Tuesday, 24 March 2026

This 4-in-1 tinted moisturizer offers a “your-skin-but-better look,” says one editor

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Out With the Old (Winter), in With the New (Spring) — Beauty Picks Our Editors and Experts Will Be Using This Season

Iconic London Velvet Smooth Pore-Refining Primer →

"There's a reason why this primer has 'velvet smooth' in its name, because that's exactly what it feels like on my skin," says commerce writer Danielle Murphy. "The texture feels so nice, and it truly does help to blur my pores, or at least allow my makeup to lay on smoother over them. I love the satin matte finish it leaves behind, which is exactly the look I want heading into spring."

Vacation Chardonnay Lip Oil →

Considering this lip oil's brand name (Vacation) and key ingredient (chardonnay grape seed oil), it's no wonder it's a top spring beauty pick for commerce editor and producer Julie Ricevuto. "My lips feel super soft and shiny after use, without any stickiness! Plus, it smells really good!" she raves. She also notes that the formula is extremely nourishing, thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid and peptides.

Coola Organic Makeup Setting Spray →

Associate editor Kamari Stewart-Jackson says this setting spray — along with the brand's new SunBlur primer — have worked their way into her "very light" beauty routine this season. According to the brand, the water-resistant spray can do more than just lock in makeup. It's also formulated to absorb excess oil, offer SPF 30 protection and hydrate the skin.

Wella Professionals Ultimate Color Shampoo →

Associate editor Shannon Garlin has a new look for spring: red hair! To keep it looking fresh and vibrant (for up to 10 weeks, per the brand), she swears by this shampoo. The formula's key ingredients include glycine and B5, which work to protect strands from color-distorting metals and help them retain moisture. You can also complete the Wella Ultimate Color system with the complementary conditioner.

Morphe Best of Blends 8-Piece Brush Set →

Did you know that your makeup brushes should be replaced every three months (if not cleaned properly)? Give your tools the ultimate glow-up with this eight-piece set, which can help you blend and buff all your favorite creams, powders and liquid products. Just be sure to keep these free of dirt and bacteria by washing them bi-weekly, per one dermatologist's recommendation.

Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30 →

"I love going light on makeup in the spring and summer, so I'm swapping my usual CC cream for this tinted SPF," shares senior partnerships editor Francesca Cocchi Zabloudil. "I still layer transparent SPF underneath but love that [this] evens out my skin a bit without feeling like I'm wearing heavy foundation," she adds. It comes in 17 shades, offers a natural finish and even provides blue light protection, per the brand.

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets →

According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marnie Nussbaum, our sebaceous glands can start to produce more oil once warmer temperatures hit. To combat the inevitable greasiness, you can use these fast-acting face sheets. "The blotting papers instantly soak up oil and remove shine, without smudging makeup," Nussbaum says. "Use around your nose, T-zone or any area of your face for a quick touch-up, anytime."

Blue Lagoon Skin Science Mineral Mask →

"After a long, cold winter, it's so important to hydrate and repair the skin," one dermatologist previously shared. For the ultimate moisture boost, you'll want to grab a tube of this Mineral Mask, which is infused with ingredients sourced from the brand's geothermal spring in Iceland — most notably, Blue Lagoon Seawater. The formula is also packed with over 20 electrolytes, which work to revitalize and nourish the skin. Through March 27, you can use code TODAY to grab it (and anything sitewide) for 25% off.

IT Cosmetics Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm →

This spring, Stewart-Jackson is also swapping out her heavier foundations for this 4-in-1 tinted moisturizer. "It has a light, buildable coverage and leaves behind a your-skin-but-better look," she says. According to the brand, it's made with 92% of skin care ingredients that can hydrate and firm your complexion over time.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color-Correcting Green Cream →

If you prefer to wear minimal foundation during the warmer months but still want to lightly touch up occasional redness, one expert recommends using a color-correcting cream. "It cancels redness without adding more concealer," she notes, while also sharing that it helps you use less makeup in the long run.