Editor's letter

LATER HIBERNATION AND

HELLO SUMMER! It’s been some time since I strolled the beauty aisles in person to discover what’s new and worth purchasing from the experts behind the counters, which is why I was even more stoked for this upcoming issue. The “I Recommend” Awards provide my go-to road map when navigating all of the products I add (or sometimes replace) in my routine year after year. What’s better than a hand-delivered, curated shopping list of tried and true no-fail product picks from trusted Beauty Advisors? Check out the top recommendations in everything from the best cleansers to the best face base and prepare to add to cart (page 27).

Inside our ode to summer, you’ll also discover the citrus colour we can’t get enough of (page 8) and the latest oferings in seasonal scents (page 11), beautiful blushes and glowy lippies (page 12), serums and body lotions (page 14), and superpowered sunscreens (page 16). And to keep our skin extra hydrated well into cooler temps, we dive deep into the long list of skincare benefits of adding this quintessential summertime fruit into our beauty routines. Hello, watermelon season (page 65)!

Also on the summer to-do list, show my scalp some love (page 22), master the lit-from-within “Cloud Skin” look (page 18) and pair it with a lowmaintenance shaggy cut (page 20)! Are you as ready for summer as I am? Stay safe, keep cool, and don’t forget the SPF.

Heather Marrin, CREATIVE DIRECTOR @HEATHERMICH