I’ve been sharing my monthly favorites nearly every month for the past 10+ years but only on video (IG, Tiktok, YouTube). I’ve never shared my favorites in a blog post but thought I would begin doing so in case you ever miss my monthly favorites video. These are all my favorite, most worn and most enjoyed products from the month. I love putting these lists together and sharing the best of the best with all of you! Here are my favorites from the month of April 2026.

My April 2026 Favorites

Ann Taylor Dolman Boatneck Sweater Top

This is the perfect spring workwear sweater. You can style it for the office but I have been styling it with casual looks too. Such a great fit and overall classic style.

OneSkin OS-01 Lip Shield SPF 15 in Bare Blush (discount code: MAREE15)

I love everything OneSkin does so I knew I would adore this new lip launch. And I was right! But I didn’t just adore it – it immediately became a monthly favorite. The color is the perfect neutral everyday pink that I can wear with any makeup look. It feels nourishing with no tackiness (and no weird sunscreen scent).

Joonbyrd Moon Swim Hydrating Body Wash (discount code: MAREE20)

This is a new-to-me brand that I discovered recently. It’s a body care brand focused on utilizing skincare ingredients to treat and nourish the skin. The brand was founded by a dermatologist so the formulations all have a skincare approach to body care. This body wash feels so silky smooth that I wasn’t sure it was a gel at first. LOL The scent is amazing leaving just a hint of it after my shower. It lathers up perfectly without stripping the skin.

Commodity Milk Orchid

I’m not someone that is normally into fragrance but I have been testing so many new-to-me brands with unique scents. Maybe I was just getting bored with what I had because all these new perfumes have awakened an interest I never had before. With notes of fig milk, vanilla orchid, magnolia, warm cotton and coconut cream, this is a soft floral vanilla that feels creamy rather than too sweet.

BonBon NYC Gummy Candy

I am a HUGE gummy candy lover so I have been dying to try this Swedish candy brand I’ve seen all over social media. They sent two different bags to try and I am HOOKED! There are so many fun flavors and shapes that come in each bag – truly some of the best candy I’ve ever tried.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Pressed Powder (shade 2)

Pressed powders keep getting better and better. I am not someone who likes to use any powder because it doesn’t look great on my mature skin. This is one of the few exceptions that truly works for mature skin and it’s concerns. It’s blurring, helps to slightly mattify but still leaves a soft luminous finish to the skin.

Etoile Oval Toiletry Case

I’ve been keeping all my daily makeup in this toiletry case. It fits everything and looks so chic.

K18 HeatBounce Heat Protectant

I only wash my hair 3x/week so on the days that I don’t wash it, I needed a heat protectant to use on dry hair. This was recommended to me by my hair stylist so I ordered it during the Sephora sale. It’s absolutely amazing though it took me a few tries to figure out how best to use. Because my hair is so thin, I spray it into my hands and then onto my hair so I can control how much I apply. Only two sprays is needed for my entire head but it really protects my hair. It leaves it looking shiny and my curls seem to last longer.

Ilia Beauty Eye Stylus Shadow Stick in Adorn

Most of the eyeshadow colors I gravitate towards are champagne or rosy in tone, but I wanted something more in the cool taupe family. This shade was absolutely perfect and applies beautifully.

Orebella Nectar Dew

I didn’t realize that I was a fig lover until this month when two of my favorite fragrances both happen to contain fig! This is a hair/body mist which is perfect for the summer but doesn’t last as long as traditional perfumes. Even though it isn’t as long lasting, the scent is amazing. A fruity floral with notes of fig, pear and peony that smells light and airy.

NOYZ Rinse Cycle

Three fragrances made it into my favorites this month which is definitely rare for me! I already fell in love with NOYZ’s scent Only Human a few months ago and am equally obsessed with this new launch. It’s a fresh, clean musk scent with notes of guava, pear, cherry blossom, sandalwood and vanilla bean.

Tatcha The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50

There has been so much buzz surrounding this new sunscreen from Tatcha. After testing it for more than a month, I can confirm the hype is warranted. This is one of the most beautiful sunscreen formulas I’ve tried in a long time. It feels like a nourishing hydrating serum rather than a traditional sunscreen. It wears beautifully under makeup and leaves a fresh radiant glow to the skin. A must try for mature skin!!!

Dolce Vita Mylee Heels

These sandals check all the boxes for me as the perfect spring/summer heeled sandal. Casual enough to dress down but embellished enough to dress up for special occasions. Neutral so they look great with any outfit and a low, walkable heel.

Dolce Vita Jam Jelly Flats (more sizes here)

My middle school self is so happy jellies are back but glad they are more comfortable than they were years ago! LOL I’ve worn these walking around all day and my feet did not hurt once. I went with this bright coral shade for summer but they also come in neutral shades as well.

Violette_FR Lip Nectar Hydrating Lip Stain in Pois de Senteur

This was a purchase made during the recent Sephora sale. It’s the first product I’ve tried from Violette_FR but it definitely won’t be the last! This is a gorgeous hydrating lip stain as the name suggests that hydrates and leaves a gorgeous subtle shine to the lips. The color I chose is a bright raspberry that looks great alone or layered under another gloss.

Hung Vanngo Glossy Lip Hue in Behind the Scenes

Another purchase made during the Sephora sale from a brand I have not tried before. These are an intensely pigmented glossy lip lacquer that looked too good to pass up. LOL I ordered a bright pink (no surprise there) and immediately fell in love with it. The formula can be a bit messy so only apply a small amount because it can get too thick and goopy if you apply too much. But I’ve been wearing it over the Violette_FR lip stain and it’s become my new favorite lip combo!

1. The Maid’s Diary – This book is told from the perspective of a few different characters which can be a bit confusing if not done well. Thankfully this is very easy to follow and the different perspectives enhance the story. Kit is a maid for wealthy families in the area. She often sees the “behind the scenes” literally and figuratively for these families and begins to document her thoughts in a diary. When a crime is committed at one of the homes she cleans, detectives want to find Kit to ask her about what she could possibly know about the family. But Kit has disappeared and authorities can’t tell if she is responsible for the crime or a victim of it. Lots of twists and turns which kept me engaged the entire time! Rating: 8.5 

2. This Story Might Save Your Life – LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book!!! Soooo different from anything I’ve read recently. The book is also told from different perspectives and different time frames which lead the reader to the present day but in a way that builds up so much suspense. Joy and Benny are best friends who host one of most popular podcasts in the world. When Joy goes missing, Benny feels desperate to find her but realizes there is so much about Joy’s life that he doesn’t know. The book moves along at a calm pace so I never anticipated that it would actually be a mystery. The story leads you to believe nothing sinister could be happening which is why this book felt so different. It also tackles a lot of heavy topics which added an emotional element that enriched the story tenfold. Truly one of the best books I’ve read this year! Rating: 9

3. Witness 8 – There were so many loose ends in this book revealed at the very beginning so I knew it was going to be a good story! I knew they would all come together at one point but I couldn’t figure it out until the very end. Eddie Flynn is a successful defense lawyer in NYC who got into this career path after a life of crime and conning. Because of his shady past, he has developed unconventional ways for investigating his cases and trying to get to the truth for his clients. His newest client is a successful neurosurgeon who is accused of murdering his neighbor. The neurosurgeon is adamant that he is being framed but Eddie needs to figure out who would want to pin this horrific crime on his client. It is a very dialogue heavy story with tons of backstory that can be a bit tedious at times but I still loved the story! Rating: 8.5

4. The Night We Met – I’m a huge Abby Jimenez fan so I had to read her newest book. It’s similar to most of her other stories so if you love her books, then you will enjoy this one. Larissa meets Mike at a concert one night and falls for him immediately. But dating Mike means that you will have to get along with his very close group of guy friends. When Mike is unable to help Larissa drive her mom to the hospital for a scheduled surgery, he enlists his friend Chris to help her. Chris is responsible, kind and the complete opposite of Mike. After a few times of Mike cancelling on Larissa for different reasons, Chris often steps in to help or meet her in place of Mike. It’s inevitable that feelings develop between Larissa and Chris which they both realize could devastate a lifelong friendship. Even though Abby Jimenez’s books follow the same type of storyline with the same level of predictability, I still LOVE them so much!! Rating: 8.5

5. Anatomy of an Alibi – It took me a bit to get into this book but it eventually hooked me. This is also a book told from various perspectives which kept me guessing about motives and perpetrators for most of the story. Camille is trying to get out of an abusive marriage to Ben, a high powered attorney with deep connections. When Camille sees the name Aubrey scribbled on a piece of paper in Ben’s bag, she hopes this is the cheating scandal that can save her. Camille goes to confront Aubrey in hopes of using this as a catalyst for divorce, but Aubrey has never heard of her husband nor is she in a relationship with him. Camille must figure out another way to escape and decides Aubrey can help her do this. I audibly gasped at some points in this book because I was shocked at the revelations – it will keep you on your toes! Rating: 8.5

6. She Didn’t See It Coming – Bryden and Sam seem like the perfect couple. Successful careers, happy marriage, young child – it all seems perfect on the outside. Until Bryden goes missing with no explanation or leads. Detectives immediately suspect foul play but without a body or evidence that Bryden was harmed, nothing supports that theory. Could someone close to Bryden have harmed her or was this the work of a horrible stranger who targeted her randomly? As the investigation gains momentum, secrets are revealed that paint a very different picture of Bryden’s life and the people in it. Another great mystery with tons of twists and turns! Rating: 8