I’m back! After a busy ESSENCE Festival season, I’ve returned to share with you some of the latest lifestyle product drops that I would buy based on the quality, functionality, and reviews. And I’m making up for lost time. This latest Living Well covers both the new releases from June and July, spanning skincare to tech, items to help you sleep better, and ones that keep you moisturized — from head to toe to vagina. (Just had to slip that one in there.)
See what’s new that your cart has been missing below.
Google Home Speaker
Why it’s a must-have: In addition to new warm colors, the latest Google Home Speaker also makes it easy for you to have conversations with it by not forcing you to say “Hey, Google” everytime. Get the answers you need, the music you want and more to start, pause and end your day right.
$100
Winky Lux Lip Libations
Why it’s a must-have: Serves squalane, hyaluronic acid, ceramides and Vitamins B5 and E to soften lips. You also will appreciate the sheer splash of color and the flavors, inspired by delicious mocktails.
Winky Lux
$18
More Than Nine Start Here Set
Why this is a must-have: A brand of skincare for pregnancy, postpartum and the demands of motherhood? Genius. These particular items, the Take a Sec Cleanser and Go-To Moisturizer, clean and hydrate the skin with no frills, just effective ingredients that have a refreshing impact.
More Than Nine
$54
Sweet July Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask
Why it’s a must-have: Ayesha Curry’s brand has infused their masks (five come in a box by the way) with all the good things it needs, including pineapple fruit water and extracts that contribute to a richly nourished and glowing dermis.
Sweet July
$24
Lesure RealOrtho™ XL 3-Layer Orthopedic Dog Bed
Why it’s a must-have: for pet lovers, it has a three-layer foam system that offers real orthopedic support, allowing your pet to have a good night’s rest.This 42-inch bed is perfect for the bigger breeds.
Amazon
$90
Shark PowerDetect Transformer™ Upright Vacuum with TruePet Attachments
Why it’s a must-have: It’s lightweight, can cover everything from stairs to upholstery, and has a technology that adapts in real time to the needs of your floors, sensing debris, edges, corners and more. Added bonus is all the attachments to clean up all sorts of tight spaces, covered in dirt, hair and the like.
Shark Ninja
$650.00
Kay Ali Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk 22 Eau De Parfum
Why it’s a must-have: Decadent notes of caramel that lead to a lasting musk sure to turn heads.
Sephora
$105
Bask & Lather Scalp Therapy System
Why it’s a must-have: for those of us with a stubborn scalp, this new system helps you cope with buildup, irritation, and dryness while still assisting in keeping your scalp moisturized.
Bask & Lather
$65
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Eye Patches
Why it’s a must-have: All eight pairs are serum infused and made with caffeine and other ingredients that offer under-eye hydration, brightness and reduce puffiness.
Grown Alchemist
$25
Joylux Juicy Like a Peach Vaginal Dryness Treatment
Why it’s a must-have: Because Halle Berry said so, of course. But more than that, it uses a pharmaceutical technology that forms a breathable moisture-retention barrier down there.
Joylux
$59
Dove Hydrating Body Wash in Pistachio & Vanilla Cream
Why it’s a must-have: a new, luscious scent that’s not too strong, with a creamy formula that offers great moisture.
Amazon
$9
Beauty Bakerie Lip Slip in “That’s My Jam”
Why it’s a must-have: rich color infused with premium oils. And it’s a Black-owned brand!
Beauty Bakerie
$22
Body Armor Fit Hydration Drink
Why it’s a must-have: not just hydrating, the latest addition to the brand’s lineup has zero sugar, but electrolytes, light caffeine and a refreshing taste to help you power through the day.
Walmart
$2
LAFCO Fine Fragrance Collection in Travel Eau de Parfum Size
Why it’s a must-have: takes the luxurious scents the brand’s candles are known for to create memorable notes, perfect for a vibrant fragrance.
LAFCO
$38
Naked Sundays PoutScreen™ SPF50 Lip Treatment in Darling
Why it’s a must-have: an SPF 50 that’s lightweight, has peptides, antioxidant protection, a heap of hydration, and a light pop of color.
Naked Sundays
$28
Canopy Sound Machine + Aroma
Why it’s a must-have: It’s light, offers sound, a warm glow and built-in aroma diffusion for a relaxing end to the night.
Canopy
$69
The Nori Cloud Steamer
Why it’s a must-have: Serious steam in just 25 seconds, a bigger water tank that offers up to 20 minutes of nonstop steam, and no leaks and water spots left on clothes.
NORI
$89
Camp Snap 2 Camera
Why it’s a must have: Nostalgic with six interchangeable filters. Now in a fun vintage jelly design.
Camp Snap
$70
Airmega Pedestal Fan P50
Why it’s a must-have: direct voice control, adjusts airflow to your environment thanks to a Smart Mode, and powerful but quiet.
Coway
$130
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