New Beauty Products For Spring 2018
21 Hot, Hot, Hot Beauty Products You'll Want to Hoard this Spring
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As we swap out our heavy Carhartt beanies for floppy sun hats, it's time to give your vanity a good once-over, too. Spring heralds many clichés, such as warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers, but you know what else it brings? A tax return, y'all. And what better way to spend all that free money than on a bevy of brand new makeup, hair, and skincare products?
From a bacne-clearing charcoal body soap to a lip treatment that will make your pout ready for all that kissing you plan on doing with your Spring fling, here are the best beauty products to shop this season.
Chantecaille Philanthropy Cheek Shade in Horse
What it is: Chantecaille Philanthropy Cheek Shade in Horse ($40)
Why you need it: So maybe your parents never bought you that pony you wanted — now you can buy one for yourself! Real talk: this playful pop of pink blush should be swept over your cheeks before all of your Spring soirees. What's better is that proceeds from this cruelty-free, steed-embossed powder go toward funding the American Wild Horse Campaign.
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquers in 5th Ave Fortress
What it is: Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquers in 5th Ave Fortress ($18)
Why you need it: Pastel amethyst is one of this season's most coveted nail colors because the dusty hue makes an impact without being too out there. This crystal-inspired hue has a 9-to-5, meet-the-parents type look. It comes off as chic, understated, and effortlessly put-together.
Buffy
What it is: Buffy Comforter ($120-$190)
Why you need it: Balmy temperatures mean that you no longer have an excuse not to work out — but getting physical might give way to some body acne. Prepare to combat this through a somewhat surprising way: this comforter, which is made from sustainably sourced German eucalyptus trees. It feels like cotton, except it's so much softer and slightly cool to the touch. Buffy's homeopathic blend of materials includes natural volcanic minerals, which work like a mini spa treatment to keep your fine self looking and feeling soft.
Jo Loves by Jo Malone Orange Butterflies Fragrance
What it is: Jo Loves by Jo Malone Orange Butterflies Fragrance ($105-$175, out in April)
Why you need it: No matter how little PTO you have left this year, this perfume is basically like a vacation in a bottle. It contains notes of orange blossom, petitgrain, mandarin, and neroli and was inspired by the South of France (fancy!). After just one whiff of the fragrance, you'll be transported to your happy place.
E.L.F. Cosmetics Prismatic Glowtion
What it is: E.L.F. Cosmetics Prismatic Glowtion ($8)
Why you need it: A good, full-body highlight transcends seasons, but Spring calls for a lighter formula. Ditch your heavy powder luminizer for this creamy drugstore option. Along with prepping your skin for makeup, this sugar-cane- and vitamin-E-infused primer leaves a subtle shine that glows from beneath your foundation. Since it's a liquid, there's nothing stopping you from rubbing this shiny stuff over your collarbone, legs, or anywhere else you want to totally radiate.
Pur Cosmetics Pillow Blend Collection
What it is: Pur Cosmetics Pillow Blend Collection ($39)
Why you need it: Did you throw out all of your foundation-stained makeup brushes during your Spring-cleaning haul? If so, pick up this waste-eliminating makeup set. The millennial-pink tools are made of silicone, which doesn't harbor bacteria, making the material work especially well on acne-prone skin. These applicators are oil-resistant, so rather than subjecting your brushes to a deep clean every week (or two . . .), all you have to do is wipe everything down in between each use with soap, water, or a makeup wipe.
Masque Bar Rose Gold Foil Peel-Off Mask
What it is: Masque Bar Rose Gold Foil Peel-Off Mask ($8)
Why you need it: Can't swing a pricier peel-off mask? This drugstore option offers similar results. It spreads on your face and dries into a congealed metallic rose gold finish, which makes it perfect for your next TV finale night in. Witch hazel, soybean, and mushroom extract all work together to leave your skin feeling toned and tightened but also moisturized.
Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Smooth Lip Scrub
What it is: Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Smooth Lip Scrub ($22, out March 11)
Why you need it: If you're planning to do some smooching this Spring, please refrain from doing so until you've tried this scrub. But this isn't another messy, sugary treatment: it actually glides on like a balm. That means the formula works like an exfoliant to pull away dead cells, leaving your lips looking like a damn snack.
Sisley Paris Rituel Precious Hair Care Oil
What it is: Sisley Paris Hair Rituel Precious Hair Care Oil ($100)
Why you need it: Be fearless this Spring — that means you shouldn't shy away from hair oils. We know the concept can be sort of concerning (dewy skin may be in, but greasy hair never will be). However, this luxe blend of passionfruit and shea oils smooths down flyaways, which makes this the perfect remedy to hair made frizzy by April showers. We promise it won't weigh your strands down — it leaves everything looking voluminous, bouncy, and very healthy.
imPress Press-On Manicure Christian Siriano Collection in Red Carpet Moment
What it is: imPress Press-On Manicure Christian Siriano Collection in Red Carpet Moment ($8)
Why you need it: Christian Siriano has been a champion of diversity and empowerment on his Fashion Week runways for an entire decade. His latest line of adhesives with imPress is inspired by the motto that "fashion is for everyone." We're obsessed with these jet-black press-ons that bear the phrase "People are people." The statement is true, weighty, and an important one to remember — so important that we don't feel bad for a second for switching out our Spring-appropriate ballerina pinks for this punk option.
Skyn Iceland Micellar Cleansing Water
What it is: Skyn Iceland Micellar Cleansing Water ($25)
Why you need it: Besides the fact that completely cleaning your face before bed will always be in style, this particular option works well for this season because it provides a jolt of refreshing coolness. And if you procrastinate reinstalling your air conditioning unit and start to feel a little steamy, one swipe of a cotton pad soaked with this cleanser will wake you back up.
Pacifica Himalayan Patchouli Berry Perfumed Hair and Body Mist
What it is: Pacifica Himalayan Patchouli Berry Spray Perfume ($12)
Why you need it: As we slouch toward festival season, this grab-and-go full-body perfume will become your new best friend. The vegan and cruelty-free fragrance smells like grapefruit, patchouli, sugar, and geranium, which are the exact kind of fruity, playful notes this season was made for. The bottle is slim and portable, so it's perfect for on-the-go touch-ups. Just spritz it into the air and walk into the mist that falls over you. You'll smell fresh as a daisy all day — and night — long.
Laqa Dew Me Right Face Oil
What it is: Laqa Dew Me Right Face Oil ($24)
Why you need it: How does a lazy human get that covetable, effortlessly dewy complexion? Allow us to let you in on a little secret: this vitamin- and mineral-based formula, which consists of rosehip and grapeseed oils to brighten dull skin and even out dark spots. Here's a hot tip: if you have a heavy foundation that's tough to blend in, splash a few drops of this in to dilute the formula, and your base will suddenly glide all over you face.
L'Occitane Almond Delightful Balm
What it is L'Occitane Almond Delightful Balm ($39, out March)
Why you need it: The name is apt: this all-over body butter is truly delightful. After a Winter full of pumpkin spice and mulled wine, you probably don't want to be slathering yourself with such heavy scents. Luckily, this half sweet, half spicy scent is just as decadent, but not too weighty. It's a cream that feels like a satiny oil, and it's the perfect post-shave treat, should you be into that sort of thing.
Bite Beauty The Unearthed Collection
What it is: Bite Beauty The Unearthed Collection ($24 each)
Why you need it: We've seen brands such as Maybelline play around with the idea of "neutral," giving earth-toned lipsticks a vibrant, colorful spin. This Spring, Bite Beauty released a line of Amuse Bouche lippies that are the subdued cool girl's pastels. We're especially in love with Daikon, a light, dusty radish pink that's both breathtaking and utilitarian.
MAC Hint of Colour
What it is: MAC Hint of Colour ($17, out March 15).
Why you need it: As we prepare to put our opaque black tights into storage (hooray for sunshine on bare legs!), you should do the same with your harsh matte lipsticks. This new limited-edition gel-oil soothes and conditions your pout while providing the tiniest hint of natural color that will be your best friend come backyard barbecue season.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Sculpting Gel
What it is: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Sculpting Gel ($74)
Why you need it: If you want to reduce the depth of your wrinkles, you could try smiling less, but that's no way to live. This serum is infused with SNAP 8, a formula that specifically works to reduce the effects of wrinkles caused by face contractions. Translation: slap this stuff on and keep on laughing, because this gel will undo any deep lines having fun might cause.
Kristin Ess Anytime Anywhere Recovery Balm
What it is: Kristin Ess Anytime Anywhere Recovery Balm ($14)
Why you need it: If powdery dry shampoos creep you out, pick up this portable little balm. You'll be glad it can fit into even the tiniest going-out clutch, because it's an amazing pick-me-up for dull strands. It works to tame flyaways, soften split ends for those who are in between hair appointments, and give hair sticky-free shine.
Becca Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder
What it is: Becca Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder ($38)
Why you need it: You probably use both a setting powder and a facial mist during your beauty routine. Why not combine both steps into one? This translucent powder is made of water and glycerin, which not only set your makeup but also perk up the skin with a slightly cooling effect — no spray bottle necessary. (Jet-setters, take note: this means you can bring this on a plane.)
Purple Pout Case
What it is: Purple Pout Case ($20, out March 8)
Why you need it: Shoving a barrage of beauty products into a too-small purse, quite frankly, sucks. We're big fans of this phone case that opens to reveal everything you need for an on-point look. These babies are customizable, so you can fill its three pans with your choice of lipstick, balm, foundation, concealer, highlighter, eye shadow, and liner.
Jack Black Charcoal Body Bar Massaging Soap
What it is: Jack Black Charcoal Body Bar ($15, out in April)
Why you need it: You probably use a jade roller on your face to stimulate circulation, but don't forget about the rest of your body! This exfoliating soap bar has little massaging nubs that work wonders on sore muscles. Plus, it's made of charcoal, which draws out impurities from the skin while sloughing off dead cells. In other words: buh-bye, bacne; hello, backless dress.
