Tried and True: May's Best Beauty Buys

We test-drive what's hot in stores now.

Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls - Does your beauty regimen need a refresh for spring? We’ve tested a whole crop of new beauty products, just for you. So make room on your vanity, because here's a look at what we’re loving this month. By Britt Middleton We were skeptical of a gel that promised hold without the crunch, but this silky formula delivered perfectly sculpted, shiny curls. Our wash-and-go was a breeze and our chignons have never looked sleeker.(Photo: Miss Jessies)

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Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls - Does your beauty regimen need a refresh for spring? We’ve tested a whole crop of new beauty products, just for you. So make room on your vanity, because here's a look at what we’re loving this month. By Britt Middleton We were skeptical of a gel that promised hold without the crunch, but this silky formula delivered perfectly sculpted, shiny curls. Our wash-and-go was a breeze and our chignons have never looked sleeker.(Photo: Miss Jessies)

Camille Rose Naturals Creme Restore Conditioning Cleanser - Made with argan and coconut oils, this super creamy, sulfate-free formula moisturized our parched strands and melted tangles like magic. Plus, you can’t beat the tantalizing vanilla scent.(Photo: Camille Rose Naturals)

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Camille Rose Naturals Creme Restore Conditioning Cleanser - Made with argan and coconut oils, this super creamy, sulfate-free formula moisturized our parched strands and melted tangles like magic. Plus, you can’t beat the tantalizing vanilla scent.(Photo: Camille Rose Naturals)

Huetiful Hair Steamer - Salon hair steaming treatments open hair cuticles and infuse strands with water, helping conditioning products penetrate deeper. Needless to say, we jumped at the chance to get the same professional results at home. One 20-minute session left our hair buttery soft for days and even soothed our dry scalp.  (Photo: Huetiful)

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Huetiful Hair Steamer - Salon hair steaming treatments open hair cuticles and infuse strands with water, helping conditioning products penetrate deeper. Needless to say, we jumped at the chance to get the same professional results at home. One 20-minute session left our hair buttery soft for days and even soothed our dry scalp.  (Photo: Huetiful)

Lush Vanilla Dee-Lite - When our winter-ravaged skin needed a reboot, we turned to Lush’s all-natural Vanilla Dee-Lite body lotion. The sweet vanilla fragrance smells good enough to eat, and the texture is just as decadent. Our skin drank up the nourishing blend of coconut water, illipe butter and hibiscus, plus vitamin-rich Kiwi, which helps protects skin from the elements. (Photo: Lush USA)

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Lush Vanilla Dee-Lite - When our winter-ravaged skin needed a reboot, we turned to Lush’s all-natural Vanilla Dee-Lite body lotion. The sweet vanilla fragrance smells good enough to eat, and the texture is just as decadent. Our skin drank up the nourishing blend of coconut water, illipe butter and hibiscus, plus vitamin-rich Kiwi, which helps protects skin from the elements. (Photo: Lush USA)

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Boosting 5-Minute Facial - We couldn’t believe the glow we got after applying this two-step facial kit. In just a few minutes, the self-foaming mask gave us an expert deep cleansing, while the replenishing serum moisturized and minimized our pores. Our skin looked so good, we even skipped foundation the next day.(Photo: Elizabeth Arden)

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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Boosting 5-Minute Facial - We couldn’t believe the glow we got after applying this two-step facial kit. In just a few minutes, the self-foaming mask gave us an expert deep cleansing, while the replenishing serum moisturized and minimized our pores. Our skin looked so good, we even skipped foundation the next day.(Photo: Elizabeth Arden)

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The Happy Root Honey Pot Feminine Wash - Sometimes you just want to feel a little fresher down there. This all-natural feminine wash is the perfect pick-me-up, and we were relieved that it didn’t burn like some feminine washes. Made with soothing rose water and lavender, it helps balance your PH levels to protect against vaginal infections.(Photo: The Happy Root)

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The Happy Root Honey Pot Feminine Wash - Sometimes you just want to feel a little fresher down there. This all-natural feminine wash is the perfect pick-me-up, and we were relieved that it didn’t burn like some feminine washes. Made with soothing rose water and lavender, it helps balance your PH levels to protect against vaginal infections.(Photo: The Happy Root)

Crest 3D White Luxe Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips - Thanks to FlexFit technology, we had no problem molding these whitening strips onto even the hardest to reach teeth. After our one-hour session (the kit includes 14 treatments), our teeth were noticeably brighter, and we didn’t experience any lingering sensitivity.(Photo: Crest)

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Crest 3D White Luxe Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips - Thanks to FlexFit technology, we had no problem molding these whitening strips onto even the hardest to reach teeth. After our one-hour session (the kit includes 14 treatments), our teeth were noticeably brighter, and we didn’t experience any lingering sensitivity.(Photo: Crest)

Fashion Fair Eyeshadows in Indigo/Ocean - Blue eye shadow was all over the spring 2014 runways, so we were naturally drawn to Fashion Fair’s new richly pigmented formulas. For a spring-appropriate take on the smoky eye, we love swiping Indigo along our lash line and blending Ocean, a glittering blue-green, on top. (Photo: Fashion Fair)

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Fashion Fair Eyeshadows in Indigo/Ocean - Blue eye shadow was all over the spring 2014 runways, so we were naturally drawn to Fashion Fair’s new richly pigmented formulas. For a spring-appropriate take on the smoky eye, we love swiping Indigo along our lash line and blending Ocean, a glittering blue-green, on top. (Photo: Fashion Fair)

Bare Minerals bareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation - While this formula has a thinner consistency than most foundations, the color payoff is beautiful and gave us a glow that lasted all day. Better yet, the good-for-you mineral formula didn’t irritate our acne-prone skin, and we loved how the coverage is buildable to suit our mood.  (Photo: Bare Escentuals Beauty)

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Bare Minerals bareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation - While this formula has a thinner consistency than most foundations, the color payoff is beautiful and gave us a glow that lasted all day. Better yet, the good-for-you mineral formula didn’t irritate our acne-prone skin, and we loved how the coverage is buildable to suit our mood.  (Photo: Bare Escentuals Beauty)

Lancôme Lip Lover - For spring, we’re all about juicy color and moisturized lips. Enter Lancôme Lip Lover gloss, which combines the silky feeling of a balm with a high-shine finish. Framboise Etoile, a rich raspberry hue, stayed fresh for hours. Consider it our new staple for both the office and date night.(Photo: Lancome)

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Lancôme Lip Lover - For spring, we’re all about juicy color and moisturized lips. Enter Lancôme Lip Lover gloss, which combines the silky feeling of a balm with a high-shine finish. Framboise Etoile, a rich raspberry hue, stayed fresh for hours. Consider it our new staple for both the office and date night.(Photo: Lancome)