Monthly Favorites: July 2025 Edition!

[KhyleyBT]

A summery helloooo to you BIC, and I hope July has been treating you well! 🌞 My summer is off to the races weeee. 🏁 We are lucky to enjoy Summer Fridays over here at Sephora HQ, so I’ve used those to plan some long weekend trips, river days and whatever else allows me to soak up the sun—queue up the Summer BBQ playlist 🎸🎵

With that in mind, I’ve paired down my makeup routine in the warmer weather and gathered some minis of my regular skincare regimen. Thank you to everyone who commented on myMonthly Favorites: May 2025 Edition! post about sunscreen recs! MERIT launched their new Tinted Mineral Sunscreen a few days after I posted, so I snagged that and have not been disappointed. It blends beautifully, has no white cast and as a Brown girl, it’s one of the first tinted sunscreens I’ve used where I found a good shade match. 🤎 12/10 recommend for any of you looking for clean & light coverage with sun protection!

Here's everything I’m loving right now:

• MERIT The Uniform™ Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45
• Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches 
• Sol de Janeiro Delícia Drench™ Jet Set 
• TOM FORD Soleil Lip Blush Balm clear

Lights, camera, action BIC 📸✨ I wanna know what’s in your summer stash and what you’re up to for the rest of it! Make sure to use the “#” to tag your faves so we can yap n shop like always 💅

P.S. We are aware of a bug preventing new products from showing up in the product tag search, but don’t let that dampen hot BIC summer 🔥, we still want to hear about them!

[Sunnysmom]

My July favs @KhyleyBT . Some new, some older, all easy and light to throw on.  ( I think the new Merit Uniform feels terrific for summer too! )

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#Saie slip tint undetectable powder - my tagging is just not working these days. 
Saie SuperSuede™ Talc-Free Powder Blush Mia 
#YSE skin glow spf - this has the prettiest glow and gives decent coverage 
rhode tan lines- so excited for it coming to Sephora next month is it? 
Glossier Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid Flute - love this for every pocket and purse
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense 0.5 oz/ 15 mL - a must always for my allergy days this summer 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  Mia looks a lot like WA's Mimi blush, or am I seeing things? 

[Sunnysmom]

Hmm not sure @Ispend2much6 , I’d have to compare them in store but I think Mia has more pink to it vs the more subdued nude tones of Mimi. Mia shows up quite a bit and maybe it doesn’t look it as much in my pic. Like a great pinky flush. 😊

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  I meant tan lines, lol.  You are correct; Mia is definitely pink.

[Sunnysmom]

Oh maybe so @Ispend2much6 , could be. I think Tan Lines is a deeper/darker shade however. Though lovely I think I prefer rhode blush to WA’s. Oops. Longevity, finish, shades, all of it. WA has such a short shelf life too, sheesh. 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  That's saying something because WA's blushes are my favorite.

[Sunnysmom]

@Ispend2much6 blushes are so personal that’s for sure. I really like WA too I just find them less glowy than rhode and my drier skin seems to need that added oomph. 🙂 So many blush so little time! That said I do want to see or try the Garçonne Lit Up! 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  Me too.  I saw someone use a Lit stick by making a dot on the cheek and circling that with a WA blush.  Or was it the other way around?  Either way, it worked well and seems like a good way to use them, especially if the shades are a little bit strong for you.

[Sunnysmom]

That’s a fun idea @Ispend2much6 , gonna try it! I tend to do the blush and then put the highlighters above and smudge them together. Love this other idea. I’m not afraid of color ever! 

[KhyleyBT]

LOVE this flat lay @Sunnysmom! 😍 That glossier shade is looking like a fab fall transition color (yes I'm planning already hehe 😊) I might have to snag my own soon!

[Sunnysmom]

Oh thank you so much @KhyleyBT so kind of you to say! 😘 Yours too by the way! I’m truly mesmerized by the blues in your gorgeous pic! I love this Glossier formula. Definitely thinking about fall over here too, even if it is summertime hot! 😭

[CynthieLu]

These are beautiful colors for summer @Sunnysmom. Thank you for sharing the swatches. 🙏💕 It gives such a sweet summery vibe, like strolling through a boardwalk or summer meadow. 🌸

[Sunnysmom]

I love that idea @CynthieLu ! I wish I was at either place! 

[CynthieLu]

I can picture both places. I think I'd rather be somewhere like that too. 🏞️😄 @Sunnysmom 

[PrettyPaint]

@Sunnysmom Love your swatches. I'm excited for Rhode too - I think I may just have to pick up Tan Line. Your swatch of it is beautiful. 

[Sunnysmom]

It was a risky one for me @PrettyPaint and it turns out to be so flattering and easy to wear. You’ll love it I’m sure! 

[lmaster]

 July faves!!

[Ispend2much6]

@lmaster  Hmm...does the TJ's firming cream really work?  

[lmaster]

@Ispend2much6 I have been using it this summer consistently, not sure about the Firming claims lol but I love the scent and the texture!

[CynthieLu]

Nice picks! The Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides DreamBeam Sunlit is on my want to try list @lmaster I'm happy to see it made it too your monthly faves. 🌞