Another month, another batch of beauty launches that are equally (or maybe even more) exciting than last month’s. While January might start the new year, for students, August is the month of new beginnings.

As you know, back-to-school season is no joke. So, while you’re busy figuring out what school supplies you haven’t yet bought or which backpack will go with all your ‘fits (the IKEA tote that went viral on TikTok is a great option), we’re also sharing the best beauty launches dropping in August to make any potential shopping sprees easier – from mascaras that will give you all the volume your lashes need to overnight moisturizers that are worth every penny.

Be sure to keep coming back to this article weekly because we’ll be updating all the drops you don’t want to miss out on!

Freck Slimelight Multi-Mineral Hologram Highlighter

Formulated with a blend of essential minerals, Freck’s new slime highlighter is lightweight, buildable, and long-wearing. The unique HD pearls in the formula provide multi-dimensional luminosity that’s like no other highlighter you’ve tried. (Trust me, I’ve tried it and love it!) Whether you opt for Space Face (a violet/purple shade), Beam Machine (bronze/pink), or Big Bang (gold/green), these can be used as-is or mixed with your blush or foundation for a more subtle finish.

MERIT’s New Shade Slick Shades

Described as a hybrid between a lip oil and a light stain, MERIT is launching four new shades of its shade slick. The brand listened to customers’ feedback