Easter is a joyous weekend of decorating eggs, eating chocolate, and relaxing with family in balmy weather. Everything from the mood to the decor is vibrant, which makes it the perfect time to get a manicure that is just as cheery.

Now that our hands aren’t living in mittens, we’ve curated a list of Easter nails for all to marvel at. You’ll find bunnies, eggs, and floral accents painted on an array of pastel and bright polishes. Get screenshotting because you’ll want to get in a couple of these playful looks before spring is out.

Tiny Flowers

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You already plan on bringing a bouquet of flowers to upcoming Easter get-togethers, so why not get some blooms for yourself? The itty-bitty buds on this nude base are elegant and easy to do at home. Just sweep on a milky nail polish, place pressed flowers (that you can purchase on Amazon), and seal with a glossy topcoat.

Lavender Milk

Courtesy of @nails.miastudio

Maybe you cultivated a collection of airbrushed T-shirts. Perhaps you’ve stood in front of a hazy backdrop while posing for professionally shot photos. Regardless, these nail looks are sure to spark some nostalgia. To achieve hearts like the ones shown above, Robles uses an airbrush system like the Japanese Airtex Airgel. She recommends finding quality stencils—she sells some in her own online store, Nail Jerks, and you can find others on Glam Goodies.

Flicks and Dots

Many of us in the millennial club might recall going to the nail salon with our mom and seeing a white display board full of the flicks-and-dots design remixed a bunch of different ways, with numbers corresponding to each option so you could “order” the look for you.

Despite being a relatively simple design of tiny flicks mixed with dots, nail technicians somehow stretched this look into at least 50 different variations back then. Nail artists today are adding a modern touch by mixing in details such as rhinestones and gradients to pay homage to the original design.

Designer Logos

Monogrammed Gucci bags, Chanel stud earrings, Dior sunglasses—the early 2000s were all about showing off designer logos. And they’re the perfect accent for your next manicure influenced by this era. You can monogram a few nails, add some designer-inspired charms, or do both to complete this look.

Pierced Nails

Belly rings, eyebrow piercings, and lip piercings are just some of the most popular body modifications that marked this era. If you’re not ready for the commitment of getting a piercing or two, adding some jewelry to your nails could be a good way to experiment.

Tiny hoops or small, dangly charms are an easy way to incorporate this trend into a manicure. But if you really want to dive into the risk-taking essence of Y2K aesthetics, using a curved, belly ring-style barbell could really bring your manicure to the next level.

Hibiscus Flowers

Courtesy of @aequoreus_nails

Key Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, ceramides, glycerin | Sunscreen filter: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide | Who it’s for: everyone | Fragrance free: yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the downsides of sunscreen sticks?

While sunscreen sticks are incredibly convenient and precise, they do have their limitations—namely, they can’t really serve as a body sunscreen. “The other side of the coin is that it’s hard to cover a large body surface area,” says Dr. Levit. “The stick won’t do the heavy lifting—you’ll need to supplement that with cream or lotion that can cover a broader surface area.”

That said, there are obvious benefits to your skin-care routine. “Sunscreen sticks offer a convenient and mess-free method for applying sun protection, making them ideal for targeted areas like the face, ears, and shoulders,” explains Dr. Badreshia-Bansal. “Their solid form ensures portability and ease of use without the risk of spillage”—a significant plus for travel, reapplication, and anyone constantly on the go.

Are sunscreen sticks effective?

According to Fatima Fahs, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Camden, Minnesota, broad-spectrum solid stick formulas perform just as well as the best liquid sunscreens. But, as with any sunscreen, you must apply and reapply the right amount for sufficient broad-spectrum protection. (More on that in a bit.)

Another bonus of sunscreen sticks: They’re fabulous for applying SPF to smaller, more sensitive areas, such as eyelids. “The skin [around the eyes] is more fragile and thinner, making it more susceptible to fine lines and photoaging, so sunscreen is essential,” Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Hamden, Connecticut, previously explained—which is why she recommends using a sunscreen stick. Do you have a fresh, colorful tattoo you want to preserve? Sunscreen sticks are great for that, too.

How much sunscreen should I be applying?

Because you can’t see how much of a sunscreen stick you’re using up—for example, two fingers-length worth for the face—Dr. Fahs says, “The more the merrier in general, but I tell patients to apply four passes back and forth on each area of application to make sure you get a good amount on.” She also recommends rubbing in the sunscreen so every inch is accounted for. Dr. Fahs also recommends applying your sunscreen stick on dry skin—for any skin care you slather on beforehand, make sure it’s fully dry—so the formula “stays put.”

And don’t forget: Reapplication is essential for maintaining UV protection throughout the day. “Reapply every two hours at a minimum but more often if sweating or immersed in water,” board-certified dermatologist Roberta Del Campo, MD, previously told Allure.

Meet the experts

• Noah Levit, MD, PhD, a board-certified dermatologist of Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut based in Fairfield, Hamden, and Norwalk, CT
• Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and RealSelf expert based in Danville, CA
• Fatima Fahs, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Camden, Minnesota
• Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Hamden, Connecticut
• Roberta Del Campo, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Miami

How we test and review products

When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that’s included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.

Key ingredients: silicone | Benefits: product absorption boosting, reusable | Fragrance-free: yes | Mask count: 1 | Leave-on time: 10 to 20 minutes or overnight

Best for Gifting: Tonymoly Ready, Set, Glow! I’m Sheet Mask Pack

Why it’s worth it: The only thing better than one really good sheet mask is 10 really good sheet masks—especially when there’s variety involved. Enter: Tonymoly’s I’m Real Sheet Mask Bundle, complete with 10 unique, three-layer, essence-soaked masks tackling a generous range of skin concerns. Pores getting you down? Unwrap the I’m Charcoal or I’m Red Wine mask. Feeling dull? Tear open the I’m Lotus mask. Got dry, flaky skin? I’m Aloe Vera should do the trick. This cohort makes for a super sweet gift (easter basket toppers, anyone?), or, as a does-it-all activity for a DIY spa night with the besties. Before you bust them out, pop them in the fridge for a cryo-ish depuffing effect.

Key ingredients: aloe vera, green tea, charcoal, lavender, lotus flower, etc. | Benefits: varying | Fragrance-free: no | Mask count: 10 | Leave-on time: 20 to 30 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of using a sheet mask?

Sheet masks can simultaneously be a special little treat and a staple of your skin-care routine. “Think of sheet masks as your skin’s 20-minute staycation,” says Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD. “These serum-soaked sheets (usually made of cotton, hydrogel, or bio-cellulose) create a barrier that locks in moisture and helps active ingredients penetrate more effectively.” The benefits of a sheet mask depend on the individual product’s formula, but you’ll recognize familiar skin-care ingredients and benefits across the board. Dr. Gohara points out popular perks like hydration-boosting (hyaluronic acid or glycerin), brightening (vitamin C and niacinamide), calming (aloe vera, cica, green tea), and beyond. Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care. “I recommend using sheet masks when your skin feels extra dry and dehydrated for that extra oomph,” says Dr. Kim. “You can use them while watching TV, reading, or working, etc., and it’s a good way to keep your skin supple and hydrated.”

Do sheet masks actually work?

According to Dr. Gohara: “Yes—but think ‘short story,’ not ‘novel.'” Even though they’re effective at delivering the ingredients you want via an occlusive barrier that helps with absorption, they’re not the be-all-end-all of skin care. “Clinical studies support their use for hydrating, soothing, and temporarily improving skin texture and radiance. However, they’re not magic. A sheet mask won’t replace consistent skin care, a balanced diet, or sun protection—but it can be a powerful supporting character in your routine,” says Dr. Gohara. In other words, they’re great, relaxing, fun supplements to a well-rounded routine and lifestyle.

Meet the experts

• Nina Desai, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Manhattan Beach, California
• Elyse Love, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
• David Kim, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
• Ava Shamban, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills
• Sejal Shah, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
• Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut

How we test and review products

When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that’s included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.

Other remote dangers of rib surgery include injury to the nerves that run underneath the ribs as well as damage to the kidneys, which sit deep behind the floating ribs. Cosmetic risks include asymmetry, visible scars, and ribs that revert back to their original position (mainly from improper corset use, experts say). In rare cases, “you can get something called a nonunion, where the bones, for one reason or another, don’t quite heal,” Dr. Sieber says, “so they never re-ossify and they’re kind of just floating sections next to each other.”

Critics of the procedure worry about the surgery’s impact on the lungs over time: If rib removal can compromise breathing, could rib remodeling pose a similar risk? The rib cage does play a role in respiration by providing space for the lungs to fully expand. When you undergo a procedure that “intentionally shrinks the lower portion of the chest wall, you’re impinging on the space that the lungs are meant to have,” Dr. Rubinstein explains. “The tighter you make it when attempting to pull in the waistline, the less space the lungs have for taking deep breaths.”

Dr. Turin likens the effect to inhaling deeply while wearing a corset or Spanx. “It can be done, but it’s a bit harder than breathing unrestricted,” he says. After surgery, he posits, a patient’s pulmonary function tests could look a little different, but in his opinion, that slight change would be “relatively immaterial to the majority of the population.” Dr. Hadeed adds that “the lungs typically only extend down to about the 10th rib,” and it’s generally the 11th and 12th ribs that are repositioned.

Dr. Teitelbaum argues that even a small loss of pulmonary function may, in fact, be meaningful—“dismissing it would be like saying a small heart attack is irrelevant for most people”—and that doctors should screen for and precisely analyze any potential changes by performing pulmonary function tests before and after rib remodeling to see how patients’ lungs fare. “These things need to be known,” he says. Presently, however, such testing isn’t standard practice. None of the surgeons I spoke to who perform rib remodeling do these before-and-after pulmonary tests, maintaining that they’re unwarranted.

Overall, data is lacking. “Rib remodeling hasn’t been around that long, so there are few studies even looking at the techniques and results, let alone pulmonary function and the dynamics of breathing as it relates to the changes these operations make,” says Dr. Rubinstein. I did find one study from 2024 detailing a remodeling treatment for “winged ribs” (a medical condition where the ribs visibly and palpably protrude from the chest). Surgeons reduced the ribs from the front of the body (versus the lower back, as is customary) and conducted pulmonary tests on patients pre- and post-op. They recorded no significant changes in lung function six months after surgery. (With the approach for winged ribs, surgeons are working in “much closer proximity to the lungs” than they are during traditional rib remodeling,” Dr. Hadeed says.)

While Dr. Rubinstein has concerns about rib remodeling, he doesn’t dismiss the procedure out of hand. “I think there’s a role for almost everything in the right circumstances—if the patient can be well informed of the risks and if the procedure can be done with a high enough level of safety and satisfaction,” he says. Looking ahead, he adds, “there may come a time in the not-so-distant future when this is just another procedure that we do.” The BBL seemed exotic 20 years ago, he reminds me, but today it’s performed routinely in ORs across the country.

Dr. Teitelbaum thinks the emergence of rib remodeling raises “an interesting moral question—should plastic surgeons do whatever a patient wants, however ludicrous? Is this any different than giant breast implants or overinflated lips?”

But then there’s this question: Who defines “ludicrous”?

For now, says Dr. Rubinstein, “I’m sitting back and waiting to see how rib remodeling pans out before I start offering it to my patients. I am one who thinks it’s a long run for a short slide.”

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It’s easy to see why Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream is a K-Beauty favorite. It pulls off a balancing act, feeling light on skin but hydrating all day. Its namesake ingredients, hyaluronic acid and antioxidant green tea, help keep skin moisturized, glowing, and happy. It’s a refreshing formula to reach for when your skin is parched, and it feels great on even hot summer days, when richer creams can feel sticky.

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream is a part of our Allure Beauty Box product lineup for April. Subscribe to Allure Beauty Box and get editor-approved picks in makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrance delivered right to your door every month.

It’s not easy to stage a comeback. But witch hazel has pulled it off in recent years. The astringent ingredient—which is great for declogging pores to help them look smaller—is being paired with soothing ingredients in new formulas that tone without the sting. Skin&Co Truffle Therapy Toner is a great example. It mixes the purifying, redness-reducing superstar that is witch hazel with cucumber and antioxidant rosemary for a formula that helps keep skin calm and pores clear.

Skin&Co Truffle Therapy Toner is a part of our Allure Beauty Box product lineup for April. Subscribe to Allure Beauty Box and get editor-approved picks in makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrance delivered right to your door every month.

Editor’s tip: If you want more of a retinal punch, this formula comes in a 0.05% version.

Key ingredients: encapsulated retinaldehyde, peptides, ceramides, omegas | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: all skin types, especially for dry skin

Best for Oily Skin: Youth to the People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

Why we love it: While it’s great for most skin types, Dr. Berry especially loves Youth to the People’s Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum for oily or combo skin. “It glides on smoothly, sinks in fast, and strikes a nice balance,” she says. The formula combines 0.15% stabilized retinal with five percent niacinamide to support your skin barrier and even out tone. “Plus, ceramides and adaptogens help calm and hydrate, so you get all the benefits without the usual dryness or flaking,” says Dr. Berry. It also contains hyaluronic acid, which gives the serum a refreshing, lightweight feel and delivers just the right amount of hydration, leaving oily skin feeling balanced, not greasy.

Editor’s tip: The yellowish tint you see when you apply this skin-care product is normal—that’s just the natural color of retinal. It’ll dry down clear.

Key ingredients: retinaldehyde, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: all skin types, especially for oily skin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Retinal versus retinol: What’s the difference?

“Retinal and retinol are both vitamin A derivatives, but retinal is one step closer to retinoic acid—the active form your skin uses. That means it works faster and is typically more potent than retinol,” says Dr. Levit. While retinol needs two conversions in the skin to become active, retinal only needs one, so you’ll often see quicker results when smoothing fine lines, improving texture, and fading dark spots. That said, “retinal can also be slightly more intense, so it’s usually recommended for those who’ve already built some tolerance to retinoids,” he says.

Is it better to use retinol or retinal?

It depends. “If you have sensitive skin or are brand-new to retinoids, retinol is a great place to start,” says Dr. Berry. “If you’re already tolerating retinol well, or you’re targeting deeper wrinkles, pigmentation, or acne, retinal can offer faster and more noticeable results with less irritation than prescription-strength options.”

Meet the experts

• Noah Levit, MD, PhD, a board-certified dermatologist of Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut based in Fairfield, Hamden, and Norwalk, CT
• Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and RealSelf expert based in Danville, CA
• Asmi Berry, DO, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in LA

How we test and review products

When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that’s included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.