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Each month, Fashionista editors try a *lot* of beauty products. And while not every formula we test is a winner, we’re constantly unearthing new favorites. Here, we’ve rounded up our latest hair, skin, fragrance, wellness and makeup discoveries — whether fresh-to-market drops or merely recent additions to our personal routines.
With spring now fully upon us, team Fashionista is lightening and brightening up our beauty routines. Mineral sunscreens caught our eye this month, as well as hydrating serums to combat our fluctuating weather-dehydrated skin. We also leveled up our lip game via moisturizing overnight treatments and precise liners.
Below, see (and shop!) all of our editors’ favorite beauty discoveries from April.
Canopy Bedside Air Purifier, $164-$199, available here: “Canopy may be best known for its humidifiers, but I may be even more impressed with this adorably small air purifier. With multistage HEPA-13 filtration, it captures allergens and other particles that can both disrupt sleep and irritate skin. Plus, it automatically turns off its own lights and eliminates disruptive fan speed changes throughout the night so you never notice it’s there. It also pairs with the brand’s aroma kits, including this one made for sleep (though, always be careful with diffusers if you have pets.)” —Dhani Mau, Editor in Chief
Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Vitamin C Gel Moisturizer, $58, available here: “The brand just re-vamped this antioxidant-rich moisturizer to include glutathione for extra spot-fading power, and I’m a big fan of the new formula. A thin layer (and consistent application) is all it takes to hydrate, fade dark spots and protect skin in one quick step. I also love that it doesn’t pill under sunscreen and makeup.” —Steph Saltzman, Beauty & Style Director
Sisley Paris Exfoliating Hand Wash, $115, available here: “I am an avid hand washer — like, I do it probably too much, if that’s possible. Many soaps strip my skin and leave my hands feeling rough, so this new Sisley formula was exciting to me for a number of reasons: First, it has exfoliating beads that are just textured enough to remove dead skin without being too aggressive. I also love how it’s a gel but lathers into a creamy, moisturizing product that makes me feel squeaky clean. Plus, the botanical and citrus notes give major luxury spa energy.” —Brooke Frischer, Associate Editor & Social Media Manager
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush Balm Lip Tint, $32, available here: “Without exaggeration, I’ve been wearing this sheer lipstick all month long. With help from its pH custom color chemistry that adapts to each wearer’s lips, the ‘Blushed Rose’ colorway (a subtle rosy pink) perfectly complements my natural lip shade. Plus, it’s formulated with botanical butters and peptides that leave my lips feeling soft and hydrated.” —Catie Pusateri, Staff Writer
Torriden Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum for Plump & Glow Skin, $24, available here: “When my forehead is dealing with some serious flaking (which is more often than I’d like to admit), it’s a sign my skin needs more hydration. This hyaluronic acid-powered serum truly comes in clutch: I apply it after my cleanser and toner (but before my moisturizer), and I can genuinely say I’ve noticed improvements in the smoothness and clarity of my skin.” —Janelle Sessoms, Staff Writer
Face Reality Power Mineral SPF 50, $42, available here: “This new new SPF 50 designed for for sensitive, acne-prone skin has been a very welcome addition to my skin-care routine. The hydrating, 100% mineral formula has a very subtle tint to it that ultimately goes on sheer, leaving no white cast. In addition to offering sun protection without risk of clogged pores, it also has a calming effect, which is always a plus when inflammation is your skin’s worst enemy.” —Dhani
Lume Soft Powder Acidified Deodorant Wipes, $8, available here: “These mandelic acid deodorant wipes are a godsend for frequent fliers. I keep them tucked in my carry-on during long flights, allowing me to freshen up whenever (and wherever) needed. Mandelic acid fights odor by lowering the skin’s pH, while aloe vera boosts hydration and witch hazel leaves my sensitive skin feeling refreshed.” —Catie
M.ph The Overliner in French Exit, $25, available here: “I think M.ph has entered my top three makeup brands of all time. I’m beyond obsessed with its beautiful foundation, and now its lip liner. Above all, I love how it’s a classic pencil format that can be sharpened, rather than the twistable version that many other brands use (I find those break far more easily). This shade, in particular, gives a perfect just-kissed appearance thanks to its cool rosy hue and smooth application, which can be as precise or blurry as the wearer wants. And its staying power is undeniable — I’ve gone several hours without a touch-up.” —Brooke
Chanel Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Primer, $305, available here: “Yes, this is one pricey makeup primer. But the pearlescent gel formula goes on smoothly, feels weightless, imparts a subtle iridcesence and creates a smooth, longevity-enhancing base for makeup, and a tiny dab goes a long way. The gold case is also refillable, and you get an extra cartridge in the box, so it’s really a 2-for-1.” —Steph
Tilt Beauty Grip Stick Hydrating Lip Treatment, $26, available here: “When you wear lip liner and gloss as frequently as I do (read: every day), your lips are bound to get dry and chapped. This hydrating lip treatment delivers some much-needed recovery. It’s packed with ceramides and shea butter (to moisturize) as well as hyaluronic acid (for hydration).” —Janelle
Patrick Ta Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Hydrating Concealer, $34, available here: “Shade matching my near-translucent skin tone is always an uphill battle, but this creamy, buildable concealer by Patrick Ta is a perfect fit, right down to the slight rosy undertone. Thanks to key ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, vitamin E and tetrahexyldecyl palmitate, this long-wearing concealer delivers a hydrating and smoothing finish on the skin. It’s quickly become a staple in my complexion routine.” —Catie
Ilia Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, $40, available here: “I’ve tried many mineral sunscreens (probably a dozen new ones came across my desk this month alone), but this SPF 50 has been a real standout. Available in two tints that the brand claims blend into most skin tones, the formula feels slightly thick and pudding-like at first, but melts into skin with minimal rubbing. Designed to absorb excess oil, it keeps unwanted shiny patches at bay all day without totally sacrificing glowiness. My only complaint is that the 1.5-oz bottle is too tiny — good for travel, but not ideal for the generous use I plan to employ all summer long.” —Steph
Hotel Lobby Candle Racquet Club, $58, available here: “There really is something about this brand’s scents that makes you feel like you’re in a very expensive hotel — they’re lovely and noticeable without overwhelming the senses. Racquet Club, accurately described as ‘crisp, verdant and clean,’ is no exception. The green vessel is gorgeous, and there’s no gimmicky attempt to recreate the smell of tennis balls — notes include mineral mist, vetiver, orange blossom, white musk and ‘iced cucumber towel.'” —Dhani
Touchland Glow Essence Body & Hair Fragrance Mist, $26, available here: “I’m never without a Touchland hand sanitizer, so I get pretty excited whenever the brand releases something new. It just launched a new hair and body mist, this time with hydrating skin-care ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides and panthenol, making it not just a dual-use product, but actually triple one if you opt to spritz it on your face, too. As someone whose bag is constantly overflowing, the more uses I can get out of one product, the better.” —Brooke
Vivier C E Peptides Antioxidant Serum, $204, available here: “There are plenty of vitamin C serums on the market, but this has become my latest go-to. With 10% L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin E and three peptides, it’s protective, plumping and glow-giving, but not irritating or breakout-inducing, in my experience.” —Steph
Eos Strawberry Limoncello Overnight Lip Mask, $6, available here: “It’s finally spritz season, and to get in the spirit, I’ve been swiping on this strawberry limoncello-scented lip mask as the final step in my nighttime skin-care routine. It smells delicious, and it’s packed with moisturizing ingredients like squalane, shea butter, shea oil, cocoa seed butter, glycerin and sunflower seed wax to combat any dryness from spring’s fluctuating weather.” —Catie
Ouai Melrose Place Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo, $30, available here: “This dry shampoo has been my go-to recently. Not only does it truly refresh even multiple-day-old oily roots, but it’s also been a great tool for a fresh blowout. For a little extra zhush and volume, I spray just a touch of the invisible formula around the halo of my head. I get an even bouncier result, and the ginger, green fig and basil notes make my hair smell fabulous.” —Brooke
Iconic London Underglow Matcha Melting Cleansing Balm, $22, available here: “Funnily enough, I initially started using this because I ran out of makeup wipes and was too lazy to buy more. Now, I’m a cleansing balm convert: This balm-to-oil formula melts away my makeup (including waterproof mascara!) within seconds. My skin is left refreshed and prepped ahead of my nighttime skin-care routine.” —Janelle
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