May's Beauty Products

Every month brings a wave of new beauty launches, but only a select few deserve a spot in your shopping cart. To help you find the ones worth investing in, below are the must-have products that debuted this May.

Offering the perfect blend of skincare and colour, the new cashmere-soft powder melts into skin for a radiant flush, thanks to antioxidant-rich black tea, hydrating cranberry oil, and nourishing shea butter. Patented biomimicry pigments mimic the skin’s natural lipid layer for a second-skin finish, while mother of pearl extract adds the most gorgeous, subtle sheen. The result is a buildable, soft-focus glow with a just-back-from-holiday radiance.

Already a cult favourite in Korea, this emerald-green serum features the eyebrow-raising ingredient PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide), a DNA compound typically derived from salmon sperm. Yep, you read that right. But before you get squeamish, know that PDRN is celebrated for its powerful skin-repairing and elasticity-boosting abilities. Using its Smart Capsule technology, Anua combines PDRN with hyaluronic acid and collagen to deliver deep hydration while helping to firm and smooth the skin. Lightweight, fast-absorbing, and ideal for layering, it’s your shortcut to a glowy, plump complexion.

Get your summer started early with Phlur’s latest launch, the Beach Skin Hair & Body Mist. With warming base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, and musk combined with an airy touch of coconut milk at its heart, you can almost feel the sand under your feet with each spritz. Top notes of salted tiare flower, pink pepper, and bergamot add a fresh, ocean-inspired edge. It’s the kind of scent that evokes sun-warmed skin, salty breezes, and golden afternoons — no beach required.

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Dermalogica’s latest launch is ideal for dehydrated skin, combining effective cleansing with deep hydration. Powered by HydraBond Technology and positively charged hyaluronic acid, the rich, creamy formula attracts and seals in moisture for plump, ultra-hydrated skin. Murumuru seed butter, oat extract, and a phyto-mucin blend help to soften and support the skin barrier, while glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration. Infused with uplifting notes of bergamot and lime, it gently melts away makeup, dirt, and impurities, leaving skin soft, supple, and glowing.

The latest launch from Danessa Myricks Beauty takes inspiration from the luminous glow of clouds at magic hour, while honouring Pride through fearless colour and true inclusivity. The Pastel Dream Mini Freedom Palette features six versatile shades in a mix of pastel neutrals, rainbow multi-chromes, and luminous metallics. Created for all-over use, the magnetic, customisable, and stackable palette is designed for finger-friendly application, making it a breeze for on-the-go looks.