Spa & Beauty Today's Spring 2024 Editors' Picks
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Spring is in full swing and there have been many beauty and wellness launches that have come out this season that we’re super excited about! Some of our favorites include:
A Bath & Body Works collab with Netflix’s “Bridgerton”
A special line of sheet masks by Diane von Furstenberg and Vitamasques
An all-mist skincare K-beauty brand
Barrier-restoring liquid skin serum that hydrates up to 10 surface layers deep
A new bi-phase serum powered by eight farm-grown botanicals
An exclusive Girl Scout cookie-inspired makeup collection
And many others…
Read on to discover and shop our Spring 2024 Editors’ Picks. Let us know if you have any favorites and if there are any products that you think should make the list!
#mydentity Warm Color Collection ($60)
It’s time to warm things up this season with the latest from celebrity colorist Guy Tang—a cream color series with four permanent and two demi-permanent pre-blended shades of rich copper, vibrant red, and golden brown shades featuring reliable long-lasting results and full gray coverage. Whether you’re a salon pro looking to offer more options to clients this spring and summer or you want to refresh your own look, these hair color cremes feature breakthrough Miru-Style X-HP™ delivering x-treme heat protection (up to 450°) to reduce the damaging effects of thermal styling and advanced VibraRiche™ technology for hair color with twice the shine.
Archipelago Bergamot Eucalyptyus Collection ($11-$38)
Harness the aromatic and antimicrobial benefits of this rejuvenating blend to elevate your mood while delivering powerful antioxidants to the skin. This luxurious collection is formulated with a blend of eucalyptus oil to strengthen skin’s natural barrier, bergamot oil’s anti-inflammatory benefits, vitamin E and aloe to moisturize. The Bergamot Eucalyptus collection includes a body lotion, body wash, hand creme, bar soap, hand wash, body scrub, and bubble bath. Discover and shop the collection here. The collection is phthalate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and 100% natural fragrance.
Autumn Brands “now melt” Collection ($21-$34)
The newest addition to Autumn Brands, Now Melt is a line of nano fast-acting products that are intentionally formulated with clean cannabis oils and the purest plant-based ingredients. They are designed to promote healthy intimacy with oneself and with a partner—nurturing physical, mental, and emotional health. The line includes:
Hit the Reset Bath Crystals: These fizzy bath crystals help you unwind and dissolve the day away with a blend of magnesium and essential oils. The lavender and jasmine bath crystals are blended with earthy notes of sandalwood and alluring rose.
Pucker Me Peach Gummies: These delicious vegan peach-flavored gummies are fast-acting and blended with adaptogens like ashwagandha to help you get in the mood.
Slather Worthy Body Butter: This lickable body butter engages warms to skin and absorbs deeply, leaving delicious scents of creamy berries.
Passion Primer Intimate Serum: The intimate serum is blended with aloe vera leaf juice and its silky smooth texture is flavorless, paraben-free, chemical-free, and vaginally ph balanced.
Barker Wellness Hemp-Free Daily Moisturizer ($25)
This hemp-free, lightweight, fragrance-free Daily Moisturizer is specially formulated to calm, soothe, and hydrate skin, leaving it healthy and protected. It also includes an effective blend of aloe vera, shea butter, jojoba seed, rosemary, sunflower, and skin-soothing antioxidant vitamin E to keep skin hydrated and healthy.
Bath & Body Works x Bridgerton ($7.95-$29.95)
Inspired by Shondaland’s hit regency drama series on Netflix, this limited-edition “Bridgerton” collection is inspired by scenes, characters, key icons, and moments from the show, capturing its aspirational and vibrant aesthetic. In addition to Diamond of the Season, the collection features four exclusive new fragrances as well as numerous accessories ranging from candle stands to PocketBac holders. The collection’s scent profiles include:
Bridgerton Study: Fragrance notes of smooth amber, oakwood, and dried orchids capture the scents of antique books and fresh-cut flowers.
Danbury Shortbread: Fragrance notes of whipped vanilla, almonds, and sugar crystals channel the sweetness and comfort you crave after courting all day long.
Diamond of the Season: Fragrances notes of sparkling peach, spring daffodil, and radiant jasmine make it smell like you’ve captivated and enchanted even your toughest critics.
Queen Charlotte’s Tea: Fragrance notes of rich bergamot, bold citrus, and black tea leaves will transport you to an elegant tea party fit for a queen.
Wisteria Garden: Fragrance notes of sweet rosewood, English rain, and lemon petals smells like a leisurely stroll through a springtime garden.
Beachwaver Co. B1 in Lilac ($99)
Part of Beachwaver Co’s Pretty Pastels Collection inspired by spring hues, the iconic Beachwaver B1 is available in three stunning new colors: Lilac (pictured), Sage, and Sky. Featuring a 1-inch ceramic barrel, it’s ideal for styling all hair types and textures, and is a great option for those with shoulder-length or longer hair. Comes with an ergonomic handle, 8-foot swivel cord, 30-minute automatic shut-off, three heat ranges, and simplified arrow buttons for rotation control. View the Pretty Pastels Collection here.
BELOVED Vegan Body Wash Collection ($14.59 each)
This new collection features six body washes inspired by unique moods and feelings that are infused with ingredients that skin will love in addition to uplifting aromas that cleanse the body and turn your shower routine into a rejuvenating experience to transform your mood.
The vegan body wash is 90% naturally derived and made with no sulfate cleansers, no parabens, no harsh cleansers, and no dyes. They do not test on animals anywhere in the world and are PETA Approved Vegan. Each biodegradable formula is packed into a bottle that is made from recycled material and is recyclable. Available in the following:
Calm: Turquoise water lily and vitamin E
Shine: Sweet nectarine and vitamin C
Vibe: Mimosa flower and bamboo extract
Indulge: Coconut, vanilla, and shea butter
Zen: Lush eucalyptus and aloe vera
Dream: Lavender bouquet and pro-ceramides
Bioeffect Facial Cleanser ($75)
This squalane-infused cleanser is engineered for a superior purified cleanse without stripping skin. The effective yet gentle gel-to-milk formula instantly dissolves makeup, SPF, pollutants and other impurities. It’s formulated with hydrating and nourishing ingredients including barley beta glucan and glycerin that support the skin barrier, leaving the skin with optimal pH levels and prepped for product application.
Black Radiance Brilliant Effects Eyeshadow Palette in Paradise ($10.29)
Beauty brand Black Radiance has come out with several new product launches in 2024 including their Brilliant Effects Eyeshadow Palette in Paradise (pictured), a collection of 12 powder pigments in a range of rich satins, bold metallics, and gorgeous shimmers. They also released another palette in Starstruck, which features an assortment of soft blushes, neutrals, and nudes.
Other new additions to the collection include Beyond A Pout Lip Balm, a multi-benefit formula with skincare ingredients that shapes, softens, and moisturizes lips; Bold & Sexy Gel Eyeliner; and Pressed Powder, specially formulated to balance melanin-rich skin tones with a matte finish.
Botnia Skincare Well Serum ($92)
This biome-friendly retinoid serum won’t leave skin feeling irritated or sensitized yet gives skin all the benefits in a gentle formula. Key ingredients include algae sourced from Spain to heal tissue and build collagen inside the skin along with sea buckthorn, rosehip, and red raspberry oils to strengthen and repair the skin barrier with antioxidants. Can be used in lieu of face cream or oil. Cruelty-free.
CAKE Beauty The Care Taker Moisture Melt Shampoo ($6.99)
Featuring the yummy scent of creamy coconut pie, this moisture-rich shampoo intensely hydrates and revives dry hair with a lightweight creamy formula that won’t weigh hair down. Formulated with coconut water, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter, enjoy the aroma of a creamy cinnamon coconut cream pie with rich and velvety coconut notes harmoniously layered with a heavenly, caramel-y sweetness and a hint of toasted buttery pastry crust. For best results, use with The Care Taker Moisture Melt Conditioner.
Catrice Cosmetics Magic Shaper Face Cream Palette ($8)
Among Catrice Cosmetics’ new Spring launches, this all-in-one palette features bronzer, blush, and highlighter shades, seamlessly blending for buildable coverage. It complements all different skin tones, allowing you to mix and match for a natural, radiant finish. Other new launches include Slim Eyeshadow Palettes, Blush Affair Liquid Blush, Melt & Shine Juicy Lip Balm and Skin Glaze Hydrating Serum Primer. View all the new products here.
[comfort zone] Hydramemory Body Lotion ($50)
This moisturizing body lotion features a lightweight texture that illuminates the skin and gives it a silky feel. It’s particularly suited for those who enjoy products with a soft, dry touch. It provides immediate and long-lasting hydration to skin, enhancing its ability to retain water in all weather conditions thanks to SKIN-ADAPTIVE HYDRATION technology. The vegan formula is enriched by Prickly Pear Extract from regenerative organic agriculture to help strengthen the skin barrier, Betaine to keep skin hydrated and velvety, and Hyaluronic Acid* Macro to give immediate softness and elasticity to the skin.
Cosmette Dreamy Oil Detox ($49)
Deeply purify and clear skin while keeping its natural moisture barrier intact with a blend of nourishing pumpkin, coconut, and castor oils. Ideal for anyone longing for a deep, nourishing cleanse that balances and restores the skin’s natural harmony. It also helps calm reactive skin, minimizes irritation and reduces redness, and naturally hydrates and softens. Features the pleasant natural fragrances of lavender and rose geranium.
DVF for Target x Vitamasques ($3.99-$9.99)
By far the most chic set of sheet masks we’ve ever seen, DVF for Target x Vitamasques is a limited-edition collaboration that features an assortment of six custom sheet masks and sets that are dermatologist tested and all under $10. The collection includes individually sold masks (Glow, Soothe, Revive, Hydrate), as well as a Lip Sheet Mask, Signature Eyes + Lip Box, and Metallic Animal Print Eyes & Lips Box Set.
Edree The Bella Blow-Dry Brush in Sage ($189)
Create bouncy volume with two interchangeable, titanium brush attachments that deliver even heat as you style. Perfect for any hair length, this versatile hot air styler is your secret to shiny, frizz-free glam at home. Choose the smaller brush attachment for a bouncier look, the larger brush attachment for a looser bend, or change between the two to create extra volume at the roots and shape around your face. Use the bella to straighten hair without losing any volume, and give your ends a dimensional boost by flicking them under or out. Includes two interchangeable brush heads (43 and 57mm) with titanium-coated barrels, three heat and speed settings, and it emits negative ions to banish frizz and add shine.
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Liquid Death Corpse Paint Vault ($35)
This unique collab between e.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death will help you achieve the ultimate goth core glam look! Slay the viral corpse paint look with this limited-edition, 5-piece set that includes Matte Magic Mist & Set, O FACE Satin Lipstick, No Budge Cream Eyeshadow, H2O Proof Eyeliner Pen, and Putty Applicator. Comes in a reusable keepsake coffin box. While the Vault is no longer available, you can still shop the Corpse Paint Beauty essentials here.
Eminence Organic Skin Care Charcoal & Black Seed Collection ($65-$118)
The new collection features three amazing charcoal product formulas that work in harmony to address excess sebum, dirt, and debris that clog pores to leave skin visibly clarified. Products include:
Charcoal & Black Seed Clay Masque: This purifying clay mask is formulated with activated charcoal and black seed to unclog pores and absorb excess sebum, balancing skin while offering hydration.
Charcoal & Black Seed Clarifying Oil: This lightweight clarifying oil is infused with activated charcoal and black seed oil to visibly reduce the look of uneven skin tone while absorbing excess sebum and leaving your complexion hydrated and soft.
Charcoal & Black Seed Pro Desincrustation Gel: Created for licensed estheticians, this alkaline gel formula includes sodium bicarbonate to soften skin and dilate follicles for easier extraction. Binchotan charcoal and black seed oil visibly reduce the look of uneven skin tone while absorbing excess sebum.
Eufora Refine Versatile Styling Cream ($23)
This all-in-one styling cream creates soft definition and controls frizz while protecting against UV rays for a flawless style that looks and feels effortless. Ideal for straight, wavy, and curly hair with fine to medium texture, it offers a no-stick, natural feel. Safe for color treated, chemically treated, keratin treated, and relaxed hair.
Farmhouse Fresh Mint Condition Hand Renewal Balm ($34)
This decadent, super-silky balm gives hands a renewed, youthful, healthy look. Nourishes and smooths with moisture-infusing hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and shea butter while providing deep, lasting hydration. It deeply hydrates and soothes dry, cracked skin with ingredients like macadamia nut oil, shea butter, and cooling spearmint extract grown on the Farmhouse Fresh farm. For an all-over night treatment, apply a small amount entirely on the hands, including knuckles and cuticles. For a daytime moisture boost, focus on tops of hands, between fingers, and on cuticles.
Good Time Hydrating Hair Duo ($28)
This award-winning shampoo and conditioner set nourishes hair without stripping it of essential moisture and smoothes hair, leaving it clean, soft, and manageable. Both bars contain glycerin to attract moisture and improve hydration. The concentrated formulas allow the product to last longer than standard bottles (one bar can last as long as three bottles). Safe for color-treated hair and featuring the fragrance of bergamot, tangerine, and juniper berry.
GOODAL Green Tangerine Vita-C Eye Gel Patch ($18.38)
These hydrogel sheets are made with the same ingredients as the brand’s signature green tangerine serum and contain 10 times more vitamin C than normal tangerines to bring the most in brightening power. Structured to mimic the dense structure of tangerine peels, the moisturizing eye patch sheets bring vitamin C serum deep into the skin as the patch closely adheres. Notice plumper and brighter skin starting at just 5 minutes of use for a more refreshed appearance!
Grace & Stella Restoring Eye Masks ($30 for 24 pairs)
Packed with retinol, sea moss, ceramide, and fatty acids, these pretty purple eye masks will restore the delicate skin of your under eyes. Counteracts the negative effects of long nights, sun exposure, and urban pollution.
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts Collection ($7-$10)
Hard Candy has partnered with the Girl Scouts Organization for an exclusive (and delicious) cookie inspired collaboration with a limited-edition makeup collection. The 20-piece makeup collection, inspired by the iconic Girl Scouts Organization and their beloved cookie program, captures the essence of the cult favorite cookies while celebrating the incredible memories and life-changing experiences of the Girl Scouts' journey.
Each product in the deliciously flavored and scented collection encourages young leaders to make their mark, embrace their uniqueness, and express themselves with confidence. From shadow palettes reminiscent of Thin Mints, to lip markers capturing the essence of Samoas, the collaboration embodies the spirit of the Girl Scouts, encouraging self-expression and celebrating diversity. View and shop the collection here.
Hempz Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 ($14.99)
Protect and moisturize skin with this lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF 50 facial sunscreen in the brand’s best-selling scent featuring notes of juicy pineapple, fresh melon, and mango. Formulated without oxybenzone and octinoxate, the reef-safe formula helps replenish moisture with 100% pure hemp seed oil and naturally emollient shea butter.
Hotel Lobby Candle Hamptons Candle ($58)
This limited-edition candle is inspired by peak-season farmer’s market hauls with notes of vine-ripened tomato, fresh basil, sweet geranium, white musk, and rosewater. Made with 100% soy wax, comes in a stunning signature white box with ribbon. Burn time of 65 hours.
Iles Formula Grey Delay Booster ($95)
Restore natural hair color and prevent premature greying with this powerful, drug-free, botanical leave-in treatment featuring Silverfree™️ and Melanogray™️. This formula stimulates melanin production, restoring the natural hair color within one's DNA. For daily use on a wet or dry scalp. One-month supply. Vegan, gentle on the scalp, and fragrance-free.
Irene Forte Skincare Pistachio Face Oil ($180)
Reduce visible signs of aging with this fast-absorbing face oil which features 28% stabilized vitamin E and the brand’s breakthrough ingredient, phytomelatonin. The plant version of human melatonin, phytomelatonin rejuvenates skin by boosting skin renewal; it’s also a potent antioxidant that combats the aging effect of free radicals. A revitalizing blend of omega-rich oils, including Sicilian pistachio oil, help to replenish, hydrate, and protect skin.
JooY Haircare Collection ($24-$48)
The latest from beauty entrepreneur Jennifer Yen, founder of Yensa and Purlisse, JooY is a new haircare line powered by fermented superfoods and rooted in Asian heritage. The brand recently launched with five core products including a shampoo, conditioner, scalp serum, scalp resurfacing serum, and scalp energizing brush.
The products are formulated with powerful natural ingredients such as fermented apple cider vinegar, algae, peppermint, avocado, fermented rice water, and tea tree oil, among others. View their full list of ingredients here. JooY products are designed to gently cleanse and remove buildup while restoring balance to the scalp and soothing irritation.
JooY products are plant-based, made with 30% post-consumer recycled material, and are cruelty-free and formulated without sulfates, parabens, and DEA to prioritize the well-being of both individuals and the environment.
Jurlique Herbal Recovery Bi-Phase Serum ($86)
Restore skin’s natural glow with this bi-phase oil and water formula, clinically proven to help protect the skin moisture barrier, improve skin suppleness, and smooth skin texture. The new Jurlique Recovery Blend features four farm-grown botanicals (Holy Basil, Iris Root, Echinacea, and Black Elderflower). It's also infused with antioxidant vitamin E, dragon fruit extract, and kakadu plum to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve skin radiance, and boost skin luminosity.
Kaja Dewy Bar Cheek & Lip Multi Balm ($25)
This hydrating blush and lip balm multi-stick effortlessly melts onto cheeks and lips to create the perfect flushed and dewy look. Apple extract improves the appearance of skin texture and tone, green tangerine extract strengthens skin’s moisture barrier, and VIT-HA (a blend of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid) moisturizes and brightens the look of skin. Available in six stunning shades.
Kate Somerville HydraKate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops ($46)
This clinical-grade, 24.5% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide formula offers high protection without any white cast. Infused with Sheer Mineral Pigments, it seamlessly blends into skin for an illuminating finish that helps diffuse imperfections and evens out skin tone. Ectoin deeply soothes and hydrates while protecting against environmental damage to keep the skin’s barrier healthy and happy.
Keys Soulcare Firm Belief Smoothing Peptide Cream ($40)
Experience the rejuvenating power of peptides with this smoothing face cream that provides immediate and all-day hydration while helping to visibly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This clinically proven, advanced cream replenishes dry, dull skin for a plump, firm feel. Ingredients include a 5 Peptide Complex for firmer-looking skin, hydrating snow mushroom, and fermented astralagus extract to improve the feel of skin’s firmness.
KIKO Milano Days in Bloom Soft Touch Face Palette ($32)
From the brand’s Days in Bloom Collection, this 4-in-1 face palette has everything you need for a fresh face: bronzer, blush, highlighter, and setting powder. Each with a velvety texture, these highly pigmented powders bring definition, warmth, and a radiant pop of color to the skin with a totally weightless finish. The collection also includes two multi-faceted eyeshadow palettes, Nutri-Glow Lip Oil, Volumizing Lip Shine, Hydra Glow Lipstick, and more. View and shop the collection here.
Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Glazed Donut ($13.50)
Lanolips’ new Delicious Collection features sweet hydrating treats for lips that are as decadent and delicious as they sound. Using the richest, pure lanolin with vitamin E and all-natural flavor, this balm penetrates and locks in moisture, glazing lips in hydration. Lanolips’ ultra-pure grade Aussie lanolin-based balms offer a safe, more effective and 100% natural alternative to common petroleum-based balms. The rich balm seals in moisture to give extreme hydration for extremely dry and chapped lips, skin patches, cuticles, elbows, and more. Also available in Raspberry Shortcake.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Raspberry Melon ($25.99)
This great-tasting, non-GMO electrolyte drink mix is powered by a proprietary Amino Acid Allulose Blend to hydrate better than water alone without sugar and artificial sweeteners. One stick contains three times the electrolytes of the leading sports drink with eight vitamins and nutrients for faster hydration and everyday wellness. Available in four tasty flavors including Raspberry Melon (the newest addition), White Peach, Lemon Lime, and Green Grape.
Meder Beauty Lumino-Derm Brightening Mask ($20-$90)
This revolutionary brightening sheet mask contains potent brightening and anti-inflammatory ingredients to help prevent the appearance of pigmentation, in addition to calming and hydrating skin so it is softer, smoother, more even-toned, and radiant. The powerful formula features biotechniological and organic ingredients including natural probiotics sourced from lactic bacteria, innovative peptides to brighten skin, and alpa arbutin sourced from bearberries and red grape resveratrol to help restore natural skin tone. Hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types.
Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream ($49)
Designed to support every aspect of skin’s health, this lightweight daily hydrating moisturizer delivers 100 hours of hydration and clinically proven skin barrier and microbiome support. It’s formulated with barrier-supporting prebiotic peptides to help improve skin health in just one hour and multi-weight hyaluronic acid to leave skin hydrated and supple. Also available in a recyclable refill pod. It has been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™ by the National Eczema Association.
MIXIK SKIN ($25-$33)
This innovative all-mist skincare line introduces a collection designed to simplify routines while delivering exceptional results. The collection taps into the power of blue agave and rose water, boasting anti-inflammatory and nourishing properties in its barrier-repairing 4-step skincare line, which includes the Cleansing Oil, Jelly Toner, Botanical Serum, and Hydra Cream. The brand was founded out of an essential need for a convenient, sanitary, and travel-friendly skincare solution that was fun yet effective.
Moroccanoil Treatment Purple ($38)
This tone-correcting hair oil gradually neutralizes brassiness while boosting shine, taming frizz, detangling, and conditioning. Formulated with tone-correcting violet pigments, this rich yet lightweight argan oil formula instantly absorbs into hair to enhance shine and manageability while counteracting unwanted yellow and orange hues. Also features linseed extract, a source of alpha-linolenic acid that helps hair look and feel healthier.
Noodle & Boo Baby Laundry Gift Set ($46)
This do features two of the brand’s most popular products—Ultra-Safe Laundry Detergent and Ultra-Soft Fabric Conditioner. These highly-effective products help protect fabric integrity, are hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, pediatrician-tested, dermatologist-tested, and non-toxic. Features the brand’s Signature N&B Crème Douce Scent. Makes a great gift for baby showers and moms!
Oars + Alps Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50 ($17)
This lightweight, hydrating, and fast-absorbing SPF 50 sunscreen lotion makes protecting skin from the sun a breeze. Sweat and water-resistant for 80 minutes, it’s packed with shea butter, aloe, and vitamin E, helping skin stay moisturized against sun exposure while soothing irritated skin. Unscented and great for all skin types.
Odacité Edelweiss Extrême® Derm-Restore Super Serum ($88)
Formulated with the brand’s AI biotechnology to support the skin barrier against the aging and sensitizing effects of today's environment, this highly concentrated super serum leaves skin restored, refined, and soothed with a more youthful, plump appearance. It’s powered by a proprietary Edelweiss Extrême® Complex, rich in key bioactive compounds to combat the skin-damaging impacts of daily environmental stressors like accelerated signs of aging and sensitivity, dehydration, and lack of glow.
Omorovicza Body Serum ($125)
This body serum incorporates ingredients typically used in facial serums to improve the texture and tone of skin in addition to delivering sustained hydration. Expertly formulated to achieve smooth, softened, and supple skin for all skin types, it uses sustainably sourced Icelandic microalgae to target loss of elasticity, while Kakadu plum extract protects against oxidative stress. A ceramide complex boosts moisture levels and improves skin barrier function.
ONYX Professional Rose Petals Foaming & Hydrating Body Wash Shake ($7)
Enhance your showers with this innovative formula that combines cleansing and hydration. Activate the experience with a simple shake and watch as the unique dual-phase formula transforms into a rich lather. The silky mousse-like texture can also be used as a shaving foam. Enriched with niacinamide and primrose oil, this formula is made with natural ingredients, is vegan, cruelty-free, paraben and phthalate-free, and pH balanced.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm ($48)
This lightweight balm, formulated for fine to medium strands, creates lasting styles sans heat. The Curative Blend strengthens fragile hair while fermented yerba mate extract adds a healthy, glossy shine. Hair is left fortified, frizz-free, and touchably soft. Helps to smooth flyaways while reducing breakage. Can also be air-dried to define natural texture and waves.
OSEA Hyaluronic Body Serum ($48)
This clinically proven, lightweight body serum boosts skin’s hydration by 161% and improves the natural moisture barrier for visibly healthy, smooth skin. In addition to niacinamide and aloe, it’s powered by five molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, vegan peptides, and nutrient-rich seaweed to deliver multi-surface layer hydration for 24 hours. Great for all skin types and fragrance-free.
OUAI x Tower 28 St. Barts Lip Jelly ($16)
This limited-edition lip jelly is infused with OUAI’s iconic tropical scent featuring notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and musk while giving lips enhanced shine with the comfort of a lip balm. The shade goes on clear and the formula is made with food-grade flavor and a unique blend of five nourishing oils (apricot kernel, raspberry seed, rosehip, castor, and avocado) that soothe and protect lips.
Pink Novembers Scintillating Dew Muse ($24 each)
Newly-launched color cosmetics brand Pink Novembers’ debut product is a trio of easily blendable and breathable skin-nourishing liquid highlighters that build into a hydrating and pigmented glow for a super fresh and radiant finish that lasts all day. They’re infused with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for brightening, firming, and deep hydration.
The non-greasy, lightweight, and non-sticky formula is ultra blendable and flexible. The highlighters are also oil-free, non-comedogenic, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and clinically approved for sensitive skin. Available in three gorgeous colors including Covet (warm bronze), Fable (golden honey), and Muse (pearlescent pink). Sold individually and as a set of three.
R+Co Chainmail Thermal Protection Styling Spray ($36)
Shield strands with this fine finishing spray, featuring 450°F heat protection. It offers flexible hold and leaves hair feeling soft and gleaming with silky shine. Ideal for creating smooth, voluminous styles that last, this spray is easy to brush out, allowing you to re-shape your look as you like. It also nourishes and improves manageability and elasticity while sealing cuticles and ends with lasting weightless shine.
Makeup Revolution Bright Light Face Glow ($12)
Instantly illuminate and even your complexion for a natural radiant glow with this lightweight complexion-enhancing tint that can be used in four ways—on its own, as an illuminating primer, mixed into a foundation for overall luminosity, and as a liquid highlighter for added radiance. It’s infused with glycerin to smooth and moisturize skin and the sheer tint formula is suitable for all skin tones. Available in five stunning shades.
SABON Next Generation Body Scrubs ($37-$49)
Luxury skincare brand SABON has unveiled the next generation of its iconic Body Scrub, which was first created in 1997. The innovative vegan formula exfoliates skin with Dead Sea salts while providing immediate and intense nourishment for skin. The scrubs feature a unique blend of mineral-rich Dead Sea salts and organic botanical oils including argan, jojoba, and sweet almond to enrich skin with vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants. Available in multiple fun scents including Patchouli Lavender Vanilla, Delicate Jasmine, Rose Tea, and Citrus Blossom, among others.
Sally Hansen Color Therapy x LoveShackFancy Nail Polish Duo ($17.99)
Introducing Sally Hansen’s Color Therapy x LoveShackFancy, a collaboration of whimsical and romantic shades inspired by the fashion brand’s signature designs. Featuring a pearlescent white and rosy pink, these shades are infused with argan oil to provide intensive nourishment and instant moisture for healthy-looking nails. Wrap yourself up in romance with this enchanting duo!
Saltair Ocean Orange Flower All-in-One Heat Protectant Spray ($13)
This heat protectant spray helps combat damage, strengthen, smooth, add shine, fight frizz, and prevent split ends. The all-in-one formula contains advanced polymers, quaternized protein, and nutrient-rich oils that keep hair safe while locking in moisture for touchable, silky locks. Features subtly floral and sun-drenched notes of orange flower, jasmine, and salt air to transport your senses to a coastal paradise.
Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth + Renew Primer ($42)
This nourishing primer instantly smooths fine lines and texture, grips makeup all day, and resurfaces skin over time. Infused with a gentle dose of glycolic acid, the vegan and cruelty-free formula helps target dullness and roughness for more radiant skin with continued use.
Sugarlash Society Cat Eye Starter Kit ($48)
This Cat Eye Starter Kit has everything you need to create the ultimate lash enhancement and lasts up to three days. It comes with an applicator for perfect placement; a strong, never-sticky lash glue, sealer to keep it all in place; and the perfect set of lash extension-inspired clusters. The ultra-soft, flexible lash clusters seamlessly blend in with your natural lashes while the fragrance-free and clear Lash Sealer locks everything in place. The latex-free Lash Glue is secure without being sticky.
Sun Bum Daily 50 Body Lotion ($23.99)
Part of Sun Bum’s new Daily line, this body lotion is not only hydrating but also offers SPF benefits. Enriched with vitamin E and antioxidants, their Daily SPF 50 Body Lotion feels lightweight, provides 24-hour moisture, and protects against UVA/UVB rays. Other new additions include Daily 50 Face Lotion and Daily 50 Face Gel.
Tata Harper Calming Crème ($130)
This calming and pillowy textured cream helps soothe redness, tackle flare-ups, and neutralize hyperactivity in skin. Ingredients include Tazman Pepperberry to reduce itching, burning and skin redness; Tahitian Golden Microalgae to control chronic inflammation and sooth flare ups; and Oat Seed Oil to offer deep moisturization, fortifiy skin barriers and active rejuvenation.
Hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, and fragrance-free, Calming Crème has been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™ by the National Eczema Association (NEA). It can also be used as an overnight mask when skin needs a little extra love.
TOCCA Candela Classica Set ($56)
This luxurious trio features three of the brand’s 3oz hand-poured destination candles made with a soy wax blend and 100% cotton wicks. Includes:
Amalfi: Undeniably citrusy with a twist of succulent melon, a sunbaked ripeness reveals the fullness of fruit.
Kyoto: A delicate floral with hints of apricot, Kyoto embodies the Geisha in her meticulous refinement.
Montauk: Salt air, cucumber and sea grass abound in wave of reverie at the edge of forever.
Untoxicated Clean Start Facial Cleanser ($17.95)
This foam-free face wash is enriched with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to wash away impurities while hydrating and brightening skin. Free of drying harsh chemicals that irritate skin, this refreshingly effective cleanser is great for all skin types including sensitive. The pH balanced and hypoallergenic formula is vegan and animal-testing free.
VOESH Pedi Moments Lavender Relieve ($7)
Treat yourself to the ultimate at-home spa experience with this luxurious pedicure kit that has everything you need. The lavender-scented pedi kit includes a sea salt soak, sugar scrub, mud masque, massage butter, and dual-grit nail file. Your feel will feel hydrated and look ready to bare it all in those open-toed sandals all summer long.
Youth to the People Superfood Skin Drip ($44)
This multi-benefit serum is packed with barrier-boosting ingredients to strengthen skin, even tone, and replenish skin up to 10 surface layers deep for that lit-from-within dewy glow. Ingredients include a Superfood Blend (kale extract and cold-pressed broccoli) that sustains skin’s barrier for a healthy glow, dandelion root and 5% niacinamide to brighten uneven skin tone, and HA spheres with ceramides and postbiotic ferment to replenish and hydrate the skin barrier. Wear Skin Drip alone after cleansing, under your favorite base, or mixed in with your favorite foundation or skin tint for a healthy glow.
ZO Skin Health Complexion Clarifying Serum ($110)
This water-based serum is engineered with ZO® sebum-targeting science, clinically proven to reduce surface oil, congestion, and visible redness for a clear and balanced complexion. It’s formulated for a range of skin types especially combination, oily, and blemish-prone skin. Free of alcohol and fragrance.
Zoya’s Bloom Spring Collection ($8-$12 each/$48 for the collection)
This collection embodies the freshness of Spring where every color is a celebration of new beginnings and every manicure sparkles with the promise of sunny days ahead. With three lush, full-coverage cream and three enchanting shades shimmering with micro glitter and holographic magic, this collection will transform nails into a vibrant canvas of spring’s playful, light and lively blooms. The Bloom collection includes:
Hyacinth: Sweet yet delicate candy pink, with microfine holographic, pink and white glitter
Rhiannon: Vibrant icy blue, with microfine holographic, aqua and white glitter
Violetta: Warm violet, with microfine holographic, aqua and rose gold glitter
Zaria: Deep spring rose pink cream
Fleur: Fun, classic spring pink cream
Phoebe: Mid-tone watermelon cream
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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