It’s a “Guava Girl” summer: Here are 7 guava beauty products to try
Over the past few years, food-inspired beauty trends have been popping up everywhere—think blueberry girl nails with its milky blue nail tone and strawberry girl make-up., a la rosy cheeks and red lips. But this summer, an unexpected fruit is having its moment.
Inspired by the sun-kissed radiance of the juicy tropical fruit, the Guava Girl trend is the leading beauty archetype of this summer, racking up over 100 million views on TikTok. Guava’s vibrant rosy-orange hues are all over our make-up bags, skincare routines, fashion moodboards and fragrance counters. Picture this: sunset-toned blushes, pink face masks and tropical scents that transport you straight to a beach on a sunny island.
But guava isn’t just a seasonal ingredient or trend. Packed with vitamin C, guava is believed to boost collagen production, fade dark spots and brighten dull complexions. It also contains antioxidants that are purported to protect against environmental stressors while promoting a smoother and more even skin tone for that coveted “glow-from-within” look. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, guava-infused products are also suitable for individuals with acne-prone and sensitive skin. Even your hair stands to benefit; guava leaf extract is said to reduce scalp irritation, strengthen hair follicles and promote hair growth. Most commonly found in the form of extracts or oils in today’s buzziest launches, this superfood works to both protect and perfect.
Achieving the Guava Girl aesthetic means embracing fresh, radiant skin and rosy sun-kissed colours that feel effortlessly natural. From Glow Recipe’s dewy serums to Ceremonia’s guava-scented perfumes, Tatler has rounded up the best new guava-infused beauty releases (plus some cult favourites) to help you live out your ultimate Guava Girl summer.
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Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
When it comes to attaining radiant skin, few brands understand the assignment quite likeGlow Recipe. As with its cult-favourite watermelon line, this serum centres on guava. Though not a new launch, this product remains a top-shelf essential for good reason.
With just a few pumps of this pink serum, you can expect effortlessly dewy skin (sans the visible signs of past breakouts). Packed with five forms of vitamin C, guava seed oil and extract, along with a blend of nutrient- and peptide-rich ingredients, it is purported to help reduce hyperpigmentation and smooth out skin tone. Plus, the texture is everything you’d want in a serum: silky, lightweight and fast-absorbing. So if you’re after a fresh-from-the-tropics glow, this serum is the new must-have of your new and improved skincare routine.
ColourPop HydraPop Lip Stain
ColourPop’s brand-new lip stain is the key to that coveted, effortless no-make-up make-up look characteristic of the Guava Girl aesthetic. The lightweight gel-cream texture applies like a gloss and dries down to a long-lasting tint, with buildable colour that never feels sticky. You can also wipe the stain off after a few minutes to reveal a bite-worthy pout.
Infused with antioxidant-rich guava, lychee extracts and squalane, the product hydrates as much as it tints. The stain also comes in a few guava-inspired, coral-pink shades.
If you never want to go without your new favourite lippy, you’re in luck. ColourPop has teamed up with PopSockets to create a phone grip that doubles as a lip stain holder (shoutout to Rhode’s viral lip peptide case) and a smart fix for on-the-go touch-ups.
Dezi Skin Leche de Guava Resurfacing Toner
Dezi Skin’s toner pairs the pore-clearing prowess of BHAs with the natural anti-inflammatory benefits of guava, making it gentle yet effective. It’s powered by the brand’s patented Guavazyme technology, a combination of guava leaf extract and exfoliating pear enzymes designed to reduce blemish scarring and hyperpigmentation without being overly stripping. What sets this formula apart is not only what it includes, but what it leaves out. With no added fragrances, parabens or triclosan, this toner deserves a spot on your top shelf.
Ceremonia Perfume Mist de Guava
To truly capture the Guava Girl vibe, don’t overlook the power of afruity fragrance to evoke a tropical island escape. Taking cues from its award-winning guava hair products, Ceremonia has recently released a better-for-you hair and body mist in its signature scent. With notes of guava, lemon zest and peach, the perfume not only smells delicious but is also alcohol free, so it won’t dry out your skin or hair. Even better, the mist contains a combination of guava and agave extracts, along with other ingredients to help nourish and protect against environmental stressors. With a subtle shimmery finish, this fragrance will give you an effortlessly sun-kissed sign-off.
Benton Guava Pore Cleansing Oil
The Korean cosmetics brand Benton has a recent addition to its Guava line, and it’s making a compelling case for incorporating cleansing oils into your routine if you haven’t already. The Guava Pore Cleansing Oil is lightweight yet practical. Just one pump is enough to melt away everything from waterproof make-up and sunscreen to blackheads and excess sebum.
Infused with guava leaf extract and a blend of natural, plant-based oils, this non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic formula is gentle enough for sensitive skin types yet still leaves your skin smoother and well-prepped for the next steps in your new Guava Girl routine.
Pink Guava Glutathione Blemish Wash-Off Mask
Why book a facial when you can enjoy one at home? The latest launch from Jung Saem Mool’s BeginS line transforms the classic wash-off mask into a luxurious, spa-like experience. It's jelly-like texture turns into a velvety cream as you massage it into your skin and the process is said to improve blood circulation and exfoliate.
The pink hue is a playful nod to its star ingredient: Jeju-grown pink guava, cold-extracted for over 100 hours to preserve its vitamin C benefits. It contains elements that act as antioxidants and will is said to improve the appearance of uneven tone and texture. Just leave the mask on for ten minutes then rinse to reveal more radiant skin. With its clever formulation and glow-from-within payoff, this multitasking mask reminds us why South Korean products continue to set the gold standard in the skincare world.
Ere Perez Guava Gradual Tan
With these self-tan drops, you can achieve a natural, sun-kissed glow all year round without ever leaving your house. Made with only 14 ingredients, including the vitamin C-rich guava extract and aloe vera, the toxin-free formula delivers a radiant finish while nourishing the skin. Just mix a few drops of it into your favourite serum, moisturiser or oil for a buildable, streak-free tan. The alcohol and fragrance-free formula also makes the product perfect for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
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