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The Best New Lifestyle Products Released In April

There's a little bit of everything, whether you're prioritizing skin health, need new cookware or looking for a smartphone that's not a traditional smartphone price. See the latest drops!
The Best New Lifestyle Products Released In April
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By Victoria Uwumarogie · Updated April 25, 2024

For the month of April, brands have been switching up their offerings just in time for warmer weather and extended hours of sunshine. There have been cool collaborations, bright new colorways for classic products, genderless perfumes with dreamy scents, fancy phones for a not-so-bougie price, mini sex toys — the options run the gamut.

So what should you add to your cart? That depends on what you’re into. We’ve got a few options, whether it’s a Mother’s Day gift or something to treat yourself after a rough week. Here are the latest items that stood out from the flurry of new lifestyle releases this month. Get to shoppin’!

01
01 Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence
Best New Skin Soother

If you’re prioritizing skin health this year, hydration is key. The latest release from Farmacy offers lasting nourishment with the help of a milky formula that has ceramides and panthenol. The addition of raw and unprocessed Hawaiian white honey also heals skin that’s especially dry and in need of TLC.

Available at Sephora
34 Shop Now
02
02 Samsung A35 5G
Best New Smartphone for an Affordable Price

A part of Samsung’s A series portfolio, the new Galaxy A35 5G has some stellar photographic features, a colorful display, and the performance capabilities of Samsung’s more pricey smartphones, without costing you an arm and a leg.

Available at Samsung
400 Shop Now
03
03 minnow x J.Crew Swimwear Collection
Best New Mommy and Me Swimwear

Fashion retailer J.Crew and family lifestyle brand minnow have teamed up to make sure mamas and their kiddos are as stylish as possible as they get ready for the unofficial start of summer next month. Available in standout prints and soft shades, the collaboration is full of children’s and women’s swimwear for fun pool and sea side.

Available at minnow
42-190 Shop Now
04
04 Cool Mom by Ingrid & Isabel
Best New Postpartum Pain Relief

Having a baby is a beautiful thing. It can also be quite painful. That’s why maternity brand Ingrid & Isabel decided to step in and create cooling relief gel packs to help moms heal and feel more like themselves. Their Post Birth Gel Pack ($32) and Breastfeeding Gel Pack ($28), in addition to providing comfort, can be reused over and over, as opposed to single-use ice packs.

Available at Ingrid & Isabel
28-32 Shop Now
05
05 iT Cosmetics’ Hello Sunshine Invisible Sunscreen
Best New Do-It-All Sunscreen

Because the girls love a product that can do many things, get into iT Cosmetics’ Hello Sunshine Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50. It’s their first 3-in-1 SPF, which is also a serum offering nourishment and a makeup primer. It also shows up on the skin without residue and a white cast.

Available at Sephora
35 Shop Now
06
06 Alo Yoga x Beats Fit Pro Earbuds
Best New 'Buds

For the techie who is looking for something very different, look no further than this special edition pair of earbuds from Beats as part of a collaboration with Alo Yoga (known for making ridiculously cozy athleisure and fitness pieces). Singer Tyla is the star of the campaign for the wireless earbuds, which are known for their secure fit and sound quality during workouts. These buds come in a unique glossy black finish, with a case that has a chrome interior and then a sparkly exterior to make you feel extra fancy.

Available at Alo Yoga
200 Shop Now
07
07 Snail Vibe Gizi Vibrator
Best New Compact Toy

A mini take on the super popular Snail Vibe vibrator, this option has the ability to increase stimulation (of the clitoris and the A-spot) thanks to its design and vibration modes (and their intensities). Its quiet sound matches its size and it can run for a full hour of play. Added bonus, it’s small enough to take wherever, whenever.

Available at Lovers
119 Shop Now
08
08 Caraway Cookware+ Set
Best New Investment Cookware

To help people who want to do more precise cooking, Caraway, makers of some pretty awesome home goods (especially pots and pans), has dropped some new cookware sets in warm shades and, most importantly, in new shapes and sizes. There’s a pot for steaming, for stir frying, for soup and much, much more. Each one has the brand’s signature non-stick feature and non-toxic ceramic coating. If the cost of a full set is above your budget, you’re capable of buying the pieces individually.

Available at Caraway
635 Shop Now
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09 Dossier Genderless Collection
Best New Genderless Scents

You probably never thought about sharing a perfume with your man, but that’s why genderless collections are so innovative. Dossier recently launched some new formidable options in their genderless line of perfumes. They include the Oud & Rose on Fire with its notes that include everything from pear and rose (of course) to vanilla, myrrh and more. But our personal favorite is the new Orchid & Sandalwood at Dusk with its blend of cardamom, jasmine, patchouli and more. Both are rich scents that will keep noses around you guessing.

Available at Dossier
34 per bottle Shop Now
10
10 Oceano Zero Chardonnay
Best New Alcohol-Free Flavor

For the people who’ve fallen for zero-proof cocktails and alcohol-free wines, you’ll be giddy over this chardonnay from Oceana. The brand touts it for being dealcoholized, and for it notes of young pineapple, honeydew melon, Granny Smith apple and more. It has a dry profile and tastes best alongside your favorite seafood and Mediterranean meals.

Available at Oceano Wines
45 Shop Now

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