Now that spring is officially here, it's time to start cleaning up our beauty routines [1] — and when it comes to products, that means out with the old and in with the new. We've been testing tons of new items to see which ones are good enough to land a permanent spot on our vanities.
In an effort to help you streamline all your beauty shopping needs, we're rounding up our favourite editor-approved new launches of April so far. Whether you're looking for a hair product to help enhance your curls, a long-lasting lip pencil [2] that will stay put no matter what temperature it is outside, or a serum that will keep your skin hydrated (or something else entirely), we've got you covered.
Keep scrolling to read about and shop the best new products worth trying this month.
Best Makeup: Tarte Limited-Edition Cheek Stain
"The Tarte Limited-Edition Cheek Stain [3] ($30) is going to be a summer makeup staple for me. The water-infused gel-cream blush gives your cheeks a diffused, natural-looking wash of colour. It's so easy to blend with your fingertips and the no-mess stick makes it perfect for taking on the go, which I basically am all season long." — Jessica Harrington, beauty editor
Best Makeup: IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation SPF 40
"The original CC cream from IT Cosmetics is something of a ride-or-die for me, so I've tried every spinoff and dupe you could possibly imagine. The only one that's even remotely close to the OG: this IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation SPF 40 [4] ($42). It's got all the things I love about the original — impressive coverage, staying power, sun protection — only with a lightweight formula and subtle glow that feels like nada on skin." — Kelsey Castañon, beauty director
Best Makeup: Refy Lip Sculpt
"The Refy Lip Sculpt [5] ($24) is a dual-ended lip liner and setter that lasts longer than any other lip product I've tried. It's available in six different shades, and I honestly love every single one. The formula is creamy and always gives my lips the perfect matte look that doesn't budge all night." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer
Best Makeup: Exa High Fidelity Balancing Colour Corrector
"It looks like a lip gloss, but the Exa High Fidelity Balancing Colour Correctors [6] ($27) feel like concealers — and have just a solid coverage — and never feel heavy on the skin. They cancel out my under-eye dark shadows like a dream and are so pigmented that you only need the smallest bit for maximum coverage." — Ariel Baker, assistant beauty editor
Best Makeup: Arches & Halos Angled Bristle Tip Waterproof Brow Pen
"Brow pens are a fun invention, but many of them are tricky to apply or dry out after one use. Arches & Halos Angled Bristle Tip Waterproof Brown Pen [7] ($13) is the opposite. It glides on, looks natural, and lasts forever. Plus, I've used mine a couple of dozen times, and it's still going strong." — Dawn Davis, executive beauty director, Vox Media
Best Makeup: Caliray Glazed & Infused Plumping Glassy Lip Trip
"I don't know what's in the water this year, but I'm really digging lip glosses right now. One of my favourites I've tried of late is the Caliray Glazed & Infused Plumping Glassy Lip Trip [8] ($19), which doesn't give you that sticky, goopy, tacky feeling you'll find from glosses of yore — only the hydration and shine you want." — KC
Best Makeup: Ilia Beauty Multistick in In The City
"Ilia Beauty recently launched new shades of the Ilia Multistick in In The City [9] ($34), and I haven't stopped using them since I first received them in the mail. The buildable colour can be used on both cheeks and lips, and the creamy formula honestly feels like heaven on my face. I love multi-use products, and this one is no exception. I've been keeping the shade Whisper in my purse for any touchups I need while I'm out and about." — RR
Best Makeup: Westman Atelier Bonne Brow
"Westman Atelier Bonne Brow [10] ($38) comes in four shades to help you pencil in your perfect brows. Personally, I love the angled-tip applicator that allows me to fill in sparse areas, as well as elongate my brows at the end. Meanwhile, the spoolie on the other end allows me to soften up the look at the end for a natural look that lasts all day." — Sade Strehlke, editor in chief
Best Makeup: Yensa Beauty Super Serum Silk Foundation
"The Yensa Beauty Super Serum Silk Foundation [11] ($45) really does live up to its name: the creamy formula feels like mulberry silk on your skin and is not in the slightest bit heavy, but still offers up the medium to full-coverage you might want for a night out or event. Bonus points for the hybrid of skin-care ingredients packed inside (think: peptides, vitamins C and E, and ferulic acid), which helps me feel good about swiping it on every day." — KC
Best Skin Care: Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Face Oil
"Charlotte Tilbury's Collagen Superfusion Face Oil [12] ($80) launched last month, and, ever since, it's been making my makeup look better. I'm a stickler about my skin-care routine; I've built it to give me that "glazed-donut" glow [13]. And yet, I've grown used to the disappointment of seeing that patiently made radiance disappear with each step of my makeup routine. This oil changed that; that shiny and glossy finish that helps make me actually look alive remains even after I've covered it with layers of tinted creams and powders. Yes, it's expensive, but you've been as frustrated as I have, it might be worth the investment." — Samantha Sasso, editor, branded content
Best Skin Care: Kus Beauty Aga-Glow Serum Mask
"I'm not easily impressed by a sheet mask, but Kus Beauty Aga-Glow Serum Mask [14] ($6) wowed me. It's incredibly hydrating and loaded with antioxidants, and it stayed in place for an entire episode of 'Bridgerton [15]' — leaving my skin looking plump and refreshed." — DD
Best Skin Care: Saint Jane Beauty Sacred Sleep Overnight Repair
"Though I typically follow a six-step skin-care routine before bed, sometimes I just can't muster up the energy to do the entire thing. When that happens, I reach for something that will treat my skin for a myriad but only require me to put on one product, like the Saint Jane Beauty Sacred Sleep Overnight Repair [16] ($70). It's formulated with retinol to treat fine lines and smooth, lavender and violet flower to soothe redness, and elderberry for antioxidants and hydration. I can put it on after cleansing and still wake up with glowy, hydrating skin." — JH
Best Skin Care: Sand & Sky Tasmanian Spring Water Intense Hydrating Mask
"This spring, I found a mask that's revolutionized my skin-care routine. The Sand & Sky Tasmanian Spring Water Intense Hydrating Mask [17] ($35) leaves my skin feeling hydrated, calm, and revived." — Jada Gomez, executive editor
Vsoto Calming Cloud Creme
"Open up the tube of Vsoto Calming Cloud Creme [18] ($95) and you'll notice a saturated punch of blue pigment. Blend it onto skin, however, and all your left with is glowy, hydrated, and (slightly) lavender-scented skin." — KC
Best Skin Care: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Ageing Eye Serum 2.0
"Sometimes good things can get better — case in point: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Ageing Eye Serum 2.0 [19] ($106). The supercharged version of the iconic eye serum now contains peptides and anti-ageing botanical extracts in addition to the antioxidant idebenone. It made my pesky dark circles less noticeable in just a few days, and the cooling applicator feels amazing on a tough morning." — DD
Best Skin Care: S’eau Prima Foundational Face Mist
"I got my hands on a bottle of the S'eau Prima Foundational Face Mist [20] ($48) when my skin was having a particularly rough time — I'm talking dry spots and tiny bumps from trying too many new things at once — and I was hopeful the star ingredient, hypochlorous acid, would help. Hypochlorous acid improves your skin's moisture barrier, all while soothing irritation and purifying. After using it for a few days, morning and night, my skin was back to normal." — JH
Best Skin Care: Ferver Fermented Lactic Acid Tonic Face Treatment
"The Ferver Fermented Lactic Acid Tonic Face Treatment [21] ($16) uses, as the name suggests, a fermented lactic acid, which means it works fast to sink into pores and lift dead skin cells, so you look instantly refreshed without the irritation. But unlike most exfoliating toners, this one you can wash off. After letting it sit on skin for about three minutes, you can rinse it off with cool water, which, frankly, really helps with the tingling sensation that comes along with using this product. The jury is still out on fermented beauty, but this product might make a case for it — at least in my routine." — SS
Best Skin Care: Dermalogica Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist
"I've been loving the Dermalogica Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist [22] ($45) for a little while now, but I got a pretty intensive facial yesterday and it's become a literal staple while my skin recovers. If you need hydrated skin, do yourself a favour and pick this up immediately." — AB
Best Skin Care: Lancer Skincare Triple Peptide Drops
"The new Lancer Skincare's Triple Peptide Drops [23] ($125) have become a staple in my nighttime skin-care routine. Packed with peptides to strengthen the skin's barrier, vitamin E for healing and moisture, and niacinamide to brighten and smooth, it's the perfect all-in-one serum. I like to use it after cleansing to provide a barrier between my skin and my retinol." — JH
Best Hair Care: Philip B Weightless Mega Curl Enhancer
"I recently tested Philip B's Weightless Mega Curl Enhancer [24] ($48), and I was blown away by how great it was. Not only did it smell absolutely amazing, but the leave-in conditioner also left my hair feeling softer than it has in years. It helped smooth my frizz and flyaways, and it left me smelling so good my boyfriend couldn't stop burying his face in my hair." — RR
Best Hair Care: Headquarters Scalp Scrubber
"I used to suds up my hair the old-fashioned way (with my fingers) but I had trouble achieving a deep scalp massage with my long nails. That's why I'll never wash my hair again without the Headquarters Scalp Scrubber [25] ($14). After working shampoo into my hair with my hands, I run this scrubber in circular motions all over my head and it feels amazing, I also feel better knowing it's removing all of that product buildup on my scalp from styling products and dry shampoo." — JH
Best Hair Care: Gisou Honey Infused Scalp Treatment
"My scalp has been doing some gnarly things since wintertime, and flakes have been all but guaranteed by the second or third day post-shower. I've tried just about everything to help, and the Gisou Honey Infused Scalp Treatment [26] ($48) has been the only thing that's made a noticeable difference. I apply a generous amount along my hair part, which was made easy by the pointed applicator, and then rinse it out the following morning. The results: magic." — KC
Best Body Care: Moroccanoil Body Lotion Moisturiser
"Truth be told, I don't like putting on body lotion — I think it takes up too much time. So in order for me to do it, the product has to be good: not greasy, fast-absorbing, delicious smelling, and easy to rub in. And the Moroccanoil Body Lotion Moisturiser [27] ($28) checks all those boxes. The scent Ambiance de Plage, which has a sweet fragrance of gardenia petals, fresh coconut, and super-ripe pineapple, is my favourite." — JH
Best Body Care: Rosie Jane Wake the F*ck Up Deodourant
"If you told me a month ago that I'd be actively using and in love with a liquid deodourant, I'd scoff. I remember being a young kid in basketball camp, dramatically jealous of the other campers who would sweat buckets playing a full-court game and running drills. Sweat seemed like an accomplishment. Now, I'm older, wiser, and perpetually stress sweating, which isn't a success but a constant reminder of just how anxious I get before video meetings. Yet, the Rosie Jane Deodourant [28] ($15) is helping. At first, I was sceptical: how could a liquid deodourant not make me stink, like so many natural alternatives out there do? I'm guessing it has something to do with the bacteria-fighting ingredients which is also filled with sweet-smelling essential oils, aloe vera, cruelty-free glycerin, and sugarcane alcohol. Together, they have made my sweat — and its stink — a non-issue, at least for the most part." — SS
Best Body Care: Soap and Glory Perfect Zen Bath Milk
"The Soap and Glory Perfect Zen Bath Milk [29] ($12) leaves my skin so baby soft, I never want to leave my bathtub. The smell is also incredible and immediate transports you to the spa of your dreams without you ever having to leave your house." — AB
Best Nails: Essie Gel Couture Pattern Play Nail Polish in Totally Plaid
"I keep it simple with my manicures so you can bet I love a year-round nail polish, and there is no colour more timeless than the new Essie Gel Couture Pattern Play Nail Polish in Totally Plaid [30] ($15). It's that perfect hue of forest green that works perfectly for every single season." — KC
Best Nails: Nails Inc Florals For Spring 4-Piece Nail Polish Set
"I am obsessed with the Mornington Terrace polish shade in this Nails Inc Florals For Spring 4-Piece Nail Polish Set [31] ($22), so much so that I think it's worth buying the whole thing. I used the shade for a pedicure an embarrassingly long time ago and it's still on, no chips in sight. Plus it was extremely opaque and easy to paint on. You can't ask for much else." — AB