Glow, shine, and summer: The Kurator’s top beauty picks

Summer beauty is all about glow, radiance, and effortless elegance. From sun-kissed skin to glossy, luscious lips and intoxicating scents, the season calls for products that make you feel confident, pampered, and just a little bit indulgent. We’ve curated our top picks - from high-shine lip oils and buildable blushes to luxurious fragrances and next-level eye shadows, so you can refresh your beauty routine and embrace the season in style. Think of it as your ultimate guide to looking radiant, feeling fabulous, and staying ahead of the beauty curve this summer.

Lips That Shine and Nourish

MAC – Lip Glazers & Lip Glass

Glossy, high-shine lips without the stickiness. Perfect for a reflective, luscious finish that catches the light beautifully.

Armani Beauty – Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick

Richly pigmented, velvety liquid lipstick with a satin finish that glides smoothly and leaves a soft, long-lasting color. Perfect for an elegant, sophisticated summer lip look. 

Charlotte Tilbury – Unreal Lips Healthy Glow Nectar Oil

Hydrating lip oil that delivers shine and subtle color. Keeps lips nourished with a soft, glossy finish.

Asteri Beauty – She’en Lip Oil Gloss

Inspired by Asian lip trends, this nourishing lip oil blends five luxurious oils and olive-derived squalene to hydrate, soften, and add a sheer, buildable tint. Lips look fuller, feel softer, and stay luminous all day.

HUDA Beauty – Lip Contour Stain + Faux Filler Jelly Oil

Long-lasting lip stain meets ultra-hydrating tinted oil. Contour, fill, and top with glossy, juicy color for a flawless, plump pout.

Radiant Skin & Natural Glow

Clinique – Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion SPF50

Hydrates, smooths, and protects. A daily moisturizer with SPF for healthy, glowing skin all day long.

IT Cosmetics – Glow with Confidence Sun Blush

Cream blush and bronzer in one. 92% serum base with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E adds natural glow and youthful dimension. Available in five sun-kissed shades for every skin tone.

Estée Lauder – Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift

Firm, lift, and brighten the under-eye area for a refreshed, youthful appearance.

Charlotte Tilbury – Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick

Creamy, buildable blush for a natural, lit-from-within glow. Perfect for touch-ups on the go.

Eyes That Captivate

Urban Decay – 24/7 Glaze-On Liquid Eyeshadows

Weightless, buildable, second-skin finish. Six shimmer and duochrome shades deliver glow without glitter grit, paired perfectly with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils.

Fragrances That Inspire

Jo Malone London – Myrrh & Tonka

Warm, comforting, and elegant. Rich myrrh and creamy tonka notes for memorable evenings.

Prada – Paradigme Eau de Parfum

A bold, inverted fragrance composition that challenges traditional scent structures. Paradigme opens with base notes of Peru balsam, benzoin, and guaiac wood, followed by a heart of floral bourbon geranium, and topped with a flash of bergamot. This avant-garde scent redefines masculinity with its unexpected layering and modern appeal. 

Frédéric Malle – Portrait of a Lady

Bold and timeless. Iconic rose and patchouli notes with incense for a sophisticated, luxurious fragrance.

Tom Ford – Soleil Blanc

Sun-kissed, radiant, and effortlessly sensual. Evokes golden beaches and summer glow in a bottle.

YSL Beauty – Muse Inspiring Ink

Audacious and elegant fragrance. Woody and smoky notes inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s inky sketches, perfect for those who defy convention.