'It's liquid gold.' 16 beauty products our lifestyle team tried and tested this month.

Mamamia’s beauty roundup series is your monthly look at the products our team are loving – from the latest launches in skincare, hair and makeup to the old faves we've fallen for all over again.

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It's that time of the month again, friends... beauty round-up time! 

The Mamamia team have tried and tested plenty of new skincare, makeup, hair and body products this April  — and we're positively bursting to share them with you. 

Because good beauty girls don't gatekeep products that actually work. (Obvs).

But before we get into it, listen to the latest episode of Mamamia's daily beauty podcast, You Beauty. Post continues after audio. 

Here you’ll find reviews of the best beauty products that launched in April 2024, as well as the old favourites we’ve rediscovered.  

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CeraVe Advanced Repair Balm, $17.99.

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"I brought this with me on holiday and it never left my side. I slathered it on my face during a long-haul flight and it kept my skin smooth, hydrated and comfy. While I was travelling I used it on dry patches, my cracked lips, thirsty legs — everywhere. A multi-purpose champion that's already made it's way into my tight team of skincare staples." - Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster, $87.

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"This stuff is liquid gold. I’ve been using it for two months straight, my skin is so much better for it. And I’ll definitely be adding another bottle to my shopping cart soon when it runs out." - Isabella Ross, Senior News Writer. 

Holme Beauty Alignment Lip Liner, $34.

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"Aussie brand Holme Beauty just dropped a range of lip pencils and they're creamy, pigmented and can be worn alone or with lip gloss/lipstick over the top. The easiest way to look more 'put together' in seconds." - Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

Whif Midnight Mocha, $50.

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"This fragrance is literal heaven. Cost of living right now has my wallet tighter than usual, and this brand Whif does fabulous dupes of cult favourites. This Midnight Mocha one is inspired by YSL Black Opium, yet this one is a fraction of the price… and the scent is just as stunning." - Isabella Ross, Senior News Writer.

Ltn Hair Straightener Wide Styler, $220.

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"Confession: I've never, ever been able to curl my own hair. I've tried with many products and tools, but the result is always the same - limp waves that drop out approximately 30 seconds after I leave the house. Lame right? Well, celebrity hairdresser and editorial stylist Anthony Nader clearly feels my pain, because he's just launched his ltn (Love Thy Nader) collection of hair tools, and the Wide Styler actually works on me. What's more, it has a customised temperature setting, which means I can style my hair without absolutely frying it." - Polly Taylor, Editor, News and Features. 

Alpha-H Healthy Scalp Exfoliating Treatment, $40. 

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"I usually suck at any kind of pre-treatment product, but this BHA exfoliating scalp formulation from ALPHA-H works in as little as one minute — it has me sold. Your scalp feels fresh, clean and balanced for smooth, glossy and healthy-looking hair." - Erin Docherty, Beauty and Health Editor.

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner, $72.

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"It has been YEARS since I used a toner on my face as a teen, but I've got super dry skin so after seeing someone on TikTok say this toner was an essential first step for dry girlies, I decided to give it a whirl. Yes, it's expensive, but I'm addicted and wait until it goes on sale at Sephora before stocking up. This beauty has a glorious subtle rose smell (and real rose petals in the bottle which feels bougie) and I put this on after cleansing and before adding my serums and it just seems to suck them all up. I've definitely noticed my skin feels more hydrated and less crepey, and I follow it up with the Fresh Deep Hydrating Emulsion." - Stacey Hicks, Deputy Editor.

Trinny London Skincare Starter Sets, from $50 to $98 per set.

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"I'm going to Thailand in a few weeks and so OF COURSE I need mini skincare to take with me... And then in walks Trinny London with these cute stackable pots of their tried-and-tested best skincare and I am obsessed. You can grab mix-and-match sets for different skincare needs online which is also super handy if you want to try out some of the different products before buying the big version. So clever, so cute." - Alix Nicholson, Weekend Editor.

Clarins Precious La Lotion Treatment Essence, $215.

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"Okay, but this is one of the priciest skincare products I've ever applied to my face (bar my favourite SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Serum, which sits at a cool $242) — but if you're looking for a hint of daily luxury for yourself (or your mum, come Mother's Day) this newbie from Clarins is up there with one of the nicest things I've ever used. Yes, really! The first step in the Clarins' fancy new Precious capsule range, this lotion helps hydrate, plump and smooth the skin before serums and moisturiser. It feels gorgeous on the skin (I mean you'd really want it to, for the price...) and makes you feel like a fancy lady in a very expensive spa." - Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

Nudestix Hydra-Peptide Lip Butter, $34.

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"I have approximately 453 lip balms in my car, bag, bathroom drawer, gym bag (you get it, let's move on) but I got given this little beauty in a Sephora gift set and it has become my new favourite. It's ultra hydrating, has a nice little cool tingle to it and a lovely subtle tint so it feels like I'm wearing lipstick without the dryness. I'll definitely be repurchasing for myself." - Stacey Hicks, Deputy Editor.

Typebea G4 Hydra-Gloss Treatment, $50.

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"Hair gloss is having a major moment, and this new brand has been making some serious waves. Founded by none other than Rita Ora and Vida Glow's Anna Lahey, the range is centred around hair growth. My pick? The G4 Hydra-gloss Treatment — a hydrating do-it-all mask that promises to strengthen, lengthen and moisturise strands for a next-level shine in minutes." - Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

AiryDay SPF 50+ Golden Glow, $51 and AiryDay Night Rain Mask, $39.

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"This brand is my new obsession! I've been trying out a couple of AiryDay products, and can't stop raving about these two bad bois. I wore the Golden Glow to the park on my morning walk with the dog recently and one of my fellow dog mums commented that I was looking fresh and glowy and I didn't even ask her to say nice things about my face. The Night Mask is also a delicious moisturiser that also helps with the whole glowy, juicy face vibe. These two are a winner." - Alix Nicholson, Weekend Editor.

Dyson Supersonic Nural Hairdryer, $749.

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"In case you missed it, Dyson launched a new intelligent hairdryer that features innovative sensors to automatically remember your styling preferences and adjust airflow and temperature to help protect scalp health. It's literally the future in a hair tool. It even pauses when you pause (so cool). It's insanely expensive, but if you're a fan of the Airwrap, the straightener or the OG hairdryer — you'll know the difference in the health of your hair is real." - Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplaste Baume, $24.95.

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"This is not a new product, in fact I am VERY late to the party, but I've just started using this multi-purpose balm after rave reviews from some colleagues and it has lived up to the hype. If I'm feeling extra dry, I slather this on my nose and under my eyes before bed as a mask, but it's also great for dry hands, knees, etc. I couldn't love it more." - Stacey Hicks, Deputy Editor.

Conserving Beauty InstaMelt Daily Dissolver Wipes, $39.

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"Not new, but I took these little sachets on a recent trip away with me and they were true MVPs. Easy to use, they're a two-in-one oil cleanser and makeup remover that dissolve in water after use. They're gentle, great for all skin types and amazing for the environment (psst... the packaging is also plastic free!)." - Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

Batiste 24h Active Dry Shampoo, $17.10.

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"Batiste has launched a new range for sweaty gym girlies — because everyone knows one of the worst parts of working out is having to wash your hair! This new formula actively absorbs sweat so you can leave the gym with fresh hair for up to 24 hours. And, yes — it smells amazing." - Erin Docherty, Beauty & Health Editor.

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