March Editors' Picks 2020

Jordan Sanchez

With spring right around the corner, we’re ready for change—and that includes changing up our makeup and skincare routines as well. There were lots of new beauty discoveries and trends on our radar this month such as products geared towards acne-prone skin, skincare for men, lots of great shea cremes and body mousses for all-over hydration, luxurious fragrances, as well as recently-launched body care collections for improving sleep and expectant/new moms.

Some of our more unique finds included sheet masks for your derriere, cranberry-flavored toothpaste, face cream that comes packaged in a reusable coffee cup container, heart-shaped lipstick, and foaming cleansers that feature actual fruit or cereal in the bottle! Check out and shop our March Editors’ Picks below and let us know what your faves are:

1818 Farms Shea Creme ($10-$20 each)

These delectable, all-natural shea cremes are handmade on a farm in Alabama and made with just three ingredients—shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils or fragrance. They come in eight incredible scents such as Southern Tea and Wedding Cake, and also have an unscented version as well. The jars feel super-light and the product feels amazing on skin. Available in 4 fl oz and 8 fl oz sizes.

Aceology Cheeky Butt Mask Trio ($39)

Get that booty looking its best for bikini season with this trio that includes 3 sheet masks for your derriere that hydrate, firm and smooth. For best results, use after the shower and place one sheet mask onto each cheek, then relax for 20 minutes. Includes:

• Juicy Peach Butt Mask: This moisture-boosting mask hydrates around the tush, improves circulation and stimulates new cell growth thanks to hyaluronic acid, allantoin and centella asiatica.

• I’m Bouncy Butt Mask: Packed with peptides that restore skin, these sheets are supercharged with soybean ferment and allantoin to smooth out lumps and lines, leaving skin soft and plump.

• Smooth Operator Butt Mask: Featuring green tea, rosemary, chamomile and Chinese medicinal Huang Qin, these sheets fight acne, eczema and inflammation.

Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask ($25)

Get soft and shiny hair in 60 seconds with this hair mask that acts in a flash! It instantly seals the cuticle while softening and hydrating tresses for a silky, smooth finish. Amino acids and UV filters keep color vibrant. Great for all hair types. Fine and oily hair types can use in place of conditioner, while thick and dry hair types can use after conditioner.

Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein, Beauty Within ($49.95)

Now offered in a tasty guava passionfruit flavor, this power features five types of collagen and supports healthy skin, joints, nails, hair and gut. Simply add a scoop to water or incorporate into recipes. Each serving contains 9g of protein. Sourced from non-GMO, cage-free, cruelty-free sources and made without hormones.

Athena Club Cloud Shave Foam ($9)

Thick and foamy, this shaving foam is designed to moisturize and condition for the closest shave possible. Infused with oats and aloe, it's scented with notes of rose, sage, lime, vanilla, and a bit of cedarwood. 

AVOILA Nourishing Face Oil ($72)

Enjoy lasting hydration with this nutrient-rich, plant-based oil that has unique lipid molecules that suppress the inflammatory response and reduce the red tone in skin. It also features essential fatty acids to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, antioxidants to smooth texture and fight free radicals, as well as nutrient-rich botanicals including avocado oil, sea buckthorn oil, grapeseed oil, kalahari melon oil, camellia seed oil, and rosehip oil. Formulated for dry, oily and combination skin, this oil is certified organic by Oregon Tilth.

Bear Necessities Co Skin Essentials Bundle ($129.99)

Moisturize skin and relieve sore muscles with this set that includes 200mg CBD Relieving Lotion, 150mg CBD Rejuvenating Lotion, 100mg CBD Soothing Lotion, and Moisturizing Lotion featuring nutrient-rich hemp. Includes 16+ superstar ingredients, such as organic aloe leaf juice, organic coconut and jojoba oil, and more than 25 essential oils.

Bellway Fiber Supplements ($29.99)

Give your digestion a kickstart by taking these natural fiber supplements made with 100% organic psyllium husk and real fruit. Prebiotic fiber feeds healthy gut bacteria, improves immune function, increases energy, and numerous other benefits. Contains zero sugar and no artificial ingredients. Comes in 3 tasty flavors: lemon lime, raspberry lemon, and mixed berry.

Benefit Cosmetics Cheek Stars Reunion Tour Palette ($60)

This incredible blush, bronze and highlight palette (a $150 value) includes five full-size powders and a super-soft cheek brush for easy application. Palette comes with:

• Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer

• Cookie Golden Pearl Super-Silky Powder Highlighter

• Dallas Rosy Bronze Blush

• Georgia Golden Peach Blush

• Sugarbomb Rosy Pink Blush (split pan with 4 formulas)

Benefit Cosmetics Georgia Peach Blush ($30)

Cult-favorite Georgia Blush is back in a new enhanced shade: a warm, vibrant peach color accented with soft, golden shimmer. The silky-smooth formula blends perfectly into cheeks to create a natural, flirty glow and the powder also features a fresh peach floral scent.

Bluelene Night Plus+ ($108)

Featuring breakthrough ingredient, Methylene Blue, this luxurious night cream and serum promotes UV exposure recovery, increases collagen and elastin production, reduces hyperpigmentation, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This patented formulation is scientifically proven to stimulate skin cells to double collagen and elastin production after just two weeks of use.

Bodyography Coconut Milk Serum ($41)

Infused with coconut milk, this hydrating serum helps to stimulate circulation and oxygenation for a brighter complexion. It’s also enriched with an age-rejuvenating peptide that is enhanced with goji berry extract and is clinically proven to produce and increase skin’s elasticity, while reducing wrinkles and fine lines. In addition, vitamins A, C and E nourish skin, and argan and jojoba oils offer deep hydration benefits.

Bumble and bumble Prêt-à-powder Post Workout Dry Shampoo Mist ($30)

Keep hair fresh and clean with this quick-drying, dual-phase liquid mist that is formulated specifically to clean and refresh sweaty strands. It also absorbs oils and helps to eliminate odor while eliminating frizz and odor. Key ingredients include white bamboo extract and silica, and UV filters to protect hair from the sun’s drying effects.

Cake Beauty The Smooth Move Moisture Melt Hair Mask ($2.99)

Repair stressed locks with this ultra-decadent blend of luxe butters and oils that melt into every strand, replenishing moisture and restoring hair strength. Packed with avocado oil, grapeseed oil, bamboo extract and vitamin E. Features the pleasant scent of lemon cookies!

Clean Your Dirty Face Green Monster Mask ($44)

Fight breakouts and calm acne-prone skin with this match green tea and charcoal face mask that also softens skin. Part of a 17-product skincare line, Clean Your Dirty Face products are used exclusively at the brand’s facial bars across the country. And did we mention the ridiculously cute packaging?

Cleure Cranberry Toothpaste ($9)

Remove teeth stains and control tartar with this mint-free toothpaste that is made with xylitol and baking soda to prevent cavities, remineralize weakened enamel and protect teeth from acid. In addition to helping reverse the initial stages of tooth decay, it also helps promote the flow of saliva and improves dry mouth. Comes in three refreshing flavors: Cinnamon, Cranberry, and Citrus Delite (Lemon-Lime).

Cleure Full Coverage Mineral Concealer ($25)

Featuring nothing but clean ingredients and pure minerals, this long-lasting, full-coverage mineral concealer doesn’t clog pores, can be used to highlight or contour, and offers buildable coverage. Great for correcting and camouflaging dark circles, blemishes and fine lines. Available in 4 shades: Medium Neutral, Buff Light, Bisque Medium (pictured), and Cocoa.

Columbia Skincare Probiotic Complex ($165)

This probiotic formulation was created specifically for topical use, and effectively enhances the most important biological feature in aging skin—its ability to renew itself. Key ingredients include Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, good bacteria Malus Domestica, plant stem cell extract Rhododendron Ferrugineum, plant stem cell extract Symphytum Officinale, various peptides, and more. Use daily for an all-over treatment for all skin types, including skin conditions such as rosacea, acne, eczema and dermatitis.

Coola Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 ($36)

Mist away and reset the day with this breakthrough, beauty-enhancing SPF 18 water mist. Completely alcohol-free, it infuses organic aloe and coconut water with COOLA's plant-derived Full Spectrum 360° complex. Goes beyond UVA/UVB protection to help mitigate the effects of blue light and pollution.

Dermalogica Active Clay Cleanser ($39)

Purify and balance oily skin with this prebiotic cleanser that features a mineral-rich clay and charcoal formula. Botanical lipids and murumuru seed attract and remove excess oil from skin, while protecting its natural lipid barrier and promoting a healthy microbiome. Kaolin clay absorbs excess oil, activated binchotan charcoal absorbs impurities, and a bioflavonoid-rich complex of citrus, aloe and broccoli extract purifies pores while leaving skin smooth and refine. This cleanser also doubles as a face mask—your ticket to clean and clear skin!

Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF30 ($54)

Featuring only non-nano zinc oxide, this invisible and weightless sunscreen blends perfectly into skin—without leaving behind any white residue. It provides added blue light protection and helps soothe away the effective of environmental aggressors. Powerhouse ingredients include bio-active mushroom complex to soothe skin and reduce UV-induced redness and dryness, and antioxidant green tea to help defend against free radical damage. Works great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Disco Skincare ($16-$68)

From deodorant to body wash, this line of clean skincare for today’s modern man makes looking good and smelling good easy. All of Disco’s products are natural, vegan and cruelty-free. Products include an aluminum-free Deodorant, lightweight Face Moisturizer, soothing Body Wash, Face Scrub, Eye Stick, Face Mask, and a convenient Face Cleanser Stick that is perfect for travel.

Earthwise Beauty Nap in the Meadow Face Serum ($90)

This anti-inflammatory, ultra-lightweight aloe-based serum smells fresh like spring and features a dewy consistency that hydrates and improves the appearance of all types of skin. In addition to deep hydration, it offers anti-aging benefits, antioxidants, sunburn and sun damage repair, and even some acne reduction and tissue repair. Powerhouse ingredients include turmeric CO2 supercritical extract, yarrow oil, German blue chamomile oil, helichrysum, rose geranium, elderberry extract, and more. Be sure to check out the rest of the line, which features an incredible array of products for the face and body.

Elemis Peptide4 Overnight Radiance Peel  ($78)

Formulated with a blend of skin-smoothing acids and nourishing botanical oils, this daily exfoliating treatment refines and revitalizes the skin to improve the look of skin clarity and tone. Hibiscus acids and oligopeptides helps support skin’s natural renewal process for smoother and more radiant-looking skin. This gentle milky peel reduces the look of pores and leaves skin silky smooth and bright by morning.

Eminence Organic Skin Care Mangosteen Body Lotion ($40)

We’re obsessed with the new mangosteen body collection by Eminence Organic Skin Care, which includes this body lotion powered by lactic acid and mangosteen—an antioxidant-rich super fruit that minimizes the look of environmental stress while promoting radiance. Other products in the collection include: Mangosteen Gel Moisturizer, Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream, and Mangosteen Revitalizing Mist.

eos Shea Better Coconut Hand Cream ($2.99)

Featuring notes of creamy coconut, lush hibiscus and solar musk, this rich hand cream provides 24-hour hydration that lasts through hand-washing. Ingredients include sustainably-sourced shea oil and shea butter to provide moisture and protection. Available in 5 scents: Pink Citrus, Pomegranate Raspberry, Coconut, Lavender and Eucalyptus. 15% of all hand cream sales will support eos’ Global Shea Alliance, which makes a positive impact on communities from which they source their shea.

ESYM Linen Spray in Parisian Morning ($18)

Featuring the delectable scents of vanilla, coffee and Peru balsam oil, among others, this linen spray awakens the senses with its handcrafted aroma. Gently mist over towels, sheets, wardrobe and luggage to add a personalized feel to any space. Made with 100% botanical ingredients.

ESYM Room Spray in Curacao Breeze ($38)

Transport your senses to a tropical getaway with this refreshing fragrance that can be sprayed throughout the home and features top notes of black currant buds, neroli and verbena. Formulated with a carefully selected combination of botanical ingredients.

Eufora Replenishing Treatment ($31.50)

Strengthen and restore hair while protecting color with this hair treatment that repairs and renews vitality to the inner cortex and outer cuticle of the hair, in addition to improving the health of the hair follicle and scalp. Hair looks and feels softer, silkier, moveable and touchable. Key ingredients include inula extract, glycolipids to help better penetrate color deeper into the hair shaft for increased color vibrancy, and all plant essence of sage and thyme to soothe the scalp.

EVER Reveal Biometric Peel Pads with LSR10 ($70)

Use these daily peel pads to smooth and improve the texture of skin. Ingredients include caviar lime to exfoliate, azelaic acid to reduce appearance of spots, and willow bark to clear pores. Use daily to remove dead skin cells, clear visibility of pores, and help skin feel firmer while appearing radiant and smooth.

FarmHouse Fresh Blissed Moon Dip Back to Youth Ageless Body Mousse ($32)

The light and airy whipped texture of this body mousse combined with the refreshing scent of watermelon and fresh basil is absolute heaven. What’s more, the formula features a powerhouse blend of age-fighting ingredients that are normally reserved for facial treatments, as well as vitamin-rich emollient oils that lock in hydration and suppleness. This product is especially great for neck lines, chest, arms and legs—helping to firm skin and smooth the appearance of wrinkles and dull, uneven textures.

FarmHouse Fresh Illumination Fruit Professional Strength Brightening Fruit Acid Peel Mask ($34)

Renew skin’s vibrancy and achieve instantly smooth texture with this pro-strength fruit acid peel mask, which contains a 15% blend of acids along with naturally-occurring fruit acids from papaya, organic U.S.-grown blackberry and aronia fruits, and U.S.-grown fermented lemon and pomegranate actives. The mask also includes an ingredient that rushes blood to the area, flushing skin and bringing warmth and tingles as the acids work to loosen dead skin cells and reveal a fresher, smoother complexion.

Fitish CBD Hair Plumping Serum ($45)

Featuring a special blend of ingredients to prevent hair loss, strengthen the hair follicle and promote hair growth, this serum also plumps and thickens roots—making hair easier to comb through. All products have 0.3% THC or less. Certified organic and no animal testing.

Foria Vibe + Awaken Kit ($105)

Awaken your pleasure naturally with this plant-based CBD arousal oil that pairs perfectly with a body-safe silicone vibrator that curves around the shape of the pubic bone and features eight unique settings. The broad-spectrum CBD is from hemp organically-grown in the United States that has been independently lab tested for purity and potency. This duo will quickly become one of your favorites!

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop ($22)

This multipurpose lip product does it all, from exfoliating and hydrating lips to adding a pop of color. Amino-rich watermelon extract and vitamin E provide intense nourishment, while coconut oil and watermelon seed oil prevent moisture loss. Dead skin and flakes are gently removed with edible flower-derived AHA and coconut flower sugar. Lips are left with a soft pink tint for the perfect finish!

Guide Beauty ($26-$50)

This brand-new line of makeup tools and products will help you reimagine the way you apply makeup. Founded by celebrity makeup artist Terri Bryant, the stunning collection includes a volumizing tubing mascara, three shades of brow gel—all of which have a comfort grip GUIDE ring and precision tip for extra accuracy and ease, and a GUIDE wand and eyeliner dup that makes everything from winged looks to tight-lining a breeze! Cruelty-free, vegan and free of toxins.

Haruharu Black Bamboo Mist ($19)

Refresh dehydrated skin with this fine spray mist that offers ultra-light moisture and energy, in addition to deep nourishment and cooling hydration. The unique fermentation formula transforms raw ingredients into a more flexible configuration for skin to absorb and the brand has developed a formula that targets powerful absorption by utilizing patented Ultra Deep Technology—helping to deliver active ingredients deep within skin.

Haruharu Wonder Honey Green Repairative Cream ($24)

We love the reusable coffee cup container for this acne-fighting and repairing moisture cream that features fermented green tea and honey. Each cream in the range utilizes patented Ultra Deep Technology made to deliver active ingredients deep into skin, ensuring each restorative and reparative formulation leaves skin looking it’s best!

Hempz CBD Skincare Line ($12-$28)

The new Hempz skincare line is made from 100% pure hemp seed oil, rainforest extracts and CBD, and features a fresh crisp scent. We love the stunning packaging and wide variety of products in the range, which include everything from a nourishing lip conditioner and a hydrating facial serum to an exfoliator and toner. We especially love their CBD Eye Candy Revitalizing Eye Creme, which refreshes under eyes and is applied using the unique ceramic tip!

HIGHBORN ($40-$72)

The luxury botanical brand has expanded into body care products with the addition of new Aromatic Body Oils in three rituals with full-spectrum CBD and without. They feature organic, sustainably sourced and extracted essential oils, as well as reiki-charged crystals and high vibes. Each distinctive fragrance profile will deepen your self-love regimen and help you discover your moment of bliss.

Humble Flower 500MG Ylang Ylang & Lavender Body Oil ($80)

This luxurious oil melts into skin, plumping it with moisture as it is enveloped in the therapeutic benefits of CBD. The oil is lightly scented with ylang ylang and lavender, instantly comforting, renewing and relaxing the body while hydrating skin.

I DEW Care Namaste Kitten Clarifying Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil Cleanser ($19)

Remove makeup and clarify blemish-prone skin with this bright green cleanser that transforms into a rich, white lather. Formulated with calming cannabis sativa (hemp seed oil) and heartleaf extract, skin is refreshed and cleansed without being stripped.

JOWAÉ Micellar Cleansing Water ($22)

Great for all skin types, this micellar cleansing water is formulated with antioxidant lumiphenols and imperial peony. It helps to cleanse and remove makeup, helping your complexion glow fresh and bright. The French-Korean skincare brand combines the power of a patented active ingredient with Korean medicinal and traditional plants, with a wide range of products that include everything from cleansing waters and moisturizers to serums and more. The products help to restore skin’s balance and radiance while facing daily aggressors such as pollution, stress and climate.

J.R. Watkins Sleep Collection ($14.99 each)

Designed to calm, relax and support a good night’s sleep, these bath and body products are infused with lavandin to encourage relaxation, while orange calms the nerves. Collection includes a Bath Elixir, Aromatherapy In-Shower Mist, Sugar Body Polish, and Creamy Body Wash. Products are also available in Awaken and Detox collections.

Kaja Air Heart Lightweight Natural Finish Lipstick ($17)

These heart-shaped lipsticks feature an air-light, cushiony formula that delivers highly saturated color yet feels ultra-light on lips. Infused with rose extract to hydrate your pout. Available in 7 stunning shades.

Kaja Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21)

This stacked, creamy powder eyeshadow palette includes three gorgeous hues—all conveniently packed into one bite-sized stack of shimmers or mattes and shimmers. Kaja’s Arrangement Technology delivers uniform shimmer in every swipe for gorgeous and easy looks. Available in 8 different color trios. Pictured: Toasted Caramel.

Kaja Wink Stamp Wing Eyeliner Stamp & Pen ($25)

Achieve the perfect cat eye with this double-ended wing stamp pen and felt-tip liquid liner that create smudge-proof and waterproof looks. Last all day from morning to night. Stamp, line, repeat and wink!

Kenra Professional Moisturizing Oil ($18)

This lightweight, hydrating oil blend is ideal for all hair types and leaves strands with a touchable finish. The multi-purpose formula is perfect for adding moisture as a treatment, thermal protection as a styler, as well as smoothness and shine as a finisher—all with a no-mess application.

La Mer The Eye Concentrate ($235)

Featuring triple the Concentrated Miracle Broth™, this fast-absorbing treatment helps transform the delicate eye area with essential energy and healing hydration to reduce the look of dark circles, lines and wrinkles in 21 days. Lime tea concentrate helps prevent future damage, resulting in a smoother and brighter eye area.

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($29.99)

Repair and moisturize skin with this ultra-hydrating face and neck serum that plumps skin and replenishes the natural moisture barrier. Combines concentrated pure hyaluronic acid, madecassoside and vitamin B5 for optimal effectiveness while also being suitable for sensitive skin. The line also features a 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum and Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum to complete the regimen.

L’OCCITANE Immortelle Overnight Reset Eye Serum ($55)

Designed to create well-rested eyes while you sleep by reducing signs of fatigue, including dark circles, puffiness and expression lines, this eye serum includes 1,600 golden bubbles of the beloved Immortelle Essential Oil to help fight visible signs of aging, Marjoram Extract to awaken skin, and Acmella Oleracea Extract to help the delicate area look smoother. Great for all skin types, all year long.

L’OCCITANE Shea Hibiscus Solidarity Balm ($6)

To honor and celebrate International Women’s Day in March, the brand has launched a limited-edition Solidarity Balm with 100% of profits donated to the L’OCCITANE Foundation to support NGO’s projects that promote women’s leadership in Burkina Faso. L’OCCITANE has been working with the women of Burkina Faso since the 1980s to develop their signature shea butter and is committed to protecting it’s heritage, community, and natural resources. Today, there are now 10,000 women in Burkina Faso making shea butter for L’OCCITANE. Enriched with over 98% shea butter, this multi-purpose balm nourishes, protects and softens dry skin, lips and hair and features the scent of the hibiscus flower.

Mad Hippie Cheek & Lip Tint ($22)

Designed for lips and cheeks, this multipurpose tint can be layered for a bold look or used when you just want a hint of color. Contains jojoba and shea butter to hydrate skin and lips, while sea buckthorn berry and blueberry offer antioxidant support. Looks great on all skin types and available in 3 gorgeous colors: Fig, Poppy (pictured) and Plum.

MANE CLUB Going Viral 3-in-1 Dry Shampoo (7.99)

This innovative formula absorbs excess oil, instantly volumizes, and texturizes for hair that is anything but boring. Formulated with moonstone extract and rice start for the ultimate refresh. Check out their other cute products, which include One Hit Wonder Leave-In Spray and Voodoo Oil Hair Oil. All products are

Marc Anthony Dry Shampoos ($6.99 each)

These dry shampoos come packaged in stunning bottles that featuring fun, artistic designs and are available in five different formulas and scents for various hair types. They are all completely clear, free of residue, and work with any hair color—making them perfect for whenever tresses need a refresh.

The first two formulas are lightweight, invisible and residue-free due to zeolite, a clear molecule that traps dirt, grime and grease. The other three are formulated with an added boost of Abyssinian oil to hydrate, add shine, and fight frizz.

Collection includes:

• Invisible Dry Shampoo+ Volume: Cleans dirt and oils and adds volume. Full bloom scent.

• Invisible Dry Shampoo+ Texture & Waves: Removes dirt and excess oil, leaving hair refreshed and tousled. Tropical scent.

• Invisible Dry Shampoo+ Defrizz: Gives a boost of smooth as it removes dirt and oils from hair. Vanilla scent.

• Invisible Dry Shampoo+ Shine: Controls excess dirt and gives a boost of hydration to second-day hair. Citrus scent.

• Invisible Dry Shampoo+ Hydrating: Controls excess oil and dirt, adds hydration to second-day hair. Fresh scent.

Milk Makeup Kush Lip Scrub ($22)

Exfoliate and condition lips with this scrub made with natural sugar crystals and hemp stem exfoliators. Ingredients include jojoba and olive oils, shea, cocoa and mango butters, and sage extract and peppermint oil. Comes in a mess-free, twist-up bullet so you can exfoliate on the go.

Naturium ($16-$25)

This new line features 11 clinically-effective and biocompatible skincare products that harness the healing powers of nature’s ingredients with clean formulas. Products are plant-powered, high-tech and non-toxic, helping to achieve healthy and balanced skin. Collection includes:

• Mixed Greens Nutrient Cleanser ($16) - Formulated with mixed greens, vitamin C and superfruits, this gel cleanser removes dirt, oil, makeup and impurities while balancing skin’s pH.

• Multi-Peptide Eye Cream ($16) - This eye cream brights and improves dark circles while visually smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.

• Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% ($16) - Formulated with pure 12% niacinamide and 2% zinc PCA, this concentrated serum improves uneven skin tone and minimizes the appearance of pores, skin texture and fine lines.

• Plant Squalane Face Oil ($16) - This lightweight oil has pure, sugarcane-derived squalane that offers lasting hydration.

• Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5% ($16) - This serum combines very low, low, medium and high molecular weight pure hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin on multiple levels.

• Retinoid Face Oil ($25) - This non-irritation, advanced retinoid oil features an all-trans retinoid ester that targets fine lines and wrinkles.

• Retinol Cream 2.5% ($20) - This cream has an advanced 2.5% complex of micro-encapsulated retinols and bakuchiol to hydrate skin while diminishing fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

• Retinol Serum 2.5% ($20) - This advanced serum features a 2.5% synergistic blend of micro-encapsulated retinols and bakuchiol to improve fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity, uneven tone and overall radiance.

• Vitamin C Face Oil ($25) - This face oil features THD ascorbate—a highly soluble form of vitamin C that brights and evens skin tone.

• Vitamin C Serum 22% ($20) - This potent serum features a vitamin C complex made up of highly stabilized l-ascorbic acid encapsulation and bioactive fruit blend that brights and shields skin from environmental stressors.

• Vitamin C Super Serum Plus ($25) - This serum has vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and salicylic acid to brighten, smooth, firm and target fine lines.

Naturopathica Acne-Clearing Collection ($22-$60)

This new collection is designed to deal with breakouts at all ages and harnesses the powers of ingredients such as colloidal silver, alfalfa extract, watercress and tamanu seed oil to address acne’s root causes, as well as cleanse, brighten, detox and tone skin. Collection includes:

• Colloidal Silver & Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Cleanser ($38): Acne-fighting cleanser helps treat and prevent blemishes.

• Watercress & Spirulina Detox Mask ($58): Waterless mask warms on contact to draw out impurities for clearer skin.

• Chlorophyll & Salicylic Acid Spot Treatment ($30): Fast-acting spot treatment rapidly targets and clears existing blemishes, while evening out appearance of acne scars.

• Spearmint & Gotu Kola Clarifying Tea ($22): Balances skin and detoxifies the body for clearer, calmer skin.

Neogen Real Fresh Foam Cleanser ($19)

This refreshing foaming cleanser features extracts from real fruit at the bottom of the bottle, which ferment and result in more concentrated and easily absorbed nutrients, delivering powerful skin benefits. Available in 4 formulas:

• Green Tea: Fermented green tea extract to brighten, calm, and hydrate skin.

• Cranberry: Fermented cranberries and cranberry fruit water prevent signs of premature aging.

• Cereal: Fermented rice seeds and oryza saliva (rice) seed extract brighten and hydrate skin

• Blueberry: Fermented blueberries and moringa seed extract fight off free radicals and help prevent premature aging.

Nomad Cosmetics Encinitas Surf Shack Palette ($17)

Get into the spirit of summer with this eyeshadow palette that has four fun shades inspired by the surf shacks of California beach town Encinitas! Infused with hemp seed oil for smooth, crease-proof color, the rich matte colors are formulated with extra-fine pigments. Cruelty-free and vegan.

Nooni Applebutter Lip Mask ($20)

The bestselling lip mask is perfect for day and night use, keeping lips covered, moisturized and protected. It includes alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) derived from apple water to gently exfoliate lips, shea butter to nourish, a botanical oil blend rich with vitamins A, C and E to lock in moisture, and mint extract to soothe and alleviate stressed lips. Wake up with a perfect pout!

Nooni Applemint Oil ($12)

This hydrating lip oil is silky, non-sticky, and sloughs away dead skin with soothing apple water. A botanical oil blend rich with vitamins C, A and E moisturizes and nourishes lips. Mint extract delivers a cooling effect that stimulates skin, making lips appear plumper.

Oka-B Maxwell Sandals ($30)

The newest addition to the collection, these comfortable and colorful sandals designed with the spa in mind are perfect for your next relaxing adventure. Also great for the beach or pool, these waterproof sandals are available in several fun colors for summer, including Citrine, Electric Pink and Guava.

Oribe Power Drops Damage Repair Booster ($58)

Strengthen and rebuild dry, damaged hair with this highly concentrated treatment serum that provides an intense dose of essential nutrients to tresses. This powerful elixir repairs and fortifies strands with linoleic acid, biotin and sea kelp extract. Also features Oribe signature complex, which includes watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower extracts to defend hair from oxidative stress.

Piper Wai Underarm Detox Mask ($11.99)

Infused with powerful, natural detoxifiers like bentonite clay and activated charcoal, this mask simultaneously cleanses and moisturizes skin. Free of harmful chemicals, parabens and aluminum. Apply a thin, even layer to clean, dry underarms. Allow to dry for 10 minutes and rinse well. Use 1-2 times per week, or as desired.

Playa California Salt Shampoo ($38)

Featuring California sea salt and tea tree oil, this scalp cleanser can be used weekly to exfoliate and restore your natural oil balance. The sea salt gently scrubs away buildup, while the tea tree oil alleviates dryness and provides a fresh, cooling sensation. You’ll especially love this product in the summer after those long days at the beach or pool!

PÜR Extreme Visionary Palette with Hemp ($32)

To create stunning, imaginative eye looks, this ultra-creamy 12-piece magnetic eyeshadow palette has everything you need. The eyeshadow is infused with hemp seed oil for a moisture-rich, high-pigment color. Shades range from soft pinks to warm peach hues, with everything from creamy mattes, metallic pastels and warm neutrals that build and blend seamlessly together.

R+Co Relative Paradise Fragrance Spray ($20)

Whenever you need a pick-me-up or refresh, spray this pleasant fragrance on linen or in any room. Made with Sicilian lemon, tangerine, eucalyptus, green tea, tree moss and amber.

Rael Beauty Skin Care Collection ($20-$38)

Female self-care brand Rael has expanded into the beauty and wellness space with the launch of its new skincare collection that is inspired by K-Beauty and formulated to balance skin’s fluctuating needs throughout the month. Made with potent, naturally-derived and clean ingredients, the line includes:

• “Daily Detox” Oil to Foam Gentle Cleanser ($28): Gentle cleanser with olive oil and chinaberry extract purifies and hydrates skin.

• “Reset Button” Calming Cica Cleansing Water ($24): Cleansing water is rich in vitamins and helps remove makeup, leaving skin supple and radiant.

• “Daily Zen” Balancing Toner ($28): Toner includes antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and protect skin from premature signs of aging and UV ray damage.

• “Good Chemistry” Advanced Antioxidant Serum ($38): Highly-concentrated potent serum with Fullerene, H30 hyaluronic acid complex, and green tea leaf extract to hydrate and enhance skin’s radiance.

• “Moisture Melt Snowball” Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate ($24): Freeze-dried hyaluronic acid concentrate instantly melts when mixed with serum, offering a nutrient-rich moisture that lasts up to 24 hours.

• “Daily Restoration” Nourishing Gel Cream ($38): Helps lock in moisture to strengthen skin’s barrier for a smooth, dewy complexion with Fullerene, H30 hyaluronic acid complex, and sunflower seed oil.

• “Lighten Up” Cica Spot Corrector ($20): All-natural spot-fading treatment with while willow bark heals damaged skin and dark spots, also brightening and fighting premature aging.

• “Calm + Collected” Creamy Moisture Mist ($24): Ultra-creamy mist hydrates and promotes brighter and clearer skin with bamboo grass extract.

RéVive Supérieur Renewal Firming Cream ($195)

Hydrate, nourish and firm skin with this luxurious, moisture-rich body cream. The buttery formula features a potent moisturizing complex, including hyaluronic acid to soften and nourish skin. A powerful blend of phyto-tensors, firming and brightening ingredients, and signature Bio-Renewal and Bio-Firming Proteins help even skin tone and renew skin, leaving it more youthful-looking. 

Revlon x Ashley Graham Never Enough Lip Collection Super Lustrous The Gloss ($5.97)

Model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham specially curated these limited-edition lip shades, which are available in six shiny colors. The lightweight liquid lipsticks contain moringa oil, agave and cupuacu butter. Be sure to check out her other line, Ultra HD Matte Lip Color, which offers six soft-matte lip colors with a lush, moisturizing feel.

Revolution PRO Blur Stick Universal Face Primer ($15)

For perfectly smooth and matte skin, simply swipe on this lightweight and breathable primer to diffuse fine lines and large pores. Can also be used alone as an invisible foundation to create the illusion of even texture on bare skin. Great for all skin tones and types, this goes on clear.

SeneGence Spa Collection ($35-$50)

Treat yourself to an at-home spa experience with a three-step regimen that pampers while improving skin suppleness, texture and appearance. Collection includes:

• SeneGence Golden Radiance Peel-Off Mask ($50)

• Heel and Elbow Softening Cream ($40)

• Renewing & Brightening Hand Cream ($35)

Skylar Refreshing Deodorant ($14)

Stay fresh and fragrant with this plant-based deodorant that has antioxidant and antibacterial ingredients. Green tea leaf extract, sage leaf extract and sandalwood oil fight odor-causing bacteria while coconut oil moisturizes and helps the deodorant glide on smoothly without residue. Available in 2 pleasant scents: Isle and Capri.

SoapStandle ($8.99/2-pack)

Tired of dealing with messy bar soap that gets everywhere? This simple device has small points that go into one side of the bar, creating a platform that elevates soap and enables air to circulate around the bar when it’s not being used. This causes the soap to try and eliminates the ‘goo’ that tends to accumulate when you set a bar of soap down. Fits most soap shapes and sizes. Earth-friendly and reusable.

SpaRitual Massage Oil ($49)

Now available in 100 mL professional-size bottles, you can get more of your favorite massage oils that are formulated with ancient healing ingredients including sunflower oil, sesame oil, ashwagandha extract and rice bran extract to protect, soothe and moisturize skin. Use on the hands, feet and body to moisturize and relieve aching muscles. Available in citrus cardamom and the two newest scents, geranium cedarwood and jasmine tuberose.

Ten Thousand Villages Chic Reusable Market Bag ($20.99)

Perfect for the market or to add some style to an outfit for brunch or a date, this gorgeous bag has lots of room to carry items. Features a plastic lining with a cut-out cotton canvas handle. Handcrafted in Bangladesh by Saidpur Enterprises, which provides sustainable jobs for women who lack employment opportunities.

Ten Thousand Villages Free to Love Dogs Pouch ($20.75)

Store makeup, jewelry, and other cherished items in this 100% organic cotton pouch tote that is lined with upcycled cotton sari fabric and includes a zip closure with a sari tassel. Featuring images of cute dog breeds on one side, the bag was sewn in India at The Tote Project by women who have been freed from the sex trade. The Tote Project donates a portion of its profits to Two Wings, to help survivors of human trafficking in the United States.

The Honest Company Honest Mama Line ($14.99-$19.99)

Made specifically for moms, this 5-piece line is designed to help women love and nurture their bodies. Moisture-rich ingredients, like coconut and avocado Oils, help give stretch mark-prone spots some TLC. Each product is designed to help treat mamas to the self-care they deserve before, during and after baby arrives. All are safe for pregnant bellies and sensitive skin. The line includes:

• Calm Your Nip Balm ($14.99) - Soothing nipple balm that makes breastfeeding more comfortable.

• Glow On Body Oil ($17.99) - Plant-based soothing body oil perfect for all-over body care.

• Me Moment Soaking Salts ($14.99) - Dead Sea salt soak full of essential minerals.

• Rock the Bump Body Butter ($19.99) - Smooth body butter for moisturizing and stretch marks.

• Sweet Curves Body Lotion ($14.99) - Moisture-rich lotion that moistruizes for up to 24 hours.

TONYMOLY Moisture Boost Cooling Algae Eye Serum ($22)

Infused with hyaluronic acid, sea water and plankton, this eye serum de-puffs and improves skin’s elasticity. Featuring a gel-type texture, it delivers marine nutrition deep into the skin without leaving a sticky, tacky finish. Perfect to use on all skin types and comes packaged in a super cute whale-inspired container!

Truly Beauty Vegan Collagen Anti-Aging Body Cream ($28)

Part of the new Vegan Collagen line, this body cream intensely hydrates skin while infusing it with powerful anti-aging ingredients such as vegan collagen, vitamin C and retinol for a smoother, plumper and softer feel. The collection also includes a face mask, facial serum and facial cleanser. To purchase the entire collection as a bundle, click here.

UMA Intensely Nourishing Brow Oil ($36)

A nutrient and moisture-packed blend of geranium, juniper berry, ylang ylang, castor and argan oils deliver a weightless formula to nourish brows, preserve the hair's pigment, and encourage hair growth. Each ingredient is delicately balanced in a base of Indian gooseberry and moringa oil for extra moisture for lush, healthy brows. 

Valmont Collezione Privata Fragrances ($290 each)

Luxury beauty and skincare brand Valmont has introduced Palazzo Nobile and Collezione Privata, two new fragrance collections that make up the Storie Veneziane fragrance pillar of the Valmont Group. CEO Sophie Guillon carefully edited each fragrance to open a new page in Valmont's Venetian fragrance story. 

Collezione Privata is inspired by the texture of fabrics and the different women around the world, and  interprets femininity with strength and charm. These sensual fragrances feature spicy top notes complimenting a woman’s magnetic seduction. The three eau de parfums include:

• Jazzy Twist (floral gourmand)

• Lady Code (chypre gourmand)

• Private Mind (floral leather)

Also available at Spa Valmont at Hôtel Plaza Athénée NYC, 212-606-4675 and The Setai, Miami Beach Spa 855-923-7908.

Valmont Palazzo Nobile Fragrances ($180 each)

Valmont’s second fragrance collection, Palazzo Nobile, is inspired by the emotion of memories. The shared fragrances are light and and energizing, offering timeless and classic compositions. Available in six eau de toilettes:

• Casanova 2161 (woody aromatic)

• Secret Bamboo (floral green powdery)

• Sea Bliss (floral aquatic)

• Satin Musk (floral musky)

• Blooming Ballet (floral fresh)

• Bright Poppy (floral citrus)

Also available at Spa Valmont at Hôtel Plaza Athénée NYC, 212-606-4675 and The Setai, Miami Beach Spa 855-923-7908.

Zitsticka Skin Discipline ($44)

This dermatologist-backed supplement formula features skin-optimizing nutrients that reduce acne-forming inflammation, regulate sebum production, regulate acne-causing hormones, detoxify the body, and more. Cap-in-cap technology allows many disparate elements to exist in one capsule, with a combination of vitamins, minerals and probiotic strains including zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, niacin, chromium, panthothenic acid, and an inflammation-fighting probiotic blend. Take one daily for best results.

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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