Quick answer: Nikol Johnson's July favorites cover beauty, wellness, and style, led by her new Nikol Beauty blush palette launch. Rounding out the month: a Vacation vintage-style sunscreen duo, an AERIN rose perfume, a bi-phase eye makeup remover, a buffing exfoliator, a woman-owned apothecary's wellness herbs, and the cozy slides and robe she wore all month.
Key takeaways
- The July headline is the Nikol Beauty blush palette launch (Ballerina Rose and companion shades) for mature skin, alongside the Nikita Banana powder and Creme Brulee bronzer.
- Smart summer skincare anchors the beauty picks: a chemical sunscreen duo, a bi-phase remover for waterproof makeup, and a ruby-crystal microderm exfoliator.
- Wellness favorites are a woman-owned apothecary's herb blend for coffee and a rose-inspired mood-support tincture.
- Comfort ruled the style list: cushioned everyday slides, a designer-dupe slide, and a Cozy Earth teddy-bear robe.
- These are tested, intentional picks, a favorites list of what she actually kept using, not a haul.
Hey ladies! After a little wrist surgery and some time away, Nikol is back with a small, intentional July favorites roundup, sharing only the purchases she actually reached for and has zero regrets about. Here's everything she loved this month, sorted by beauty, wellness, and style.
What beauty products made Nikol's July favorites?
Beauty led the month, with a mix of smart summer skincare and Nikol's own launch:
- Vacation sunscreen duo — a vintage-scented Chardonnay glow oil (SPF 30) and a classic lotion (SPF 50). They're chemical sunscreens, water resistant to 80 minutes, and the oil-plus-cream combo lets her mix a custom glow. (And yes, she does wear SPF!)
- AERIN Rose de Grasse Rouge — the new rose perfume in the red bottle, a little more vibrant than the rose scents she already owns. Rose fragrance is her signature.
- Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover — a bi-phase remover that lifts waterproof eyeliner and mascara (including her waterproof Nikol Beauty eyeliner and Volume Up mascara) without drying out the eye area.
- Goldfaden MD Doctor's Scrub — a ruby-crystal microderm exfoliator she's recommended for years; a few dots buff dull skin so serums and creams absorb better.
The highlight she's proudest of is her own: the July Nikol Beauty blush launch, years in the making. It centers on her new blush palettes, including Ballerina Rose and After Glow, in a redesigned square compact, and it launched alongside the Nikita Banana translucent color-corrector powder and the Creme Brulee bronzer she created for mature skin.
What wellness finds is Nikol loving?
Nikol likes to support women-owned businesses, and July's wellness picks both came from a woman-owned apothecary brand she discovered on Instagram:
- "Blue Me Away" herb blend — an energizing, clarity-focused blend she stirs and frothers into her morning coffee.
- "Rose Tinted Glasses" tincture — a rose-inspired, alcohol-alternative mood-support tincture with ingredients like strawberry, schisandra berry, rosehip, hibiscus, and lion's mane. She takes a dropper straight, though it can also go in water. (This one was gifted.)
Herbs, adaptogens, and tinctures affect everyone differently, so patch-test where relevant and check with your doctor before adding supplements, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
What are Nikol's comfort and style picks?
After realizing her achy heels came from padding around barefoot on hard tile floors, Nikol leaned into comfort this month:
- Cushioned everyday slides — an inexpensive Amazon find (around $16) she liked so much she bought a second pair for the office; far more supportive than flat flip-flops.
- Designer-dupe slides — a comfy, dress-up-or-down style (around $60) she grabbed in the classic tan-and-black and a tweed pattern after seeing them all over fashion content.
- Cozy Earth teddy-bear robe — a Nordstrom-sale surprise; a plush swap from her usual silk robes, perfect for cooler mornings.
Why do favorites videos matter, and what's next?
For Nikol, a favorites video is filtered by real use: it's what survived the month, not a haul. She also took a moment to celebrate her blush launch and reaffirmed she'll keep openly sharing the products she works so hard to create for mature skin.
Looking ahead, she's asking viewers whether they'd like a concise skincare video built around just four steps, cleanser, exfoliator, serum, and moisturizer, at three price points (drugstore, mid-range, and luxe), to cut through the "more is more" overwhelm. Let her know in the comments.
The bottom line
July was about intentional, tested picks, and the blush launch Nikol poured years into. Ready to explore the pieces she's most proud of? Browse the new blush palettes, shop complexion essentials for mature skin in face, or see everything in makeup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are in Nikol's July favorites?
July's picks span beauty, wellness, and style: a Vacation vintage-style sunscreen duo, an AERIN Rose de Grasse Rouge perfume, Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover, and Goldfaden MD Doctor's Scrub. On the Nikol Beauty side, she highlights her new blush palettes plus the Nikita Banana powder and Creme Brulee bronzer.
What did Nikol Beauty launch in July?
July's big highlight was the Nikol Beauty blush palette launch, including Ballerina Rose and companion shades in a new square compact. It paired with the Nikita Banana translucent color-corrector powder and the Creme Brulee bronzer, both formulated with mature skin in mind.
How do you remove waterproof Nikol Beauty eyeliner and mascara?
Nikol uses a bi-phase (oil-and-water) eye makeup remover, Lancome Bi-Facil, which lifts waterproof eyeliner and mascara without drying the delicate eye area. She follows with a little toner to take off any leftover oily residue. Always be gentle and avoid tugging around the eyes.
Are the sunscreens she mentioned mineral or chemical?
The Vacation sunscreen duo she tried, a Chardonnay glow oil SPF 30 and a classic lotion SPF 50, are chemical sunscreens rather than titanium-dioxide mineral formulas, and are water resistant up to 80 minutes. Reapply as directed and choose the SPF and texture that suit your skin.
What skincare video is Nikol planning next?
She's considering a concise, budget-friendly skincare video built on four steps, cleanser, exfoliator, serum, and moisturizer, shown at three price points: drugstore, mid-range, and luxe. Her goal is a simple, non-overwhelming routine instead of dozens of products, and she asked viewers to weigh in via the comments.
What is the difference between a favorites video and a haul?
A haul shows everything that was purchased, while a favorites video shows only what earned repeat use over the month. Nikol frames her favorites as intentional picks she tested in real life, so the list reflects products she genuinely reached for rather than impulse buys.
