Summer is officially here, and the summer 2026 TestTube has arrived with everything you could want to add to your warm-weather routine. This thoughtfully curated, editor-approved lineup leans into everything that makes warm-weather beauty so fun: lightweight textures, luminous finishes and the kind of skin-loving ingredients that hold up under the sun. Get a peek inside our TestTube box before yours lands on your doorstep—or don’t, if you’d prefer the surprise. And don’t forget to sign up for yours here.
Soft Services Speed Soak Skin Rehydrating Gel ($28)
What It Is:
A lightweight gel-cream body moisturizer that hydrates on contact, providing instant relief for dehydrated, tight-feeling skin.
How to Use:
Use on clean, dry skin daily. Spread all over for fast-absorbing hydration.
Editor Feedback:
“This gel format is a great alternative for anyone who doesn’t love body lotions—it vanishes into skin in seconds, delivers real hydration and never leaves you sticky.” —Liz Ritter, editorial director
Key Ingredients:
This moisturizer is formulated to deeply hydrate and support the skin barrier with a blend of moisture-attracting and skin-conditioning ingredients. It contains six-percent glycerin, which helps attract and bind hydration within the skin for long-lasting moisture. Aquaxyl (3 percent), a blend of xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol and xylitol, helps protect the skin and strengthen the moisture barrier, reducing water loss. Squalane helps skin retain moisture, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.
Expert Insight:
“Rehydrate with Speed Soak. Think: first rainfall after a drought. This cooling gel-cream (feels extra nice out of the fridge) replenishes skin’s water reserves, helping parched, sun-stressed skin bounce back. It doesn’t have any exfoliants or actives, so it won’t irritate already angry summer skin—it’s purely focused on deep hydration.” —Karina, product development and education manager
Eos Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Butter ($13)
What It Is:
A rich, whipped body butter that melts into skin for 72 hours of deep moisture. Leaves a velvety finish that softens, smooths and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
How to Use:
For deep, long-lasting moisture, scoop and smooth the whipped oil butter onto clean, dry skin to lock in hydration and leave skin touchably smooth.
For a glow-boosting body base, apply the butter, then layer it with your favorite body oil or body mist to help the scent last longer and skin feel buttery smooth.
Editor Feedback:
“Unlike so many body butters out there, this one truly melts into your skin without leaving behind any trace of residue. While the 72-hour hydration is amazing, I’m also in it for the beautiful scent of vanilla, musk and caramel.” —Allie Hogan, senior beauty editor
Key Ingredients:
This rich body formula delivers buttery-soft hydration with Cashmere Smooth Complex, a luxe blend of shea, cocoa and argan butters and oils that melt into skin for lasting moisture. Coconut oil helps soften and smooth, while glycerin draws in hydration to keep skin bouncy, silky and nourished.
Expert Insight:
“Our rich, whipped body butter melts into skin to deliver up to 72 hours of deep moisture, leaving skin velvety soft, smooth for days, and with a gorgeous skin glow that makes skin look as nourished as it feels. It’s formulated with our Cashmere Smooth Complex (think a nourishing blend of shea, cocoa and argan oils and butters), to help strengthen the skin barrier while locking in hydration. It’s perfect before bed, post-shave, or anytime skin needs an extra boost of moisture. Our Vanilla Cashmere fragrance is a luxurious treat, blending warm vanilla, soft musk, and cozy caramel into a sweet, creamy scent.” —Jamie Sachs, eos SVP of product marketing & customer innovation
TOCOBO Cotton Airy Sun Stick ($20)
What It Is:
Cotton Airy Sun Stick is a broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen that provides clinically proven protection with an airy, lightweight formula. It applies invisibly with a smooth, natural finish and leaves no white cast. Designed for quick and easy reapplication, it is perfect for on-the-go use.
Editor Feedback:
“This is one of the very few sunscreen sticks I really love using. Like the name implies, the texture is smooth and non-sticky and it applies evenly, doesn’t leave residue or drag across the skin. I keep one in my bag for midday touch-ups, it glides right over makeup without smudging.” —Tatiana Bido, director of aesthetic content
How to Use:
Apply directly to skin as part of your daily sunscreen routine. Reapply as needed for continued protection.
Key Ingredients:
This formula helps protect and soothe the skin with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, hydrating vitamin B5 and centella asiatica extract to calm sensitivity and provide quick soothing care.
Expert Insight:
“Cotton Airy Sun Stick delivers broad spectrum SPF 50 protection with a lightweight, non-greasy texture and an invisible finish, making it ideal for quick and easy reapplication throughout the day.” —TOCOBO marketing team
Complete Skin Makeover Natural Makeup Removing Facial Wipes ($8)
What It Is:
Fragrance- and alcohol-free organic cotton makeup wipes designed to gently cleanse without stripping the skin. Made with soft cotton for a more comfortable feel and formulated to support balanced, healthy-looking skin. Plus, they’re free from added plastics commonly found in many traditional wipes.
How to Use:
Use one wipe to cleanse the face, eyes and décolletage. Reseal the package to preserve the freshness of the wipes. You can use it after the gym or before a skincare routine. Perfect for on-the-go travel.
Editor Feedback:
“I usually dislike makeup wipes because they strip my skin, but these dermatologist-tested wipes are so soothing on my sensitive skin. The ultra-gentle PHA exfoliant gives me a smooth, radiant look, and I love waking up with refreshed skin. These wipes are also amazing after long days when you’re too tired to wash your face, and you just want to take everything off in one swipe.” —Tatiana Bido, director of aesthetic content
Key Ingredients:
These wipes are formulated with organic aloe and organic chamomile to soothe skin, plus an ultra-gentle PHA to exfoliate.
Expert Insight:
“As the founder who struggled for years with skin from harsh alcohol filled wipes and hidden toxins, I created these 100% Organic Cotton Makeup Removing Wipes to give you gentle, non-toxic cleansing that soothes sensitive skin instead of irritating it. They melt away makeup on the go while leaving your complexion refreshed, soft and breakout-free.” —Lacey Jones, founder.
Face Reality 5% L-Mandelic Serum ($42)
What It Is:
Powerful exfoliation doesn't have to be harsh on your skin. Improve the texture and tone of dull-looking skin with this gentle yet powerful 5 percent L-Mandelic exfoliating serum. It gradually sweeps away dead skin cells to reveal clearer, brighter-looking skin with minimal irritation.
How to Use:
Begin by applying one pump in the evening after cleansing, every other day for two weeks. If no irritation occurs, increase to nightly application. If tolerated well, the product may be used twice daily.
Editor Feedback:
“When I get hormonal breakouts, this exfoliating serum always helps bring my skin back to homeostasis. It’s potent, but nonirritating.” —Britt Fallon, director of beauty
Key Ingredients:
This serum helps exfoliate and brighten the skin with L-mandelic acid for gentle, low-irritation exfoliation and L-lactic acid to smooth, hydrate and improve radiance.
Expert Insight:
“Ideal for acne-prone skin, our 5 percent L Mandelic Serum delivers effective exfoliation to improve texture and clarity without the harshness typically associated with acids. It is carefully formulated for bioavailability, rigorously tested for quality and safety, and trusted through years of professional use.” —Nancy Leung, senior vice president of product development and innovation
Klorane Intense Strengthening Serum with Quinine ($32)
What It Is:
Intense Strengthening Serum with Quinine is a clinically proven formula designed to visibly reduce hair thinning, while protecting hair from the harmful effects of stress, leaving hair thicker, stronger and healthier.
How to Use:
Apply 10 sprays directly to towel-dried scalp. Massage in. Do not rinse. Use three times a week for three months.
Editor Feedback:
“Some scalp serums feel greasy and oily; this one leaves zero residue behind, allowing for easy styling.” —Danielle Dooley, director of editorial partnerships
Key Ingredients:
This hair serum helps support stronger, healthier-looking hair with quinine and caffeine to help slow hair thinning and reinforce hair anchorage for 2x stronger strands. Camu-camu helps protect hair from stress-induced damage, while biotin supports nourishment for both the hair and scalp.
Expert Insight:
"Klorane’s Intense Strengthening Serum visibly reduces hair thinning thanks to quinine, caffeine & camu-camu, with proven efficacy to help improve the appearance of hair stressed by environmental factors. This formula visibly protects and strengthens hair efficiently while being safe during pregnancy & breastfeeding.” —Jackie Hoesch Smith, executive director brand marketing, USA
Sweet July Pava Toner ($30)
What It Is:
Achieve smoother, softer, glowing skin with this toner, which uses glycolic acid, papaya and guava to gently resurface and dissolve dead skin cells. It serves as the ideal skin reset to achieve healthier, happier, and clearer skin.
How to Use:
After cleansing, saturate a cotton round and sweep over face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
Editor Feedback:
“Sweeping a cotton pad soaked in this at the end of the day fast-tracks brighter, smoother skin." —Marisa Petrarca, features editor
Key Ingredients:
This toner features glycolic acid to gently exfoliate and smooth skin, tranexamic acid to help visibly fade dark spots and uneven tone, papaya extract to improve texture and radiance and guava extract to provide antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.
Expert Insight:
"The Pava Toner is one of the most important steps in my routine. Not only does it help remove the dirt and dead skin, but it’s an essential prep step before my serums and moisturizer – to help the absorption of everything that follows.” —Ayesha Curry, founder
LALICIOUS Hydrating Butter Gloss in Berry Bomb or Cool Mint ($24)
What It Is:
Hydrating Butter Gloss SPF 30 is more than just a pretty finish; it’s a peptide-infused gloss that helps hydrate, plump and protect with every swipe. This ultra-nourishing formula delivers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30, while a smoothing peptide blend helps visibly plump and soften lips over time.
How to Use:
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply immediately after towel drying, at least every two hours.
Editor Feedback:
“There’s something special about a gloss that does more than just look good. Having SPF built in works seamlessly into the experience. Lip protection is one of those beauty steps people know they should prioritize, yet it’s often overlooked until the damage is already visible. This makes sun care feel less clinical and incredibly easy to use consistently. Also… the texture is cushiony without being heavy and glossy without the usual stickiness, in a way that makes your lips feel better the longer you wear it.” —Sarah Eggenberger, senior editor at large
Key Ingredients:
Provides SPF protection with 3-percent avobenzone, 8-percent homosalate and 5-percent octisalate, along with shea butter, berry seed oils, apricot kernel oil, ginger root oil and sodium hyaluronate to help nourish and hydrate lips.
Expert Insight:
“I formulated our Hydrating Butter Gloss to be more than just a gloss, it’s daily lip care. Each swipe delivers deeply nourishing hydration, a soft, luminous shine and SPF protection, all infused with crave-worthy flavors. Cool Mint, Berry Bomb and Birthday Cake turn an everyday essential into a feel-good ritual. Lightweight, never sticky and always smooth, this is effortless lip protection designed to keep you glowing from morning to night.” —Jessica Kernochan, founder
Proactiv Proactiv+ Smoothing BHA Cleanser ($31)
What It Is:
Gently wash away acne-causing impurities with this creamy cleanser. Salicylic acid clears and stops breakouts, soothing aloe keeps your skin hydrated, plus biodegradable exfoliating beads help reveal smoother, softer skin.
How to Use:
Treat your whole face twice a day, morning and night. Apply a small amount to dampened skin. Using your fingertips, gently massage in circular motions for one to two minutes. Avoid the eye area. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Editor Feedback:
“A non-complicated daily wash for acne-prone skin that wants results without the redness.”—Liz Ritter, editorial director
Key Ingredients:
Salicylic acid helps unclog pores, treat acne and prevent new pimples from forming. Aloe helps improve hydration and soothe irritated skin.
Expert Insight:
“Salicylic acid, especially at 1 percent is super well-tolerated and can be used to gently exfoliate and cleanse skin, and even acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. It can help degrade the oil (i.e., sebum) within pores, which is why it improves blackheads and acne, but does so in a really gentle, tolerable way.
It’s combined with aloe, a hydrating ingredient that improves and strengthens the skin barrier. Because this product has exfoliating beads, it’s not for everyone—and I remind my patients not to scrub aggressively or apply heavy pressure when they’re washing with it. It’s ideal for those who wear a lot of makeup, suffer with acne, or those who need both a physical and chemical combination cleanser.” —Dr. Rachel Nazarian, MD
True Company truewhite Enamel Safe Teeth Whitening Strips (4 Treatments) ($119)
What It Is:
Designed to remove stains from coffee, wine, tea and more, our clinically tested, enamel-safe formula whitens without causing sensitivity. Enjoy long-lasting results and a noticeably whiter smile—without the discomfort.
How to Use:
Apply the gel side of the strips to clean, dry front teeth, avoiding the gums. Leave them on for 30–60 minutes to achieve a brighter smile. For best results, use daily, avoid staining foods afterward, and consider pairing with their whitening pen or toothpaste.
Editor Feedback:
Between my coffee habit and my low tolerance for tooth sensitivity, I’m picky about whitening, and these actually work quickly without making me wince." —Marisa Petrarca, features editor
Key Ingredients:
Hydroxyapatite works to remineralize and strengthen enamel, while PAP (phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid) gently whitens teeth without sensitivity. Xylitol helps neutralize acids and protect against cavities, and menthol leaves a fresh, clean feeling.
Expert Insight:
“We designed our truewhite Enamel Safe Teeth Whitening Strips with an enamel-friendly formulation that lifts stubborn stains effectively while helping protect enamel health, giving users a brighter smile with minimal sensitivity.” —Angelo DeSimone, CEO
Luseta Nourishing Dry Shampoo Powder ($19)
What It Is:
Luseta Nourishing Dry Shampoo refreshes your hair by absorbing excess oil while boosting volume and nourishing your hair. Enriched with keratin, this dry shampoo helps strengthen and protect your hair, leaving it soft, smooth and revitalized between washes.
How to Use:
Shake well before use. Part hair and squeeze the bottle to dispense evenly five inches away from the hair, focusing on the roots. Let the dry shampoo sit for two minutes, then brush or finger-comb through the hair thoroughly until the powder is fully blended.
Editor Feedback:
“This easy-to-use dry shampoo powder makes refreshing your hair simple and mess-free. While it absorbs excess oil, it also strengthens and protects hair for all-around improvements.” —Allie Hogan, senior beauty editor
Key Ingredients:
This formula combines hydrolyzed keratin to repair damaged hair and strengthen the hair shaft, quinoa seed extract to nourish and reinforce hair follicles with essential amino acids, corn starch to absorb excess oil and add volume and sunflower seed oil to hydrate the scalp while protecting hair from environmental damage.
Expert Insight:
“Dry shampoo should do more than just absorb oil — it should help refresh the hair while keeping it feeling soft, lightweight and touchable. We designed the Luseta Nourishing Dry Shampoo to instantly revive second-day hair without leaving behind a heavy or chalky residue.” —Ashley Henson, brand ambassador
