10 New Skin-Smoothing Launches for Spring

As much as we love all things beauty, there’s no denying that it can get a tad overwhelming. In this monthly series you can look forward to 10 must-try products focused around a specific seasonal concern. In other words, you better make some room on your #shelfie.

Alright y’all, try not to freak out, but your addiction to texting and scrolling on your phone can actually cause premature aging on your neck. Known as tech neck, these horizontal lines that form across your skin (typically in pairs) come as a result of repeatedly looking down at your device. Since we believe you should be able to stay connected and informed without it making its mark on your décolletage, below you’ll find 10 anti-aging skincare products designed to combat the concern.

1. PRAI Ageless Neck Line Eraser ($30): This hyaluronic acid-infused formula works to fill lines and wrinkles for tighter, smoother skin.

2. Dr. Brandt needles no more Neck Sculpting Cream ($95): Paired with a gua sha stone, this rich neck treatment tones, sculpts, and softens skin by increasing circulation, improving elasticity, and deeply hydrating to the core.

3. nia Tech Neck Line Smoother ($36): You might scroll all day on Instagram, but this little on-the-go massager has your back (err, neck). It’s made with lipopeptide, algae extract, and patented NIA-114, a molecule that protects skin against the impacts of daily lifestyle stressors, to help you roll your way to tighter skin sans horizontal lines.

4. bareMinerals Ageless Genius Firming & Wrinkle Smoothing Neck Cream ($45): Peptides, gold, edelweiss, and algae extracts combine to promote collagen production, improve elasticity, and increase moisture retention for a more youthful-looking neck over time.

5. Elemis Pro-Collagen Neck & Décolleté Balm ($79): This sea buckthorn oil, padina pavonica (a Mediterranean algae known for its anti-aging properties), and tree fern extract concoction is designed to plump skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and crepiness on your neck and chest.

6. skynICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Neck Gels ($35): Made with antioxidant-rich cloudberry seed oil and arctic cranberry seed oil, as well as jojoba oil and Icelandic water, these niacinamide- and plant collagen-infused neck gels target horizontal lines, sagging skin, and dark spots.

7. StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream ($95): Designed specifically for the profile of your neck to jawline, the NIA-114 formula hydrates and sculpts skin, lifting lines and replacing them with a supple silhouette.

8. H2O+ Infinity+ Chin & Neck Firmer ($48): This cream boosts skin with oat kernel extract, rosemary leaf extract, and camellia japonica seed oil, a popular ingredient in Japanese beauty thanks to it’s deeply hydrating, antioxidant-rich properties.

9. Herbal Dynamics Beauty White Truffle & Probiotic Neck Firming Treatment ($30): Over 30 botanicals, including white truffle, probiotics, mango, pistachio, and avocado butters, power this line-smoothing, anti-aging neck treatment.

10. Jergens Skin Firming Neck & Chest Resilience Recovery Revitalizing Cream ($10): This fast-absorbing, SPF-infused neck cream smoothes and tightens skin, while protecting it against added sun exposure.

Will you make room on your vanity for these newbies? Tell us @BritandCo!

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As much as we love all things beauty, there’s no denying that it can get a tad overwhelming. In this monthly series you can look forward to 10 brand-new, must-try products focused around a specific seasonal concern. In other words, you better make some room on your #shelfie.

Winter weather comes with its fair share of complexion woes, but few are as menacing as dull, dehydrated skin. Instead of overwhelming your vanity with dozens of products, try buys featuring brightening ingredients, most of which double as high-quality hydrators. According to Shari Sperling, a board-certified dermatologist in Florham Park, NJ, options that include vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid, fatty acids, and ceramides are a good place to start. Or consider salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids, which also illuminate the face since they help slough off the top layer of rough dead skin. Gentle retinols can be effective, so long as you pick soothing formulas that won’t irritate skin. Scroll down to find 10 glow-boosting products launching in January 2019.

1. Innisfree Youth-Enriched Cream with Orchid ($29): This multi-tasking moisturizer hydrates, firms, tones, and gets you glowing with its mixture of Jeju orchid and citrus unshiu peel extract.

2. Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum ($92): Rosehip and tamanu oil combine with salicylic acid, retinol alternative bakuchiol, and hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of fine lines, shrink pores, and deeply nourish skin while you sleep.

3. Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum ($88): Powered by alpha hydroxy acids and a vitamin C blend, this lightweight serum gently exfoliates to support cell turnover, diminish dark spots and scarring, and improve tone overall.

4. AmorePacific Youth Revolution Radiance Creme & Masque ($200): This niacinamide-, squalane-, and fatty acid-rich treatment melts into your skin to hydrate and add shine. Apply a single layer for everyday use or two for an overnight masking experience.

5. Higher Education Skincare MBA Night Renewing Serum with 0.5% Retinol ($39): Upgrade your nighttime regimen with this fast-acting retinol serum that helps replenish moisture loss and refine your complexion.

6. Grace + Tonic Botanical Beauty Eye Serum ($25): This vegan, vitamin E, blue seakale, and green tea cooling serum works to instantly moisturize, plump, and brighten the delicate skin under your eyes.

7. Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask ($48): The antioxidant-rich overnight mask is formulated with radiant vitamin C, free radical-fighting maqui, and squalane to revive skin.

8. Omorovicza Budapest Daily Vitamin C ($150): Committing to a few drops of this potent vitamin C serum every day will set the stage for a firmer, more youthful-looking complexion.

9. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum ($85): Formulated with blue-green algae, Hawaiian white honey, cactus extract, and retinol, this potent anti-aging buy will transform dull, UV-damaged skin into an enviable complexion.

10. KORA Organics Noni Glow Sleeping Mask ($48): This bouncy overnight mask plumps and illuminates your face courtesy of a mixture of intensifying, wrinkle-reducing kakadu plum extract, moisture-rich silver ear mushroom, nourishing coconut milk, and tone-enhancing caviar lime extract.

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What is it about family sagas that seem to make book clubs more interesting? Maybe it's because we know interpersonal relationships can be a little dysfunctional. It could be that we still don't know how to communicate with the people we love the most. Even if we love our parents and siblings, reading about other families' fictional twists and turns gives us a rush of adrenaline.

So it's no wonder Jenna Bush Hager's January book club pick feels like something we can read without putting down. It's full of complicated relationship dynamics, love, and reconciling one's identity with their past. You can say it's the perfect read to kick off your 2025 reading goals!

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The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

Penn should be excited about advancing her education at the University of Edinburgh, but she can't stop thinking about the secret her parents have been keeping from her. For some reason, she believes she'll uncover it while she's in Scotland because Lord Lennox — her father's friend — is in the area.

Her hunger for the truth leads her to Lord Lennox's estate where she she starts mingling with his family and even discovers love in this moving novel.

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Jenna Bush Hager's Thoughts About The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus

Jenna Bush Hager thinks readers will love The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus because "it's a rich novel" with themes of "friendship and motherhood" (via Instagram). It's so good, she's sure "it will sweep you off your feet (via Instagram).

We hope you enjoy reading about Penn's journey in The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus and encourage you to check out Reese Witherspoon's January book club pick next!