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1. A Beauty of Joseon serum, because spring is the perfect season to bring out your inner radiance. The niacinamide and propolis extract formula helps you achieve clearer skin, fade dark spots, and deliver a dewy glow with its honey-like consistency.
2. Or try Pacifica's Glow Baby Booster Serum to lift your skin out of its dullness, just as the weather brightens up. With vitamin C and glycolic acid as the key ingredients, it works to brighten your complexion, improve texture, and clear clogged pores. Use it alone *or* as a makeup primer to keep your skin feeling soft while controlling shine.
3. Missha's Soft Finish Sun Milk sunscreen is perfect for protecting your skin as those powerful sun rays start making a regular appearance. This sunscreen creates a smooth, silky base and is adored by many with oily skin for its ability to blend easily and not leave a greasy residue. It offers SPF 50+ protection and stands up to water, sweat, and even tears. (Let’s hope those tears are tears of joy!)
4. Or a Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 that acts as a sunscreen, primer, and BB cream with a light formula that protects you against harmful rays and blue light. Plus, It leaves you looking downright luminous. 😍
Glowing reviews: "I can't get enough of this product! The consistency is perfect, and I love that it’s scent-free. It works beautifully under makeup, leaving my skin with a lovely glow. I’m on my third bottle and will definitely keep buying it. Highly recommend!"—scw15
"This is my new holy grail SPF. I’ve received so many compliments while wearing it. It gives the most beautiful glow, and it’s perfect for a no-makeup day, adding a touch of color to your skin. No greasy texture like some sunscreens. I’ll always keep this in my makeup bag!"—Ahannah75
Get it on Amazon for $18+ or at Sephora for $22 (grab the full-size version here).
5. A hydrating eye stick is essential because the time change (and indulging in mimosas at outdoor brunches) can leave your eyes a little puffier. This cooling formula helps reduce puffiness and dark circles, so no one at work will ask why you look like a Tim Burton character.
6. Or try an eye cream for dark circles packed with yerba mate extract, caffeine, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, all at an unbelievably affordable price considering the amount of compliments you're about to get.
Good Molecules is a small business that offers simple, effective skincare solutions crafted from scientifically-backed ingredients.
Promising review: "Having tried countless skincare products, this one is incredible! It has a water gel-like consistency and a small amount works wonders. I was hesitant because I’d never heard of the brand, and the affordable price made me doubt its quality, but this product truly delivers. While I didn't experience much of the cooling effect, it's definitely there! If you’re on the fence and need an affordable option, this one’s for you!" —Gail
Purchase it on Amazon for $5.99.
7. A highly effective pore-controlling cleansing oil that effortlessly removes makeup, blackheads, and excess oil, while preventing pore blockages—ideal for a double-cleansing routine! It's also hypoallergenic (a relief during allergy season!) and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin.
8. Introducing the TikTok-famous Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence, a product that will calm and refresh your skin so wonderfully, you’ll completely forget the ick factor behind snail mucin. It leaves your skin with a natural, radiant glow that will make you feel like you woke up flawless, earning over 62,000 5-star reviews!
9. Get ready for a vegan, cruelty-free lip scrub that’ll make your lips perfectly prepped for all the glosses and bold shades you love! This little jar is packed with nourishing ingredients like coconut, sugar, avocado oil, and jojoba oil, working to exfoliate, hydrate, and fortify your lips’ natural barrier. Get the dreamy, soft pout you’ve always wanted. 😍
10. Introducing the Truly Beauty boob polish, designed to make the skin around your chest feel incredibly soft, perfect for showing off those tank tops and sundresses. This formula, enriched with acai and retinol, firms, tightens, and smooths your skin while helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and stretch marks. Not that you need it—you're already looking amazing. 😉
Promising review: "I love the color, smell, and consistency! I definitely notice a difference. My skin is soooo soft and glowy!" —Dianna c.
Get it from Truly Beauty for $31.90 or Ulta for $32.
11. A bottle of hydrating Glow Recipe watermelon glow niacinamide dew drops that'll brighten both your skin and your day. It's infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, and moringa oil to help even out your skin tone and give you a dewy finish that's perfect for spring. It also has a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly, making it ideal for all skin types so you can glow from the inside out.
12. A popular facial ice roller—whether it’s hay fever, seasonal allergies, or just the time of year, puffiness is inevitable. This is a super ~cool~ way to fight back! Simply pop it in the fridge or freezer in the morning, and it’ll give your skin (and you!) an energizing, refreshing start to the day.
13. A jar of Aquaphor multipurpose healing ointment, the ultimate solution to soothe, protect, and restore smooth skin. Struggling with dry skin from unpredictable weather? Got a fresh tattoo? Battling allergies? This miracle ointment has got your back.
14. Youthforia's Pregrame Primer—because higher humidity means more sebum production. 🫠 Luckily, this primer is packed with sebum-controlling botanicals and plant-based ingredients that not only glide onto the skin but also lock in your products, keeping them from evaporating. Get ready for that dewy, glowing complexion!
Youthforia is an Asian woman-owned small business that strives to create makeup so skin-friendly, you could sleep in it. The founder, Fiona Co Chan, even tested the brand's blush by wearing it overnight for two months! They're passionate about sustainability and avoid using fossil fuels or harmful toxins in their products.
Here's what Mytourer Chelsea Stuart has to say about it: "I've been using this for weeks now and I’m obsessed. Whether I’m wearing makeup or not, I always apply a few pumps of this at the end of my skincare routine (after cleanser/primer/moisturizer) to seal in moisture. When I do wear foundation, this makes the perfect base (no oxidation whatsoever 😊 ). I have oily skin, so primers are usually hit or miss, but this one doesn’t leave me greasy—after a few seconds, it feels like I'm wearing nothing at all."
Get it from Youthforia for $38.
15. A L'Oreal glow-enhancing lotion that will give you a sun-kissed glow, perfect for that midday walk you've been looking forward to. It combines the benefits of a lotion, foundation base, and highlighter, all in one bottle. And with over 25,000 5-star ratings, it’s definitely a fan favorite!
16. For a flawless, dewy, and airbrushed look that looks totally natural, try the Lip Bar tinted skin conditioner. It's infused with hyaluronic acid to keep your skin hydrated and ready for any surprise photo moment.
Lip Bar is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business that prides itself on offering vegan, cruelty-free products with no harmful chemicals!
Promising review: "I’ve struggled with acne for 15 years, and this is the first product that hasn’t caused a breakout. It felt light and natural on my skin, and I wore it for a major TV production for 11 hours. Even days after, my skin felt great and there were no new breakouts. I have oily skin with acne scars, and This is my go-to now. The Lip Bar is a game-changer!" —Hair Queen
Purchase it from Lip Bar for $17 (available in 12 shades) or from Target for $16.99+ (available in 12 shades).
17. This Tree Hut vitamin C shea sugar scrub will become a must-have in your shower routine as it works wonders in buffing away dull, dry skin to reveal soft, glowing skin underneath. Plus, it has a refreshing citrus scent with hints of pink grapefruit, jasmine, and peach nectar. 😍
18. This volcanic stone face roller works like magic to absorb excess oil and keep your skin matte throughout the day. With spring and its humidity just around the corner, this handy tool will become your best friend!
19. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream: Perfect for tightening and softening your skin, and getting your legs ready for all those skirts, shorts, and dresses you'll soon be rocking. But, to be honest, it's the scent that has reviewers completely hooked. 😍
20. The Face Shop's facial foaming cleanser infused with rice water, packed with vitamins and minerals to hydrate, brighten, and purify your skin while shielding it from excess irritation. Ideal for sensitive skin, as praised by users!
21. The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser is the perfect solution if you feel your blackheads are about to make a dramatic comeback as humidity increases this season. 🙃 Don’t worry! This cleanser’s gentle, non-drying formula will help reduce excess oil and visibly diminish blackheads and breakouts.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this cleanser for over a year now, and it’s a must-have in my skincare routine. The results have been consistently amazing, leaving my skin feeling refreshed and revived. The formula is gentle enough for daily use, and I love how it effectively clears out impurities without causing any irritation." —Drashtiii
Purchase it at Sephora for $13.
22. Peach & Lily's Glass Skin Refining Serum, enriched with peach extract, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptide complexes, will give your skin an incredibly bright, dewy, and radiant glow. You might even have your friends urgently asking for the link.
Peach & Lily is a small, woman-owned business that offers Korean skincare products made with natural, toxin-free ingredients.
Promising review: "I found this serum on my TikTok For You page and knew I had to try it. It's so versatile and addresses so many skin concerns I've struggled with since my teens. Now that I’ve used it, I can’t live without it. My skin has never looked so glowing, clear, and radiant." —Natalie Y.
Buy it from Peach & Lily or Ulta for $39 (available in two sizes).
23. Saturday Skin's Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel is designed to brighten and even your complexion to perfection, leaving you feeling confident enough to wear that tinted moisturizer you’ve been meaning to try. This formula, infused with papaya, pineapple, and aloe vera, will leave your skin feeling velvety smooth, soft, and wonderfully fragrant.
Promising review: "I struggle with dry, sensitive skin, rosacea, hormonal chin acne, and signs of aging. This exfoliator has been my holy grail for years. It strikes the perfect balance between a chemical and physical exfoliator. Every time I stray and try something new (thanks to my ADHD-driven changing routine), I’m disappointed and always return to this. I use it every other day. The best method is to wash my face (I double cleanse), pat it lightly dry, then apply the peel gel while my skin is still moist. A little more than a pea-sized amount is plenty. I sincerely hope they never discontinue it, I cannot live without it." —Lynds
Get it on Amazon for $16.80 (available in four different styles).
24. Wishful's Yo Glow AHA & BHA Facial Enzyme Scrub exfoliates your skin with a delightful blend of pineapple and papaya enzymes. Its combination of BHAs and AHAs works together to promote a healthy glow and leave your skin feeling soft like butter.
Promising review: "Absolutely worth all the hype. This product completely eliminated my chronically dry skin after just one use — just don’t forget to apply moisturizer afterward!!" —1303hrj
Buy it from Sephora for $21.
25. This organic rosewater mist toner helps maintain your skin's pH balance while soothing redness and irritation. It also targets sun damage and dark spots. On top of that, it leaves your face smelling heavenly and provides a radiant, refreshing glow.
26. This beloved Weleda Skin Food cream works both as a moisturizer and makeup primer, making it perfect for those dealing with dry skin during allergy season. With its blend of chamomile, pansy, and rosemary, it’ll have you ready for springtime glam in no time.
27. This microplane foot file is perfect for transforming calloused, cracked heels into smooth, sandal-ready feet. It effectively removes more dead skin than you ever imagined. Yes, the results may seem a bit gross, but we all know you’re fascinated by it.
28. A highly-rated exfoliating foot peel — you simply apply the two bootie-shaped masks to your feet for an hour, wash off, and then over the next five to seven days, you’ll experience the oddly satisfying process of watching dead skin peel away, revealing baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for tackling calluses and rough, cracked skin!
