Best Classic Floral
A mix of more than a thousand flowers gives Estée Lauder Beautiful eda de toilette a "lush, floral freshness." Estée Lauder, $55 for 1.7 ounces.
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A mix of more than a thousand flowers gives Estée Lauder Beautiful eda de toilette a "lush, floral freshness." Estée Lauder, $55 for 1.7 ounces.
"It's classic and flirty," said a fan of the musky Ralph Lauren Romance eau de parfum. Ralph Lauren, $62 for 1.7 ounces.
One sniffer praised the "creamy, ladylike hints of powder" in Hermès Eau Claire des Merveilles eau de toilette. Hermès, $116 for 3.3 ounces.
Our "go-to spring scent," Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom cologne, has an intriguing blend of citrus, musk, and roses. Jo Malone, $105 for 100 milliliters.
We totally fell for the yummy mix of roses in Stella McCartney Sheer Stella eau de toilette. Stella McCartney, $62 for 3.3 ounces.
With mint, lemon, and cedar, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia reminded our critic of "kissing in the woods." Giorgio Armani, $39.50 for 1 ounce.
Magnolia and lemon star in Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte eau de toilette concentrèe. "I'm so obsessed!" raved one reviewer. Chanel, $105 for 3.4 ounces.
"The vanilla top note drew me in, but the complex floral undertones hooked me, said a devotee of PureDKNY scent spray. DKNY, $60 for 1.7 ounces.
Sally Hansen VitaSurge Growth gel "leaves nails long and strong, and smells fresh— like green apples. Sally Hansen, $5.99.
"It was fun to peel off, it unclogged my pores, and it left my skin supple for days," reported a tester about the Boscia Luminizing Black mask. Boscia, $34.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector diminished fine lines: "I looked younger for sure." Clinique, $44.50.
The clear skin winner: Lancôme Mousse Radiance, for leaving complexions "fresh and dewy." Lancôme, $30.
The "ultimate multi-tasker," Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Roller fights puffiness and minimizes dark circles. Garnier, $12.99.
An overnight sensation, Mario Badescu Drying lotion "zaps pimples and prevents new ones while you snooze." Mario Badescu, $17.
"My supple, hydrated skin makes it worth every penny, and I love that there's barely a scent," gushed a lover of Murad Age Reform HydroDynamic Ultimate Moisture. Murad, $65.
One beauty editor dubbed the "fast-absorbing, budget-friendly" Nivea Skin Firming moisturizer "the all-star body lotion" for its ability to "smooth and firm at the same time." Nivea, $7.49.
A cross between a lotion and an ointment, Neutrogena hand cream beat out pricier picks and was lauded for "softening mitts minus the oil slick." Neutrogena, $4.99.