The March TestTube Includes 7 Essential Products for Beautiful Skin

U Beauty Resurfacing Compound ($58)

What it is:
A skin-care lover’s dream, this is a clean high-performance formula designed for all skin types to streamline daily skin-care regimens without sacrificing results, as it resurfaces, brightens and tightens all in one go. Within three to six days, expect the appearance of smaller pores and smoother, revitalized and brighter skin.

How to use:
Pat your face dry after cleansing with your favorite non-exfoliating cleanser. Apply one to two pumps of Resurfacing Compound into your palm and gently massage it into the skin.

Editor feedback:
“Believe the hype: This does-it-all product delivers better-looking, brighter and glowing skin in just a few days.”—Liz Ritter, Executive Editor

Key ingredients:
The serum-like formula uses a unique patent-pending process of encapsulation, called SIREN Capsule technology—full of stable retinol, vitamin C and E, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and AHAs—to target and treat damaged skin cells while preserving healthy cells.

Expert insight:
“What I like to call my skin’s secret sauce, the Resurfacing Compound resurfaces, renews, brightens, tightens, equalizes and defends the skin in one simple step. I designed it to replace toner, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, AHAs, physical exfoliants, antioxidant serums and retinol products—it has all the boosting ingredients you need and nothing you don’t.”—Tina Craig, Founder

Ada Lip Beauty Lip Rally ($14)

What it is:
Banish dry lips with this nourishing, exfoliating, vegan lip scrub. Formulated with natural oils and sugars, this beauty staple knows how to get the job done right.

How to use:
Gently swipe the stick back and forth across the lips two to three times. To ensure all layers of your pout are deeply exfoliated, use your ring finger to rub it in with circular motions immediately after application.

Editor feedback:
“If you don’t get dry lips, you are a unicorn. This two-in-one exfoliator and hydrator immediately helps with dry, chapped lips. I love to use it in the morning as a prep for wearing lip color for all day Zoom calls.”—Sarah Eggenberger, Editor-at-Large

Key ingredients:
You can’t go wrong with cocoa seed butter, jojoba oil and shea oil: some of the most nourishing ingredients in the skin-care game. The addition of all-natural sugar beads gives the product its oomph and blends seamlessly with the rich oils.

Expert insight:
“Living in New York has really changed this southern girl’s view on what winter means. My lips were dry and peeling every cold season. I wanted to create something simple, yet effective in exfoliating and delivering the hydration my lips needed. Being allergic to a myriad of day-to-day toiletries, like even regular toothpaste, I wanted the formula to be as clean and natural as possible. It’s this principle that extends to Ada Lip Beauty’s whole product line.” —Ada Hsieh, Founder

Manna Kadar Sea Minerals Face Mist ($19)

What it is:
A spritz, a mist, a spray—whatever you want to call it, this one is the ultimate pick-me-up for dull, lackluster skin. Pro tip: Apply it after moisturizer as a hydrating, glow-enhancing finisher.

How to use:
Mist onto skin throughout the day to keep skin hydrated and fresh.

Editor feedback:
“Staring at a screen all day is the ultimate exhauster, so a spritz of this refreshing spray helps me reset and refresh in seconds—it’s like an immediate spa treatment!” —Olivia Wohlner, Editorial Assistant

Key ingredients:
The source of the richest mineral content in the world, the Dead Sea houses ingredients like potassium, zinc, calcium and copper, all of which are blended into this beautiful bottle to help cleanse and heal the skin.

Expert insight:
“In addition to being a great setting spray, Sea Mineral Face Mist soothes the driest of skin. Apply the mist prior to applying makeup for ultimate hydration or use throughout the day whenever skin is feeling dry.” —Manna Kadar, founder and CEO

{Save} Skin Care Anti-Pollution Sleeping Mask ($23)

What it is:
Prevent photoaging while you snooze with this sleeping mask, which reduces the effects of harsh elements like blue light, UV and pollution on skin while boosting hydration and evening skin tone for a more youthful look.

How to use:
Before you snuggle beneath the sheets, apply an even layer on cleansed skin.

Editor feedback:
“Toss this mask into your regular rotation when skin is looking a bit lackluster. You’ll notice a serious difference in the radiance department almost overnight.” —Danielle Fontana Dooley, Senior Digital Editor

Key ingredients:
Deeply nourishing without being too heavy, shea butter is rich in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals. It also pairs wonderfully with ectoin, the powerful barrier-boosting active that fights against dehydration, and bacillus extract,  a gentle and natural exfoliant.

Expert insight:
“Glowing skin begins with our Anti-Pollution Sleeping Mask: a multi-tasking formula that absorbs like a moisturizer and hydrates as it repairs skin’s protective barrier and gently exfoliates so you can wake up with soft, soothed, healthy-looking skin. Trust me, it will become your favorite night treatment!”—Joanna Draniak-Kicinska, CEO and Founder

Cosabella Face Mask ($18)

What it is:
Now that masks have become both a safety and fashion staple, having one that enhances your look is essential. This mask has covered elastic ear straps and a filter pouch opening for simplicity and style.

How to use:
Wash by hand or using a delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Editor feedback:
“There’s no reason that safe can’t be sexy, and chic can’t be comfortable. But style aside, these masks are made of the same wearable, soft and stretchy material that the brand’s lingerie is famous for. So, if you have to cover your face, let this Italian company help you do it in the most feminine and flirty way.”—Amber Milt, Contributing Editor

Key ingredients:
Crafted with polyamide, elastane and cotton, the breathable material is the number-one thing we love about this mask.

Expert insight:
“As our dedicated production team has turned its attention to using our resources to create masks, we’re proud to launch our Cosabella Face Masks. As we shift to a new normal, we want to make sure that you and your loved ones are always protected. The masks have been created with our highest quality, sustainable fabric to be gentle on your skin, with the same incomparable construction we deliver with our lingerie.” —Guido Campello, CEO and Creative Director

Please understand that this mask is not a replacement for medical-grade personal protective equipment, and is not intended to replace other recommended measures to stop the community spread of COVID-19. Please continue to practice social distancing, wash your hands, and refrain from touching your face.

Marvis Toothpaste ($3)

What it is:
We know a product is great if it’s touted by Drew Barrymore, and this toothpaste is one of the few smile-care products that have made it into her routine. This Italian-made must-have simultaneously helps prevent tooth decay, whiten, and kill bad breath. Plus, it comes in seven unique flavors.

How to use:
Brush thoroughly for the dentist-recommended two minutes, twice per day and after meals.

Editor feedback:
“The mint flavor isn’t as strong as drugstore toothpaste, but still leaves my mouth feeling fresh and clean. It’s a gentle powerhouse—and so chic!” —Brittany Burhop Fallon, Beauty Director

Key ingredients:
Gentle cleansing agents and interesting flavor profiles make brushing your teeth something you look forward to.

Expert insight:
“Marvis is a high-quality, traditional toothpaste made in the Italian way. Its concentrated and creamy formula with gentle, balanced abrasivity has high-cleaning efficacy and helps protect tooth enamel. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a pea-sized amount of paste—its long-lasting freshness will surprise you.” —Stefania Martelli, president of Ludovico Martelli S.p.A., Owner and Manufacturer of Marvis

East 29th Vital Serum ($69)

What it is:
This serum is designed to deliver a high concentration of all-natural ingredients directly into the skin after cleansing to improve hydration, texture and tone while also firming, promoting elasticity, and smoothing wrinkles.

How to use:
Post-cleanse, lightly massage a few drops of the serum onto any area of the skin, and then follow with moisturizer. To preserve the integrity and quality of ingredients, store in a cool, dark place.

Editor feedback:
“This all-in-one serum gives my skin the daily dose of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and AHAs it needs to keep it clear and glowy.”—Tatiana Bido, Features Editor

Key ingredients:
You haven’t seen radiant skin until you’ve tried this serum, which is enriched with damage-reducing vitamins C and E, antioxidant-rich lemon rind extract, restoring niacinamide, and hydrating hyaluronic acid. Did someone say  multitasking?

Expert insight:
“The consciousness behind creating East 29th was based on the understanding that we feel with more than just our hands. East 29th’s mission is to establish a conscious dialogue that connects both the physical and mental health awareness behind the clean beauty movement while embodying a mindful transition to not only being seen but also felt.” —Victoria Ferguson, Founder