Bloom And Thrive With These Spring 2025 Essentials — As Seen on CBS Austin
The wildflowers are emerging here in Texas, and it’s one of the first glorious signs that spring has, in fact, arrived. To get all of you ready to kick off the season looking and feeling your best, I stopped by CBS Austin with some of my springtime essentials. From SPF-infused makeup to hydrating haircare products, stylish hats with UPF50, better-for-you soda, and a superfood drink mix that provides a nutrition boost, I’ve got some great finds that will make you thrive this season.
You can watch the segment here and keep on reading for the tea on all the products shown on TV!
Juice Plus Superfood Powder
Whether we’re planning to go paddle-boarding on Lady Bird Lake, hiking Enchanted Rock, checking out the vendors at the Pecan Street Festival, or having a picnic at the park, we want to feel our very best so we can really cherish these moments. Enter the new Superfood Powder from Juice Plus, a groundbreaking drink mix that delivers the benefits of 30 different fruits, berries, and vegetables as well as plant-based vitamins A, C, and E.
This vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO drink mix incorporates nutrient-rich ingredients like: acerola cherry, apple, artichoke, beet, blueberry, cabbage, carrot, cranberry, grape, elderberry, kale, mango, spinach, and more.
Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, polyphenols and phytonutrients, the Superfood Powder offers 12 powerful health benefits — among them: supporting cardiovascular health by helping to maintain a healthy blood pressure and flexible arteries; boosting our immune system; offering support to our upper respiratory system; protecting cells from oxidative stress; and positively impacting skin by improving microcirculation and hence boosting skin hydration and density.
This delicious drink mix contains no added sugar or synthetic ingredients, and it comes in travel-friendly stick packs so you can mix the contents with water at any time and any place.
The Superfood Powder is available at JuicePlus.com or through a Juice Plus partner.
Naked Sundays CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops
If you’re looking for the most comprehensive UVA and UVB protection, look to Australian sunscreens. Because Australia has the strictest, most rigorous sun care regulation, Australian SPFs are meticulously crafted to offer the best coverage and feel as comfortable, breathable and lightweight as possible. Founded in 2021, Australian brand Naked Sundays has been redefining the suncare category by infusing Australian SPF50 mineral sunscreen innovation into makeup, offering user-friendly and versatile color cosmetics that deliver sun protection.
This spring, you can give your complexion a radiance boost or give it a bronzed warmth, with the best-selling Naked Sundays CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops, which are available in multiple shades including Illuminating, Bronze, and Blush. These are the word’s first Bronzing and Illuminating drops with SPF.
The CabanaGlow SPF50 drops are a great way to effortlessly incorporate SPF into your daily beauty routine, as the formula can be worn alone, under makeup, or over your favorite skin tint or foundation. Plus, the vegan and cruelty-free formula incorporates skin-loving ingredients like soothing and hydrating pink algae, skin-brightening rosella extract, and ultra-hydrating and plumping hyaluronic acid.
The Illuminating shade features skin-brightening pigments that boost luminosity, giving the complexion a dewy and healthy radiance. The buildable Bronze shade, meanwhile, gives the complexion a back-from-the-islands, sun-kissed finish. Lastly, the Blush shade helps to give cheeks a rosy and radiant finish.
The Naked Sundays CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops have now expanded to 700 ULTA stores nationwide —including here in Texas. Each shade is $35 at ULTA.
Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Overnight Wrapping Mask
Korean beauty brand medicube has amassed legions of fans on TikTok, with creators crediting its facial care products and devices for helping them achieve that coveted glass skin look. The viral brand has now launched a new groundbreaking product that works while we sleep so that we can awaken to clearer, brighter, and smoother skin. The medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Overnight Wrapping Mask ($24.20 on Amazon) features kojic acid, which is known to help fade dark spots and prevent new ones from forming by inhibiting the formation of of tyrosinase, an enzyme that is essential for melanin production. It also contains turmeric, a great source of the antioxidant curcumin and a popular ingredient in skincare thanks to its ability to brighten skin and even skin tone. These brightening ingredients are married with two of the most beloved anti-aging ingredients, skin tone collagen and retinol, which work together to boost elasticity, hydrate skin, and minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
You’ll want to apply this mask at night as the final step in your skincare routine, then wait about 15 minutes until it’s fully dry. Once dry, you can simply go to sleep and let the mask work its magic. The following morning, you can gently peel or rinse the mask off and admire your glow-up!
Luseta Beauty Hyaluronic Acid Line
Whether you’re rocking loose curls or a blunt bob this spring, you want healthy and hydrated hair. And given that spring means more time in pools and lakes, we’ll want to take extra care to keep our strands nourished and moisturized. For that, we can turn to Luseta Beauty, which offers salon-quality haircare products that are sulfate-, paraben-, and cruelty-free — all at affordable prices.
Designed to deeply moisturize strands and improve hair health, the Hyaluronic Acid line is comprised of: the Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Shampoo and Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Conditioner ($16 each at LusetaBeauty.com, Amazon, and CVS), Hyaluronic Acid Hair Mask ($36 at LusetaBeauty.com, Amazon, and CVS), and Hyaluronic Acid Hair Serum ($28 at LusetaBeauty.com, Amazon, and CVS), as well as a TSA-friendly Jet Set Kit ($25 on LusetaBeauty.com and Amazon) that contains all 4 products in the collection.
All the products in Hyaluronic Acid line are infused with hyaluronic acid, avocado oil, coconut oil, shea butter and honey extract to nourish and hydrate strands, delivering soft, smooth, shiny hair.
SuperMouth Ultim8 SmartBrush System
It’s spring cleaning season, so why not spring clean our smiles? For a dentist-level cleaning from the comfort of home, pick up the SuperMouth Ultim8 SmartBrush System, a revolutionary electric toothbrush that cleans teeth up to 40 times better than a manual brush. Not only does the Ultim8 level up your oral hygiene game, but it features a sleek design that you can proudly display on your bathroom counter.
SuperMouth designed the Ultim8 as the answer to traditional toothbrushes, which have a number of shortcomings: they can be too abrasive and lead to gum recession; they often struggle to effectively clean between teeth; and they can harbor a ton of microbes that we reintroduce into our mouths with every brushing session. The Ultim8, then, is equipped with some really great features that rectify these shortcomings. For one, it boasts patented SuperBristles that conform to the unique shape of your teeth, allowing you to clean hard-to-reach areas that other brushes miss. It also features a built-in pressure sensor to help you stop overbrushing, protecting your teeth enamel and gums.
Moreover, it comes with a SmartHub charging station equipped with an integrated drier and a built-in UV sanitizer that removes 99.9% of germs, keeping your toothbrush dry, hygienic and ready for use.
Available in Pearly White, Sapphire Blue, and Rose Gold, the SmartBrush + SmartHub System retails for $169.99 at SuperMouth.com
MISSION Cooling Hats With UPF50
When it comes to sun protection, UPF 50 products don’t get much attention but they’re just as important and useful as sunscreen. MISSION offers stylish hats that deliver UPF 50 protection and also feature a water-activated cooling technology so that, when you sweat or get wet, they cool up to 30 degrees below body temperature. Perfect for everything from trail runs and bike rides to hikes, boat outings, picnics at the park, soccer games, and morning dog walks, these hats are comfortable and lightweight.
If you’re looking for a hat in a versatile neutral shade, check out the Cooling Vented Performance Hat in Alloy Heather ($29.99 on Mission.com), which features laser-perforated panels for superior breathability, or the Cooling Visor in White ($19.99 on Mission.com), which features a flexible band for a snug and secure fit around the head. If you prefer something more colorful and perky, pick up the Cooling Performance Hat ($29.99 on Mission.com), which comes in playful prints like the Grow with the Flow Bering Sea pattern shown above. Another fun option is the Cooling Bucket Hat, which features a snap-up wide brim and comes in joyful patterns like the Sea Palm print shown above ($19.99 on Mission.com).
And, whether you’re mowing the lawn, doing some gardening, or going for a run, you’ll want to pack MISSION Original Cooling Towel ($14.99 on Mission.com), which comes in solid colors as well as joyful prints like the Junglebird Bluebell one shown above.
OLIPOP Functional Soda
Whether you’re doing some backyard grilling or lounging poolside, you’ll want to keep some cold OLIPOP nearby. OLIPOP combines that classic soda taste with functional ingredients that support digestive health, making it a guilt-free, better-for-you option.
An excellent source of fiber, each can contains only 2 to 5 grams of sugar and 35 to 50 calories. OLIPOP is available in classic flavors like Vintage Cola, Classic Root Bear, and Lemon Lime, as well as innovative flavors like Strawberry Vanilla, Watermelon Lime, and Crisp Apple.
And for a peachy keen sip this spring you can pick up an OLIPOP Peaches & Cream soda. Originally launched last summer as part of a limited-time Barbie collaboration, this delightful flavor is now back permanently.
You can find OLIPOP at major retailers like Target, Walmart and on drinkolipop.com
KAL Vitamins Supplements
For over 90 years, KAL Vitamins has been offering high-quality supplements that are triple-tested to ensure purity and potency. To boost digestive health, check out the Gut Magnesium Powder ($29.99 on KALvitamins.com), a fast-dissolving drink mix that combines magnesium citrate with aloe vera to keep your digestive system running smoothly, promote nutrient absorption, and reduce bloating.
If you’re looking for a supplement that will support healthy aging, pick up the KAL Vitamins Collagen Creamer ($29.99 on KALvitamins.com), which contains hydrolyzed bovine collagen so that you can enjoy glowing skin, stronger hair and healthier nails, as well as magnesium glycinate to support bone health and promote muscle recovery.
El Guapo Bitters & Soda and Fuego Bitters
El Guapo is a woman-owned brand offering zero-proof, non-GMO certified, sustainably made bitters, syrups, mixers, and new ready-to-drink sodas— all crafted with love in New Orleans.
The new alcohol-free and caffeine-free El Guapo Bitters & Soda ($39.99 for 12-pack on ElGuapoBitters.com and Amazon) comes in two great flavors: Cucumber Lavender, made with the brand’s award-winning Cucumber Lavender bitters and featuring subtle notes of citrus and mint; and Love Potion, which is a floral blend of rose, jasmine, and lavender with hints of chamomile and hibiscus. Containing no added sugars or dyes, the El Guapo Bitters & Soda is the perfect beverage for any occasion — whether you’re relaxing by Lake Travis and keeping it alcohol-free or you’re looking for a quality mixer to add to your favorite spirit.
When entertaining at home, you’ll want to keep some Fuego Bitters ($19.99 on ElGuapoBitters.com) handy. These bitters are sour and spicy, combining grapefruit, lime, cilantro, habanero and jalapeño flavors. They’re a great way to spruce up a Margarita or to add a kick to some zero-proof Ranch Water.
To make Ranch Water, reach for a bottle of Topo Chico or your favorite sparkling water, pour 1 ounce, out, then ass 0.5 ounces of lime juice and 6 to 8 dashes of El Guapo Fuego Bitters into the bottle. Rub a llime wedge around the bottle’s rim and coat it with some Tajín seasoning for a touch of spice.
Visit ElGuapoBitters.com and use promo code AUSTIN15 for 15% off your purchase.
