Our Media Experts Share Their Recent Beauty Discoveries

Make sure you make your list and check it twice — especially after seeing these products! Just in time for holiday gifting, we're sharing our media experts' favorite recent beauty discoveries.

Emira D'Spain

Givenchy Prisme Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder

"I used to be so afraid of using powders because I love the super-glowy look and have very dry skin. This powder literally gives me such an airbrushed finish and the shade Voile Rosé mixes four pink tones so that it blends with blush beautifully."

GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder - 3 Voile Rosé
GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Setting & Finishing Loose Powder - 3 Voile Rosé
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Emira D’Spain
Emira D’Spain
Emira D’Spain is a New York City-based beauty and style content creator with a growing social following. Her platform offers tips and insights on the best makeup and fashion secrets from an authentic point of view. Originally from Dallas, Texas the transgender model, and internet personality, XOXOEMIRA is also Beauty Director at PAPER Magazine.

Dana Oliver

Naturium

"I love this clinical-grade skincare line, which offers potent ingredients with their complexion-enhancing products that don’t carry hefty price tags. Plus, it’s a respected brand founded by OG beauty reporter-turned-skinfluencer Susan Yara."

NATURIUM | Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
NATURIUM | Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
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NATURIUM | Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
NATURIUM | Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
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Dana Oliver
Dana Oliver
Dana Oliver is the Senior Director of Content and Communications at StyleSeat, the premier destination to discover and book beauty and grooming services. She is the former Beauty Director at Yahoo Life, where she oversaw editorial and branded content. Dana has 12 years of experience in media as an editor and host, reporting on fashion and beauty news, writing trend features and producing expert-driven video series. In 2019, Dana launched her very own beauty, wellness and self-care blog called Beauty for Breakfast, where she writes about beauty from her perspective as a mostly plant-based new mom who inspects ingredient labels a little bit more carefully these days.

Rachel Anise

Agent Natueur

"I love all things Agent Natueur, and this luxurious clean brand continues to solidify itself in my routine. From the hyaluronic acid-rich Holi(water) and ultra-effective Uni(sex) (No.5 is an opulent dream...finally a natural deodorant that works) to the bouncy Holi(glow) Eye Serum and Holi(oil) Youth Body Serum for the most luminous limbs, the line is equal parts high performance and sensorially satisfying."

AGENT NATEUR | Holi(water)
AGENT NATEUR | Holi(water)
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AGENT NATEUR | Uni(sex) No.5 Deodorant
AGENT NATEUR | Uni(sex) No.5 Deodorant
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AGENT NATEUR | Holi(glow) Ageless Eye Serum
AGENT NATEUR | Holi(glow) Ageless Eye Serum
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AGENT NATEUR | Holi(oil) Youth Body Serum
AGENT NATEUR | Holi(oil) Youth Body Serum
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Rachel Anise
Rachel Anise
Rachel Anise, otherwise known as The Beauty Professor, is a LA-based college Communication Studies professor and beauty expert with a penchant for beauty and skincare from both high-end and independent niche lines. When not lecturing or writing for a variety of outlets, she's serious about thoroughly swatching and reviewing her favorite products, which skew towards her endless pursuit of the perfect foundation and pinky nude lip color. Her website, Beauty Professor (www.beautyprofessor.com), features honest reviews, true-to-life images and creative video tutorials that work together to create an authentic and interactive community for its loyal readers.

Erin Lukas

Ceremonia Guava Leave-In Conditioner

"Ceremonia is quickly becoming one of my favorite haircare brands because all of the products smell ridiculously good and perform. I'm particularly fond of the Guava Leave-In Conditioner, which gives my thick, dry hair an extra shot of moisture and shine without any residue."

CEREMONIA | Guava Leave-In Conditioner
CEREMONIA | Guava Leave-In Conditioner
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Erin Lukas
Erin Lukas
Erin Lukas is a beauty editor and journalist with experience covering all facets of the beauty industry. Her writing has appeared on InStyle.com, NYLON, Teen Vogue, Into The Gloss, and more. She lives in Brooklyn and is really passionate about bangs and skincare products with conservative concentrations of active ingredients.

Kirbie Johnson

Jones Road Beauty, Ulta Beauty Mascara Guard, & Droplette

"This is so hard! My job is finding new products to love. I have to say Jones Road Beauty is a consistent staple in my makeup routine these days. I just love every product: it’s practical and beautiful. I bought a mascara guard from Ulta for $10 and it’s an incredible addition to my eye makeup routine — I have heavy lids, so I always got mascara on them and ruined my shadow work. Not anymore! Lastly, I’ve been singing Droplette’s praises for several months now and it makes me so happy when people send me photos of their results. It’s really a revolutionary device. If you’re dealing with undereye hollows or if retinol always makes your skin red and flaky, give it a try. I use it daily!"

JONES ROAD | Miracle Balm
JONES ROAD | Miracle Balm
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ULTA | Mascara Guard
ULTA | Mascara Guard
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DROPLETTE | Droplette Device
DROPLETTE | Droplette Device
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Kirbie Johnson
Kirbie Johnson
Kirbie Johnson is an on-camera host, podcaster, producer and journalist. She hosts Gloss Angeles, a Top 10 Fashion & Beauty podcast on Apple and has reported on beauty for the better part of a decade. Starting her career at POPSUGAR, she helmed several shows for the media company as their on-camera beauty reporter and producer, growing their beauty video vertical to accumulate over 500M views over the span of her time there. Her expertise lies in digital video, audio and social content. Her work has been featured in Allure, The Cut, The Hollywood Reporter, Byrdie, Elle, and InStyle and has been a featured personality on The Today Show, BBC, Freeform and more. She loves her puppy, Quinn, Disney, Halloween and anything '00s nostalgia.

Emily Ferber

L'Oréal Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water

"Recently I started using L'Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water instead of conditioner and it's changed my hair game. It truly feels like water—I douse it into my ends and massage it up towards my scalp, leave it in for a few seconds, then rinse. Afterward, I blow dry my hair and it's never been softer in my life. Scout's honor!"

L'ORÉAL | Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water
L'ORÉAL | Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water
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Emily Ferber
Emily Ferber
Emily Ferber was a founding member of the Glossier team, where she served as Editorial Director of Into The Gloss and Head of Brand Strategy. She now consults with brands across industries on their strategy and narrative. She also writes a newsletter, You Probably Don't Need That, where she breaks down the vast world of beauty products into a few essential recommendations.

Ali Oshinsky

Mary Allan Himalayan Honey Mask

"Ever hear of Mary Allan skincare? The former Jurlique and Dermalogica formulator's eponymous brand is a killer combo of natural ingredients and really smart science. Her Himalayan Honey Mask feels like straight honey, which I'd be OK with—honey is hydrating and vitamin-rich. But the oil-sopping kaolin clay, antibacterial blue agave, and fermented enzymes it's whipped up with are the true brilliance. I love that I can slap it on, forget about it while I watch TV, and rinse for insanely smooth skin."

MARY ALLAN | Himalayan Honey Mask
MARY ALLAN | Himalayan Honey Mask
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Ali Oshinsky
Ali Oshinsky
Ali is a writer and aesthetician based in New York, on a mission to simplify a cluttered, confusing beauty landscape. Her #1 goal is to empower people who aren't "into" beauty (but still want feel good about how they look) to understand how to build a solid routine. Her shop is broken down by "Skin Steps" (she doesn't believe your routine ever needs to have more than 4—one per category, per time of day, is enough) and updated as she tests new products. Ali has written for Elle, Man Repeller, and Into The Gloss, where she is currently Associate Editor.

Jennifer G. Sullivan

Heraux Molecular Anti-Inflammaging Serum

"Kirbie Johnson from Gloss Angeles podcast turned me on to this does-it-all anti-aging serum that really works for my sensitive, rosacea-prone skin. It’s a blend of a non-irritating hyaluronic acid, peptides, and a proprietary ingredient that helps with inflammation. A few weeks after I started using it, I noticed my skin was brighter, firmer, and all-around better."

HERAUX | Molecular Anti-Inflammaging Serum
HERAUX | Molecular Anti-Inflammaging Serum
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Jennifer G. Sullivan
Jennifer G. Sullivan
I co-host the popular beauty podcast Fat Mascara and write about (and test!) beauty products for publications such as Elle, Violet Grey, Marie Claire, InStyle, Women's Health, and others.

Kristina Rodulfo

Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel

"A new beauty discovery I've been loving is the Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel. Hyperpigmentation is one of my number one skin concerns, and a month into using this newer brand I've been so impressed with the results I've gotten. Acne scars appear much softer, and skin looks smoother and more even-toned."

TOPICALS | Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel
TOPICALS | Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel
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Kristina Rodulfo
Kristina Rodulfo
Kristina Rodulfo is a New York City-based journalist, beauty expert, and content creator. Currently, she is an independent consultant doing everything from working with brands on product launch strategy, to copywriting, to influencer partnerships. As someone with a journalism background at the forefront of the beauty and wellness industries, she’s sharpened her eye for stellar storytelling on all platforms. Prior to starting her own company, she spent 11+ years in print and digital media as an editor at publications like ELLE, POPSUGAR, InStyle, and most recently was Beauty Director at Women’s Health. Highlights include appearing on the TODAY Show, reporting the Webby Award-nominated documentary Beat: How Drag Queens Shaped the Beauty Industry, and hosting ELLE’s YouTube series Beauty Haul featuring guests such as Jessica Alba and Barbara Palvin.

Sara Tan Christensen

Makanai Beauty

"I recently discovered this clean J-Beauty brand called Makanai Beauty. They're all about sustainability and use recyclable materials, harvest upcycled ingredients, and are cruelty-free. They make a gorgeous hand cream called Secret Recipe Hand Cream. I love that it comes in a compact disc, which makes it easy to bring along with me wherever I go. I love the Awakening Yuzu scent — it's invigorating, but relaxing at the same time."

MAKANAI | Secret Recipe Hand Cream
MAKANAI | Secret Recipe Hand Cream
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Sara Tan Christensen
Sara Tan Christensen
Beauty Director at Refinery29 + Co-Host of the Gloss Angeles Podcast
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