The Best Products Our Beauty Editors Tried in February 2024
With the passing of February and the arrival of March, we can feel that sense of change in the air. Spring is nearly upon us, and with the new season comes a shift in the beauty products we use on a daily basis.
Curious about the goodies we're loving best as the weather warms and the humidity rises? All of our favorite beauty brands sent us all kinds of skincare, makeup, bath, hair products and more so we could try them and share our top favorites with you. Below, find the very best products our beauty editors tried in February 2024.
Native Cashmere & Rain Body Wash: $10
Native's Cashmere & Rain scent is a cult favorite for a reason, and after being out of stock, it's back and here to stay. We especially love it as a scent for their body wash, which is gentle on the skin and leaves you feeling lathered and refreshed. If you want to be transported to a rainy, slow Sunday morning cozied up at home, this is the scent for you.
(via Native)
Rahua Enchanted Island Body Glow Wash: $30
Rahua's Enchanted Island Body Glow Wash soothes and lathers your skin while mentally transporting you to a tropical island. It includes horsetail extract, which boosts and improves collagen production in addition to fighting off free radicals and calming your skin overall.
(via Rahua)
Omorovicza Gold Sugar Scrub: $93
Omorovicza's luxurious Gold Sugar Scrub uses fair-trade cane sugar to exfoliate your skin and get rid of dead skin cells. Plus, its blend of floral oils makes this body scrub that much more dreamy.
(via Omorovicza)
HER Juice Bar Pink Oasis Moisturizing Scrub: $35
More than ready to put the dull, dry skin of winter behind you? You can do just that with HER Juice Bar's Pink Oasis Scrub Moisturizing Scrub. Even though it's a scrub, it's made with sensitive skin in mind, exfoliating gently while being extra hydrating and leaving you with silky soft and smooth skin. Even better, it's got a refreshing strawberry scent that perks up the mind and evokes feelings of spring.
(via HER Juice Bar)
Tree Hut Dewy Daisy Shea Sugar Scrub: $10.49
With Tree Hut's Dewy Daisy Shea Sugar Scrub, you can hop in the shower and literally scrub the day away. The new addition to Tree Hut's lineup is the perfect mix of fresh, bright and crisp—perfect for kicking off spring. Just add a small amount to your palms, rub down the desired area, and you'll be left with a smooth-to-the-touch feeling.
(via Ulta)
Gisou Scalp Treatment: $48
We all love to take care of our hair, but our scalps are often forgotten, even though they're just as critical for maintaining healthy hair. Show your scalp some love with Gisou's Scalp Treatment. Simply massage in, leave on for a few hours and wash it with Gisou's Honey Infused Hair Wash. For extra shine, you can also apply Gisou's Hair Mask afterward before rinsing it out. Your scalp and your hair will thank you.
(via Gisou)
Grande Cosmetics GrandeHAIR Full Boost Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle: $50
Grande Cosmetics just launched an incredible shampoo and conditioner bundle that has gone viral, and for good reason. Both boast vitamin-packed formulas that boost and heal your hair after every use.
(via Grande Cosmetics)
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Hair Proud Clean & Strong Pre-Cleanse Hair Mask: $10.53
Coconut-scented hair products that nourish your scalp and make your hair shiny? Sign us up! Hair Proud recently launched its Hydrate and Nourish range, consisting of a hydrating, health-boosting Prewash Hair Mask, a shampoo and a conditioner full of affordable, high-performance hair products. If that doesn't bring you enough joy already, the products are specifically designed to help you achieve mood-boosting benefits thanks to a patented neuroscience technology. That the colorful products will look totally cute in your bathroom is just an extra bonus.
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Provence Beauty Immortal Bloom Cleansing Balm: $18.99
Add Provence Beauty's gelée-oil Immortal Bloom Cleansing Balm as the first step in your makeup removal routine for both enhanced hydration and the ultimate cleanse. It instantly melts away makeup and SPF, and though the balm looks like honey, the formula doesn't feel sticky or oily. It's vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, Leaping Bunny certified and suitable for all skin types.
(via Ulta)
Glomance The Squeeze Face Cleanser: $28
It's not every day that you see plant-based skincare, which is why Glomance's The Squeeze face cleanser is so special. Packed full of antioxidants from kale, spinach and other superfood greens, this gel cleanser gently melts into your skin for a non-stripping deep clean. It quickly turns into a luxurious lather and leaves skin feeling refreshed. In fact, the cleanser is so fantastic that it was awarded Allure's 2023 Best of Beauty award for best gel cleanser.
(via Glomance)
Glomance Overnight Star: $68
Exfoliation is one of the most important parts of any skincare routine, which is why it's essential to have a good exfoliant. Glomance's Overnight Star resurfacing night treatment is a gentle exfoliating serum that provides a brighter and more even skin tone due to the botanical extracts and AHAs that promote cell turnover. It's safe for sensitive skin and the perfect treatment to revitalize your skin.
(via Glomance)
EADEM Bare-Skin Confidence Brightening Trio: $45
EADEM's Bare-Skin Confidence Brightening Trio contains the travel-size version of the brand's best-selling Dew Dream Hydrating Cleansing Balm, Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum and Cloud Cushion Airy Brightening Moisturizer. Together, they're the perfect lineup for your skincare routine, and the packaging is to die for.
(via Sephora)
FaceGym Active Collagen Wonder Moisturizer: $95
Looking for a great facial hydrator that'll combat dryness as well as the signs of aging? We recommend FaceGym's Active Collagen Wonder Moisturizer, a soothing gel-cream moisturizer that simultaneously firms and moisturizes your skin. It's formulated to enhance your natural collagen production, reducing fine lines and wrinkles while making skin look plump and healthy.
(via FaceGym)
Virginskin Daily Glow Active Hydrator: $110
With Virginskin's Daily Glow Active Hydrator, you can have A-list skincare for a fraction of the price. Initially developed as a post-treatment salve for celebrity and supermodel clients in the '90s by a leading dermatologist, the beloved moisturizer now has a new and improved formula. It combines the best of the natural and science worlds with niacinamide, peptides, polyglutamic acid and botanicals to combat the driest skin and brighten over time. True to its name, after applying it gives skin a beautiful glow and fuller appearance. But it gets even better because it even features sustainable packaging with signature refillable tubes.
(via VirginSkin)
Visha Skincare Advanced Bright Eye Booster: $36
Visha Skincare's Advanced Bright Eye Booster was developed by Dr. Purvisha Patel, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of the brand. It includes both hyaluronic acid and caffeine to reduce puffiness and dark undereye circles in just minutes.
(via Visha Skincare)
Tower 28 LipSoftie Lip Treatment Gift Set: $80
This limited-edition Tower 28 LipSoftie Lip Treatment Gift Set for Valentine's Day comes with five delectable and heavenly flavors—Watermelon Kiwi, Dulce de Leche, Blood Orange Vanilla, SOS Vanilla and our personal favorite, SOS Vanilla. These vegan lip treatments leave your lips with a glossy finish using food-grade, non-artificial flavors.
(via Tower 28)
Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliator: $21
Fresh's Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliator is an exfoliant infused with real brown sugar crystals and shea butter to leave your lips feeling silky smooth. Use this before your other favorite lip products to prevent chapped lips, leaving them with a buttery smooth finish.
(via Fresh)
Fresh Sugar Petal Tinted Lip Balm: $26
There's a good reason Fresh's Sugar Petal Tinted Lip Balm is one of their best-sellers. It'll give hydrated, smooth lips that last all day long. It's formulated with sugar and plant-based fruit oils, making it the perfect base for a stand-out lipstick.
(via Fresh)
Kee'ss Moi Lipgloss: $16
Ring in an early spring with a pop of color on your lips with help from Kee'ss Moi lip glosses. Try out six different colors, all named after the founder's favorite cities, from Paris to New York. The brand's motto is "Quality x Awareness," releasing cruelty-free, vegan and chemical-free products that reflect its dedication to a better world. Those qualities also make it perfectly safe for your lips.
(via Kee'ss Moi)
Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Rescue Ointment: $28
Suffering from dry, chapped lips? Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Rescue Ointment is a multi-use product you can use to coat your damaged lips or any other dry patches on the body. We may be in March, but it's still officially winter, and this is perfect for the dry, chilly months.
(via Fresh)
Julep Skip the Brush 2-in-1 Color Sticks: $18
We never take beauty shortcuts for granted, and Julep's 2-in-1 Color Sticks are just that. No longer do you need a brush to apply a bit of color to your face. They're made with vitamin E for moisture and grapeseed oil to repair skin. As an added bonus, they can be used on lips and cheeks to save space in your on-the-go bag. The sticks come in a variety of colors including a bronze sheer glow and pink favorites for highlights such as mauve, peony pink and desert rose.
(via Julep)
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Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara: $27
Tarte just teamed up with fashion and beauty creator Steph Taylor Jackson, and unlike previous collabs, this time around, the collaboration comes with a brand-new, exclusive product launch. The new Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara features 296 bristles and a formula fortified with shea butter, castor seed oil, biotin, niacinamide, tripeptide and vitamins B5 and E for longer, curlier and more voluminous lashes that lasts for 24 hours. And, in celebration of Black History Month, 100% of net proceeds of Steph's Tarte bundle including the mascara will benefit mental health organization Black Girls Smile.
(via Tarte)
Kulfi Free the Brow: $26
With Kulfi's Free the Brow, the brand is back without brow must-have. This gel serum uses vitamin E and sunflower oil for moisture and delivers a powerful hold at the same time, giving you volume, shape and hydration all in one.
(via Kulfi)
IPSY Icon Box by Gwen Stefani: $60
Do you ever feel like you've hit the jackpot in life? Well, That's exactly how it feels to receive an IPSY box—but it's even better when it's an Icon Box. The Icon Box, IPSY's members-only quarterly upgrade, is curated by some of the biggest names in beauty, and the latest one just so happens to be curated by the one and only Gwen Stefani. Worth up to hundreds of dollars, the box features some of the hottest products from brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Drunk Elephant, Tower 28 and Gwen Stefani's very own GXVE beauty line. With such a wide range of products, there's something for everyone and you're bound to discover a new favorite.
(via Ipsy)
gisou Wild Rose Hair Perfume: $44
gisou's Wild Rose Hair Perfume is formulated with ingredients including wild rose, bergamot, vanilla and honey, leaving you with an enchanting, lingering scent. Plus, the honey and argan oil ingredients will give your hair a hydrated, glossy finish.
(via gisou)
Archipelago Oat Milk Body Lotion: $34
Oat milk isn't just for your coffee anymore thanks to Archipelago's Oat Milk Body Lotion. This lotion makes for a creamy addition to any shower routine, made with ingredients such as jojoba, shea butter and coconut oil to help deliver moisture, especially in these colder months. It also comes in a smaller hand crème version, perfect for on-the-go, whether in your purse or suitcase.
(via Archipelago)
Rahua Enchanted Island Body Glow Serum: $85
Rahua also offers an Enchanted Island Body Glow Serum that smooths skin, making it feel silky and hydrated. This golden serum is developed to create a glowy, radiant finish and also contains potent antioxidants for their anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.
(via Rahua)
Native Whole Body Deodorant Spray: $14
Native just launched their Whole Body collection, which features this deodorant spray that is safe to spray anywhere on your body. It has a gentle formula, is dermatologist-tested and is safe for sensitive skin, but best of all, the spray will keep you smelling great for up to 72 hours. They all smell fantastic, but the Lilac & White Tea scent has to be our favorite.
(via Native)
Native Whole Body Deodorant: $13
The brand also released a Whole Body Deodorant stick, free from toxic and harmful chemicals, that can be applied on your armpits, intimate areas and more. It includes absolutely zero aluminum or baking soda while creating long-term protection against body odor. We recommend the Coconut & Vanilla scent, which will make you feel like you're being transported away on a tropical vacation.
(via Native)
Paris Hilton Gold Rush Eau de Parfum: $75
Like all Paris Hilton fragrances, Gold Rush manages to invoke a sense of glamor and elegance to make any wearer feel like a star. Citrus top notes, floral middle notes and a gourmand base pull together an intoxicating scent that'll satisfy your fragrance cravings. It's the perfect balance of freshness and sweetness to delight the senses and seemingly transport you to a place of timeless grace and beauty.
(via Paris Hilton)
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Vince Camuto Eau de Parfum: $92
If the phrase "sugar, spice and everything nice" could be bottled up into a perfume, it would be the Vince Camuto Eau de Parfum. With notes such as rum absolute, leathery musk, vanilla, amber and patchouli, this unique perfume is warm, seductive and sophisticated. A little goes a long way as it's strong and long-lasting, so you'll receive compliments and leave a lasting impression all day.
(via Vince Camuto)
RANAVAT Restoring Hand Crème: $18
RANAVAT's Restoring Hand Crème is rich and silky smooth on the skin, and it'll be a staple in your handbag even as the weather gets warmer and less drying. The cream is lightly fragranced and keeps your hands hydrated all day.
(via RANAVAT)
Paume Renewing Hand Serum: $42
Everyone knows how important skincare is, but hand care is often forgotten. Sometimes, especially during the winter months, lotion just doesn't cut it. That's when Paume's Renewing Hand Serum comes in handy. As a company devoted entirely to hand care, Paume only uses the best ingredients, and this serum is formulated with active ingredients including vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and gallic acid, not only instantly hydrating and softening your hands, but working to reduce signs of aging and fine lines, minimize brown spots and even out your skin tone. Caring for your hands has never been easier.
(via Paume)
Le Mini Macaron Leg and Foot Cooling Gel: $7
Few things feel better than sitting down to relax, especially after a long day. Take a load off with Le Mini Macaron's Leg and Foot Cooling Gel for added relief. It's made with a chamomile and mint scent for a calming finish to the evening. Simply rub a bit into your palms and onto your feet and legs for instant relaxation.
(via Le Mini Macaron)
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