The Best Products Our Beauty Editors Tried in April 2024
It's officially May, and while it feels like spring just sprung, the summer season is already right around the corner.
For us, that also means adapting to a summery beauty routine, focusing on more lightweight products, vibrant colors and SPFs, without ever sacrificing heavy-duty hydration. We worked with tons of our favorite brands to try out everything from skincare and makeup to hair care, bath products, nail goodies and so much more, so keep scrolling to discover our editors' favorite picks from April 2024.
Function of Beauty Custom Curly Hair Shampoo: $9.99
Function of Beauty's peach-scented Custom Curly Hair Shampoo is the best part of our new hair care routines. This shampoo defines and shapes curls while deeply lathering, leaving hair looking bouncy and renewed after every wash.
(via Target)
Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath: $30
Innersense's Hydrating Cream Hairbath acts as a nourishing shampoo. Use it regularly to heal dry, brittle hair with deep hydration and moisturization.
(via Innersense)
Innersense Detox Hair Mask: $30
If you ever experience product build-up or a greasy scalp, Innersense's Detox Hair Mask will take your hair to the next level. This product is formulated with charcoal, kaolin clay and certified organic white vinegar, which help to rid your hair of build up and impurities without drying or stripping your hair of its natural oils.
(via Innersense)
Hair Proud Shine Sauce 10 Minute Shine Hair Mask: $8.98
Glass hair is just as in as glass skin this season, and Hair Proud's brand-new Shine Sauce 10 Minute Shine Hair Mask might be just the affordable product you need to get you there. Just apply this light and fruity silicone-free hair mask to damp hair, leave for 10 minutes and rinse to allow ceramide, rice protein, macadamia oil and more to work their magic, leaving hair super sleek, smooth and shiny with zero effort at all.
(via Hair Proud)
Also read about: The Best Pre-Wash Hair Treatments to Combat Dry, Flaky Scalps
Innersense Hydrating Cream Conditioner: $30
Innersense's Hydrating Cream Conditioner has become essential in our hair care routines. It's designed for dryer hair in need of a boost, moisturizing and helping to detangle hair while leaving it with a natural-looking sheen.
(via Innersense)
DevaCurl Essential Repair Starter Kit: $35
DevaCurl's Essential Repair Starter Kit is here to heal your hair. It has all the necessities you need to curate the perfect hair care routine, with a cleanser, conditioner, mask and serum to work together to define, refresh and hydrate curly hair.
(via DevaCurl)
Vegamour GRO Full Routine Kit: $246
Struggling with thinning hair? The Vegamour GRO Full Routine Kit is here to rebuild and revitalize your hair. It includes a Hair Serum, Scalp Detoxifying Serum, Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner and Dry Shampoo for every step of your hair care journey, plus strawberry-flavored GRO Biotin Gummies to build your hair health from the inside out. Used in tandem, these great products cleanse and remove buildup while promoting healthier, thicker hair and preventing shedding.
(via Vegamour)
Caress Jasmine & Lavender Oil Body Wash: $6.99
Lather up with a floral blend of suds from Caress's Jasmine & Lavender Oil Body Wash. It's the perfect add to kickstart a relaxing end to the day. Renew and chill out in the shower or bath, and step out feeling refreshed.
(via Walgreens)
Beia Bikini and Body Scrub: $38
Heading out for some fun in the sun? If you're looking to give some added love down near your bikini region, Beia's Bikini and Body Scrub might be just what you need. It's designed to help exfoliate away dry skin, combat the potential threat of ingrown hairs and leave you with a smooth finish. It's also crafted for use in places other than the bikini line like under the arms. You use it just like any other exfoliator, so it's super easy to use.
(via Beia)
Innersense I Create Curl Memory: $28
Innersense's unique I Create Curl Memory formula acts as an after-show hair cream. In addition to defining your curls, it'll leave them volumized and frizz-free.
(via Innersense)
OUI The People Hydrating Body Gloss: $65
Shine bright with this OUI The People Hydrating Body Gloss, designed to leave you glowing. It's a non-greasy option that goes a long way with just a dab. The brand stands by ditching the label—minus the ingredients list—and embracing who you are, and it stands true with this one. The gloss doesn't smell too fruity or floral, nor too rough and tough, meeting in the middle for anyone and everyone.
(via OUI The People)
DEVATWIST Anti-Frizz Microfiber Towel Wrap: $31
Have curly hair? DEVATWIST's Anti-Frizz Microfiber Towel Wrap will help your hair dry with a frizz-free texture and noticeably less damage than other drying methods.
(via DevaCurl)
Fresh Life Oval Soap: $18
Fresh's Life Oval Soap is a refreshing hand soap that elevates your hand care routine and makes for a more luxurious and upscale feel in any restroom. It's long-lasting and hydrating, leaving your hand moisturized and never feeling dry.
(via Fresh)
Jack Black Pit Boss: $22 each
Jack Black just improved their Pit Boss deodorant line with four fabulous new scents, and we got to try two of them. The antiperspirant and deodorant have a gentle formula, perfect for sensitive skin, with the Black Reserve featuring a woodsy aroma with high-quality ingredients such as bergamot, lavender and mandarin, while the Big Sir fragrance is fresher, with an ocean and sea air fragrance. Both effortlessly glide on to leave you sweat-proof all day.
(via Jack Black)
Goldie Locks Volumizing Texture Spray: $24+
If you hair needs a volume boost this spring, look no further than Goldie Locks' new Volumizing Texture Spray. It uses a combination of hydroxyethylcellulose, mango butter, black pepper and glycerine to thicken, hydrate and soothe hair all at once, giving you strong hold and a thick, full texture. Plus, its coconut sandalwood scent is just heavenly.
(via Goldie Locks)
POND'S Cold Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover: $6.29+
Nailing your makeup look for the day is great, but washing your face at the end of the day is an unbeatable feeling. POND'S is making the process easier with this creamy Cold Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover. It helps strip oil and makeup while leaving you with a fresh feeling. Plus, it comes in multiple sizes, so it's perfect for a weekender bag or on the go.
(via Target)
Nira Youth Renewal Peptide Cream: $150
Peptides are making waves in the skincare industry, and for good reason. This Youth Renewal Peptide Cream by Nira nourishes and rejuvenates skin with a lightweight and deeply hydrating cream formula.
(via Nira)
FRESH by Houston White Soothing Face Lotion: $9.99
Face lotions can be harsh and cakey, or leave you with a less-than-appealing smell. FRESH by Houston White's Soothing Face Lotion, however, literally smells just plain fresh. It leaves you with a cucumber scent and is made with jojoba, aloe and chamomile for a calming impact. Pair it with the Clarifying Face Scrub, made with matcha, peppermint and tea tree oil, for another refreshing addition to your beauty routine.
(via Target)
Tubby Todd (S)undercover SPF 50: $30
Tubby Todd's (S)undercover SPF 50 is a lightweight sunscreen that acts as a serum. With its powerful SPF, it'll protects your skin from UVA/UVB rays, blue light and free radicals all in one.
(via Tubby Todd)
Lancer Sheer Fluid Sun Shield: $60
Lancer's Sheer Fluid Sun Shield is perfect to use as a base under your makeup to protect your face during the day. This sunscreen helps protect against UV rays and leaves your skin with a smooth finish.
(via Lancer)
Avatāra Kombucha Skincare Set: $60
Kombucha isn't just for gut health anymore. This five-piece Kombucha Skincare Set from Avatāra has a product for every step of your skincare routine. The Super Cleanse gel is designed to remove makeup and grab that extra built-up oil, while the Simple Shield is an SPF 30 with zinc oxide to protect against UV rays while adding moisture. The Clean Sweep toner helps add glow and shine, the Moon Dream sleep mask is a nighttime option for moisture, and The Wake-Up Call is an eye cream made with caffeine and vitamin C aimed at helping with puffiness. There's truly something for every time of the day.
(via Avatāra)
Mraya Eyes and Cheeks Kit: $74.56
Mraya is a Saudi Arabian beauty brand that's all about healthy cosmetics, and if you want to try the best of their clean and vegan formulas, check out their Eyes and Cheeks Kit, with products for the eyes, cheeks and lips. It comes in light, medium and dark palettes for both Camellia and Rose hues, so no matter your skin tone, you'll be able to find a fit, with a 12-shade eyeshadow palette and a Velvet Tint wand to match.
(via Mraya)
Lancer Mineral Sun Shield Universal Tint: $60
Lancer's Mineral Sun Shield Universal Tint is a tinted sunscreen suitable for all skin types. Even better, it applies without any white cast, soothing skin and reducing inflammation with the help of pink rock rose and ginger root extract.
(via Lancer)
LYS Beauty's Higher Standards Glow Blush Sticks: $20
You might want to head to your local Sephora, because LYS Beauty just introduced its new Higher Standards Glow Blush Sticks in seven stunning shades. The formula is similar to their popular bronzer sticks, beloved by beauty influencers such as Meredith Duxbury and Mikayla Noguiera. The best part? These products are certified clean and pass the Sephora Clean and Credo Clean standards.
(via LYS Beauty)
Kaja Dewy Bars: $25
A pop of blush is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of any makeup look, adding color, brightening your face and making you look more lively. Whether you're looking for a warm or cool-toned blush, K-beauty brand Kaja's new dewy bars have the perfect color to complete your look. Designed to be used on your lips and cheeks, the balms come in six shades and are infused with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Each one glides on smoothly and seamlessly blends into your skin, leaving it with a lightweight, dewy glow that's perfect for creating a beautiful blush look.
(via Kaja Beauty)
Queen Cosmetics Heavenly Iridescent Shadow: $18
Queen Cosmetics' Heavenly Iridescent Shadow comes in five different colors to give your makeup that glimmery finish you've always dreamed of.
(via Queen Cosmetics)
Queen Cosmetics Sublime Hearts Refillable Shadow Case: $10
Need a place to store your shadows? Queen Cosmetics' Sublime Hearts Refillable Shadow Case is gorgeously designed in a heart shape with chrome colors and perfectly sized to pair with the brand's luscious eyeshadows.
(via Queen Cosmetics)
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Tower 28 Confetti Cake LipSoftie Lip Treatment: $16
Tower 28 has some of the best lip products, and this delectable Confetti Cake LipSoftie Lip Treatment acts like a gloss and lip mask in one. With a decadent confetti cake flavor and a berry-colored tint, this treatment will soon become a must in your makeup and skincare routine.
(via Tower 28)
Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil: $4.99
Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil in Honey Honey is the perfect summer lip color. The gloss is infused with jojoba oil and vitamin E to nourish and hydrate your lips, leaving them looking extra glossy all day long.
(via Essence Cosmetics)
Tower 28 Line + Shine Lip Kit: $24
Tower 28's Line + Shine Lip Kit pairs a limited-edition lip liner with the brand's best-selling Lip Kelly in Pistachio. The nude, light pink has a shimmery tint and leaves your lips looking glossy as it keeps them feeling nourished and hydrated.
(via Tower 28)
Queen Cosmetics Glazed Donut Mega Volume Lip Enhancer: $22
Queen Cosmetics' Glazed Donut Mega Volume Lip Enhancer gives you that viral glazed donut look with a shiny and glossy finish. Whether you wear it on its own or on top of your favorite lip product, it'll enhance your lips with shine and plumpness.
(via Queen Cosmetics)
TLB x Mielle Limited Edition Nonstop Liquid Matte Lipstick: $14
Mielle Organics and The Lip Bar are giving us exactly what we want. The two beauty brand favorites have joined together to bring you this bold Limited Edition Nonstop Liquid Matte Lipstick to kick off spring. It's not only the perfect pucker-up shade of pink, but it's also made with ingredients like vitamin E and jojoba for added benefits. It's only available now through May 18, so grab one at TheLipBar.com or Target while you can!
(via The Lip Bar)
The Lip Bar The Prototype Botanical Lip Oil: $14
Looking for more of a shine for your lips? The Lip Bar has you covered there as well! The Prototype Botanical Lip Oil delivers moisture and adds a bit of color to make heads turn. Choose from a more sheer option like Obsessed, or make a statement with One of One in a deep purple. They're infused with mango butter and lavender oil for a botanical blend recipe from nature.
(via The Lip Bar)
Tubby Todd SPF 15 Lip Balm: 2 for $15
Tubby Todd's SPF 15 Lip Balms have us excited for the summer with irresistible flavors of key lime and piña colada. Just apply to your lips to ensure they stay protected from the sun, while feeling like you're being transported to a tropical island.
(via Tubby Todd)
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25: $10
Jack Black's Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 is formulated with rich shea butter and healing vitamin E to condition and heal your lips. If you've been suffering from chapped or irritated lips, use this balm to soothe them instantly while protected from the sun's rays.
(via Jack Black)
Lash Spell Enhancing Eyelash Serum: $78
We don't know a single soul who doesn't dream of thicker, fuller lashes, and Lash Spell is here to give you just that by enhancing your natural eyelashes. It's gentle yet nourishing and powerful, blending polypeptides, essential proteins, vitamins and conditioning ingredients to make your real eyelashes look longer, thicker and fuller in as little as four weeks. We've been using it all month long, and it hasn't taken long to see the difference.
(via Lash Spell)
Essence Curl Fixing Lash Base: $4.99
Apply Essence's Curl Fixing Lash Base before mascara for an extra long-lasting and strong hold. Paired with a great mascara, it'll keep your lashes long and curled all day long.
(via Essence Cosmetics)
Essence Lash Without Limits Brown Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara: $4.99
Essence's Lash Without Limits Brown Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara will make your lashes both thicker and longer in a brown shade that creates a natural makeup look. With these fluttery lashes, your eyes will really pop.
(via Essence Cosmetics)
iENVY by Kiss Press & Go Press On Cluster Lashes All-in-One Kit: $12.99
For more of a glam look, the lashes in iENVY by Kiss's Press & Go Press On Cluster Lashes All-in-One Kit will make your makeup look red carpet-ready. They're formulated for use without glue, keeping your application mess-free.
(via Ivy USA)
LÉVANS BEAUTY Cult Brow Mega Hold: $28
With LÉVANS BEAUTY Cult Brow Mega Hold, your sleek brows can last through war and back. The innovative formula is technically a brow wax, but it's lighter on your brow hairs in addition to being water resistant. It's perfect for those days when you want to look extra cute at the gym or beach or need a makeup look that will take you from morning to evening without touch-ups.
(via LÉVANS BEAUTY)
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Vacation Shake Shake SPF 50: $29
Vacation's Shake Shake SPF 50 is a lightweight mineral milk sunscreen formulated with a streak-free finish. We also adore its subtle, sweet fragrance, making us smell incredible while protecting our skin on bright and sunny days.
(via Vacation)
Tubby Todd Mineral Mist SPF 50: $34
Tubby Todd's non-aerosol Mineral Mist SPF 50 is reef-safe and water-resistant. Just apply 15 minutes before sun exposure to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays without irritating even the most sensitive skin.
(via Tubby Todd)
Tubby Todd Mineral Sunstick SPF 30: $18
This Mineral Sunstick SPF 30, also courtesy of Tubby Todd, is super convenient and great to grab on the go to make sure you can protect yourself from the sun throughout the day. It's perfect for the face, nose and ears and is small enough to fit right in your pocket.
(via Tubby Todd)
Tubby Todd Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50: $24
Tubby Todd's Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is gentle on skin and protects you from the sun for up to 80 hours. This SPF is formulated for all ages and it comes in adorable packaging to make applying sunscreen that much more enjoyable.
(via Tubby Todd)
Le Mini Macaron Pink Quartz Gel Manicure Kit: $38
Spring has sprung, and so has this new, pretty-in-pink Pink Quartz Gel Manicure Kit from Le Mini Macaron. It has everything you need to skip the salon and DIY in just a few minutes. Included are an LED lamp, gel polish, cuticle stick, file, prep pads and individual remover wraps. The kit also comes in a Coconut Yogurt. Looking for more colors to choose from? Le Pastels Spring Collection Gel Polish Trio comes in three—new Vanilla Milk, new Bleu Ciel and existing favorite Créme D'Abricot. Each is a three-in-one base, color layer and top coat, and is removed with the traditional gel file-wrap-smooth-off technique.
(via Le Mini Macaron)
Aprés Spring Set of 10: $129
Aprés is turning to the seasons for nail beauty. The spring collection, inspired by the arrival of a new sun, brings us a set of 10 sheer colors for a subtle at-home manicure. If darker, bolder colors are more your thing, the fall set delivers deeper browns and neutrals.
(via Aprés)
Also read about: The Best Hand and Cuticle Creams to Treat Your Nail Beds
Bvlgari Allegra Chill & Sole Eau de Parfum: $280
Bvlgari's newest fragrance drop, Allegra Chill & Sole Eau de Parfum, feels like spring in a bottle. It's light, floral and citrusy, transporting you to a perfect beach day on the European coast.
(via Bvlgari)
Missed last month's big roundup? Click HERE to discover all of our favorite beauty products of March 2024.