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
What to Know About the Good Housekeeping Beauty Innovation + Tool Awards
All your questions answered about how to submit products for the awards and more.
10 Best Face Scrubs, According to Our Testing
Get glowing with these face scrubs for all skin types, from sensitive to acne-prone.
12 Best Curling Wands, Tested and Reviewed
Whether your hair is long, short or somewhere in between, these top-tested wands make curling a breeze.
12 Best Body Oils for Glowing, Silky Skin
These are the most moisturizing (and best smelling!) formulas for all skin types.
Are You Overdoing Your Skincare?
The beauty market is more crowded than ever, making it tempting to experiment with and pile on products. But “more” can actually do more harm than good.
10 Best Sunscreens for Dry Skin, According to Our Testing
These hydrating SPFs for face and body soften skin as they protect from the sun.
Good Housekeeping's 2024 Beauty Awards
The best skin, hair and makeup products you can buy this year, tested by GH Beauty Lab scientists.
20 Best Sunscreens for Your Face, Tested and Reviewed
The most effective everyday SPFs for any skin type.
12 Best Bond-Repair Treatments to Help Heal Damaged Hair
Bond-repair products are everywhere. These formulas can deliver real results, according to GH Beauty Lab scientists.
10 Best Red Lipsticks of All Time, According to Celebrity Makeup Artists
Iconic fiery shades worn by your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift.
18 Best Shampoos for Every Hair Type
From thin to curly hair and everything in between, we have the perfect everyday shampoo for you.