum, $22

New mini sizes of this radiance-boosting serum soothes, hydrates, repairs the skin barrier, and evens skin tone—all in one.

Sisley Paris

The Corrective Serum , $250

Thanks to its powerful and lasting rebalancing action, this anti-blemish serum not only effectively corrects spots but also keeps them from coming back.

Peter Thomas Roth

Instant FIRMx® Collagen Tightening Face Patches , $36

Collagen-infused forehead and cheek patches hydrate skin, leaving a lasting glass-skin effect.

Peter Thomas Roth

Instant FIRMx® Temporary Face Tightener Easy-Wear Formula , $42

The favorite, quick-fix facial treatment known to help reduce the look of fine lines, deep wrinkles and pores—now in an easy-to-wear formula.


Nails


Manucurist

3-Step Strengthening Care Kit , $19

Prepare, strengthen, and hydrate & regenerate nails with one nail care routine.

Manucurist

3-Step Repairing Care Kit , $19

Prepare, repair, and hydrate & strengthen nails with one nail care routine.


Fragrance

Nomad Noé

Habibi Vanilla EDP , $155

A new scent captures the emotional intimacy of being so close, the connection leaves you speechless.


  • Top Notes: Pistachio nuts, warm milk, hazelnut extract
  • Heart Notes: Coffee absolute, abroxan, amber
  • Base Notes: Vanilla CO2, sandalwood, creamy musks

Haircare

Verb

Black Currant & Floral Hair and Body Fragrance Mist, $22

A bright, craveable scent with crisp notes of black currant, pineapple, sweet jasmine and rose.


Tools & Accessories

Anna Sui

Beauty Tray , $25

Perfect for organizing cosmetics, accessories, or little trinkets in the bathroom or on your dresser, this beauty tray features Anna Sui’s intricate antique-inspired styling. Available in black and a limited edition clear pink.

BiotechBeauty

BiomeBlend™ Dual-Ended Sculpt + Blend Brush , $38

With vegan fibers infused with antibacterial technology, the angled end offers control for precise application and definition, while the softly rounded end blends and diffuses color for a seamless finish.

A staple for your makeup kit, it keeps your pencils sharp and ready to use.

Charlotte Tilbury

Dual Ended Bronzer & Blush Brush, $48

A dual-ended face brush for seamless bronzer and blush application.

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