Beautyscopes: April 2021

A worldwide pandemic, non-stop working from home and social distancing have us all feeling on-edge, tired and honestly just down. This month, we hope to bring some beauty and joy to all of you with some of our favorite and new products on the market. Stay strong, we’re all in this together!


This month is all about new starts and fresh beginnings. Where we were a year ago to where we are today is like night and day. All your hard work over the past few weeks have put you in a good place at work. Take some time this month to enjoy the nice weather and soak up the fruits of your success.

Armani Beauty’s new Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer Highlighter is a true all-in-one perfector that adds the perfect amount of luminance to wherever you apply. Use as a blush, highlight or eyeshadow; the lightweight liquid formula will melt into skin for the perfect dewy radiance.



Armani Beauty Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer | $44 | Sephora
  

Stretching yourself too much will dilute the quality of your work. Remember it’s always quality over quantity. Your hard work and dedication to a few projects you know you can perfect will speak volumes when it comes time for review. Tap into your strengths and go from there.

With warmer weather making you more likely to spend time outside, make sure you’re taking the right precautions in protecting your skin. Rather than finding a product to do it all, layer multiple products that do each of their jobs flawlessly. Supergoop!’s Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 PA+++ is a great way to protect your complexion without feeling heavy or greasy. Apply after moisturizer and before makeup or go bare-faced and flaunt your natural beauty.



Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 PA+++ | $38 | Sephora
  

This month will bring with it some bursts of creativity. Use this shape your plans for the spring and summer. While the world is still far from normal, the warmer weather allows for time spent at a distance with friends and family. Think of different ways to make this new freedom memorable.

After a quarantined winter most of us are looking paler than usual. Before emerging into the sunlight, add some color to your complexion with SOL by Jergens Tanologist Drops Sunless Tanning Treatments. These foolproof face and body drops are meant to be mixed with makeup or skincare and allow for a totally customizable complexion. Not only do they provide the perfect bronze, but they are non-comedogenic and moisturizing.



SOL by Jergens Tanologist Drops Sunless Tanning Treatments | $19.99 | Target
  

It’s good to be you this month, Cancer. While the past few months have been extremely busy and not to mention cold, the warmer weather and new opportunities at work will bring better days. Keep your head up and enjoy all that comes your way. Spread your good fortune among friends and family this month because we could all use a little pick-me-up these days.

Versace’s new Dylan Turquoise Pour Femme is sure to be the scent of the season. Bursts of lemon and mandarin mixed with guava, jasmine and freesia provide a party to your senses. With all the other good things headed your way and with the change in seasons there is no better time than now to introduce a new perfume.



Versace Dylan Turquoise Pour Femme | $84-$105 | Macy’s
  

Tax season is upon us and there is no better time than the present to review your finances. Working from home has made it so easy to online shop and it’s hard to track how much you’re spending until you suddenly have a porch full of deliveries. Explore different apps that will not only offer visibility into your spending but will also give you the option to set goals for the future, whether it’s a big vacation post the pandemic or maybe a house you’ve been eyeing!

Go into any high-end department store and a lot of times you’ll feel that beauty and budget aren’t words you find together. It’s easy to think that clear flawless skin requires a lot of money signs and trips to a derm-spa. Peace Out’s new Cleansing Blemish Balm is a must have for keeping skin clear and breakouts at bay. This unique exfoliating balm is packed with salicylic acid but is still gentle enough to be used twice daily. Simply massage balm into skin to remove dirt, oil and pollutant filled build-up!



Peace Out Cleansing Blemish Balm | $22 | Peace Out
  

Virgo, this month is your reminder to stand up, take in a deep breath, stretch from side to side and then repeat. Honestly the past 12 months have been EXHAUSTING and when you stop to really think about it every aspect of our lives have been affected. Your mind, body and soul need to just take a deep breath and relax, there’s only so much our body can take when it's in constant survival mode.

Slap a mask on, throw in a movie and light a candle because you DESERVE it this month. While traveling has been halted for much of the world, that doesn’t mean you can’t mimic a weekend away. The brand Hotel Lobby has created a candle that will whisk you away to the twinkling lights of Paris. Paris Nuit is an intoxicating scent with rich woodsy tones that fuses together the seduction and magic of Paris.



Hotel Lobby Paris Nuit Candle | $54 | Hotel Lobby


  

Relieve yourself of all that is holding you back this month, Libra. We are all going through things on our own, there is no need for you to carry the weight of someone else’s problems. Freeing yourself will reveal all kinds of opportunities that you should definitely take advantage of!

Say goodbye to tired, puffy eyes with Mario Badescu’s Caffeine Eye Cream. Whether or not you slept well last night, we could all use a little under eye brightening. Hyaluronic acid paired with caffeine will brighten and nourish the delicate under eye area. Apply in the morning to fake a goodnight’s sleep!



Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream | $18 | Ulta
  

It’s been a year of quarantining and avoiding social situations, and while Scorpios tend to keep more to themselves even, they are tired of this monotonous day to day. Mix things up this month, since the weather is nice take your laptop outside to work or better yet leave the laptop inside and give yourself a 45-minute work break outside. We could all use a little mental health pick-me-up these days.

As cheesy as the name sounds, Tarte’s new Lid, Laugh, Love Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Wardrobe reminds us to literally live, laugh and love the life we have. This 12-shadow palette has a mix of buttery smooth mattes and shimmers and the best part is that it folds up to be super compact and easy to travel with!



Tarte Lid, Laugh, Love Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Wardrobe | $39 | Ulta
  

While some success comes from sheer luck, the best success comes from dedication and hard work. When it comes to your goals in life, give it your all. This month you will find not only the time but desire to put your head down and get to work. Take advantage of this motivation because doing the hard work now will set you up for a breeze of a summer!

OleHenriksen’s Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Cream is the skincare warrior we all need. After a year of exhaustion and wondering what could possibly happen next, we are all showing more signs of wear and tear than we want. Not only does this go to work immediately by blurring what’s there but over time its power packed ingredients help to diminish the looks of dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles.



OleHenriksen Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Cream | $49 | Sephora
  

Making decisions no matter how big or small can oftentimes be very intimidating. Learning to trust your instincts is also easier said than done. This month, Capricorn push yourself to listen to your gut. No one knows you better than you. It’s your life, live it that way that you not only want but envision as well.

When it comes to split ends, we often think that the only solution is a haircut. The brand Amika begs to differ, The Closer Instant Split-End Hair Repair Cream instantly seals up to 96% of split ends. So for the girls who have been trying to grow their hair out or for those that love their current length, run, don't walk to add this to your collection.



Amika The Closer Instant Split-End Hair Repair Cream | $25 | Sephora
  

The world is slowly but surely returning back normal and with that you will feel a sense of relief. This month will be an overall chill and relaxing month. Your stress levels will be low and your productivity levels will be high but not overwhelmingly so. Enjoy this time of calm!

Pamper yourself at home this month with Dr. Jart’s Dermask Vital Hydra Solution. This deeply hydrating mask will whip your skin into shape, taking you from winter woes to springtime wows. There’s nothing better than the ease of a sheet mask with seriously potent ingredients!



Dr. Jart Dermask Vital Hydra Solution | $24 | Sephora
  

You are sure to accomplish so much this month, Pisces. It will feel like all the pieces to all your problems will start falling into place. Get ready to check off some major to-dos on your checklist. There is no better feeling than getting ahead on your yearly goals!

Sol de Janeiro is at it again with another body butter. Bom Dia Bright is packed with vitamin C and aha/glycolic acids to exfoliate and brighten your skin. It’s warm spicy scent is reminiscent of a sultry summer night. Massage into skin after a long day in the sun for a moisturizing and toasty sunny glow.



Sol de Janeiro | $45 | Sephora
  
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