Spa & Beauty Today's April 2021 Editors' Picks
One of our favorite things every month is going through all of the interesting beauty and wellness pitches we receive, then selecting the most fun and innovative products to feature in our monthly Editors’ Picks. For the month of April, some of the highlights included:
Bath & Body Work’s Sunshine Mimosa collection
A nourishing lip oil serum with 24k gold
HipDot x Reese’s makeup collab
Sustainable shark teeth candles
Tetris-inspired cosmetics
CBD products by Playboy
Sugarfina’s new Spa Box
Pearl Milk Tea sheet masks
Customizable lipstick
The latest launches from Beekeeper’s Naturals, CND, [comfort zone], Dermalogica, dpHUE, IGK, JOAH Beauty, Oribe, The NOW, Tower 28, Valmont, and many more…
Read on to discover and shop Spa & Beauty Today’s April 2021 Editors’ Picks. Let us know if you have any favorites and if there are any products we missed that you think should make the list!
Adora Winquist Elixir Trio Aromatherapy Set ($122)
This versatile set includes three elixirs (Energy, Mood, Sleep) each in a 6 ml roll-on applicator. Roll onto palms of hands and breathe in for 30 seconds.
Energy Elixir: Roll onto palms of hands and breathe in for 30 seconds. Apply to temples, soles of feet and dantien point below the navel to invigorate and energize your best self.
Mood Elixir: Roll onto palms of hands and breathe in for 30 seconds. Apply to temples, wrists, and heart area to open yourself to feel joyful and bright.
Sleep Elixir: Roll onto palms of hands and breathe in for 30 seconds. Apply to temples, heart area, and soles of the feet before bed or in times of acute stress for optimum calm and rest.
Ahava CC Cream Color Correction Skin Protection SPF 30 ($39)
This versatile cream features smart, invisible, color-correcting capsules mixed with AHAVA’s Osmoter that adapts to any skin tone and covers skin’s imperfections including redness, blemishes, and uneven tone for a sheer, even, and radiant complexion. The lightweight hydrating texture complements daily appearance, enhances radiance, and shields from UVA\B damage.
Alba Botanica Plumeria Colorific Shampoo ($9.99)
Made with jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, and kukui oil, this gentle shampoo cleanses hair without stripping locks. Also contains plumeria, pineapple, and papaya to nourish over-processed and damaged cuticles. Color stays vibrant while hair feels naturally soft and healthy.
Alchimie Forever of Switzerland Kantic Light Clarifying Cream ($69)
This weightless moisturizer delivers light hydration in a gel-cream texture. Rosemary extract promotes the appearance of clear, blemish-free, healthy-looking skin, while jojoba’s sebum-balancing properties help control the look of shine and excess oil. Ideal for combination, oily, blemish-prone skin types.
Alleyoop Cool It Green Tea Toner Stick ($22)
This cooling green tea toner stick helps to soothe inflammation, calm acne, hydrate, and improve skin texture. To use, simply apply in a circular motion directly onto dry skin after cleansing. The stick format allows you to use less while achieving deeper absorption. Cruelty-free, vegan, clean, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and talc-free.
Amp Human PR Lotion ($35)
PR Lotion is the world's first and only sports lotion that unlocks the natural electrolyte bicarb. Powered by InnerEdge technology, this lotion delivers bicarb (a natural electrolyte) directly to the working muscles via the skin. It is scientifically proven to improve performance and decrease muscle soreness to help you make training gains, faster. Each bottle supports 10-15 workouts.
ANISA Beauty The Treatment Tools ($75)
This skincare tool trio is designed with high-quality, innovative materials to treat skin and apply product in your daily routine. The tools feature an ergonomic, lightweight handle designed with a flat base to easily stand upright and keep hygienic, and come in a matching, custom case designed with eco-friendly TPU material that is durable and easy to clean. The trio includes:
The Bean: Named for its kidney bean shape, this luxurious zinc alloy tool was designed to de-puff, smooth, and contour the skin around the delicate eye area.
The Drop: Named for its teardrop shape, this one-of-a-kind tool was designed with soft gel silicone to gently press skin care products into the skin for even application and increased penetration.
The Roller: The Roller features raised surfaces to massage and promote lymphatic drainage and increase blood circulation.
ANOVE Perfecting Oil ($102)
This luxurious facial oil features a patent-pending blend of nutrient-rich natural extracts to restore radiance and deliver a moisture boost. Ingredients include CO2 goji berry oil for hydration and antioxidants; sea buckthorn oil rejuvenates dull skin and calms inflammation; pomegranate oil brings free radical-fighting properties to guard against wrinkles; arnica extract reduces dark spots; jojoba and avocado oil macerates (infused with miracle herbs) increase the moisturizing, nourishing effect.
Ashley Black’s Prep Tool FaceBlaster ($65)
This unique prep tool was specifically designed for the face and features 3 tiny, dainty claws that increase local blood circulation to the face. It also works great for areas like the neck, head, feet, hands and knees. The tool was so popular that 100,000 users were on the waitlist when the product launched.
Baseblue Cosmetics Soft Brush II ($17)
This latest generation of the ultra-plush, 100% vegan brush is designed with uniquely shaped bristles that can pick up the right amount of powder and precisely applies powder or highlighter to create an airy, light finish application. It comes with Baseblue Cosmetics’ signature soft-touch handle that delivers a comfortable grip and protective case that can store the brush in your bag.
Bath & Body Works Sunshine Mimosa Collection ($6.50-$39.50)
This new sweet and playful scent—inspired by Sunday brunches, picnics in the park, and the beauty of everyday celebrations—features the fresh scent of citrus and a splash of champagne. The full collection launched on April 12 and includes a variety of fragrances, moisturizers, cleansers, mini items for on-the-go, home items/accessories, and gift sets. Shop the entire collection here.
Beekeeper’s Naturals B. Soothed Honey Lozenges ($9.99)
These delicious honey lozenges are made with nature-powered ingredients including bee propolis extract, zinc, vitamin D, honey, chicory root fiber, tapioca syrup, and monk fruit that promote immune health while soothing dry, scratchy throats. Take one lozenge as needed to soothe scratchy throats and support that immune system!
Biossance Squalane +BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner ($28)
This alcohol-free, dynamic toner visibly tightens pores, clarifies, purifies, and hydrates all at once. Ingredients include white willow bark extract, caviar lime extract, and sugarcane-derived squalane. It dislodges and exfoliates away excess oil, dirt, and debris. It’s made to balance the oiliest skin types without dehydrating, and leaves skin feeling refreshed and ready.
Blessed Beauty Natural Eyeshadow Sets ($65)
These highly pigmented formulas last all day and are crease-resistant. The pallet combines 3 different finishes—shimmer, matte, and metallic—for a complete eye look. Each Blessed Beauty box includes a magnetized set of 4 eyeshadows, 2 mirrors, and a double-sided brush for on-the-go application. Available in 5 different color sets (pictured: Graceful Glimpse for Green Eyes).
Borghese Advanced Fango Active Purifying Mud Mask ($50)
This traditional Tuscan spa treatment and detoxifying mud mask clarifies, purifies, and enhances skin elasticity. Helps counteract environmental pollution with a blend of powerful survivalist plant extracts, in addition to exfoliating skin and helping to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines. Mineral-enriched and free of parabens, SLS, SLES, and phthalates, it comes packaged in a stunning glass jar. Also comes in a mini size.
Available for purchase on Mozzafiato, an innovative retail platform that showcases top Italian beauty brands on its e-commerce platform. To explore other brands available on the platform, click here.
Bread Beauty Supply 100% Macadamia-Oil Concentrate Fragrance Free for Hair and Body ($28)
Native to Australia, the macadamia nut contains naturally occurring squalene and is high in fatty acids to give hair and body the feeling of natural, cushiony, and slippery softness. This fragrance-free, cold-pressed, super-high-grade 100 percent oil concentrate replenishes fatty acids in the hair and gives body a soft, dewy finish. The fragrance-free oil smells very mildly of fresh macadamia nuts.
Care by Design Muscle Balm ($45)
This muscle balm is designed for easy use before or after intense activity such as intense weightlifting or cardio. In addition to soothing eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, and full-spectrum Hemp CBD, it also features shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. Cruelty-free, sulfate-free, and paraben-free. Triple-tested to be clean and effective. Each stick has 400mg of full spectrum hemp CBD.
Cleanlogic Bath and Body Dual-Texture Body Exfoliator ($5)
The clean fiber technology on this body scrubber helps prevent the spread of odor-causing substances. Cleanlogic uses a unique blend of high-quality exfoliating materials to deliver a long-lasting smooth, clean feeling all over. Scrub away dirt, oils, and dead skin with the textured side, then use the soft terry side to soothe and smooth dry skin! Available in three colors (pictured in Emerald).
CND The Colors of You Collection ($7.50-$14.95 each)
This stunning spring-inspired collection is a chromatic celebration of individuality and comes in both CND™ SHELLAC™ Gel Polish and CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Polish. Available in the following colors:
Self-Lover (peach pink)
Mover & Shaker (light pink)
Chance Taker (bold blue)
Rule Breaker (deep coral)
Smile Maker (light yellow)
Change Sparker (gray)
[comfort zone] Sacred Nature Nutrient Cream ($65)
This nourishing face cream is enriched with Scientific Garden ExtractTM, musk extract, and buriti oil. It strengthens the skin barrier by nourishing the skin and is ideal for mature and undernourished skin. Features certified organic, sustainable, natural ingredients and has a 100% natural fragrance.
Common Heir 10% Vitamin C Serum ($88)
Get clinically-proven visibly brighter skin, improved skin texture, and silky-smooth hydration with this triple-threat vitamin C formula in biodegradable, vegan capsules that maximize potency. It's the perfect ritual for the face and neck!
Dazzle Dry Crystal Crush Spring Collection ($18 each)
The new spring collection features stunning shades that are inspired by gemstones used for their natural healing attributes. Colors include:
Smitten: Semisheer pale almond cream with warm undertones
Foxy: Full coverage warm, light gray
Ocean Motion: Full coverage pastel periwinkle blue
Vigor: Dark, smoky oakmoss green
Amber Glow: Opaque rust with full autumn vibes.
Deborah Lippman The Cure CBD Lip Balm ($20)
This one of a kind, jumbo vegan lip balm is made with CBD isolate and all-natural moisture-boosting plant oils and butters to protect, condition, and relieve extra dry lips for a soft, hydrated pout. Vegan formula. No animal testing.
Deck of Scarlet Dual Drama Liquid Eyeliner ($28)
Create endless effects with this double-sided liquid liner. One side features a classic inky noir shade while the other has a galactic duo-chrome that changes shades depending on the light. The long-wearing and transfer-proof formula won’t crack, bleed or fade. Infused with a blend of hydrolyzed keratin, biotin, and other lash loving actives to help promote longer, fuller lashes. Available in 4 gorgeous shades: Cosmic Rays, Solar Flare, Retrograde, and Interstellar (pictured).
Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Serum ($95)
This advanced serum begins to diminish the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation fast and keeps working to even skin tone over time. Light-diffusing technology begins to balance the appearance of uneven pigmentation after one use and continues working over time with potent niacinamide and Hexylresorcinol to help fade dark spots. Skincare powerhouse shiitake mushroom brightens skin, while adaptogenic Ashwagandha smoothes and delivers antioxidant benefits. Black currant oil and peony flower help boost skin’s natural luminosity.
DNA Vibe Jazz Band ($249)
The Jazz Band is the first direct-to-consumer device to use intelligent light therapy to relieve your aches and pains and speed up your recovery. Jazz Band emits safe and effective levels of red light, near-infrared, magnetic signals and micro-vibrations. Benefits include improved blood flow and oxygenation, reduced inflammation, and enhanced cellular energy to accelerate recovery. Can be used on ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, necks, backs, and more.
dpHUE Brightening Power ($30)
dpHUE co-founder and celebrity colorist Justin Anderson has partnered again with friend and client Kristin Cavallari to create a three-step system inspired by Kristin's signature blonde locks. The Brightening Powder is a transformative powder that revives hair’s brightness and shine in five minutes. The collection also includes a Gentle Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner that wash away dullness caused by hard water and pollution. Suitable for all hair types and colors.
Einova Wireless Charging Stone ($59.99)
Charge your phone in style with these wireless charging stones which are available in multiple variations from white marble to lava (pictured). Precisely cut into the stone, Einova’s patented wireless charging technology ensures optimum charging performance and is Qi certified for safe, efficient, and reliable power delivery. Simply set your phone or Qi-enabled device on the sleek marble or stone surface to activate the fast, 10W charging capability!
Ellis Brooklyn Bee Eau De Parfum ($105)
Dripping with honey, warmed with dark rum, and loaded with the addictive notes of vanilla bean, sandalwood and cocoa absolute, BEE Eau De Parfum is the magical journey of finding and falling in love with yourself. It's for those that love warm and spicy scents and the kind of fragrance where you can't stop smelling yourself! Housed in an environmentally-friendly glass bottle from an Ecocert supplier and paraben-free, phthalates-free, cruelty-free, and vegan.
Emilie Heathe Full Up Brow Powder ($38)
Easily thicken up your arches with this loose powder that adheres to the brow and lasts all day long. This type of powder technology is new to the US market and only currently mainstream in Asia. The innovative applicator tip allows you to fill in and shape the brow to create a blended, realistic finish. The brow powder currently comes in a universally-flattering shade called Umber, which is a mid-to-dark-toned brown designed to cater to many hair shades.
Esker Bath Board ($90)
Crafted from premium pine wood (FSC Certified) with hemp rope handles, this bath board features a flip-up mirror, which can also serve as a media stand for books, magazines or tablets. It can also be closed and used as a tray for beverages, candles or any other bathing paraphernalia. When not in use, conveniently store the bath board vertically on a hook for storage.
Essence Disney Princess Eyeshadow Palettes ($13.99 each)
Create magical eyes with three limited-edition Disney princess-inspired eyeshadow palettes featuring 14 shades in matte and shimmering color. Vegan, paraben-free, oil-free and alcohol-free. Available in the following:
Ariel Palette: A collection of glimmering gold and rose toned shadows
Snow White Palette: A repertoire of stunning cool blue and neutral toned shadows
Aurora Palette: A a multitude of pink, purple and earth toned shadows
Easy as EWC Collection by European Wax Center ($12-$69)
This new line of products from European Wax Center has everything you need for pre-and post-wax care! The collection includes:
TREAT: Crafted with waxed skin in mind, the EWC TREAT™ collection is infused with skin-pampering ingredients to calm and soothe skin, while proactively working to prevent bumps + breakouts.
SLOW: The EWC SLOW™ collection (pictured) is formulated to visibly reduce the appearance and thickness of hair re-growth, and these products work together to keep you hydrated and smooth while extending your wax results.
GROOM: EWC GROOM™ collection features pencils + powder with ultra-rich color, stay-in-place gel and volume-building serum to make a statement and create the brows you’ve always wanted.
GLOW: EWC GLOW collection has everything you need to get a natural, buildable color that also slows the appearance of hair thickness and regrowth.
Fossil Kier Sustainable Totes ($298)
Made from organically grown cactus leaves developed by Mexico-based company Desserto, these sustainable vegan totes each save 7.5 liters of water and feature a durable recycled poly twill interior along with a removable interior pouch. Available in four gorgeous colors: Moss, Wine, Black, and Brown.
FUNBOY x Malibu Barbie Dream Kiddie Pool ($59)
Stay cool in the heat with this super cute inflatable pool that features a massive Barbie logo on the floor and an exclusive Malibu Barbie print by FUNBOY. The oversized 66’’ diameter is large enough for two adults or multiple kids. Rapid inflate and deflate valves deflate within minutes! Comes with an integrated drain plug. The FUNBOY x Malibu Barbie collection includes a golf cart pool float, private jet float, beach towel, and more. View the entire collection here.
GAMA Italy Professional G-EVO Real Ceramic Ultra-Heat Hair Straightener ($169.95)
This innovative straightener features 100% real ceramic heating plates that give greater thermal capacity and allows the tool to perfectly glide through the hair. Instant-Heat Technology (IHT) can reach a maximum temperature of 482℉ and the tool is also equipped with Oxy-Active Color Lock technology for longer-lasting color and shine. Available in May.
Good Dye Young I’m Bored Hair Makeup ($12 each)
This color serum combines salon-grade pigments with a non-toxic conditioning formula that deposits a semi-temporary color. The serum-like texture contains aloe vera and soy protein to help moisturize, reduce flyaways, protect from heat damage, add volume and shine, and add a light hold for styling. The color lasts between 2-6 washes and features the incredible fragrance of mandarin and lemon essential oils, coconut milk, and whipped marshmallow!
Goodhabit Rescue Me Bright Awake Eye Cream ($46)
Part of Goodhabit’s Rescue Me collection, this eye cream helps reduce the visible effects of eye fatigue caused by blue light damage to promote a brighter, more awake look. The lightweight, hydrating cream quickly absorbs into skin, creating a perfect canvas for makeup. Equipped with a cooling metal tip, the green coffee bean and peptide-rich eye cream instantly brightens and depuffs the delicate skin under the eyes.
HERLA Gold Supreme Nourishing Lip Oil Serum with 24K Gold ($22)
This nourishing lip oil serum contains sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, baobab oil, grape-seed oil, and squalane to nourish dry, flaky lips and leave them smooth and moisturized. It softens lips and instantly makes them look juicy and kissable, while the 24k gold particles make lips radiant and optically fuller, delivering a golden shimmery glow. The serum is rich in antioxidants, in addition to being lanolin-free and silicone-free. Pairs perfectly with the Illuminating Body Oil.
HipDot x Hello Kitty ($10-$74)
HipDot has partnered with the iconic Hello Kitty brand for an adorable four-product collection that is pretty, pink, and glittery! It includes:
Hello Kitty Selfie Palette ($24): Includes 9 high-payoff beautiful pinks, neutrals, and a pop of yellow.
Hello Kitty Mascara & Eyeliner Duo ($14): Achieve the perfect cat eye look with the fine brush tip liner and micro mascara wand for precise application.
Hello Kitty Double-Ended Lip Gloss ($14): Get a sheer glow of pink and peach with this soft and shiny formula that gives you just the right touch of color and shine.
Hello Kitty Heart Sponge ($10): This new sponge will melt your heart while smoothing your look all at the same time. Plus, it’s super soft and latex-free!
Hello Kitty Collector's Bag ($74): This limited-edition makeup bag is inspired by ‘90s nostalgia and is made of clear pink material and a zip-top closure, which includes the Lipgloss Duo, Selfie Palette, Mascara & Eyeliner Duo, and Heart Sponge.
HipDot x Reese’s ($14-$75)
HipDot is back with another collab with Reese’s first-ever makeup collection! The limited-edition products, which are also available online at Hersheyland.com and Hershey’s Chocolate World locations, delivers the perfect blend of sweet and smooth looks. It includes the following:
Reese’s Milk Chocolate Palette ($16): Features 6 soft and peanut-buttery shades in brights and neutrals in matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes.
Reese’s White Chocolate Palette ($16): Features 6 soft and peanut-buttery shades in brights and neutrals in matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes.
Reese’s Scented Lip Balms ($14): Comes in two tinted shades that hydrate lips while satisfying your chocolate and peanut butter cravings.
Reese’s Double-Ended Brush Set ($16): These high-quality synthetic double-ended brushes allow you to pack, define, smudge and blend to create a variety of looks.
Reese’s Limited-Edition Bag Set ($74): Designed for the ultimate Reese’s fan, this collection includes the Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Palettes, scented Lip Balms, and Double Ended Brush Duo in a limited edition makeup bag.
Hume Supernatural Amber Woods Deodorant ($14)
This plant and probiotic-based deodorant is free of aluminum, baking soda, and gluten, in addition to being cruelty-free. Features the pleasant scents of golden amber, soft woods, and rich vanilla.
i-On By Dr. Xi Age Disrupting Skin Cream ($125)
This rich, luxurious moisturizer showcases i-On®’s Age-Disrupting technology: a patented formula that removes excess iron from the skin’s surface resulting in texture that looks more supple and renewed. The DII® technology in i-On® products prevents skin damage caused by blue light the same way it prevents skin damage caused by UV rays. This cream is dermatologist-approved and clinically proven to prevent and reverse the signs of aging.
IGK Legendary Shampoo & Conditioner ($31 each)
This dynamic duo adds moisture, shine, bounce, and smoothness while nourishing the scalp for stronger, healthier-looking hair. The shampoo includes microbiome prebiotics to balance and promote the scalp along with red sea algae to deliver hydration, shine, and bounce. The conditioner also features red sea algae and shea butter to seal in moisture, keeping hair smooth and soft.
Indeed Labs in-ceramide daily moisture cream ($24.99)
This lightweight cream delivers long-lasting hydration and plumpness for dry and sensitive skin types. Features powerful blend of three ceramides (SK-INFLUX, Hydrasensyl Glucan, and C+eRAMIDE) to help prevent visible signs of aging while providing immediate plumping results. Perfect for everyday use and great for all skin types including sensitive.
Innersense Organic Beauty Detox Hair Mask ($30)
This clarifying detox mask removes build-up and residue with charcoal, kaolin, and certified organic white vinegar by drawing micro-particles to the surface without stripping hair of natural oils. Great for all hair types and textures.
JOAH Beauty Sun & Seoul Chasing the Sun Eyeshadow and Bronzing Palette ($19.99)
This versatile palette features 5 eyeshadow shades, 2 bronzers, and 1 highlighter to help create sultry, shimmery, and bronzed looks. The richly pigmented colors and finishes are buildable and long-lasting. Cruelty-free and formulated without gluten, parabens, phthalates, SLS and formaldehyde.
Joico Defy Damage Sleepover Overnight Nourishing Treatment ($25)
This overnight treatment provides deep nourishment while you sleep and protects hair from daily damage and pollution. It also preserves over 85% of hair color, boosts shine, and reduces the appearance of split ends. To use, simply apply evenly on towel-dried or dry hair at bedtime and leave in overnight.
Judith Leiber More Is More! ($145)
This one-of-a-kind bottle allows you to switch between fragrances and mix on the spot. Swipe on and off of the three sliders to select your mix—go from one to seven fragrances in one click. Spray your chosen combination and go! Simply reset the sliders to try a new custom fragrance. The three fragrances include:
More Gourmand! Concocted with edible notes, the fragrance opens with blackcurrant absolute and mandarin. Rich gingerbread and rose petals create a sensual heart, which should last 12 hours on the skin. To carry these gourmand, edible notes long into the night, it has strong vanilla and cashmere woods.
More Zest! Sparkling with fizz, this fragrance opens with grapefruit, fresh lemongrass, and sunny green bergamot. After this citrus explosion settles, you should smell orris (the root of the Iris flower) and peony. Notes of sandalwood and cedarwood will melt into your skin and last into the night.
More Floral! At first you’ll smell fresh pink pepper and mandarin, which give way to a magnificent bloom of flowers. Ylang ylang and orchid carry the heart of this composition, coconut wood adds creaminess, while patchouli gives strength, which helps the floral notes really last.
Klorane Shampoo Bar with Mango ($14)
This eco-friendly shampoo bar gently cleanses hair without drying it out to provide intense nourishment, bounce, and shine. It contains mango butter as a key ingredient to deeply nourish hair and is equivalent to a 400ml shampoo bottle. Lasts 32 washes. Their other new launch is the 2-in-1 Mask Shampoo Powder with Organic Nettle and Clay, which provides 48-hour control and leaves hair feeling lighter and cleaner.
Kneipp Calendula & Orange Foot Care Repair Butter ($22)
This rich, moisturizing foot cream contains potent and effective natural herbs for feet including calendula extract, known for its soothing properties, combined with shea butter and 10% moisture retaining urea to moisturizes, soften, and recondition skin. Rosemary essential oil revitalizes tired feet while orange essential oil adds a pleasant, citrus scent.
KVD Beauty Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Foundation Balm ($38)
Infused with apple extract, this non-comedogenic foundation balm minimizes the appearance of pores and gives skin a smooth, healthy look. The buildable, full-coverage formula quickly covers blemishes and discoloration. The lightweight, long-wear formula provides a fresh matte finish and comes in fully recyclable packaging. Available in multiple shades to match all skin tones.
L’ange Le Styliste Luxury Salon Dryer ($279)
Weighing less than a pound, this hairdryer features a brushless motor that dries hair four times faster that a standard dryer. The dryer has a brushless motor that provides 110,000 RPM to dry hair four times faster than the average dryer while remaining quiet enough to hold a conversation. It also helps retain moisture levels, reduces frizz, and leaves hair silky and lustrous. Designed to work continuously through all-day use, it offers a self-cleaning function and overheat protection to help keep your dryer working like new! Available in pink and black.
La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum ($39.99)
This lightweight glycolic acid serum is suitable for multiple skin tones and helps reduce the look of dark spots and discolorations to reveals brighter, more even-looking skin. The serum combines concentrated 10% pure glycolic acid, tranexamic acid (TXA), lipo-hydroxy acid, and vitamin B5 for optimal effectiveness while also being suitable for sensitive skin.
Lather Cooling Leg Lotion ($24)
Cool and comfort tired legs with this plant-based lotion that combines botanical extracts, essential oils, and MSM. The nutrient-rich ingredients pamper and protect dry skin while revitalizing the senses with a blend of essential oils. Provides immediate relief and a cooling sensation after a long day.
Lights Lacquer “It Was All a Dream” Collection ($52)
These stunning 7-Free shades are inspired by French Rococo-style soft ethereal colors and dreamy pastels. The six alluring polishes are chic and airy with a hint of edge. Inspired by ethereal gardens, the soft creams and shimmery golds each bring a touch of magic to your spring nail looks. Colors include:
Marie: Warm pink with jelly finish
One of Your French Girls: Soft beige with pink undertones and blue shift
99% Angel: Fine golden shimmer with large pink glitter
Secret Garden: Pastel sage with blue hues
Let Them Eat Cake: Pastel creamsicle
Lilac Wine: Soft lilac with jelly finish
ManiMe x Marrow Fine “Manis & Matrimony” Stick On Nails ($25 each)
ManiMe tied the knot with fine jewelry brand Marrow to celebrate the upcoming season of love by launching four nail designs that are perfect for any special occasion or elegant everyday look. The custom-fit, stick-on gel manicures are available in the following:
Save the Date: A modern take on the classic French with pops of metallic pearl and ivory linework.
Something Blue: An exaggerated French with blue base and elegant swipes of gold and white.
First Look: A delicate design of gold linework on a wedding white backdrop.
Champagne Bubbles: A celebratory look of cascading foil shimmer on a sheer cream base.
Maria Nila Style & Finish Collection ($33 each)
The vegan and cruelty-free Swedish haircare brand has expanded their Style & Finish line by adding five new color-preserving aerosol styling products that are formulated with healthy and effective vegan ingredients to create any style, texture or look. The new launches include:
Extreme Spray ($33): This strong yet gentle spray with extra hold gives great control to updos or styles that need long-lasting hold. It features a vanilla-balsamic fragrance with fruity notes of passion fruit and apple.
Finishing Spray ($33): This gentle spray with strong hold is easy to brush out and can be used to complete a look and keep it in place.
Styling Mousse ($33): This volumizing mousse offers medium hold and leaves hair healthy and shiny. It can be used as a foundation for an updo before styling, and to add more structure an definition.
Styling Spray ($33): This gentle spray offers light hold and adds shine while reducing frizz.
Volume Spray ($33): This volumizing spray adds volume before styling and is meant to be used exclusively on damp hair, which can be blow-dried for optimal results.
Maya Bleu Original Shark Tooth Candle Trio ($120)
These all-natural hand poured 100% soy candles include four handpicked fossilized shark teeth inside the wax (no sharks were harmed in making of the candles). The scent is a blend of buttery rum, sweet creamy vanilla, and toasted coconut. Packaging and candles are made from eco-friendly products and 10% of profits go towards helping local and small ocean conservation organizations.
Medterra Wellness Ultra Broad Spectrum CBD Soothing Cream ($49.99)
Part of Medterra’s new Wellness collection, this cream’s core ingredient is New Zealand manuka honey, which is known for its ability to help promote effective wound care and heal skin. Ingredients include aloe, coconut, arnica, shea, and jojoba—along with 250mg of Ultra Broad Spectrum™ CBD to balance things out. Using this cream regularly will leave skin feeling soft, supple, and well-protected.
Meloway Your Way Mascara ($22)
This vegan and cruelty-free makeup provides all-day volume and curl with no smudges, flakes or clumps. The lash hugging-brush bends to any angle to reach every single lash. Paraben-free. Available in multiple gorgeous colors including Cherry Cola (brown with a hint of burgundy), Mint Creme (super pigmented mint), and Super Black.
MIZANI Coco Dew Curl Pre-Styling & Restyling Refresher Spray ($22)
In February, MIZANI launched the Style Shifter Society—a collection of products made for those that are consistently changing up their hair throughout the year and don’t want to compromise the health of their hair and scalp. The Style Shifter Society includes:
Wonder Crown ($24): An inventive scalp foaming pre-cleanser with direct to scalp application formulated with cannabis sativa seed oil, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, menthol & honey that removes product build-up, dirt and oil to leave your scalp refreshed and balanced.
Heat Screen ($22): A lightweight spray with a UV Filter and heat protection up to 450°F to help protect hair from heat damage, formulated with rose water to give sleek and frizz-controlled results with a glossy shine finish.
Coco Dew ($22): A 2-in-1 pre-styling and re-styling spray that adds grip and hold to your style. Formulated with coconut extract designed to help curls feel moisturized and softens redefines styled coils, curls, and waves
Molly J. Elderflower Grapefruit CBD Gumdrops ($45-$65)
Available in both 25mg and 50mg versions of CBD, these gumdrops are perfect for relaxing and taking the edge off. The CBD gumdrops are made by hand in small batches with natural fruit flavors and hemp-derived Broad Spectrum CBD organically grown in America. They’re gluten-free with zero THC, making them non-psychoactive. Enjoy the delicious elderflower-grapefruit flavor! Each box includes 9 gumdrops.
MyKirei by KAO Yuzu Foam Flower Hand Wash ($17.72)
This 99% biodegradable foaming hand soap is infused with Japanese Yuzu fruit extract, rice water, and advanced cleansing technology that leaves hands feeling clean and nourished. It comes packaged in an environmentally-friendly refillable “Bottle for Life.” The best part? It dispenses the perfect amount of cleanser in the beautiful imprint of a Yuzu flower.!
MyKirei by KAO also recently launched the Clean Routine for Healthy Hands program, which helps children care for themselves with proper hygiene, their society, keeping others around them safe and healthy, and their world by encouraging them to recycle and use packaging that creates less waste. The program features a 6-step hand-washing curriculum that helps students reveal germs missed through improper washing, featuring the Yuzu Flower Foam Hand Wash and a UV-light germ detector box.
NCLA Beauty Hey, Sugar Exfoliating All Natural Body Scrub ($32)
These exfoliating and deeply moisturizing body scrubs will transform the way skin feels and leave you smelling amazing! Ingredients include shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter, organic hemp seed oil and sugar. Available in four scents: Coconut, Cucumber, Peach, and Pink Grapefruit.
Nebia by Moen ($269)
Transform your shower into a spa-like experience with Nebia by Moen, which is meticulously engineered for optimal warmth, rinsing, and body coverage. It offers a superior shower experience through atomization, the process of breaking up water into tiny droplets. This patented spray technology creates the sensation of more water, while actually using 45% less. An adjustable slider allows users to move the shower system up or down based on height, in addition to water warmth and body coverage preferences, while the shower head swivels for added customization.
Nourish by The NOW Hemp Collection ($28-$88)
Experience all of the skin-soothing benefits you love boosted by the calming energy of broad spectrum hemp in the new hemp collection launch from The NOW. Products include:
Nourish by The NOW Hemp Lip Salve ($28): This lip salve is formulated in a base of soothing coconut oil with softening beeswax and reparative vitamin E, carrot seed, and camu camu berry for soft, smooth lips.
Nourish by The NOW Hemp Calm Balm ($52): Perfect for treating tired muscles, this coconut oil-based salve is elevated with the calming benefits of broad spectrum hemp and ashwagandha. Antioxidant-fueled capsicum and healing camu camu berry add extra restorative benefits.
Nourish by The NOW Hemp Body Oil ($88): This luxurious body oil is formulated in a moisturizing jojoba and coconut oil base infused with potent botanicals including regenerative rosehip oil, prickly pear seed oil, and helichrysum flower oil.
Nuria Defend Matte Finish Daily Moisturizer with All-Mineral SPF 30 ($23)
Powered by antioxidant and youth-protecting peach flower and euphrasia extracts to shield the skin from aggressors like UVA/UVB rays and pollution, this weightless, broad spectrum SPF moisturizer has a sheer finish on all skin tones. Vegan and cruelty-free.
NYX Professional Makeup Tetris Collection ($8-$45)
Featuring a range of bold colors and product offerings across eye and lip categories, the limited-edition Tetris collection brings back the fun of the retro ‘80s game with the Tetris Jumbo Shadow Palette, Tetris Epic Liner Kit and two Tetris Lip Kits. Each comes in colorful packaging fit for a vintage arcade.
The Tetris Jumbo Shadow palette boasts 80 shades, with “Artistry Combo” color quads highlighted within to mimic the original Tetris block shapes. The color quad sets, including Ghost Piece and Matrix, allow users to create bold looks evocative of the original Tetriminos.
NYX Professional Makeup This Is Milky Gloss ($8.50)
This hydrating lip gloss is infused with vegan milk and one swipe delivers a buildable splash of milky color with an ultra-glassy shine, serving 12 hours of quenching hydration for lips. Available in 8 milky shades (pictured: Moo-dy Peach) with a sweet addictive scent. Vegan and cruelty-free.
Odacite Montana Harvest Omega Oil Cleanser ($48)
This multi-active cleansing oil effortlessly dissolves all surface impurities and build-up for easy removal of makeup, pollution, excess sebum, and sunscreen, leaving skin smooth and clean yet never stripped. Powerhouse ingredients include sea buckthorn, hemp, safflower, sweet basil, and lemongrass. 100% natural, cruelty-free, GMO-free, and vegan.
Paula’s Choice Discoloration Repair Serum ($46)
This potent serum targets brown and gray patches while helping prevent new discoloration from forming using a tranexamic complex with bakuchiol and niacinamide. 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 0.5% bakuchiol work together with pure tocopherol (vitamin E) and milk thistle to target and steadily improve the look of dark spots and discoloration through distinct pathways in skin. Together, the blend promotes an even skin tone and fades the look of stubborn, diffuse discolorations and spots.
Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Microdermabrasion Blackhead Eliminator ($68)
This intensive, triple-action, exfoliating rinse-off treatment works to eliminate, treat, and prevent the look of blackheads, whiteheads, and clogged pores. 2% salicylic acid helps to dissolve the appearance of existing blackheads and whiteheads; 5% microencapsulated enzymatic complex diminishes the look of impurities; and exfoliating crystals whisk away the appearance of blackheads, whiteheads, and pore-clogging debris.
Pleasure for All CBD by PLAYBOY ($29-$47)
Curated and formulated by the original authority on pleasure, Pleasure for All CBD elevates the senses and your leisure with 6 new products:
CBD Tincture ($39) - CBD Tincture by Playboy is perfect for enhancing your chill. Incorporate into your daily routine – by taking it after a morning workout or when you’re winding down on the couch for movie night.
CBD Gummies ($39 for 30 gummies) - After a long day at work or to kickstart a vibe in the bedroom, Playboy’s CBD Gummies formulation helps take the edge off.
CBD Bath Crystals ($39) – For the ultimate at-home spa experience, these crystals are custom formulated with rose petals, floral oils, and crystal salts to create an aromatic experience enhanced by the steaming hot water.
CBD Sheet Masks ($29 for a 3-pack) - A must-add to any skincare routine, these super-charged hydrating sheet masks are infused with hyaluronic acid and assorted botanicals to promote happy and healthy skin.
CBD Arousal Spray ($45) – With a light and natural feel, this sensual and warming stimulating oil boasts an enticing blend of ingredients designed to heighten the senses and amplify for your mood.
CBD Intimacy Gel ($47) – Formulated with a unique blend of water-based ingredients and Broad-Spectrum CBD, this innovative gel is designed to heighten the pleasure of your intimate experience.
PRESSOLOGY Jasmine Rose Water ($24)
This adaptogenic three-ingredient multitasking mist tones, softens, deeply nourishes, and protects while balancing skin’s pH and overall complexion. USDA organic jasmine and rose flower petals are steam-distilled which allows minerals, vitamins, and active botanicals to support and rejuvenate skin. Antibacterial and antioxidant properties protect from free radical damage and strengthen skin immunity. For all skin types including sensitive, mature, blemish-prone, combination, and dry.
Recess Mood Sparkling Water and Powder ($14.99-$$49.99)
Recess has launched its new Mood beverage and powder products, which feature magnesium L-threonate, along with functional adaptogens to calm the mind and lift one’s mood.
Recess Mood Sparkling Water calms the mind and lifts the mood with a functional blend of magnesium, ginseng, L-theanine, lemon balm, and active B6. Made with natural ingredients, no added sugar, made with real fruit with 5g of sugar and less than 20 calories. Available in Black Cherry, Blood Orange, Peach Ginger, and Strawberry Rose.
Recess Mood Powder helps relax and hydrate with a functional blend of magnesium, passion flower, L-theanine, electrolytes, and active B6. Natural true to fruit flavors and made with no sugar, and zero calories. Available in Unflavored, Gradient Berry, and Lemon Citrus. Comes in sticks and a tub.
Revlon Ultra HD Snap! Vegan Nail Polish ($7.49)
This clean, 100% vegan polish is made with more than 78% natural ingredients and without many controversial ingredients found in other nail polishes. It packs a punch with the pigment load of 2 coats in 1 for rich, opaque color. Features an ergonomic cap for comfortable and controlled application and a flat 320-bristle brush for smooth, streak-free color. Infused with a caring and strengthening complex of hexanal, shea butter, and green botanicals and available in 24 gorgeous shades including Get Real (pictured).
Saltology RELIEF Rx CBD Bath Salts ($14.99-$59.99)
RELIEF Rx® is made with organic full-spectrum nano-emulsified CBD, organic essential oils and sustainably-harvested Antarctic Sea Salt. A game-changer in bioavailability, RELIEF Rx® uses nano-emulsified full-spectrum CBD to optimize absorption for faster, effective full-body relief. Available in RELIEF Rx® Original and RELIEF Rx® PLUS in Lavender, Eucalyptus, and Grapefruit.
SeneGence Berry Beautiful Duo ($45)
This limited-edition duo features a long-lasting, waterproof lip shade that guarantees 18 hours of perfectly pigmented color without the cracked lip effect, along with a gorgeous gloss. Formulated without gluten, parabens, and animal by-products, LipSense is your most gorgeous pout ever—color meets moisture, even under your mask! Includes Golden Berry LipSense, Huckleberry Gloss, and Ooops! Lip Color Remover. The products come packaged in a stunning Berry Square bag.
Seven Seven Cosmetics The Bath Series ($100)
Treat yourself to the ultimate luxurious bath with this set that includes fragrance-free suds, silky bath oil, relaxing salts, and luxurious soak powder. Pour them under warm running water and enjoy! The minimalistic line features good-for-you ingredients that offer maximum results.
SMOKO Pearl Boba Tea Hydrating Sheet Mask ($3)
Treat yourself to a little self-care and pampering with this Pearl Milk Tea Hydrating Sheet Mask. Your skin will soak up the nutritious and moisture-packed formula, giving you the dewy glow you’ve been craving. For an extra pick-me-up, pop your sheet mask into the fridge to chill out before applying!
SmoothSkin Pure ($379)
Using the very latest in IPL technology, SmoothSkin Pure delivers a smart, fast and powerful treatment designed to stop hair growth and reveal beautiful skin—free from dark shadows and stubble! It’s safe, fast, and clinically proven to deliver permanent hair reduction with visible results in just four weeks. An intelligent built-in skin sensor scans skin to adjust the light intensity for your skin tone and it features 3 operating modes for a tailored treatment. Can complete a full-body treatment in as little as 10 minutes and offers a lifetime of treatments with unlimited flashes.
Spa by Sugarfina Bento Box ($30)
Indulge the senses with the Spa by Sugarfina Candy Bento Box® filled with three luxuriously delicious, spa-inspired sweets for the ultimate self-indulgence or giftable treat. The set includes:
Clementine Bears: Enjoy all the juicy goodness of clementine bears bursting with pure citrus bliss.
Melon Cucumber Bears: Invigorate the senses with these mouthwatering melon and cucumber-infused bears for a treat that’s the perfect pick-me-up.
Strawberry Hibiscus Bears: These sweet gummies with fresh strawberry and tart hibiscus flavors are as rejuvenating as a day at the spa!
Sugarbreak Resist ($11.99)
These dissolvable strips block sugar receptors for up to an hour to help you fight those sugar cravings. Place one strip on the tongue at the first sign of a sugar craving. Peppermint also naturally freshens breath!
Tatcha x Kashoen 1883 Powder Brush ($88)
This luxurious cosmetic brush from legendary brush maker Kashoen is crafted with high-quality synthetic fibers and a Japanese kiri wood handle for seamless pickup and application. Tatcha’s Director of Artistry and Education and makeup artist Daniel Martin collaborated with Kashoen to craft the perfect tool to use with The Silk Powder, creating a smooth texture and flawless skin.
Terra/Form Wellness All In One (A.I.O) Relieving Body Salve ($29)
This salve combines a natural blend of hydrating and therapeutic oils in a vegan beeswax base to provide numerous benefits to help with dry, cracked skin. Ingredients include arnica, menthol and camphor, therapeutic oils, and broad spectrum hemp-derived oils. It melts easily against fingertips and can be applied anywhere on the outside of the body to quickly lock in moisture and aid in healing. It can be used to prevent lips from chapping, sooth cuticles, moisturize elbows and knees, highlight cheekbones, tame frizzies, and soothe scalp irritation.
The Beauty Tailor
Customize and personalize your own lipstick by choosing from a wide range of signature colors or create your unique blend using the customization tool. The possibilities are endless and the colors are stunning! All lipsticks are cruelty-free, gluten-free, and free of any parabens, phthalates, sulfates, talc, and GMOs. In addition to lip color, you can also choose flavors and essences, determine special additives, and finalize with a personalized lipstick cap and box!
Thrive Natural Care Daily Defense Kit ($30.56)
Keep skin clean and protected with this simple daily care routine that consists of high-performance, natural ingredients to clean, restore, and protect skin. Includes a full-size Thrive Face Wash (100 ml) and Thrive Face Moisturizer with Mineral SPF 30 (60 ml). Designed for all skin types but especially effective for active and sensitive skin. Thrive Natural Care is effective, regenerative plant-based skin care that empowers skin naturally without depleting or degrading communities or ecosystems.
Tombo Towels ($11-$130)
Tombo Towels are made in Japan from the highest quality cotton blends and are expertly woven on manually operated vintage shuttle looms. The luxuriously soft towels have two outer layers of eco-friendly baby-soft gauze with an inner layer of highly absorbent pile, which makes them feel different from traditional terry cloth towels. They’re also quick to dry, lightweight, and extremely absorbent. Available in different sizes from hand and face towels to bath towels.
Tower 28 Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer ($20)
The skin-friendly, clean beauty brand has added 3 new stunning shades to its Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer collection! The shades were developed with celebrity makeup artist Jessica Smalls and are made with 100% mineral pigment, moisturizing mango butter, and calming green tea extract, helping to soothe and condition skin to capture that gorgeous vacation glow. Designed to be used on cheeks, eyelids, décolletage, and lips, the multitaskers are now available in Sun Coast (light bronze), Gold Coast (medium neutral bronze), and Pacific Coast (deep bronze).
Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 30 ($20)
Brought to you by the creators of internet radio station Poolside FM, this leisure-enhancing sunscreen is from a new brand that pays homage to ‘80s culture while using the best in modern sun care science. This SPF 30 features an addictively nostalgic signature scent and the full line-up is set to release in early June. Available for pre-order now; ships in June.
Valmont l’Elixir des Glaciers Essence of Gold Sturgeon Collection ($360-$1,000)
The Swiss luxury skincare brand has introduced the Essence of Gold Sturgeon line, the third collection within the l’Elixir des Glaciers pillar of the brand and their most prestigious skincare line to date. Products include:
Fluide Merveilleux ($360) is a regenerative face essence that works as a pre-serum to boost the skin’s outer glow. With its unique gel and water texture, Fluide Merveilleux remineralizes the skin and awakens radiance through its mineral complex and sturgeon DNA.
Crème Merveilleuse ($1,000) is the ultimate regenerative face cream that transforms the complexion while offering the skin a breathtaking sensorial experience. Crème Merveilleuse's addictive recipe of unparalleled ingredients is ideal for all ages, makes your pores appear tighter and offers a more uniform and luminous skin tone.
Vena Miracle Manuka Multi-Use Cream ($41.95)
Crafted with New Zealand sourced manuka honey, CBD, and a blend of other nourishing ingredients, this multi-use, miracle manuka cream melts into skin easily and provides relief, rejuvenation, and a luxurious experience. Use as a nourishing all-over body cream, to sooth skin after shaving, for chapped lips, for dry skin, on your feet with socks or on your face overnight — the list goes on!
W3LL People Dew Your Makeup Mist ($15)
This weightless 3-in-1 miracle mist contains organic aloe water, rose and lavender water, willow bark, and raspberry to prep, set makeup, and condition skin. Use as a primer or setting spray for prolonged makeup wear or as a mist to refresh throughout the day. Vegan, cruelty-free, non-toxic, and sustainably made.
WLDKAT Starflower + Snow Mushroom Ultra-Hydrating Sleep Mask ($29)
Inspired by the brand’s gel cream moisturizer, this super-rich nighttime treatment uses the power of cold-pressed essential fatty acid-rich starflower oil and adaptogen-laced snow mushroom extract to instantly plump and smooth the appearance of fine lines.
youbody Starter Kit ($50)
This first-to-market waterless body wash system is an eco-friendly alternative to standard body wash that is premium, sustainable, customizable, and charitable. Simply shake to mix the different youbody essence packets to create your own custom experience. In addition to using less water, youbody’s scent packets are eco-friendly, break down into clean energy in 120 days, and are also sulfate-free, sulfite-free, paraben-free, and hypo allergenic. Additionally, the brand donates 5% of their proceeds to water.org, a global nonprofit organization that works to bring water and sanitation to the world.
Youth To The People Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask with Niacinamide ($36)
This creamy, clarifying treatment packs the effects of a pro-grade facial in as little as 10 minutes. It uses a blend of sustainable clays (volcanic, white, and French green) to absorb impurities that can trigger breakouts while exfoliating salicylic acid, balancing kombucha, and nutrient-dense blue algae helps clearer skin function at its fullest potential.
Zents Water Bath Truffle ($7)
These softening, muscle-melting bath truffles dissolve in a warm tub bath or foot bath and soothe sore, tired muscles with an arnica Epsom and pink Himalayan salt. Also contains rich shea butter, which leaves skin feeling soft, supple, and smooth. Features the refreshing and renewing scents of blue chamomile, coriander, lemon, mint, and anise.
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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