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
14 Best Foundations for Oily Skin That’ll Keep You Shine-Free
These top-tested picks will leave skin looking flawless and matte.
12 Best Face Washes to Remove Dirt, Excess Oil, and Makeup
Our Beauty Lab experts recommend the best cleansers for healthy skin.
The New Retinol That Gives Visible Results Starting in One Week
Get powerful wrinkle reduction without irritation.
Everything You Need to Know About the Good Housekeeping Beauty Awards
Including info on how to submit beauty products for review.
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 12 Best Eye Makeup Removers That Dissolve Eyeliner and Mascara Fastest
Even waterproof cosmetics disappear with these magic picks.
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.
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.
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!
