April Franzino
Senior Beauty & Style Director
April (she/her) is the senior beauty and style director at Good Housekeeping, where she oversees all beauty editorial content, and also contributes to Woman’s Day and Prevention. April has over 20 years of experience, including positions as the Beauty Director of Redbook, Beauty Editor of SELF, Associate Beauty Editor of Fitness, Assistant Beauty Editor of Good Housekeeping, and Beauty Freelancer at People StyleWatch. She represents GH on television, radio, industry panels, and online, having appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, The View, CNBC, NBC New York Live, QVC, and PIX11 News. April received a B.A. from New York University Journalism School. When not engrossed in all things beauty, she can be found spending time with the people she loves, reading, listening to music, and enjoying the outdoors.
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Latest from April Franzino
How to Actually Get a Salon-Level Blowout at Home, According to Pro Hairstylists
Take your blow drying game to the next level.
6 Best Mascaras for Sensitive Eyes, According to Lab Testers
These gentle picks won't irritate watery, dry, or allergy-ridden eyes.
9 Best Face Moisturizers That Really Work, According to Beauty Lab Testing
According to our scientists, these dream creams are proven to hydrate all skin types, day or night.
15 New Beauty Products Our Pros Are Obsessed With For October
Makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance...oh my!
Wrinkle Creams Make Big Claims: These 10 Had Measurable Effects in Our Lab Testing
These are the products that really work.
11 Best Teeth Whitening Products That Lighten Teeth Up to Four Shades
The most effective whiteners that actually worked in our Lab testing.
11 Best Dark Spot Correctors, Based on Beauty Lab Testing
You’re going to want to see these before-and-after photos.
15 New Beauty Products Our Pros Are Obsessed With For September
Welcome fall with our favorite new finds.
We Tested 29 Skin Tightening Creams—These 13 Delivered Real Results
These powerhouse formulas were the most effective at firming and smoothing skin in our Lab testing.
Forehead Wrinkles Are Notoriously Stubborn—Here’s What Really Works to Reduce Them
No more furrowing your brow over pesky lines.
14 Best Anti-Aging Serums That Really Work, Tested by Beauty Scientists
Lab-backed picks for smoother, brighter, and firmer skin.