April Beauty Products

April means a lot of things for beauty lovers. It’s Spring, which means brighter makeup colors and nail polishes become all the more popular. It’s warmer, so transitioning away from heavy creams and serums to lightweight formulas is top of mind. And, it marks the beginning of the Sephora Savings Event (VIB Rouge, at your service). That all said, it’s prime time to give your makeup bag, your vanity, or desk drawer filled with stale lipsticks a seasonal refresh. To help guide you along your shopping journey, the Marie Claire team has gathered together to test *dozens* of just-launched products and narrow ‘em down to the best of the best. 

I for one fell in love with a hair serum that makes my split ends look non-existent and a moisturizer that finally satiates my perpetually dry skin. But others found themselves heels for sunscreens and bronzers that ooze summer energy. 

DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides

I love wearing SPF, but I hate everything that comes with wearing SPF—the white cast, the caky texture, and the dull finish. This mineral sunscreen from Kosas has none of that. It’s not tinted, but the slight pinkish hue gives you an even all-over glow that looks and feels like your skin but better. It works great under my foundation and concealer or on its own, and doesn’t leave me looking shiny at the end of the day.

Armani Beauty Luminous SIlk Glow Blush

I'm a big fan of blush, but I prefer a natural pink tint over a bright, attention-grabbing fuschia. Enter this new pigment line from Armani: It's formulated to create a natural, pink-tinted glow that will have you looking like you've just been to the beach

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum

I’ll forever and always reach for a rich and goopy eye cream before bed. But in the mornings, I prefer a lightweight option that layers well under concealer—and Drunk Elephant’s latest launch is my newest obsession. It’s packed with a trio of goodies: Vegan retinol, caffeine, and copper peptides. The result is a de-puffed, refreshed, and brighter looking under eye area that makes me look like I actually got eight hours of sleep

Dear Dahlia Blooming Edition Petal Drop Liquid Blush

This liquid blush is like a dream to apply—with an extra lightweight, gel-like formula that blends incredibly well. The color applies a tad on the sheer side but is so easy to build up if you're wanting a more high-impact result. I may or may not be using purple blush for the foreseeable future since trying this one out

Byredo Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette

Very, very rarely do I come across an eyeshadow that is filled entirely with shades I’ll actually wear. More often than not, I give all my love to two pans and neglect the rest. But this? This, is stunning. Every single pigment is wearable and serves a purpose. Whether I want a soft pink shimmer or a more intense smoky eye, Remembrance has me covered