April Editors' Picks 2020
April is here and we’re ready to shower you with lots of amazing and new beauty and wellness products that will add some excitement to your self-care routine! If you’ve got dry skin or hair, our list includes lots of hydrating and nourishing hair and skin products that range from body balms and masks to serums and oils. Several brands launched spring-themed beauty collections to celebrate the new season, along with fresh fragrances, apple cider vinegar products and luxurious lip masks.
Some of our more fun and unique finds this month include marshmallow face masks, bronzing face stamps in celestial shapes, celery-themed skin care, an eyeshadow palette inspired by sunsets around the world, snail face cream, and much more. Check out and shop our April Editors’ Picks below and let us know what your faves are:
Ace Beaute Vintage Dawn Palette ($34.99)
This stunning eyeshadow palette features 12 colors that are inspired by beautiful sunrises witnessed in various locations around the world, including the Grand Canyon and Serengeti. Each color has been carefully milled and pressed to provide the easiest application and excellent color pay-off.
Alpine Provisions Castile Body Wash Lavender + Juniper ($15)
Elevate your daily cleansing routine with this body wash that is made with a rich combination of organic olive and coconut oils, as well as sustainably sourced organic essential oil aromatherapy blends. This super-concentrated, highly effective yet gentle cleanser can be used on skin and hair. Package in 100% post-consumer recycle plastic. We especially love the cute animal designs on all of the brand’s products!
ARCONA Cerise + C Facial Oil ($68)
This lightweight and multi-correctional oil helps replenish and restore skin’s protective barrier for a visibly brighter and rejuvenated complexion. Key ingredients include physalis angulata (groundcherry) and probiotics to help combat visible signs of aging by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while simultaneously improving moisture, radiance, and overall balance on all skin types.
Arêmês Fermentis Super Bioactive Face Serum & Multipotent Regenerative Night Cream ($73-$115)
These clean, bioactive skincare products combine the love for nature, beauty and science together. The brand has developed a unique lactic acid phytofermentation process that releases the full potential of powerful botanicals.
Super Bioactive Face Serum ($115) - This multi correctional formula works with a proprietary blend of 27 botanicals and super bioactive metabolites extracted from fermented shiitake, reishi, cage mushroom, and more—which work to penetrate deep into the skin layers leaving you feeling and looking brighter, repaired, protected, and nourished all day.
Multipotent Regenerative Night Cream ($73) - This multi-correctional product formulated with a blend of botanicals, peptides, and bioactive metabolites extracted from carrot and algae ferment work to penetrate deep into the skin’s cell activating regeneration leaving skin tighter, hydrated, and overall revitalized for a glowy complexion.
Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Nourishing Body Treatment ($73)
This velvety-rich cream features the finest quality, hand-blended concentrate with moisture-retaining velvet flower extract and collagen-supporting Gotu Kola oil. It helps build skin's natural tone and suppleness, while enveloping it in relaxation and nourishment. Apply after bathing or showering—especially before bed—for ultimate tranquility and calm.
Bath & Body Works Perfect Peony Bubble Bath ($16.50)
Just in time for spring, Bath & Body Works has launched an incredible collection of peony products, including this relaxing bubble bath made with essential oils to envelop you in lasting, ultra-pampering bubbles that will leave skin beautifully scented. Features a pleasant fragrance blend of peony, natural apple oil and vanilla sandalwood. View and shop the entire collection here.
BELLA. Skin Beauty Turmeric Guava Glowing Cleanser ($69)
This luxurious cleanser is designed for all skin types and deeply nourishes, reduces inflammation, and illuminates skin. It also offers anti-aging and acne-fighting benefits with guava seed oil, while turmeric oil helps fade blemishes and lends a gorgeous glow to skin.
Bella Spirit Body Treatment Balm ($50)
Celebrity stylist Chaz Dean has launched a series of amazing skincare products in his Bella Spirit collection, new from WEN Hair and Body Care! This soothing body balm is formulated with waxes, oils and butters to treat and enhance skin’s appearance. Ingredients include exclusive herbal botanical waters, shea butter, beeswax, essential oils, vitamins C and E, sodium hyaluronate, bamboo water, arnica and vitamin K—which help to address and treat dry skin while locking in moisture. To view and shop the entire collection, click here.
Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation ($32)
This waterproof stick foundation with broad-spectrum SPF 20 glides onto skin for longwearing, light-to-medium coverage that feels weightless. Formulated with a blend of chamomile and botanical extracts, it blends and builds seamlessly for natural-looking coverage that never looks cakey. Soft, lightweight powders and shea butter create an airy feel and smooth texture on skin with a subtle lavender scent.
Biologique Recherche Sérums de Teint ($140)
This unifying skincare product targets three major skin protection issues: pollution and blue light damage, barrier function, and evening out the complexion for optimum hold and results. Developed with photo-protecting and anti-pollution active ingredients, the new serums create a shield against pollutants and free radicals while providing a light and healthy glow. Non-greasy, non-comedogenic. Available in five stunning shades.
Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen ($30)
This super sheer, 100% non-nano zinc SPF 30 sunscreen protects and hydrates even the most sensitive skin. Zinc oxide provides a protective outer barrier to reflect UVA and UVB rays, water lily helps cool and calm skin, and sugar cane-derived squalane helps sunscreen glide effortlessly onto skin while locking in lasting moisture.
Bodyography Hydrating Mask ($27)
Formulated with age-defying antioxidant fruit and plant extracts, this mask hydrates skin, improves texture, and reduces dryness and fine lines. Antioxidants like watermelon, green tea and apple fruit extract give skin a healthy boost and a beautiful natural glow. With continued use, it will leave skin plump, soft and hydrated.
Cashmere Complexion Foundation & Concealer ($22-$32)
This duo is all you need for cashmere-soft skin. The foundation ($32) visibly blurs pores and fine lines for an overall smoother complexion, and is available in 30 matte shades that suit a range of skin tones. The concealer ($22) offers 24 hours of comfortable, breathable wear and is richly pigmented to cover dark circles, banish flaws, and neutralize imperfections.
CBD Living Travel Salve 100mg ($10)
This CBD salve provides hydration and moisture to dry, irritated and cracked skin. The unique blend of natural oils rich in antioxidants, Broad Spectrum CBD, and fatty acids provided through an Advanced Skin Penetration Enhancement System, allows moisturizing properties to stay on the surface of the skin while nutrients are quickly absorbed and provides support from within.
Cel Microstem Shampoo and Conditioner ($55.95)
This duo features a powerful blend of scientifically-optimized plant extracts, including ginseng and biotin, to strengthen hair and promote new hair growth. Key ingredients also include glycerin and saw palmetto. Together, the shampoo and conditioner protect against daily damage and encourage high cell turnover. Great for thin, flat hair that lacks volume!
C’est Moi Mellow Marshmallow White Clay Facial Mask ($14)
Mellow out and mask with your head in the clouds with these smoothing and nourishing treatment masks. Marshmallow extract, coconut oil and white clay team up together to balance, refine and smooth the skin, leaving you with a fresh, luminous glow. To use, place one mask inside a small bowl and add 1/2 tsp of water. Let the water soak in while using your thumbs or a mask brush to begin crushing and mixing the mask. Apply an even layer to clean skin, leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse. One set includes six pieces.
Claudiana Beautanica 001 Whipped Body Mousse ($42)
Formulated for fast absorption with a deeply nourishing skin feel, this whipped body mousse beautifies skin by countering the appearance of oxidative damage caused by daily exposure to environmental stressors. Featuring vibrant notes of ylang ylang, dark patchouli and orange, skin smells and feels moisturized thanks to botanical oils, aloe vera and plant ceramides.
cocokind Texture Smoothing Cream ($20)
The latest launch from cocokind, this smoothing cream features a combination of flax and celery extracts that firm and tone, helping skin look tightened and lifted while refining skin texture and promoting a blurred, satin-like appearance. Powerhouse ingredients include Tsubaki seed oil and ginseng root extract. The brand’s other new product launch is the Pore Refining Concentrate ($14), which is applied before the smoothing cream and also features the same Celery Superseed Complex and organic aloe vera juice to firm, tighten, tone and refine texture.
ColorProof Scalp Cleansing Brush ($19)
This ergonomic brush features long, flexible bristles to exfoliate, stimulate circulation, and deeply cleanse the scalp, allowing hair to flourish and grow. It clarifies and removes build-up and impurities, optimizing hair health and shine. Use with shampoo or conditioner for the ultimate relaxing experience!
Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive & Uniform Color Wipes ($16.99-$49)
After just one swipe, this luxe self-tanner wipe will give you the perfect summer tan minus the harmful UV rays. Both 100% natural and biodegradable, the color’s intensity adapts to natural skin tone for a natural, deep tan with a moisturizing glow.
Cora Heat Relief ($15 for 6 patches)
Intuitively-designed to soothe cramps where you need it most, this heat-relief patch adheres to your underwear and contours to your body to provide lasting comfort. It offers up to eight hours of soothing heat from naturally-warming activated carbon and features cramp-soothing herbs, including raspberry leaf, dandelion root and cramp bark.
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream ($24)
Formulated with 92% snail mucin, this cream helps naturally enhance a healthy glow. With regular use, it moisturizes skin while treating irritation and improving uneven skin tone. The cream triggers cell turnover, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles while refining skin texture.
Dominique Cosmetics Skin Gloss ($25 each)
Get your glow on with these gorgeous skin enhancers that provide a glossy finish to the face, eyes, lips and body. Infused with hyaluronic acid, they give skin a burst of hydration with a long-lasting finish. Available in four stunning shades: Glossed Peach, Golden Dew (pictured), Sunset Glow and Copper Light.
Earth Therapeutics Overnight Moisture Mask ($7.99)
For all skin types, this intensive gel cream features yuzu—a powerhouse fruit high in vitamins C and E—to replenish and recharge skin overnight. It delivers dewy hydration and helps to reset one’s complexion for skin that looks healthy and completely energized. Use in the evening as the final step in your skincare routine or as a quick intensive treatment during the day. For extra refreshment, chill in the refrigerator before using.
Earthwise Beauty Dragon’s Well Green Tea ($30)
This tea is laboriously hand-harvested and hand-processed using centuries-old local, artisanal techniques. It is a loose whole leaf and bud tea (the leaves are not ripped, chopped, or powdered). No pesticides were used on this tea, which has a fuller flavor than most green teas with notes of toasted soybeans and florals.
ECO Therapy CBD Mints ($49.95)
These mints use state-of-the-art nanotechnology, shrinking CBD particles so your body can actually use and benefit from more of the hemp plant’s magic. The nanoscale CBD makes every dose more effective so that you need less to feel more. Available in three formulas:
Revive (pictured) - Uplifting cannabinoids and terpenes that bring a focused, creative energy, breathing new life into your routine. Citrus flavor.
Relax - A calming blend of essential oils, cannabinoids and terpenes create a tranquil consistency throughout the course of your day. Mint flavor.
Rest - This fusion of essential oils, vitamins and terpenes includes melatonin to help achieve a new understanding of sweet dreams. Vanilla flavor.
eos Spring Notes You’re the Zest ($7)
The Pink Citrus lip balm tastes like pink lemonade blended with crushed berries and fresh squeezed lemon juice, while the hand cream smells like fresh verbena blossom blended with warm cedar topped with lemon zest. Made with sustainably-sourced ingredients, this delicious set hydrates lips and hands.
Epicuren Tighten Up Neck Firming Cream ($88)
This luxurious and velvety cream is designed to sink deep into skin for maximum absorption and hydration. Its innovative ingredients restore skin’s ability to fight the aging process, leaving it smoother, tighter and more hydrated. Recommended for those experiencing signs of aging, loss of elasticity, and medium-to-deep wrinkles on the neck and decollate.
EVER Polish Lemon Sugar Body Scrub ($40)
Instantly soften and smooth skin with a decadent combo of natural sugar, fruit acids, and ginger root for a rich exfoliating experience. Made with a gentle blend of sugar, salt and a multi-fruit complex—botanical extracts of lemon, rosemary and ginger help to lift impurities from the skin’s surface.
FluidStance Balance Boards ($189-$439)
Whether you work at a standing desk or need a break from sitting down, these environmentally-conscious balance boards aim to strengthen and stabilize as a result of your body’s micro movements, soothe stiff joints, burn calories and increase heart rate, and keep you feeling alert. Available in three different decks: the Original, the Level, and the Plane—each made out of different materials and manufacturing processes to to suit a variety of preferences and styles.
Free + True Moonlight Milk PM Balm Cleanser ($45)
This nourishing balm-to-milk cleanser removes heavy makeup and removes impurities without leaving an oily residue behind or stripping skin. Ingredients include camellia oil, black cumin oil, mango butter and jasmine oil. In addition to serving as a makeup remover and cleaners, this can also be left on for 2-5 minutes as a nourishing and softening face mask.
fresh Watermelon Hydrating Lip Balm ($18)
This cushiony, hydrating lip balm delivers up to 24 hours of moisture and velvety shine. Ingredients include sugar, a blend of emollient oils, and vitamin E to protect lips. The rich texture combined with the mouthwatering scent coats dry lips, visibly softening and protecting against dehydration all day long—no sticky residue!
Fulton & Roark 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash ($55)
This 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash lathers up with invigorating notes of rosemary and peppermint, then rinses away to reveal notes of cedar and sage. The fortifying blend of vitamins, essential oils and caffeine is designed to energize and strengthen hair and skin, and is strong enough to cleanse away sweat, dirt and product without over-drying.
Goli Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies ($19)
Made with real apples, these gummies are 100% organic, vegan-friendly and gluten-free, and contain no preservatives, chemicals or artificial ingredients. When apples are fermented into apple cider vinegar, they produce acetic acid—which has many benefits including aiding digestion, enhancing energy, detoxification, and more. Ingredients include beetroots, pomegranates, citric acid, and vitamins B12 and B9. These gummies can also help improve skin, manage weight, boost immunity and promote a healthy heart!
Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier ($39)
Bring this portable USB humidifier with you wherever you go for continual hydration at work, overnight or while you travel. Features ultrasonic wave technology for a quiet, efficient cool mist control with up to 10 hours of continuous capacity. Especially great during virus and cold season.
I Heart Revolution Bunny Stardust Shadow Palette ($8)
This cute bunny-shaped palette features eight rich eye shadows in matte and shimmer finishes. Palettes come in four different colors: Stardust (gold, pictured), Blossom (pink), Fluffy (white) and Licorice (Black). Each palette comes with different-colored shadows inside.
Indie Lee I-Waken Resurfacing Mask ($48)
The brand’s second face mask wakes up dull and tired-looking skin with vitamin C-rich Java plum, mango and banana extracts combine with wintergreen-derived Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and improve skin brightness and clarity. Kaolin and Bentonite clays help clear pores and absorb excess sebum, while jasmine and Burdock root extracts work to leave skin soothed, soft, supple and luminous.
INOAR Go Vegan Rosehip Mask ($15)
The INOAR Go Vegan Collection was created to minimize the water usage with four product lines specifically designed for a quick rinse. Along with conserving water, this collection of four product lines was formulated with naturally-derived, vegan ingredients. Each product line has a shampoo, conditioner and hair mask:
Aloe: Aloe Vera, considered one of the best natural sources for hair, is rich in vitamins that help to regenerate and moisturize the hair and scalp while eliminating impurities from your tresses.
Rosehip: Perfect for wavy or low-density hair, rosehip oil, works to strengthen hair at the root, protects against frizz, while adding shine.
Coconut: Usable for all hair types, coconut oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E resulting in intense hydration while treating your scalp.
Lavender: Essential for frizz-prone locks, this oil deep conditions the hair, keeps it shiny and helps control frizz and dandruff.
Jane Iredale In Full Bloom Spring 2020 Collection ($30-$59)
Jane Iredale’s new spring collection embraces fresh new shades of perennial favorites for naturally radiant looks and clean beauty. The launch includes:
Pure Basics Eye Shadow Kit ($59)
Awake PurePressed Blush ($30)
Ellen Triple Luxe Long Lasting Naturally Moist Lipstick ($35)
Sakura Triple Luxe Long lasting Naturally Moist Lipstick ($35)
Stephanie Triple Luxe Long Lasting Naturally Moist Lipstick ($35)
Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner & Bronzer ($37)
This clean, lightweight formula bronzes instantly while helping to build your natural tan for sun-kissed skin—mins the exposure. A unique blend of ingredients works with skin to gradually develop a customized, even and natural-looking tan. Includes an uplifting citrus scent and have been sensitivity-tested for the face and body.
JASÖN Apple Cider Vinegar Body Wash ($13.81)
Balance, nourish and smooth skin with this gentle body wash. The formula features pH-balancing apple cider vinegar and antioxidant-rich Purple Prairie Barley to give the body a natural glow. The acetic acid in raw apple cider vinegar helps clarify and pH balance the skin’s biome for optimal skin-barrier function. Available at Whole Foods.
John Frieda Dream Curls Air Dry Waves Styling Foam ($11.99)
This unique formula is specially designed to be used when air-drying hair to protect from frizz, while enhancing waves for a soft, touchable look. Infused with an Amino Repair Comples, the powerful formulas help reconstruct the lipid structure of hair with vital nutrients for healthier-looking and feeling hair.
Joico HydraSplash Collection ($17.50-$21.50)
Joico’s new hair collection provides 24-hour hydration to replenish moisture, shine and softness without weighing hair down—transforming fine, dry and brittle hair with a lightweight feel. The collection includes:
HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo ($17.50) - Swiftly cleanses away residue without stripping moisture.
HydraSplash Hydrating Conditioner ($18.50) - Detangles and replenishes elasticity.
HydraSplash Hydrating Gelee Masque ($21.50) - Lightweight, thirst-quencher for parched hair.
HydraSplash Hydrating Replenishing Leave-In ($21.50) - Delivers nourishment and banishes frizz.
KAJA Glowy Stamp Liquid Highlighter ($24)
Get skin beach-ready with this gorgeous liquid cushion highlighter in a bouncy moon-shaped stamp that blends out for an instant, natural-looking glow. It is available in two beautiful colors—Gleamy (a soft gold, pictured) and Dreamy (warm bronze). Also comes in a star-shaped stamp in two other amazing bronze hues.
Kenra Platinum Prime Conditioner ($19)
This lightweight conditioner, enhanced with Purple Orchid, primes by locking in moisture and smoothing strands for ideal styling and even product absorption. The shampoo is enhanced with Velvet Flower to gently cleanse and improve manageability. Part of the new Signature Style Collection, these products inspire creativity and give experts their own toolkits for unmatched styling and hair care.
Kopari Tropical Glow Cleanser ($24)
Great for all skin types, this oil-free gel cleanser is packed with active pineapple and papaya enzymes to exfoliate while soothing coconut water hydrates. Cleanses dirt and removes makeup, revealing fresh, radiant skin that glows
La Bella Umbrella ($30-$40)
Perfect for April showers, this gorgeous travel umbrella designs features Italy’s Grand Canal. It is available in an automatic, manual and stick version—depending on your preference. The well-built fiberglass design and strong waterproof fabric will make this umbrella last for a long time. Available in multiple fun designs, ranging from travel to nature themes, and more.
LaBruna Skin Care Circulation Mask ($42)
Achieve a glowing and clear complexion with this mixture of French and Moroccan Clays that draw out impurities while stimulating blood flow throughout your skin. Unsaturated fatty acids such as Omega-6 and 7 improve circulation, regenerate and soften skin, while Astragalus root protects against the loss of collagen. Ingredients include orange peel powder, green French clay, sea buckthorn fruit powder, and pomegranate root powder.
LALICIOUS Peachy Keen Body Butter & Sugar Scrub ($36 each)
This luscious duo is perfect for spring and features a limited-edition body scrub and body butter that smell like creamy peach, sweet berries and jasmine petals. The scrub contains pure sugar cane, coconut oil and sweet almond oil to exfoliate and moisturize skin, while the hydrating body butter is formulated with shea butter, safflower oil and aloe vera, sinking in for a soft, smooth finish that leaves skin radiant from head to toe. Both products are limited-edition for spring only.
LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance Pure Vanilla Eau de Parfum ($48)
This delectable scent blends pure Madagascar vanilla with creamy tonka bean and soft heliotrope. Hand crafted by master natural perfumers, this healthy fragrance infuses organic sugar cane alcohol with pure essential oils and ingredients that pamper the body and soul. Free of harsh chemicals and gentle on sensitive skin, it offers a modern twist on the classic art of perfumery.
Luna Bronze Glow Gradual Tanning Moisturizer ($49)
Enriched with nourishing oils and vitamins A, B and E, this multitasking lotion hydrates skin while building a natural, even t an. Suitable for fair to medium skin tones, the effortless application makes it perfect for those new to self-tanning or on-the-go. 100% vegan-friendly and cruelty free. Made in Australia.
Macadamia Natural Oil Vegan Line ($21-$39.95)
The latest collection to hit Target’s Clean Beauty shelves, this 100% vegan haircare line provides deep hydration for all hair types, instantly detangling and smoothing frizz without the heavy build-up. Ingredients include macadamia and argan oils, glycerin and vitamin E. The line includes:
Rejuvenating Shampoo ($21) - Hydrating, sulfate-free shampoo adds glossy shine, restores softness and prevents future breakage.
Natural Oil Deep Repair Mask ($36) - Revitalizes dry, damaged and color-treated hair with an instant moisture boost.
Natural Deep Repair Oil Treatment ($39.95) - Lightweight formula reduces hair breakage by 82% and defends against future damage.
Natural Oil Deep Repair Oil Spray ($29.50) - Strengthens hair and promotes a luminous shine and frizz-free finish.
Mademoiselle Provence Ultra Smoothing & Radiance Whipped Rose & Peony Balm ($19.80)
Featuring a unique whipped texture enriched with rose and peony extracts, this luxurious cream includes shea butter and glycerin that leave skin refreshed, radiant and nourished. Free of parabens, phthalates, silicone, sulfates, and synthetic dyes. Dermatologically tested; not tested on animals.
Mantra Mask Hemp CBD Marine Hydration Facial Sheet Mask ($15)
The antioxidant-rich sheet mask tightens, moisturizes and rehydrates with the tantalizing aromas of gardenia and coconut. Luxurious Tahitian Sea minerals offer essential antioxidants to condition and rejuvenate. High in protein, essential fatty acids and vitamins, spirulina algae works to gently smooth and hydrate dry, damaged skin. California sea kelp and Dead Sea salts fortify cells and restore moisture. Wakame Seaweed gently draws out impurities while delivering beneficial nutrients. Broad-spectrum, THC-free CBD (30mg) detoxifies and minimizes oil, while naturally reducing redness and irritation for a more even-toned complexion (also available in 60mg professional-grade).
Marc Jacobs Everything Goes with Blacquer ($69)
This limited-edition set comes with must-have beauty essentials for eye and lip in a collectible bag with a bold print straight off Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2020 runway. The set includes:
Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer
See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow in Glitter Rock
Le Marc Lip Creme in Cream and Sugar
Mini Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara
Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Collection ($16-$80)
In this new collection, the products are designed to protect hair color and relieve a dry scalp. Ingredients include aloe vera, vitamin E, peptides, apigenin and oleanolic acid, and piroctone olamine to encourage a healthier scalp, accelerate hair growth, and more. The collection includes a shampoo, conditioner and hair masque.
Milk Makeup Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask ($22)
This overnight lip mask replenishes, hydrates and calms so you wake up to smoother, softer and plumper-looking lips. Ingredients include topical melatonin and Persian silk tree extract to help support skin’s visible melatonin levels and provide antioxidant benefits; hyaluronic acid to hydrate and support moisture retention, and a blend of goji, acai and blackberry for additional antioxidants.
Mineral Air Skin Renewal Serum System ($70)
This touchless, simple-to-use, two-piece working wonder gives you rapid response hydration for the lightest sheer glow on the go. The ElixerMist Device delivers the Renewal Serum as greaseless, micro-sized drops enabling faster, efficient absorption. The serum contains renewing (EGF & Apple Stem Cell), hydrating (Hyaluronic Acid), brightening (Vitamin C & B3) and balancing (Sea Salt & Seaweed Extract) ingredients for more radiant, youthful-looking skin.
Native Deodorant ($12 each)
Available in multiple pleasant scents as well as an unscented version, Native Deodorant is free of aluminum, parabens, sulfates and other toxic ingredients. Instead, it contains shea butter, probiotics, baking soda, tapioca starch. magnesium hydroxide and coconut oil—all good ingredients that have positive benefits for the body. You’ll smell good and feel amazing after just one use.
Nudestix Sun & Sea Palette ($75)
Inspired by shades of sea, blue oceans, green algae, sea foam, live corals and sun-drenched beach babes, this seven-piece set comes in a limited-edition, clear blue pouch that is waterproof and eco-friendly. Create your own beach babe looks with these long-wearing, multitasking products perfect for every day. For every kit purchased, the brand will donate a portion of proceeds to ocean conservation foundations. The set includes:
Magnetic Luminous Eye Color in Côte D’Azur (glistening ocean blue)
Magnetic Luminous Eye Color in Sunrise Star (luminous peachy coral)
Magnetic Matte Eye Color in La Isla (matte coral)
Magnetic Matte Eye Color in Desert Sun (matte sand)
Nudies Matte All-Over Face Bronze Color in Beach Babe (rosy bronze)
Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm in Babe (glossy burgundy brown)
Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm in Crave (glossy fresh coral)
Paula’s Choice Probiotic Nutrient Moisturizer ($42)
This face moisturizer features pre, pro and postbiotics that help maintain skin’s good bacteria for a stable microbiome and a healthier, more balanced complexion. The smooth, gel-cream texture is suitable even for breakout-prone skin and fortifies against signs of aging, in addition to stabilizing and strengthening skin’s microbiome
Playa Monoi Milk Leave-In Conditioner ($24)
This 3-in-1 product is a primer, detangler and heat protectant that is specially formulated for chemically-treated, dry, frizzy or environmentally damaged hair. Ingredients include Tahitian monoi oil and coconut milk to promote strength and shine while healing damage. *For every online order in April, Playa is donating 25 meals through Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund to support food banks in impacted communities.
PYT Beauty Double Duty Lipstick + Gloss ($18 each)
This double-sided lip duo gives you two colorful pigmented looks in one—a shiny, non-sticky gloss on one side and a bold, satin matte lipstick on the other! Enriched with nourishing shea butter, mango seed butter, and vitamin E. 100% cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, vegan, and silicone-free. Available in seven gorgeous colors.
R+Co Super Garden CBD Shampoo & Conditioner ($72)
Infused with hemp-derived CBD, this shampoo and conditioner set instills a sense of calm and beautiful hair. Boasting a unique blend of hydrating and invigorating oils, they gently cleanse without disrupting the scalp’s natural balance. Ideal for all hair types, the dip detangles and moisturizes, leaving you with soft and lustrous hair without weight it down.
Revlon x Ashley Graham Tropical Vibes Collections ($23.98-$24.98)
Supermodel and brand ambassador Ashley Graham turns up the heat with this bronzy, beachy take on glam with a limited-edition makeup collection that she curated herself.
Tropical Pop Kit ($24.98) - Tropical Vibes Post Beach Glow Face & Eye Kit with 10 face and eye shades + Tropical Vibes Lip Highlights in Island Hopping
Tropical Heat Kit ($23.98) - Tropical Vibes Golden Lava Face & Body + Tropical Vibes Highlights in Gold Rush
Rita Hazan Shine Balm ($30)
This shine balm works double-duty to tame flyaways and frizz while providing deep nourishment. Botanical sunflower, jojoba, moringa and camellia oils help preserve color, while vitamins A, C and E repair dry or damaged strands.
SEEN Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Conditioner ($26-$29)
The luxury haircare brand that is skin-approved and dermatologist-designed has launched a fragrance-free version of its popular shampoo and conditioner. Non-comedogenic, they cleanse hair and skin—without clogging pores or causing breakouts.
SeneGence Facial Resurfacer ($50)
Featuring grains of Vanuatu volcanic ash, this powerful facial buffer sloughs away dead skin cells and moisturizes with natural botanical extracts and vitamins. Key ingredients include Nangai oil derived from the Nangai nut to maintain moisture, seaweed extract to hydrate and tone skin, as well as SenePlex+ Complex—a powerful, patented complex to reduce the signs of aging.
Skylar Salt Air Fragrance ($78)
This brand-new fragrance is inspired by salty seaside waves, featuring notes of salt, driftwood, sea grass, warm sand, frangipani, and green coconut for the ultimate carefree summer scent. Dive into the warmth of the season and emerge refreshed and renewed with salt in your hair and a tan on your skin!
Souk French Rose Clay Facial Mask ($32)
Calm irritation and inflammation with this mask, which is ideal for all skin types and effectively exfoliates without stripping skin of extra moisture. Actively cleanses, unclogs pores, and reduces scarring—leaving skin rejuvenated with each use. Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines over time.
SpaRitual Earl Grey Body Collection ($32-$36)
Indulge in therapeutic Slow Beauty Rituals with this Soothing Earl Grey collection that comforts skin and calms the senses. The line includes:
Body Salve ($36) - Formulated with ancient healing ingredients including Carnauba wax, cocoa butter and jojoba oil, this rich treatment melts into skin to deeply hydrate and moisturize.
Body Polish ($35) - Formulated with ancient healing ingredients including coconut sugar, ginger root extract, jojoba oil and sunflower oil, this renewing blend gently exfoliates and deeply hydrates.
Body Creme ($32) - Formulated with ancient healing ingredients including aloe, jojoba oil, shea butter and tamarind seed, this moisturizing blend provides continuous hydration, protects against environmental stress, and helps promote skin elasticity.
Stila Double Dip Suede Shade & Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow ($24)
These new, complementary shades of Suede Shade™ and Glitter & Glow have teamed up to create a variety of stunning looks. The velvety-matte liquid shadows and award-winning liquid glitter shadows are long-wearing and easy to blend. These magnetized duos are available in 12 striking pairings, so you can mix and match to create infinite looks. Use one or the other—or layer matte and glitter for full-on glam! Pictured: White Out.
Stila Complete Harmony Lip & Cheek Stick ($26)
Inspired by Stila’s iconic Convertible Color Dual Lip and Cheek Cream, this new sheer color stick formula is lightweight and non-sticky. It blends effortlessly so the color melts into your skin to add a flawless, sheer flush to lips and cheeks. Babassu oil and vitamin E help to nourish and protect as the day goes on. Available in four colors, plus a bronzer and a highlighter.
Surface Deep Anti-Odorant Pads ($26)
Theses pads eliminate the need for roll-ons or stick deodorants, which deposit on skin and leave behind a thick residue. Featuring a proprietary and patent-pending formula, these leave a balanced skin surface and wipe away odor-causing bacteria. Fruit acid-based glycolic acid reduces pH, exfoliates and prevents the cause of odor, while probiotics maintain the microbiome keeping skin undisturbed and odor-free.
The Hair Edit Spiral Hair Tie Soft Touch Loop ($5.99)
Treat yourself to a ponytail that's comfortable and won't leave a mark. The matte finish of this no-crease ponytail holder creates a modern touch. Set includes four hair ties in pretty muted colors for the ultimate style statement!
True + Luscious Angel Eyes Eyeshadow Primer ($22)
This primer neutralizes discoloration to give you a uniform canvas for applying eyeshadow. It keeps oil in check and acts like a magnet for powder and cream pigments so that eyeshadows apply more evenly and stay in place for up to 12 hours of extended wear.
UpCircle Coffee Body Scrub with Cacao ($20)
This natural body exfoliator buffs away dead, dry skin cells—leaving you feeling soft, smooth and refreshed. Made with repurposed coffee grounds from London cafes, this heavenly chocolate-coffee combo is the ultimate treat for the senses. Sustainable, began, cruelty-free, and UK-made.
Victorialand Beauty Skin-Loving Sleep Mask ($85)
This overnight mask features a dreamy blend of organic ingredients, including energizing olivine and CBD to reduce inflammation and premature aging. A magnesium-rich complex helps increase skin’s cellular energy level while reducing the effects of stress and fatigue. Suitable for all skin types, it also contains a blend of essential oils that instantly calms and relaxes the senses.
Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil ($60)
This specialty blend of barrier-repairing plant oils infuses dry skin with deep moisture, immediately revitalizing skin for a fresher-looking radiance. Naturally blue azulene from Roman chamomile delivers soothing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protection deep into the skin’s outer layers. Can also be added to moisturizer creams and masks for a supercharged effect!
Yesterday Wellness Broad Spectrum Hemp Balm ($89.95)
Specially formulated using only five ingredients, this broad-spectrum hemp balm contains 1000 mg hemp extract per container and helps promote a sense of calm while inspiring relaxation. The light, gel-like texture leaves skin soft and refreshed, and is infused with lavender and eucalyptus oils which help with sleeplessness and anxiety. The balm’s benefits take effect as soon as it’s absorbed into the skin.
Youth to The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial ($54)
This dual-action microdermabrasion treatment breaks down dead skin cells with active papaya and pineapple enzymes, while bamboo and diatomaceous earth smooth skin texture. Amplified by highly caffeinated extracts, yerba mate and guayusa, this leaves skin energized, invigorated, instantly re-texturized and radiant—in just one use.
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk