While the infamous spring fake-out in NYC may be over, we’re still holding out hope that the warmer, sunnier, flower-filled days are not far off. To keep us going, we’re focussing on what’s ahead—namely, curating a tried-and-true beauty routine that will help us blossom into the brighter seasons. Thankfully, our Spring TestTube is here—jam-packed with everything you need to spring into a new beauty routine, from hair-health saviors to lush lippies and more.
The 9 Beauty Essentials Inside Our Spring TestTube
Face Reality hydraRemedy Gel Serum ($45)
What It Is:
Safe for any skin type, this multifaceted, acne-safe serum hydrates and soothes, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation. It supports a healthy skin barrier with each use.
How to Use:
Simply apply one to two pumps to your face and neck once or twice daily and enjoy the skin-soothing, redness-relieving benefits.
Editor Feedback:
“This serum is a true support system for sensitive skin types. It hydrates, heals and just makes skin look all-around better.” —Liz Ritter, executive editor
Key Ingredients:
Four forms of hyaluronic acid hydrate, plump and reduce the appearance of fine lines. An exclusive blend of beta-glucan, ceramides and prebiotics supports the skin’s repair process. A natural blend of flower and plant nutrients calms and soothes skin, improving the appearance of redness and evening skin tone.
Expert Insight:
“HydraRemedy is a unique, acne-safe hydrator that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin but potent enough for aging skin. The lightweight gel-serum formula immediately soothes, continuously hydrates and works overtime to restore skin and support a healthy skin barrier.” —Nancy Leung, VP of product development
Rodial Dragon’s Blood Eye Gel ($95)
What It Is:
Puffy, tired eyes are no match for this refreshing, cooling gel that hydrates, soothes and brightens puffy under-eyes for a more lively, youthful appearance.
How to Use:
Simply tap the gel into your under-eye and brow bone areas for instantly soothing, rejuvenating effects.
Editor Feedback:
“While dragon’s blood may sound intense, it’s actually an ingredient that’s incredible at comforting and restoring the thin, tired, sensitive skin around the eyes.” —Allie Hogan, senior beauty editor
Key Ingredients:
Dragon’s blood, arnica, haloxyl and rose water work together to depuff, while hyaluronic acid comforts dehydrated skin for a refined, smoother surface.
Expert Insight:
“Long-lasting hydration, visible lifting and a radiant glow all whilst helping in to minimize the appearance of dark circles for visibly refreshed eyes. I keep mine in the fridge for an extra soothing and refreshing treatment for the eyes. —Arabella Kinghorn, product development manager
eos Shea Better Cashmere Shave Oil ($9)
What It Is:
This luxuriously silky shave oil is crafted with naturally moisturizing and protective butters to combat bumps and irritation, giving you a cashmere-smooth shave and velvety soft skin all over.
Editorial Feedback:
“This soothing and hydrating formula makes shaving tricky or razor burn–prone areas, like the bikini line or underarms, a breeze. My favorite scent—thanks to my TikTok FYP—is the warm and cozy Vanilla Cashmere, but they’re all a hit.” —Hayley Mason, VP, content strategy + growth
How to Use:
With damp skin, apply a coin-sized amount of shave oil between your hands and lather all over your shaving area. Then, grab a clean razor and effortlessly shave for the smoothest glide you’ve ever experienced.
Key Ingredients:
Natural shea butter, cocoa butter, argan butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil and shea oil.
Expert Insight:
“This versatile, pH-balanced shave oil is formulated to provide incredible razor glide—to help prevents nicks and cuts—silky-smooth skin and a delightful self-care experience in the shower. Containing our Cashmere Skin Complex with naturally nourishing oils and butters, this gynecologist-tested shave oil comforts skin and replenishes moisture anywhere and everywhere you shave.” —Jamie Sachs, VP, product marketing & customer innovation at eos
Nakery Beauty LiftTox Multi-Power Firming Rich Cream ($44)
Enjoy 25 percent-off Nakery’s entire site using code NEWBEAUTY25—valid through 07/31/25; Offer good once; Excludes bundles.
What It Is:
Designed for the skin of “seasoned beauties,” this rich cream is a powerful, anti-aging formula that is clinically proven to lift sagging skin and protect against future fine lines and wrinkles. It also increases hydration for 72 hours, encouraging your most radiant skin yet.
How to Use:
After cleansing and applying serum, apply a dime-size amount of cream to a clean face and neck both morning and night. A little goes a long way with this youth-enhancing product!
Editorial Feedback:
“I love that this cream has everything to treat my skin in one step: peptides, vitamin C, plant stem cells—it’s all here.” —Danielle Fontana Dooley, director of brand partnerships
Key ingredients:
SepiLift technology, vegetable collagen, argrilene, pentavitin, two types of vitamin C, lilac plant stem cells and Matrixyl 3000 give both instant and long-term lifting and tightening results.
Expert Insight:
“Nakery Beauty has become the expert in solving sagging skin, which is the number-one skin-care concern for women over 50. This cream is clinically proven to lift, firm and tighten.” —Liz Folce, founder
Muzigae Mansion Objet Liquid ($20)
What It Is:
For lips that wow, look no further than this long-lasting lip tint designed to deliver vibrant color with a weightless feel. It’s perfect for those who want bold lips with a touch of elegance.
How to Use:
Apply the desired amount directly onto clean lips using the precise applicator for a gentle wash of color, or layer more for a bolder look.
Editorial Feedback:
“It feels incredibly lightweight yet moisturizing, and it never dries out my lips or feels sticky. The packaging is so unique—like a collectible—and it fits perfectly in my purse for touchups, though I rarely need them because the tint lasts all day.” —Tatiana Bido, director of aesthetic content
Key Ingredients:
Nourishing botanical extracts.
Expert Insight:
“The name embodies the symbolism of diversity represented by a rainbow, and just as a featureless ‘mansion’ can be filled with someone’s unique taste through interior design, it conveys the idea of expressing individuality by filling makeup with personal style.”—Ho Minye, CEO
Onekind Dream Cream Nighttime Moisturizer ($42)
Take 30-percent off your first Onekind order with code NEWBEAUTY—valid through 5/31/25
What It Is:
This supercharged, fast-absorbing but miraculously nongreasy and noncomedogenic night cream feels like a dream while delivering serious skin-repairing benefits.
How to Use:
Apply an almond-size amount nightly to clean, dry skin and hit the hay for ultimate overnight skin recovery.
Editorial Feedback:
“I’m still recovering from the winter woes, and when I really need a boost of hydration, this cream’s squalane- and rosehip oil–infused formula delivers. My skin drinks it up!” —Isabelle Buneo, editorial assistant
Key Ingredients:
Plant-derived squalane and rosehip oils lock in moisture, antioxidants combat fine lines and uneven skin tone and natural extracts like barley seed and chamomile help soothe away redness and irritation from the day.
Expert Insight:
“My skin puts up with a lot on the daily. I wanted a night cream that would undo the damage, even when I can’t squeeze in a full eight hours. Naturally nourishing squalane and rosehip oil are the literal dream team for repairing thirsty, stressed-out skin overnight.” —Madison Ruggieri, cofounder
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Detox Foaming Salt Scrub ($32)
What It Is:
Healthy hair starts at the scalp. As luxurious to the touch as it is healing to the scalp, this scrub is clinically proven to exfoliate and remove dry skin and buildup after one use.
How to Use:
Prior to shampooing, apply to a wet scalp and buff in circular motions to gently exfoliate once a week or as needed. Rinse and follow with your preferred shampoo and conditioner.
Editorial Feedback:
“This scrub is basically a deep breath for your scalp. And the tea tree scent is like a cool, tingling wake-up call that turns your shower into an aromatherapy escape.” —Sarah Eggenberger, senior editor-at-large
Key Ingredients:
An antioxidant-rich blend of volcanic ash, Himalayan pink salt and French green clay that exfoliates to eliminate product buildup, dead skin flakes and excess oils for a more balanced scalp and more radiant strands.
Expert Insight:
“In the development of Tea Tree Special Detox Foaming Salt Scrub, it was important to focus on a formulation that not only exfoliates the scalp, but one that also creates a generous, rich foam to facilitate easy distribution. By incorporating Pink Himalayan Salt, known for its gentle exfoliating properties, and Coconut Oil, known for its nourishing properties, we’ve achieved a balance of purification and rejuvenation, leaving the scalp deeply refreshed and revitalized.” —Nasrat Hamid, senior chemist, director of new product development at John Paul Mitchell Systems
The Cleanest Lab Pure Hydration Shampoo OR Hydrating Daily Mask + Conditioner ($42 each)
Take 20-percent off your first order using code SPRING25—valid through 08/31/2025
What It Is:
A dynamic duo for nourishing parched strands, the Pure Hydration Shampoo gently cleanses the hair and scalp while promoting health and lasting hydration, and the Hydrating Daily Mask + Conditioner deeply nourishes and enriches hair from root to end.
Key Ingredients:
The brand’s signature R₂H System works to retain, revitalize and hydrate your hair with a powerful complex of vegan keratin, jackfruit and bond shield technology that repairs damaged hair, transforms texture, reduces frizz and drastically improves hydration.
How to Use:
Apply the shampoo to the scalp and massage gently, working the lather down to the ends. Let it sit on your hair for a few minutes to provide maximum hydration, and then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Follow with the conditioner, which can be used traditionally or as a deep-conditioning treatment. Apply evenly from mid-lengths to ends and let it sit for two to five minutes (or longer for more intense hydration). Rinse well with cool water.
Editor Feedback:
“From upcycled jackfruit to protein-rich quinoa seed extract, the ingredients in these formulas make them a powerhouse for your hair. I also love the scent with sage, lavender, creamy vanilla and sandalwood.” —Rowan Lynam, staff writer
Expert Insight:
“Pure Hydration Shampoo delivers a moisture-boosting cleanse with gentle, sulfate-free surfactants and a nourishing blend of plant-based extracts, making it ideal for dry or damaged hair. The Hydrating Daily Mask Conditioner deeply replenishes with rich emollients and proteins, restoring softness and resilience without weighing hair down.” —Samantha Kent, founder
NOYZ Discovery Kit ($22)
Enjoy 20-percent off your purchase at NOYZ.com using code NEWBEAUTY. Valid through 5/20/25; excludes sets and bundles.
What It Is:
A must-have for anyone entering their fragrance era, this kit includes four of the brand’s iconic eau de parfum spray vials: Unmute, Love Club, Lost + Found and Sh**ty Day. It features an array of scent profiles from sweet and woodsy to musky, bright and citrusy.
How to Use:
Avoiding contact with the eyes, the NOYZ experts recommend spraying your neck, chest, wrists and “anywhere you feel a heartbeat,” for maximum wear. Spritz just one for a clean, fresh feel or layer them all and create your own signature scent.
Editor Feedback:
“I always recommend fragrance discovery kits when brands have them, so you can take your time choosing your favorite scent before committing to a full size.” —Britt Fallon, director of beauty
Key Ingredients:
Unmute features notes of black plum, cashmere woods and Madagascar vanilla; Love Club blends saffron, Sichuan pepper and wild raspberry; Lost + Found combines Italian lemon, jasmine and cedarwood for a dynamic scent profile; and Sh**ty Day fuses eucalyptus leaves, ocean air and Baltic amber for a refreshing, awakening fragrance moment.
Expert Insight:
“Working with NOYZ allowed me to push my own boundaries, make bold statements and disrupt the olfactory norm. This collection is not just an assortment of fragrances; it is a curated olfactive anthology designed to celebrate authenticity and individuality.” —Jérôme Epinette, perfumer
