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It’s time for another round of new drugstore beauty goodness! Summer is officially here so I’m rounding up some of the latest makeup launches to kick off the season.
From super lightweight skin tints and glossy lip colors to an acne-fighting primer and mattifying powders, here’s your guide to every eye-catching and hyped-up new drugstore makeup release for summer 2021!
New Drugstore Makeup Summer 2021
L’Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum ($14.99)
Infused with 1% Hyaluronic Acid, this hydrating tinted serum with luminous mineral pigments provide lightweight coverage and brighten complexion. Available in 10 nude, radiant shades which blend to match a variety of skin tones. This product is fragrance free, non comedogenic and suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup ($12.99)
This new multipurpose product has an illuminating formula that primes, conceals, highlights and evens skin tone with light coverage. It comes in 5 self-adjusting shades for a range of skin tones. The built-in sponge applicator makes the application quick and easy!
ELF Acne Fighting Putty Primer ($9)
This skin-perfecting primer is formulated with acne-fighting ingredients like 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Kaolin to reduce redness, minimize the appearance of pores, calm irritated skin, control oil and prevent future breakouts. The putty’s unique, velvety formula applies clear and smooths over imperfections, gripping your makeup for all-day wear. Great for: Acne-prone, combination, and oily skin.
Neutrogena Clear Coverage Flawless Matte CC Cream ($7.79)
Designed specifically for acne-prone skin, this CC cream formulated with Niacinamide provides full coverage with a matte finish without making your acne worse. Plus, it color corrects to mask skin imperfections. Oil-free, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) Also available at Amazon.com
ELF Putty Bronzer ($6)
This unique putty-to-powder bronzer delivers highly pigmented, buildable color with a smooth, semi-matte finish for a natural sun-kissed glow. Lightweight and non-greasy, the formula is infused with argan oil and vitamin E for moisturizing benefits while you glow.
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Pro Mattifying Powder ($8)
Infused with oil-absorbing rice powder, this mattifying pressed powder provides an all day smooth matte finish. No transfer. No smudge. Sheer coverage with a non-drying and non-ashy finish for all skin tones.
ELF Electric Mood x Pitizion Collection
Inspired by self-expression, this makeup collection was created with international music artist Pitizion. The collection includes:
- De La Soul Cream Face Quad ($12) – Features a cream highlighter, bronzer, and 2 blushes in a mix of matte and shimmer shades to achieve a lit-from-within glow look
- Shadow Crayon Duo ($12) – A long-wear pair of creamy metallic eyeshadow sticks perfect for lining, highlighting or all-over color. Features 2 universally flattering shades: Bambalina (warm, shimmery brown) and Spotlight (champagne with gold reflects)
- Sheer Stick ($7) – A lightweight balmy lipstick that gives lips a subtle hint of cherry red color and gorgeous sheen. Has subtle and refreshing coconut scent.
The Electric Mood collection drops on elfcosmetics.com 7/1 and will be available in-stores at Target starting 7/11.
Neutrogena Clear Coverage Color Correcting Concealer ($7.79)
Developed for acne-prone skin, this concealer offers lightweight, color correcting coverage that doesn’t make your acne worse.(thanks to Niacinamide in the formula) Oil-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) Available in 3 shades: green, peach and deep peach. Also available at Amazon.com
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Creamy Eye Shadow Stick ($10.99)
Available in a range of soft pastel shades, this creamy eyeshadow stick glides smoothly onto your lids and blends easily with a finger or brush for gorgeous color. Available in 6 shades.
Pixi EyeLift Max Eye Shadows ($14)
These long-wearing liquid eyeshadows leave a smooth veil of flattering color that promise no creasing, no budging, and easy buildability. Available in 6 shades from a fiery copper and dreamy amethyst to a mossy olive that can be worn solo or layered.
COVERGIRL Outlast Extreme Wear Waterproof Concealer ($10)
This full-coverage waterproof concealer feels lightweight and blends easily to conceal imperfections without caking or smudging. Available in 20 shades, it’s completely crease- and transfer-proof for a smooth, flawless finish that lasts all day. Non-comedogenic formula won’t clog pores.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Setting Spray ($7.79)
If you’re looking to set your makeup look into place but still achieve a dewy finish, this setting spray is the perfect pick! It’s formulated with purified hyaluronic acid and antioxidants for a refreshed, hydrated makeup look that will last.
Catrice True Skin High Cover Concealer ($7)
With a waterproof long-lasting formula, this high coverage concealer covers dark circles, blemishes and redness while also providing lightweight hydration with Hyaluronic acid.
Versed Mood Lighting Luminizing Glow Drops ($17.99)
Mood Lighting is skincare with makeup benefits. These liquid illuminating drops feel like a serum, act like a serum, and enhance skin’s natural glow. The product gives a soft-focus finish and tint that almost feels like you’re wearing makeup, except your skin’s getting a boost in antioxidants and hydration, all while light reflecting pigments diffuse imperfections.
It comes in two shades: Sheer Bronzed and Sheer Golden that work well on almost all skin tones and can be mixed together. Skip the foundation and wear barefaced or mix into face makeup for a skin-smoothing, soft-focus glow.
Neutrogena Clear Coverage Color Correcting Compact ($7.79)
This compact offers lightweight, long-lasting coverage with green and yellow color correcting powders that evens & brightens skin tone and controls shine with a matte finish. Oil-free and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), it’s suitable for acne-prone skin with niacinamide (vitamin B3) Also available at Amazon.com
ELF Big Mood Mascara ($7)
This volumizing and lifting mascara gives you the false lash effect without smudging or flaking. The hourglass-shaped brush head helps separate and define lashes while the creamy formula infused with jojoba wax hold lashes’ curl and give you a smooth, effortless application.
ELF Electric Mood x Tiana Collection
Inspired by self-expression, this makeup collection was created with international music artist Tiana Major9. The collection includes:
- Feeling Lucky Eyeshadow palette ($16) – An 18-piece eyeshadow palette full of creamy matte, shimmer, and metallic shades, inspired by Tiana’s vibrant eye looks.
- Tiana Lip Duo ($12) – A high-shine lip gloss and brown lip pencil duo to help you achieve a defined, glossy pout.
- Illuminating Elixir ($14) – A 2-in1 face serum and makeup primer with a subtle luminosity and peachy tint for a natural dewy glow. Infused with hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil. Use alone or under/mixed with foundation
The Electric Mood collection drops on elfcosmetics.com 7/1 and will be available in-stores at Target starting 7/11.
Maybelline Express Brow 2-In-1 Eyebrow Pencil + Powder ($8.99)
This eyebrow duo has a precise teardrop tip on one side that easily defines and shapes brows and a powder packed sponge on the other side that fills and smoothes, full natural-looking eyebrows. Suitable for contact wearers.
Essence Prime+ Studio Poreless + Skin Blurring Putty Primer ($5.99)
This smoothing primer with a soft focus effect creates an even and almost poreless canvas for makeup application. Infused with Hyaluronic acid and coconut oil, it also keeps skin hydrated.
Pacifica Stellar Gaze Eyeshadow Palette ($24)
A mix of punched up pastels, dreamy neutrals and matte & shimmer finishes converge in this 28-shade mineral palette. Talc-free, blendable & pigmented formula allows you to create infinite range of gaze-worthy looks.
NYX Pore Filler Targeted Blur Stick ($8)
This lightweight formula dries transparent with a soft-focus finish to blur pores and fine lines. The unique applicator shape allows for no-mess, targeted application and can be used under or on top of makeup! Great for normal to oily skin.
Makeup Revolution Superdewy Liquid Blush ($7)
Add a hint of tint to your look with this ultra-pigmented, buildable liquid blush. Go for a natural flushed finish or build it up for a more intense look. Just dab a pea sized amount onto the apple of your cheeks and blend into skin using fingers. This one is said to be a drugstore dupe for Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush that retails for $20.
Milani Color Fetish Matte – The Nudes Collection ($8.99)
This ultra-creamy, velvet-matte lipstick comes in a curated range of nude shades designed to flatter an array of skin tones. Enhanced with Hyaluronic Acid, it offers full coverage with one-stroke payoff
L’Oreal Unbelievabrow Longwear Brow Topcoat ($11.99)
Designed to extend the wear of your favorite brow pencil, this top coat has a quick-dry, waterproof, smudge-resistant and transfer-resistant formula. The ultra-precise applicator brush allows for a quick and easy application.
COVERGIRL Outlast Extreme Wear Pressed Powder ($9.98)
A lightweight, full-coverage pressed powder that absorbs oil and keeps shine under control without caking or cracking. Available in a variety of shades, it’s completely transfer-proof and keeps skin looking fresh and natural, not heavily made up.
NYX Ultimate Shadow & Liner Primer ($10)
Infused with vitamin E, this eye primer increases vibrancy and extends wear of shadow and eyeliner. Available in 4 skin-adapting shades, its creamy formula with a soft blurring effect creates the perfect canvas for eye makeup.
Pacifica Vegan Longwear Eyeliners ($11)
Available in 4 pigmented pastel shades, these new pencil eye liners deposit rich vibrant color with a creamy, no-skip formula infused with Vitamin E & Coconut Oil. Easy to sharpen all-wood pencils means less plastic in your beauty bag.
CoverGirl Easy Breezy Brow All Day Brown Ink ($11.99)
Featuring a dual applicator, the eyebrow pen’s ultra-precise felt-tip lets you easily create full, natural-looking brows, while the spoolie comb helps tame and groom brows. The water-resistant tint won’t smudge or transfer. Also available at Ulta Beauty
ELF Electric Mood x Tove Lo Collection
Inspired by self-expression, this makeup collection was created with international music artist Tove Lo. The collection includes:
- Hydrating Balm ($10) – An ultra-moisturizing lip balm that delivers sheer color and subtle shimmer. Universally flattering shade (Sweet Talk) natural, peachy coral hue.
- Disco Glitz Brow and Eye Kit ($18) – 3-piece kit includes clear brow gel, eye glitter paste, and dual-ended brush tool to achieve full, feathery brows
- Glassy Skin Balm ($8) – A translucent face balm highlighter that helps you achieve glass-skin effect. Shimmer-free for a naturally dewy sheen. Can be worn alone, under, or over makeup
The Electric Mood collection drops on elfcosmetics.com 7/1 and will be available in-stores at Target starting 7/11.
Maybelline Eyestudio Hyper Easy Pencil Eyeliner ($7)
Infused with Argan oil, this pencil eyeliner has a smooth gel formula with a creamy soft 1.5mm micro tip and hexagonal grip that gives ultimate control and easy application—no slips. Available in 3 shades: medium brown, deep brown and deep black.
Milani Make It Last Mattifying Setting Powder ($10.99)
This micro-fine pressed powder blurs imperfections and visibly reduces shine while absorbing excess oil and setting makeup. It comes in a universally flattering, translucent color that leaves a flawless finish.
Catrice Power Full 5 Glossy Lip Oil ($7)
Made with 4 nourishing oils from avocado, coconut, jojoba and almond, plus hyaluronic acid, this lip oil leave lips feeling intensely hydrated. It reacts with natural pH of lips to give an individual color finish with a subtle fresh mint scent.
Which of these new drugstore makeup releases for summer 2021 are you most excited to try?
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