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Once May rolls around and warmer, sunnier weather is in sight, there are plenty of reasons to swap something out of your makeup stash and indulge in something new. This month, our beauty editors are swooning over everything from gorgeous new scents and luminous BB cream to lush skin and body treatments. Find out what's hot this month now.

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Stressed? Who, me? Turns out that your skin takes a beating every day, and Kiehl's Skin Rescuer ($40) is helping to smooth away fine lines and blotchiness with this unique formulation that goes on between a serum and a moisturizer. We could all use a little less stress in our day. — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
A bright pop of pink just makes everything feel happier and sunnier. And with Spring dragging its heels in NYC, I'm depending on this Ilia lipstick in Pink Kashmir ($24) to lend a touch of sunshine to my look with a unique purple-pink shade and ultrasaturated pigment. — MLG
My makeup routine in the morning is down to an exact science, and I'm lost without my swipe of black liquid liner. Luckily the precision point on the Flower On Your Mark Liquid Eyeliner ($7) can go as thin or thick as I want, depending on the day's mood. And it stays without budging all day long.  — MLG
Who really wants to fuss much with layers of skin care and makeup as temperatures soar? With Christina Choi Cosmetics BB Cream ($40), you get lightweight yet powerful coverage — and you don't have to worry about sunscreen, either. Formulated with SPF 30, this multitasker primes, adds a hint of glow, and hydrates. Besides, summertime is all about taking layers off, right? — Jaime Richards Source: Drew Wright Photography
Forget the drippy removers and lemon juice home remedies. If you're experiencing a slip-up with your self-tan, then reach for the Bronze Buffer Self-Tan Remover ($10). Just dampen the sponge with water, rub on where needed, and watch your skin go from mottled to marvelous. — JR
If you're looking to add a little zing to your mornings and evenings, then Tom's of Maine's Gingermint Baking Soda Toothpaste With Propolis and Myrrh ($5) deserves a space in your medicine cabinet. You'll love the clean, herbal notes of propolis and myrrh, the spiciness of ginger, and that familiar blast of freshness you get from baking soda and peppermint. This one's a cult classic for a reason. — JR
Making sure you have a great exfoliator in your arsenal is a beauty must, and this revolutionary formula works for all skin types. Peter Thomas Roth's FirmX Peeling Gel ($48) is formulated for dry, cleansed skin, and after I started massaging it all over my face, I immediately felt my dead skin cells being lifted away. Talk about results you can see. — Kaitlyn Dreyling
If Kate Middleton's gorgeous hair is any sign, voluminous waves are forever a classic. I love running a curling iron through my hair for a quick boost, and the T3 BodyWaver ($149) is the perfect size for creating an envy-inducing coif that's full of volume, body, and shine. — KD
Hand cream is a daily essential that we all squeeze through pretty quickly, and the latest one to add to your shopping list should be Tocca's Crema de Mano in Stella ($20). This sizeable tube is filled with a nourishing blend of coconut oil, shea butter, and aloe to quickly soften and hydrate your palms, leaving them with the warm, fresh scent of blood orange. I seriously can't get enough. — KD
Hourglass's No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil ($42) is chock-full of ingredients to condition and relieve chapped, dry lips while enhancing the shape and texture, too. Plus, you can't feel anything less than glamorous when putting it on — the applicator is made from 24-karat gold. — Kirbie Johnson
Consider Murad's Advanced Active Radiance Serum ($89) a magic eraser of sorts. Not only will it fade away hyperpigmentation with its gaggle of spot-fading ingredients, but you'll also notice the skin around your eyes become more firm and taut. — KJ
You may not have the time to take a bath and relax, but the Ren Moroccan Rose Bath Oil ($48) will give you a good excuse to do so. This scent instantly relaxes your body and leaves your skin feeling silky and moisturized. Go ahead and leave that moisturizer in your beauty drawer. — KJ
When the weather warms, I prefer to forgo fragrance for something light and fresh. Caldrea's Body Oil in Tea Olive Lime ($28) gives off a subtle scent that won't overpower others. In addition, it moisturizes enough so you can skip lotion. — Jessica Cruel
Keeping an eye on the royal couple is my guilty pleasure, and apparently Butter London shares my fixation. The British polish brand mixed up Pitter Patter ($15), a bright plum shimmer that's right on trend for Spring, to honor the impending arrival of Will and Kate's little one. — JC
Nighttime isn't only the time your skin takes to recharge; your hair absorbs nutrients best while you rest too. Pantene's Overnight Repair ($6) helps smooth my unruly ends during beauty sleep. This cream isn't overly greasy, either, so there's no need to wash your hair (or the pillows) come morning. — JC
Taking a whiff of one of Bond No. 9's many fragrances is like taking a bite out of the Big Apple, and its latest perfume is no different. Central Park South ($190) is a celebration of Manhattan's most famous park, and with notes of clementine, violet leaves, tuberose, and jasmine, it makes for a perfect Spring scent. — Maria Del Russo
Are you ready for shorts-and-skirts weather? I wasn't until Venus and Olay's Exfoliating Razor in Sugarberry ($11) fell into my lap. The moisture bars that flank the five razor blades lock in moisture and exfoliate, leaving you with envy-inducing legs. — MD
Even though you should be using SPF year-round, Summer is the time of year when you've got to pull out all the stops. That's why I'll be keeping Yes To Cucumbers Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 ($9) in my purse starting now. Its glide-on application makes it ideal for touch-ups, so you can keep yourself from going pink this Summer. — MD
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Kiehl's Skin Rescuer
from neimanmarcus.com
$40
Ilia lipstick in Pink Kashmir
from net-a-porter.com
$24
Flower On Your Mark Liquid Eyeliner
from walmart.com
$7
Christina Choi Cosmetics BB Cream
from christinachoicosmetics.com
$40
Bronze Buffer Self-Tan Remover
from bronzebuffer.com
$10
Gingermint Baking Soda Toothpaste With Propolis and Myrrh
from tomsofmainestore.com
$5
Peter Thomas Roth's FirmX Peeling Gel
from ulta.com
$48
T3 BodyWaver
from sephora.com
$149
Tocca's Crema de Mano in Stella
from sephora.com
$20
Hourglass's No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil
from shopstyle.com
$42
Murad's Advanced Active Radiance Serum
from murad.com
$89
Ren Moroccan Rose Bath Oil
from sephora.com
$48
Caldrea's Body Oil in Tea Olive Lime
from shpst.ly
$28
Pitter Patter
from butterlondon.com
$15
Pantene's Overnight Repair
from drugstore.com
$6
Central Park South
from shop.nordstrom.com
$190
Venus and Olay's Exfoliating Razor in Sugarberry
from drugstore.com
$11
Yes To Cucumbers Sunscreen Stick SPF 30
from yestocarrots.com
$9
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