Here are the best beauty buys for April 2024. We’ve tried them out and they are excellent. You won’t regret a single one of them.

IT COSMETICS BYE BYE UNDER EYE BAGS

There are heaps of reviews for this product online and it went viral on TikTok; I avoided looking at any of these features before trying the product for myself. And this is truly a magical product — it may sound like skincare, but it’s a temporary fix and works like makeup. You use this as the last step after all your makeup is done, including under eye concealer, and then just take a small dot of this translucent gel and pat it on to under eye bags. The product tightens, contracts and “freezes” the skin so it appears less puffy. It works exceedingly well, and I’d recommend this to everyone who has puffy under eyes.

I also apply this on the deeper wrinkles on my forehead; the gel “fills in” the creases, mattifies the skin, and blurs it so the lines are far less obvious. I wish I discovered this product sooner.

IT COSMETICS BYE BYE UNDER EYE BAGS, $55 from SEPHORA.

KIEHL’S CLEARLY CORRECTIVE DAILY RE-TEXTURIZING TRIPLE ACID PEEL

Don’t be scared by this product’s name. “Triple Acid Peel” may sound daunting to anyone who hasn’t included a skin exfoliator into their skincare regime, but you generally can’t go wrong with Kiehl’s skincare — their formulas are made for every skin type, including sensitive skin. The texture for this serum is lightweight and smooth; it spreads easily on skin and absorbs quickly. Skin actually looks instantly smoother and more even, and over time, this bottle will slowly lead you towards the“glass skin” finish. I’ve been using this for two weeks now and my skin does appear brighter.

KIEHL’S CLEARLY CORRECTIVE DAILY RE-TEXTURIZING TRIPLE ACID PEEL, $88 from KIEHL’S.

SHU UEMURA BLACKOIL PORE PURIFYING FRESH CLEANSING OIL

I get excited every time there’s a new cleansing oil from shu uemura, and this one has black packaging! A first for the brand! This formula is designed for oily or combination skin, and has a lightweight texture that’s infused with premium Japanese charcoal for clearing out clogged pores. There’s also black rice to moisturise skin.

SHU UEMURA BLACKOIL PORE PURIFYING FRESH CLEANSING OIL, $85 for 150ml / $185 for 450ml, available from SHU UEMURA.

SUPERGOOP! PROTEC(TINT) DAILY SPF TINT SPF50

I was surprised how much I liked this product when I first tried it; the texture is fluid and it disappears into skin when blended in. It has a slight tint, which does correct and even out minor skin imperfections; so for days that you want to go lighter on your makeup, you can skip the foundation and just use this as your base. I’ve been doing this on weekends.

SUPERGOOP! PROTEC(TINT) DAILY SPF TINT SPF50, $67 from SEPHORA.

FRANK BODY GLYCOLIC BODY SCRUB

If you have bumps on your arms or body, this will remove them and smooth your skin. After just two uses, you’ll see a difference; skin will be smoother, softer and even brighter over time. The product also smells incredible (like an expensive spa), and isn’t overpowering. You’ll be glad you discovered this.

FRANK BODY GLYCOLIC BODY SCRUB, US$22 coming soon to sephora.

VIRTUE COLORKICK ILLUMINATING MASK

This hair masks revives dull colour, making the hair shinier and the shade more vibrant. It’s wonderful as well because it doesn’t weigh the hair down, yet it still makes it sleeker and less frizzy. A pricey but worthy investment and treat for the hair.

VIRTUE COLORKICK ILLUMINATING MASK, $114 from SEPHORA.