And just like that summer is (unofficially) over. Labor Day has come and gone, school is back in session and there's even a slight chill in the air. In other words, hello, September. This month starts a fall frenzy for many (the pumpkin spice lattes have already taken over my Instagram feed), but I am not quite ready to leave summer behind. As long as the sun is shining and the temperatures don't require any type of outerwear, I'll be staying firmly in the summer season, including wearing my summer beauty products as long as possible. What were some of the most popular items among NewBeauty readers in August? From a plastic surgeon-approved skin mist that's perfect for dryness, rosacea and post-procedure sensitivity to science-backed skin-firming serums and the prettiest eyeshadow palette to wear all year round, keep reading to see what fellow beauty enthusiasts scooped up with fervor during the waning weeks of the summer season.
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The prettiest eyeshadow palettes of 2025 include Lancôme's Idôle Café Crush Nude. “Cafe Crush is my interpretation of a rich nude palette, designed to flatter all personalities," explains celebrity makeup artist Sheika Daley, who collaborated on the palette. "[It's] the perfect blend of neutral shades, from light to deep, infused with a secret ingredient only Lancôme knows: a strong pink kick.”
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"This breakthrough serum is part of a whole new category of skin care addressing the common side effects of glycation (the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin), or skin/facial changes after rapid GLP-1 weight loss, aka “Ozempic face,” explained our editor on the August launch of SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum. Use it to lift and firm the jawline, cheeks, forehead and neck.
BUY ON DERMSTORE - $185
BUY ON BLUE MERCURY - $185
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French nail brand Manucurist’s care and color products are vegan, cruelty-free and focused on nail health. Active Glow, a “nail spa in a bottle,” per the brand, is a one-step strengthening nail polish made with antioxidants, AHAs and almond oil that delivers healthier, hydrated nails with mirror-like shine for up to a week, no top coat or base coat needed.
BUY ON AMAZON - $19
BUY ON BLUE MERCURY - $19
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For the second month in a row, our readers snatched up Chanel's waterproof eyeliner, named the best splurge on our list of the best eyeliners for mature eyes. It's water-, oil- and humidity-resistant, easily glides over wrinkles with an ultra-creamy texture and comes in 18 luxe shades to choose from.
BUY ON CHANEL - $35
BUY ON ULTA - $35
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Last month viral body brand Soft Services launched the Affogato L’Orange Buffing Bar, a mild-to-moderate physical exfoliating brick that sold out at Sephora in less than 24 hours. It purges dead skin buildup and smooths bumps with magnesium oxide and alumina (two types of mineral microcrystals), and softens skin with glycerin, shea butter and aloe. And, as its name suggests, the Affogato L’Orange Buffing Bar has a decadent fragrance inspired by the classic Italian dessert, blending rich vanilla coconut cream and a shot of espresso with a twist of juicy citrus.
BUY ON SOFT SERVICES - $30
BUY ON SEPHORA - $30
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"The botanical complex in Chanel’s Le Lift Sérum is about as luxurious as they come," notes our editor of Chanel's firming serum. With antioxidant complex and a potent retinol-like concentrate, it smooths, firms and protects against environmental factors—that's why it landed on our list of the best products for a firmer, tighter jawline.
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Another plastic surgeon-recommended product our readers resonated with last month is Zo Skin Heath's Soothing Hydro Mist. Dr. Mahabir says it's a "great product for calming redness wherever you live,” and Nashville, TN plastic surgeon Daniel A. Hatef, MD raves it's a "10/10" because it's "proven to visibly calm redness by 68 percent, soothes and calms the skin throughout the day and keeps the skin hydrated." Dr. Hatef adds it's a "game-changing" product "for acne and rosacea patients" and "great for use immediately after ablative lasers and microneedling!"
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