You-But-Better Makeup
The new Florence by Mills makeup and skincare line, created by "Stranger Things" breakout star Millie Bobbie Brown, may have been created with Gen Z in mind, but you don't have to be a tween/teen to appreciate its easy, low-maintenance vibe. We're especially drawn to Like a Light Skin Tint, $18, which makes your complexion look subtly better, without ever veering towards the mannequin-esque. It comes in twenty shades and gives a little glow and a little coverage, but it won't hide your freckles.
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Mask Appeal
Dermatologists have long extolled the skin-beautifying benefits of Greek yogurt and now you can find it outside of the dairy section — or your fridge — too! Korres Hydra-Biome Probiotic Superdose Face Mask, $49, is packed with the probotic-rich yogurt, plus nourishing oils and hydrators, resulting in a mask that handily soothes redness, while delivering instant (and lasting) hydration.
Flower Power
The first thing that grabs you about the new sustainable Floral Street fragrance line from the U.K. are the bottles. They are gorgeous. Tucked in recyclable boxes, the glass vessels feature bold, gallery-worthy images just begging for a front-and-center spot on your vanity. And the scents themselves? Incredible! Our favorite, Neon Rose Eau de Parfum, $75, is a fruity-floral blend of pear, Sichuan pepper, and bergamot (but no actual rose!) that smells modern, happy, and just plain beautiful.
Bargain Balm
The new Earth to Skin line is free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum, sulfates, and gluten, and also doesn't test on animals. But what's really going to make you to a double take? The price. Our pick: Super Fruits Banana Brightening Eye Cream, $8.94, which illuminates and moisturizes with shea butter, squalene, and banana- and mango-extracts, while oh yeah, still costing less than ten bucks.
Artsy Makeup
Pop artist Ashley Longshore — known for her bright, bedazzled paintings, often of icons as varied as Audrey Hepburn, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Lil Wayne — has partnered with Maybelline and we are here for it. The Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick x Ashley Longshore Full Collection Kit, $47.94, contains six shades of longwearing lipcolor, each emblazoned with Longshore's colorful, eye-catching designs.
