NewBeauty's Beauty Awards: Shop 4 winners in skin care, makeup and more — from $13
At Individuals, we take beauty testing very seriously. We sift through hundreds, even thousands, of pitches and products every year, meticulously swatching, spritzing, and applying the latest offerings to then share with you, our dear readers, those that are worthy of your hard-earned money.
We're acutely aware that beauty products are subjective, which is why we consult with experts like dermatologists, makeup artists, and stylists to determine what will best suit our specific skin and hair types. We also boast a large testing pool with diverse beauty needs, ensuring that each product is given a fair trial before we make a judgment. Sometimes, though, there are those standout offerings that we feel compelled to proclaim from the mountaintop of bottles, tubes, and compacts, which is why we publish this monthly series of our absolute favorite picks.
Below, we're rounding up the makeup, skincare, and hair products that made us do a double-take last month—and then reach for them time and again. From a new Saie concealer that may replace a previously Group-endorsed favorite (which was ideal for mature skin) to natural deodorants that actually kept us smelling fresh, these are the products we tried and loved the most this month.
"I've been giving an account of the many advantages of retinol, which is viewed as the highest quality level of hostile to maturing fixings, for a really long time, yet for reasons unknown I never utilized it reliably. Then, at that point, I had a facial with big name facialist Georgia Louise (her clients incorporate Emily Obtuse, Emma Stone, and a zillion different stars you just saw all over grants season) and demanded I utilize a retinol and provided me with a jug of her Vitamin A Complex No.1 Serum to attempt, and, goodness, this stuff is astonishing.
"First of all, it has the surface of a very luxury face oil so it's a flat out delight to apply. Yet, what truly makes it stand apart is that it has the most significant levels of unadulterated retinol, retinyl palmitate, and nutrients C and E, so your skin will look more splendid, firmer and by and large better with no disturbance. I've been involving it five evenings per week throughout the previous two months and have encountered zero redness, simply a noteworthy sparkle." — Andrea Lavinthal, Style and Excellence Chief
"When your role involves product testing, it's a rarity to circle back to the ones you truly adored. However, on the night of the Oscars, as celebrities like Diane Lane and Camila Mendes graced the event with their luminous skin, all thanks to Tracie Martyn Beauty, I was compelled to seek insights from Marius Morariu, the co-founder and CEO.
Morariu, a holistic nutritionist responsible for crafting the brand's skincare formulas, revealed that their stunning appearances were credited to the brand's signature Red Carpet Facial. This treatment merges top-tier products and procedures, initiated with their Amla Purifying Cleanser, also known as 'liquid gold'.
A single inhalation of its invigorating fragrance whisked me back to the nascent stage of my career, where using this cleanser was the nearest I came to experiencing stardom. Years later, the cleanser's mild exfoliating fruit enzymes and the luminosity from Vitamin C continue to bestow upon me a star-like radiance." — Jackie Fields, Deputy Beauty Director.
For me, few beauty trends have been as thrilling as the resurgence of lip balms. Polite Society has joined the extensive list of brands launching superior formulas, and their Glossy Lip Balm has quickly become a top favorite of mine.
The formula offers hydration akin to a dense lip mask and the shine of a gloss without any stickiness, enduring for hours. Every shade and scent is delightful, ranging from Bumbleberry to Coconut Cream. However, French Caramel is my top pick; it has the aroma of a freshly baked pastry and imparts a subtle brown tint." — Karli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy
"I'm strict about reapplying sunscreen, and that typically implies I have various layers of face sunscreen on my skin toward the finish of a hot day. This delicate peeling chemical from The Ocean growth Co. takes each layer of item off without messing up my skin under. It is authoritatively another skincare staple for my daily everyday practice." — Erin Johnson, Partner Publication Chief, Business