Best Beauty Products For July 2013

I am an admitted mascara junkie, but when I heard that Revlon Lash Potion Mascara ($5) not only makes your lashes look lush, but actually helps them grow, I had to try it! My lashes feel stronger already, and it's my new go-to for nights out with super dramatic, unclumpy results in a deep, dark black. And the price is so good, I can have one for home and one for my travel bag for the Summer!

— Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

I recently traveled to Florence and visited the actual Santa Maria Novella church and its cult-favorite beauty store. Now that I'm back and missing Italy (sniff, sniff), I'm depending on my Santa Maria Novella Melograno Soap ($17) to remind me of the city. It's also a perfect hostess gift for when you crash at your friend's Summer house. 

— MLG

Travel is such a constant in the Summer that I love having my essentials always ready to toss into a weekend bag, which is why the Supergoop City and Sand Sunscreen Kit ($35) is so perfect! It has travel sizes of each of the brand's best SPF formulations for face and body — I am particularly fond of the lip balm with a seriously minty taste and the serum that layers perfectly under moisturizer.

— MLG

Leave it to Kérastase to up the beach-wave game with its new tousled-texture spray. I love giving my smooth hair some added grit with Spray à Porter ($35), which adds that beachy texture sans the salty (aka drying) formulas of standard sprays. The innovative technology uses minerals to give your hair a healthier dose of texture, plus it has UV protection and the scent is divine.

— Kaitlyn Dreyling

French brand Le Couvent des Minimes is making its debut stateside, and its long list of products are all inspired by the natural beauty recipes created by monks who lived in the convent over four centuries ago. One of my favorites is the Eau des Minimes Botanical Fragrance ($35-$65), which was inspired by the "miraculous waters" that were originally distilled in convents. The refreshing blend of citrus fruits, flowers, and herbs creates a light scent perfect for spritzing on all Summer long.

— KD

During the Summer, I love to lighten up my beauty load, which is why I've been swooning over Kate Somerville's Dilo Oil ($65). This tube holds the perfect oil for gently hydrating my face, body, hair, and cuticles. The Dilo oil comes from a rare nut found on Fiji, and it's full of fatty acids for improving your skin's health. Since its lipid structure is similar to that of your skin, it absorbs quickly, leaving you with hydrated, dewy skin. Nailing that Summer glow just got a whole lot easier.

— KD

Humidity is the arch nemesis of every curly girl in the Summer, and the only way to combat the frizz is by adding moisture. Ouidad has released a new Curl Defining Styling Soufflé ($26) that works well on kinky and coiled hair textures. It's satisfying being the only one not afraid of inclement weather this season. 

—Jessica Cruel

Blue fig and orange blossom may sound like exotic ingredients found only in the most luxurious fragrances, but Dove's latest body wash ($9) brings the aromas to your shower. It's sweet and refreshing with the maximum moisture that Dove is known for. Just in time for the two-a-day showers we'll be taking during these scorching months.

—JC

Fresh's Lip Scrub is already on my must-have list, but new to the Sugar line is the Shine Lip Treatment ($19). I'll be using it to add a natural shine and moisture to my favorite bold lip colors this season, and it's also perfect for getting that wet lip look poolside. 

—JC

Still a little nervous about slathering oil into your hair? Ease it in with Redken Diamond Oil Shampoo (salons only). It will give your hair the benefits of all those hair-healthy oils without the worry of any greasy residue.

— Maria Del Russo

Whether you're into orange hues, pink tints, or berry shades, Sonia Kashuk's A Kiss on the Cheek Palette ($15) has every Summer shade you're looking for. And since it's good for both lips and cheeks, you have no reason not to pucker up.

— MD

All SPFs are not created equal, and Murad Essential-C Sun Balm ($25) ranks high against the others. Besides the fact that it delivers SPF 35 in an easy-to-use bar, it doesn't have that sickly sunscreen scent . . . and that makes sun protection a whole lot sweeter.

— MD

If you've watched our interview with Josie Maran, you'll agree that Josie looks as good as she sounds. (That voice! So relaxing.) So when she told us coconut water attributed to her gorgeous skin, we were sold on her Coconut Watercolor Cheek Geleé ($22). It feels soft on your skin, and just like a stain, it stays put. Tip: try it on your lips for a gorgeous, barely-there splash of color. 

— Kirbie Johnson

Who doesn't want to wear Dolce & Gabbana? Even if you don't have the funds, you can still own a piece of the designer pie with its new nail lacquer collection, Love in Taormina, out in July. Top picks include Bouganville ($24): a creamy berry violet, and the matte top coat, which dries quickly and leaves nails practically unchippable. Plus, here are more Summer polish recommendations to choose from. 

— KJ

If you're a traveler, I'd suggest not leaving your house without a When Travelmate mask ($28 for a pack of four). It's made from fermented coconut juice — a summertime beauty staple — and, much like a serum, it deeply and quickly absorbs into your skin. It's crucial for an after-flight regimen and will leave your skin glowing and supple. 

— KJ

Becca Cosmetics is truly making a name for itself with its current foundation lineup, including the new Matte Skin Shine-Proof Foundation ($42). Perfect for combination-to-oily skin, this medium-coverage makeup will keep slicks at bay without a dull or flat finish.

— Jaime Richards

Besides having a calming, soothing aroma, Intelligent Nutrients' Destress Express Dry Skin Therapy ($28) hydrates deeply with a blend of coconut, olive, and castor oils. Natural waxes work to seal moisture in. Time to move those strappy sandals from the back of your closet to front and center.

— JR

Almost everyone can use a good hair elastic during the warm-weather months. It's just a bonus when they happen to be as functional and fashionable as these Studded Hair Ties from Anthropologie ($16 for an assortment of 10 shades).

— JR