April Franzino
Senior Beauty & Style Director
April (she/her) is the senior beauty and style director at Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman's Day. She has over 15 years of experience under her belt, starting her career as an assistant beauty editor at GH in 2007, and working in the beauty departments of SELF and Fitness magazines.
17 Best Eye Creams, According to Beauty Lab Testing
Real women saw a difference in wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness using these.
14 Best Natural and Organic Sunscreens, Tested by Our Scientists
You can trust these face and body SPFs.
The 13 Best Dark Spot Correctors That Gave Visible Results in Our Lab Testing
See the before-and-after images to believe.
16 Best Night Creams to Help All Skin Types Get Their Beauty Sleep
Wake up with glowing skin.
13 Skin Tightening Creams That Actually Firm Your Face
These powerhouse formulas were the most effective at tightening and smoothing skin in our Lab testing.
We Tested 115 Self-Tanners to Find the 8 Best for the Perfect Faux Glow
These formulas are easy-to-use, smell good and won't leave you looking orange.
The 15 Best At-Home Hair Color Products, Per 400 Hours of Lab Testing
Get professional results with these top hair dye brands for gray coverage and rich, lasting color.
10 Best Wrinkle Creams That Actually Worked in Our Lab Tests
These are proven to be the top anti-aging moisturizers on the market.
The 13 Best Teeth Whitening Products That Actually Work, Per 150 Testers
These top at-home strips, kits and toothpastes whiten teeth up to four shades.
13 Best Neck Firming Creams That Actually Tighten Skin, According to Lab Testing
GH Beauty Lab scientists have real before-and-after images to prove it.
11 Best Curl Creams for Defined Waves, Curls and Coils
We've got a top pick for every curl pattern.
The 14 Best Sunscreens You Can Buy of the 795 Our Scientists Tested
We evaluated face and body SPFs on thousands of testers to find the top formulas.
Your Guide to No-Fuss Summer Beauty
When it’s hot and sticky (and sunny) outside, the last thing you want to do is spend time in a balmy bathroom slogging through a lengthy, complicated skin, hair and makeup routine. Luckily, the GH Beauty Lab has all the latest tricks and product picks to make this your easiest season ever!
The Best Hair Dryers, According to 320+ Hours of Lab Testing
Our scientists have over a decade of experience evaluating tools from professional to budget buys.
22 Best Perfumes for Women of All Time, According to Beauty Pros
We've spent decades trying hundreds of fragrances to find the top scents, from luxury to affordable buys.
23 Best Foundations for Mature Skin to Flatter Your Complexion
Smooth pores and lines with these formulas.
18 Best Deodorants for Women to Combat Odor and Sweat
These top-tested formulas will keep armpits dry and smelling great.
19 Best Anti-Frizz Hair Products in Our Lab's Humidity Chamber Testing
We gathered 5,666 measurements to find the most smoothing formulas.
9 Best Mascaras for Sensitive Eyes, Tested by Experts
These hypoallergenic picks won't irritate watery, dry or allergy-ridden eyes.
The 12 Best Eye Makeup Removers That Dissolve Eyeliner and Mascara Fastest
Even waterproof cosmetics disappear with these magic picks.
The 12 Most Moisturizing Hand Creams, Per 1,300+ Skin Hydration Measurements
Wave goodbye to dry hands.
Good Housekeeping's 2025 Beauty Awards
After evaluating 598 skincare, hair and makeup products, these are the best you can buy.
Want Amazing Hair? Avoid These 7 Hair Washing Mistakes
Read this before your next shampoo.
12 Best Foundations for Oily Skin That’ll Keep You Shine-Free
These top-tested picks will leave skin looking flawless and matte.
The New Serum You Need for Radiant Skin
Get powerful glow-giving results — at a fraction of the cost of other products.
The Best Hair Products You Can Buy, According to Our Testing
These top brands guarantee healthy, beautiful hair — starting at under $10.
10 Best Root Touch-Ups to Revive Your Hair Color
Cover grays and regrowth at home with these top-tested permanent dyes and temporary products.
13 Best Anti-Aging Serums That Really Work, Tested by Our Scientists
These products are proven to measurably reduce wrinkles, dry skin, dark spots and more.
10 Best Shampoos for Colored Hair to Help Your Shade Last Longer
The top formulas stopped fading for a month — and made color salon vibrant.
I Spent Hours Sorting Through Sephora's Cyber Week Sale. These Are the 18 Best Deals.
Score the GH Beauty Lab’s top-tested skin, makeup and hair products — now up to 50% off!
Pro Stylists Spill Their Best Secrets for Super Shiny Hair
Glass hair, ahead!
9 Mistakes You’re Making When Washing Your Face
You may have been doing it wrong all along.