As the winter season fades into spring, many of us are itching for a change of scenery and a new skincare routine. With the highly-anticipated spring equinox right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and welcome in fresh innovations to refresh and rejuvenate our skin.
This month, InStyle editors tried and tested a variety of beauty products, from fragrances to retinol alternatives, and selected their top picks for the season. Here are the best beauty products we cannot stop raving about:
1. Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray
For those warmer months where our makeup tends to get a little oily, Milk’s new matte setting spray has got you covered. Not only does it create a gorgeous photo finish, but it also ensures your makeup stays in place all day long. With its TikTok-famous staying power, it’s the ultimate beauty hack to prevent your makeup from melting off in the heat.
2. Tatcha The Silk Serum Wrinkle-Smoothing Retinol Alternative
Tatcha’s latest product offers all the skin-smoothing benefits of retinol, without any of the irritation. Made with retinol alternative ingredients such as sea fennel, it’s gentle enough for sensitive skin and helps with natural skin turnover. With its silk protein and up-cycled cranberry extract, it leaves skin looking brighter, firmer, and plumper.
3. Hourglass Voyeur Eyeshadow Stick
If you struggle to find an eyeshadow that stays put all day, look no further. Hourglass’s new shadow sticks are perfect for oily lids, as they are crease-resistant and packed with pigment. One swipe is all it takes to achieve a shimmery finish that lasts all day, and with seven shades to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
4. Sundays Pearl Collection L.08
If you’re in the market for a new nail polish shade this spring, Sundays’ pearl collection is a must-try. With three pearlescent shades to choose from, they give your nails a soft shimmer and color. The iridescent white pearl shade is a particular favorite, as it goes on like a soft silver with a glazed shine.
5. Relevant 13 Stems Eau de Parfum
Inspired by the growth of flower stems before they bloom, Relevant’s first-ever fragrance is a green, lush, and complex scent that evokes the freshness of a garden after a summer rain. With notes of French mimosa and violet leaf, it’s the perfect fragrance to welcome in the warm weather.
6. Sisley Paris Les Eaux Rêvées D’Isa Eau de Toilette
For a warm and bright mix of mandarin, pink berries, jasmine, and green tea, this fragrance is a must-try. Part of Sisley Paris’ newest fragrance line, Les Eaux Rêvées, it’s the perfect scent to capture the energy of fire and zest.
7. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare
This new foundation from IT Cosmetics provides the ultimate coverage while also nourishing the skin. With its lightweight formula, it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin and provides a natural finish. With added skincare benefits like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, it’s the perfect addition to your spring beauty routine.
In conclusion, these are the top beauty products we recommend trying out this season. From matte setting sprays to retinol alternatives, these innovations are sure to refresh and rejuvenate your skin. With a variety of shades and scents to choose from, these products are the perfect way to welcome in the warmth of spring.
