Rain or shine, 'April showers' often brings positive results. Though we are just three weeks into the month, April has already presented us exciting launches and throwback trends to embrace.
While May flowers haven't fully bloomed in New York City, our editors have been eyeing some other seasonal finds worth putting on your radar this month. To give you a glimpse of our team's April buys, senior editor Julie Ricevuto recently stopped by Studio 1A with some of those trending picks. What you can expect for April: The re-rise of capri pants, PDRN hair care and stone bath mats, just to name a few.
That alone tells us that April showers really do bring May flowers. Keep reading to discover what's trending this month.
Trending products in April, as seen on TODAY
Capri pants
Capris are back! Google Trends reveals search for the style are up 155% in the last quarter. Embrace the return of the trend with these high-waisted capris from Amazon, which offer some tummy control, have a relaxed silhouette and come in a variety of sizes and colors.
Sunny days are upon us. Protect your eyes from powerful UV with these retro-inspired sunnies from Zenni. For extra cost, you can add blue light protection, impact-resistant lenses and more.
More Zenni sunglasses seen on the show to shop:
- Tortoiseshell Round Sunglasses, $35.95
- Brown Oval Sunglasses, $29.95
- Black Oval Sunglasses, $29.95
- Crystal Sand Oval Sunglasses, $29.95
- Gold Square Glasses, $30.95
- Black Square Glasses, $30.95
Anna Zuckerman earrings
Anna Zuckerman is all about making high quality jewelry at an affordable price point. "They're made to look like diamonds, but for a fraction of the cost," explains Ricevuto, using a unique process in their lab to diamond-coat crystalline stones.
While normally around $100, the brand is offering select earrings for $25. Shop more of the TODAY viewer offerings, along with the picks above, here.
Multi-use makeup
From the apples of the cheeks, eye lids to the lips, use this multi-makeup stick to apply a warm flush to highlight parts of the face. Along with lasting pigment, the multi-stick is infused with skin care to hydrate and smooth skin while you wear.
Medicube PDRN hair care line
Medicube just launched a hair care line, with PDRN has the star ingredient. Each product "includes ingredients to help scalp health for stronger, healthier hair and to reduce breakage," explains Ricevuto. The serum, in particular, helps boost hair health at the root by creating a more balanced environment for growth.
"The shampoo has a cooling sensation and a minty scent, so it's soothing on the scalp, while clearing away excess sebum and buildup," emphasizes Ricevuto. It's clarifying, volume-boosting and refreshing, especially for those with fine, weak strands.
Ricevuto says "the conditioner gives hair a health shine without heaviness or buildup." Thus, similar to its cleansing counterpart, makes it an ideal peak for those searching for natural volume.
Stone mats
Stone mats, like the trays above, absorb water instantly, which, overtime, help prevent prolonged wetness and mold from forming. Ricevuto suggests the trays are "great to put by your kitchen or bathroom sink to absorb any water from sponges, soap or a soap dispenser" to keep these areas moisture-free.
For a spa-like, no-slip experience, this stone bath mat will instantly elevate your bathroom. It's made from 'super-absorbent' stone, per the brand, that evaporates and dries quickly after you step out of the shower.
Fiber
"There are were over 9.6 million searches for fiber on Google in the last month, so it's everywhere right now," says Ricevuto. "Experts call it a super nutrient because it's great for digestion [and] can help with weight management."
However, not every gets their daily amount of fiber. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 22 to 28 grams of fiber is the sweet spot. If you've been struggling to reach the recommended amount, fiber bars, like the pick above, help reach that goal. It comes in different flavors, such as brownie batter and raspberry rose, that make fiber easy and delicious.
More trends to shop
You might know Fabletics for their activewear, but the brand has just released a denim collection that Ricevuto is loving, especially their mid-rise option. "It’s so hard to find a pair of denim I like, but these are so comfortable and incredibly flattering!," she raved.
This recent launch from Rodan + Fields contains 10% ascorbic acid (aka vitamin C) to promote new collagen production. This percentage of the ingredient is ideal for getting the most out the ingredient, per our previous coverage.
If you or them are a fan of NeeDohs, then you know they can be hard to come by. This memory stress ball is a squishy alternative to the viral toy, offering a balance of stress relief and fun distraction.
For pet owners, this reusable pet hair remover will come in handy for pets who shed. Place the FurZapper in your washer, and it will gently remove any fur, dander and lint from your clothes.
With warm weather here, linen is an ideal fabric to wear when its hot and humid. This one from Quince is made 100% from linen, so you can expect it to be extra breathable.
Pokémon and Target have geared up for a limited-time collection, featuring Pokémon-inspired home goods, beauty and clothing that fans can sport their fandom wherever they go.
Tide's recent laundry launch, the Evo Tile, promises a superior clean compared to your standard detergent. They're easy to store, dissolve instantly in water (regardless of temperature) and require zero measuring to get a fresh wash.
Ugg Fluff Yeah Slide
Did you hear? Ugg brought back their iconic plush slide with some updates. The shoe still has its signature bold look, but with an updated logo strap.
Hitting the pool? These clear poolside pouches can be customized on the Mark & Graham site with your initials, so you always know who's is who's.
IT Cosmetics' Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm contains 92% skin care for buildable, sheer coverage that boosts radiance and adds instant hydration.
Meet the expert
Our team features a range of qualified experts and contributors in our broadcast segments to reveal the latest trends, remarkable sale events and all things shopping across a variety of categories. Products were independently chosen by members of the Shop TODAY team along with Julie Ricevuto.
- Julie Ricevuto is a senior editor and on-air expert at Shop TODAY. She has over a decade of experience covering everything from beauty to health and wellness content.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews and even use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
We sorted through years of previous reporting and tapped senior editor Julie Ricevuto to narrow down our recommended trending products for April.
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