Each month, Ujo Shop editors try *a lot*beauty products. And while not every formula we test is successful, we’re always finding new favorites. Here, we’ve collected ourshair, skin, fragrance, wellness and the latest cosmetic discoveries– whether it’s just dropped onto the market or just the latest additions to our personal lines.
With spring in full swing, the Ujo Shop team is lighting up and lighting up our beauty routines. Mineral sunscreens caught our eye this month, along with hydrating serums to combat our increasingly dehydrated skin. We’ve also upped our lip game with moisturizing night creams and vertical liners.
Below, see (and shop!) all the goodies our editors have found since April.
Canopy Bedside Air Purifier, $164-$199, available here:“Canopy may be best known for its humidifiers, but I might be even more impressed with this charmingly small air purifier. With multi-stage HEPA-13 filtration, it captures allergens and other particles that can both disrupt sleep and irritate the skin. Plus, it automatically turns off its lights and turns off fan speeds that change throughout the night so you’ll never notice a disturbing sign. Including those designed for sleep (however, stay alert with a diffuser if you have pets.)” -Dhani Mau, Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Vitamin C Gel Moisturizer, $58, available here:“The brand recently revamped this antioxidant-rich booster to include glutathione for even more fading power, and I’m a big fan of the new formula. A thin layer (and consistent application) is all it takes to hydrate, fade dark spots and protect skin in one quick step. I also love that it doesn’t pill under sunscreen and makeup.” —Steph Saltzman, Beauty and Style Director
Sisley Paris Exfoliating Hand Wash, $115, available here:“I’m an avid hand washer – like, I do it almost too much, if that’s possible. Most soaps strip my skin and leave my hands feeling rough, so this new Sisley formula was exciting for me for a few reasons: First, it has exfoliating beads that are just fine enough to remove dead skin without being too harsh. I also like that it’s a drinkable cream meurizing gel that feels like a moisturizing cream but moisturize feels like a moisturise cream. Also, the botanical and citrus notes give it a great spa power.” -Brooke Frischer, Associate Editor & Public Affairs Manager
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush Balm Lip Tint, $32, available here:“Without exaggeration, I’ve been wearing this glossy lipstick for a month. With the help of a pH color chemistry that adapts to each wearer’s lips, the ‘Blushed Rose’ color (a bright rose pink) matches my natural lip shade perfectly. Plus, it’s made with botanical butters and peptides that leave my lips soft and supple.” — Catie Pusateri, Staff Writer
Torriden Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum for Plump & Glow Skin, $24, available here:“When my forehead is experiencing serious breakouts (which is more common than I’d like to admit), it’s a sign that my skin needs more hydration. This hyaluronic acid-powered serum really hits the spot: I use it after my cleanser and toner (but before my moisturizer), and I can honestly say that I’ve noticed an improvement in my skin’s texture and clarity.” —Janelle Sessoms, Staff Writer
Face Reality Power Mineral SPF 50, $42, available here:“This new SPF 50 designed for sensitive, acne-prone skin has been a very welcome addition to my skin care routine. The hydrating, 100% mineral formula has a subtle tint that ultimately goes on clear, leaving no white residue. In addition to providing sun protection without the risk of clogging pores, it also has a calming effect, which is your skin’s worst enemy when inflammation is at its worst.” —Dani
Lume Soft Powder Acidified Deodorant Wipes, $8, available here:“These mandelic acid deodorants are godsend for frequent flyers. I keep them handy during long flights, they allow me to freshen up whenever (and wherever) I need to. Mandelic acid fights odor by lowering the skin’s pH, while aloe vera improves hydration and witch hazel leaves my sensitive skin feeling refreshed.” — Cathy
M.ph The Overliner in French Exit, $25, available here:“I think M.ph has entered my top three makeup brands of all time. I’m obsessed with its beautiful foundation, and now its lip liner. Most of all, I like the classic pencil format that can be sharpened, rather than the twisted version that many other brands use (I get those breaks very easily). This shade, in particular, gives it a cool look that can rock like a kiss or fade in the way you wear it. demanding and its staying power is undeniable – I went several hours without being touched.” —Brook
Chanel Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Primer, $305, available here:“Yes, this is one makeup primer at a great price. But the pearlescent gel formula goes on smoothly, feels weightless, imparts a subtle iridcence and creates a smooth base, which improves makeup longevity, and a little dab goes a long way. The gold case is refillable, and you get an extra cartridge in the box—1 really—2.” — Steph
Tilt Beauty Grip Stick Hydrating Lip Treatment, $26, available here:“When you wear lip liner and gloss as often as I do (read: daily), your lips will become dry and chapped. This moisturizing lip treatment provides much-needed relief. It’s packed with ceramides and shea butter (for moisture) and hyaluronic acid (for hydration).” — Janelle
Patrick Ta Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Hydrating Concealer, $34, available here:“The shade that matches my almost fair skin is always an uphill battle, but this creamy, nourishing mask by Patrick Ta is the perfect match, right down to the low-gloss finish. Thanks to key ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, vitamin E and tetrahexyldecyl palmitate, this long-wearing mask instantly smoothes my skin and has a cool hydrion. habit.” — Cathy
Ilia Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, $40, available here:“I’ve tried a lot of mineral sunscreens (probably a dozen new ones arrived on my desk this month alone), but this SPF 50 has been a real standout. It’s available in two tints that the product claims blend with most skin tones, the formula feels a little thick and pudding-like at first, but it melts into the skin with a little rubbing. It’s designed to absorb all the dirty patches without a full day, shiy lasts an overly shiny oil. My only complaint is that the 1.5-oz bottle is too small – perfect for travel, but not for the good use I plan to use all summer.” — Steph
Hotel Lobby Candle Racquet Club, $58, available here:“There’s really something about the scent of this product that makes you feel like you’re in an expensive hotel – it’s charming and presentable without overwhelming the senses. Racquet Club, accurately described as ‘clear, blue and clean,’ is not. The green vessel is beautiful, and there’s no gimmicky attempt to recreate the orange mineral bativer, tennis vetiver notes. It’s floral, white musk and cucumber towel.” with snow.’”—Dani
Touchland Glow Essence Body & Hair Fragrance Mist, $26, available here:“I’ve never been without a Touchland hand sanitizer, so I get really excited whenever the brand comes out with something new. It just launched a new hair and body mist, this time with moisturizing skin care ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides and panthenol, making it not just a product that can be used twice, but actually three times. When you choose to apply your face, toog often overflows your face. Out of one product, the better.” —Brook
Vivier CE Peptides Antioxidant Serum, $204, available here:“There are tons of vitamin C serums on the market, but this has become my go-to lately. With 10% L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin E and three peptides, it’s protective, plumping and brightening, but not irritating or breakout-inducing, in my experience.” — Steph
Eos Strawberry Limoncello Overnight Lip Mask, $6, available here:“It’s finally spritz season, and to get in the mood, I’ve been slathering on this limoncello-scented mask as the last step in my nighttime skincare routine. It smells great, and it’s full of moisturizing ingredients like squalane, shea butter, shea oil, cocoa seed butter to any drying sunflower seed butter, glycerin fluorex. weather.” — Cathy
Ouai Melrose Place Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo, $30, available here:“This dry shampoo has been my go-to lately. Not only does it really refresh even the greasy roots of many days, but it’s also a great tool for a new blowout. To get zhush and more volume, I spray just a touch of the invisible formula around the halo of my head. I get an even better result, and ginger, green figs and basil notes make my scent.” —Brook
Iconic London Underglow Matcha Melting Cleansing Balm,$22, available here:“The funny thing is, I originally started using this because I ran out of makeup remover and was too lazy to buy more. Now, I’m a cleansing balm convert: This balm-to-oil formula melts my makeup (including waterproof mascara!) in seconds. My skin is left refreshed and conditioned before my nightly skincare routine.” — Janelle
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