A New Must-Have Lightweight Moisturizer + More Beauty News This Week

Including the perfect luxe fragrance for spring.

Goop Beauty’s latest launch, GOOPGLOW Glow Lotion, is Apple Martin-approved

On the hunt for a new moisturizer to take you from spring to summer without being too heavy or sticky, but that’s still nourishing enough for all of the weather changes that lie ahead? Look no further than the latest launch from Goop, GOOPGLOW Glow Lotion (say that 10 times fast), a lightweight moisturizer formulated with spirulina enzyme, kakadu plum and vitamin C. Clinical testing on the latest launch from Gwyneth Paltrow’s brand shows promising immediate and long-term results, like improved texture, smoothness, and hydration. Want to learn more about the launch? You can check out how Gwyneth’s daughter, Apple, uses the product in her morning routine. “It gives me a little…I don’t know — it feels like silk going on your skin,” she says.

Danessa Myricks Beauty is now available in Sephora stores

Beloved celebrity and editorial makeup artist Danessa Myricks has been working in the industry for years, both as an artist and educator, and behind-the-scenes in product development for brands such as KISS and Benefit Cosmetics. Today, her five-year-old namesake makeup brand launches in over 300 Sephora stores in Canada and the U.S. with a product assortment that includes her cult favourite Dew Wet Balm, a highlighting and hydrating balm that’s a must for the coveted glass skin effect. Read more about Danessa’s inspiring story in our interview with the makeup artist here.

Canadian brand Fika Beauty just launched their spring collection

Canadian brand Fika Beauty has just released their spring 2021 collection, including both reformulated faves and new additions to the line. The brand, which focuses on clean and sustainable products, was launched just last year, at the start of the pandemic. To get your arms and legs ready for warmer weather, turn to the new Grapefruit Glow Exfoliating Body Scrub, featuring dead sea salt, pink Himalayan salt and ground pumice stone for mega exfoliating benefits, plus aloe butter to hydrate and soothe skin.

Valmont’s latest luxe fragrance, Fizzy Mint, is here

Earlier this week, Swiss luxury brand Valmont launched its latest fragrance as part of its Palazzo Nobile collection, a refreshing scent called Fizzy Mint. Bright and bubbly and perfect for summer, Fizzy Mint is a citrusy blend of bergamot and fresh mint with a lemony twist. Think of it as wearing the scent of a bright and refreshing mojito, if you will.