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Mar. 21, 2019

Spring’s Best Beauty Buys, According to Experts

Photo: Jonathan Taylor

The days are getting longer and brighter, and there’s a balminess creeping into the air. Along with shedding your winter layers, you might be feeling restless in the beauty department — wanting to refresh your routine, play with new color palettes, or try out the latest trends. To help narrow down the best beauty picks of the season, we asked a few of the pros at Saks Fifth Avenue to share which products they’re most excited about right now.

Grace You

Assistant Buyer

Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lipstick
This is my new favorite shade — Juicy Date — for a night out. I usually avoid lipsticks because they tend to be drying, but this one has the moisturizing feel of a balm.

$26 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Refillable Spray
This fragrance has the most unique scent: a perfect mix of sweet and smoky. It also lasts forever without being overbearing and comes with a beautiful matching clutch.

$295 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Cellcosmet Switzerland Sensitive Day Moisturizer
I love the texture of this Saks-exclusive moisturizer: It’s hydrating and thick and isn’t greasy on my skin. I use it every morning because it also doubles as a great makeup base.

$210 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Nicole Carlone

Buyer

Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment
This retinol treatment has been my secret weapon heading into my 30s. After just a few uses, I noticed wrinkles being diminished and my skin looking more even.

$82 at Saks Fifth Avenue

La Mer The Concentrate
To recover from the harsh winter, I mix a little bit of this rich treatment with my moisturizer. My skin feels stronger and hydrated, and looks less red.

$190 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Valmont Prime Regenera II
The daily moisturizer I use morning and night. This rich cream helps nourish my skin for the day ahead. And it’s available exclusively at Saks.

$240 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Ashley Abney

Assistant Buyer

Tom Ford Shadow Extreme Eye Shadow
I rarely wear eye makeup during the workweek, so I like a fun eyeshadow look for weekend nights out. This gold shadow is the perfect earthy shade with a touch of glitter.

$36 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
Santal 33 by Le Labo is almost iconic at this point, but it’s a new favorite for me. I like that it’s subtle yet has great staying power throughout the day, as well as the apothecary-style bottle.

$162 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula and Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque
After using this mask, my skin looks super-radiant and hydrated. It’s great for still-chilly days that can dry your skin out, and I love the gel-texture formula, which smells amazing.

$45 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Nikki Matatov

Assistant Buyer

Guerlain L’Or Radiance Concentrate
Not only is this concentrate hydrating, plumping, and priming, it’s also infused with 24-karat gold flakes. The cooling gel plus pure gold helps give my skin a natural glow and keep my makeup in tact all day.

$74 at Saks Fifth Avenue

ReFa S CARAT Face Roller
I’ve traded juice cleanses and contouring makeup for this amazing tool. The dual-headed roller helps define the angles of my face and helps debloat it almost instantly.

$160 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
I’ve always felt like I needed a different perfume for day and night. But this scent is sophisticated yet bright and punchy, so I’m covered at work at 9 a.m. or when I’m out and about at 9 p.m.

$300 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Merrill Hollander

Buying Director

Nars Liquid Blush
Nars does cheek color so well, and this formula is perfection. It’s the most natural rosy color I’ve ever owned — a little goes a long way.

$30 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Dior Rouge Dior Ultra Rouge
I think everyone should have their own go-to red lipstick, and Dior’s #999 is the perfect shade for my complexion.

$37 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Sisley Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream
Something about the smell of this cream reminds me of my mother. She took incredible care of her skin, so I know she’d approve.

$195 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Production Credits

  • Photography by Jonathan Taylor
  • Hair and makeup by Emily Amick
  • Art direction by Julia D'Orazio at New York Stories
  • Produced by Aydah Albaba at New York Stories
  • Hair and makeup assistant: Amy Palma

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