Popsugar Beauty Skin Care 33 Best Beauty Launches of May 2022, According to Editors 33 May Beauty Launches Our Editors Can't Get Enough Of 3 May 2022 by Renee Rodriguez Image Source: Saie As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. May is officially here, and with it comes some amazing new beauty products. Our editors have been hard at work testing out all the best new products that launched this month. Shop our favourites in the hair, skin-care, body-care, makeup, and fragrance categories. The month of May means the start of Taurus season, better weather, and (arguably) most important: some of the best beauty launches we've seen this year. With summer just around the corner, brands are starting to release products that are geared toward the warmer incoming weather. Think glossy lip products, cream-based everything, summer scents, and all the beauty products necessary for the perfect beach day. Still, with as many exciting launches as there are right now, no one person possibly has the time to test them all — and that's where we come in. Our editors have been hard at work testing the latest crop of beauty products that have dropped in the past few months (or have yet to hit stores), and we're sharing all of our favourites. The best part? There's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for your perfect new fragrance, a stay-all-day brow pencil, or the best dry shampoo to get you through a sweaty workout, we've got you covered. Keep reading to see all of our picks. Best Makeup: Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor Image Source: ulta.com "I'm a huge fan of Maybelline's lip formulas, including the new Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lip Colour ($12). The satin-matte finish isn't drying like most long-wearing liquid lipsticks and actually feels soft on my lips. It features the brand's signature pointed doe-foot applicator, making it easy to line and fill in lips with precision. The all-day smudge and transfer-proof claims make it great for dinner dates or just general mask-wearing." — Jessica Harrington, beauty editor Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lip Colour $12 from ulta.com Buy Now Best Makeup: Gxve by Gwen Stefani Most Def Clean Instant Definition Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil Image Source: sephora.com "I may never look like Gwen Stefani (no matter how many striped crop tops I buy), but at least I can get my eyebrows on somewhat of an even playing field. The Gxve Most Def Clean Instant Definition Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil ($24), from her new makeup line, is everything I need it to be: easy enough to use, buildable enough in pigment to forgive any mistakes, and long-wearing enough for any and all dance parties. All I need are a few eye gems to trace above my brows and I'm set." — Kelsey Castañon, beauty director Gxve Most Def Clean Instant Definition Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil $24 from sephora.com Buy Now Best Makeup: Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Image Source: sephora.com "An eyeliner pencil may not seem like a very exciting pick, but this one is different. Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner ($28) glides on like butta', yet once it sets it's not going anywhere. You can do a perfect winged liner look with one flick of a pencil, and it won't smear or transfer. Plus, it comes in four super pretty colours." — Dawn Davis, executive beauty director, Vox Media Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner $28 from sephora.com Buy Now Best Makeup: Saie Dew Blushes in Chilly and Spicy Image Source: saiehello.com "I was already obsessed with the first round of shades Saie created for the Dew Blush, and the newest two colours don't disappoint. The Saie Dew Blushes in Chilly and Spicy ($24) are perfect for summer; Chilly is an everyday mauve pink that gives a "sun-kisses" look and Spicy is a deeper terracotta that I can see wearing on a balmy night out. The formula gives that same dewy sheen as the original iterations and blends beautifully for an even glow." — Aviel Kanter, director, branded content "Saie Beauty recently released two new shades of its "dew blushes" and the shade chilly stole my heart. It's a gorgeous pink colour that leaves my cheeks looking like I just came from a really intense workout — sans the sore muscles. The formula is perfect for dryer skin or anyone who just wants a natural looking glow to the face without having to pile on highlighter or feeling greasy from using too many luminous products." — Ariel Baker, assistant beauty editor Saie Dew Blushes in Chilly and Spicy $24 from saiehello.com Buy Now Best Makeup: Lawless Conseal the Deal Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer Image Source: sephora.com "I've become a terrible sleeper in recent years, which means I spend many of my waking hours looking for a concealer that can hide my dark circles. My latest find is Lawless Conseal The Deal Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer ($26). It's so light that it doesn't settle into fine lines, yet it somehow hides everything, and it contains antioxidants and caffeine to protect the skin and depuff. It really does make it look like I got eight hours, which is nothing short of miraculous." — DD "I have been on the hunt for the perfect concealer for what feels like a century. The first time I tested Conseal the Deal from Lawless, I knew it was going to be a winner. It didn't crease, go on too thick, or fade by the end of the day. It's honestly the best concealer I've tried in years, and it's become my new holy-grail makeup product." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer Lawless Conseal The Deal Lightweight Full Coverage Concealer $26 from sephora.com Buy Now Best Makeup: SeneGence Glowify Illuminating Moisture Mist Image Source: urldefense.proofpoint.com "I've recently gotten more into setting sprays, and I've been loving the SeneGence Glowify Illuminating Moisture Mist ($42). It instantly gives my skin an illuminating glow every time I spray it, and it helps keep my makeup in place all day long. I've been using it throughout the day to give my hours-old makeup some extra oomph, and it's honestly been working wonders." — RR SeneGence Glowify Illuminating Moisture Mist $42 from urldefence.proofpoint.com Buy Now Best Makeup: Jones Road Shimmer Face Oils Image Source: jonesroadbeauty.com "The Jones Road Shimmer Face Oils ($34) add immediate luminosity to the skin but in a way that doesn't look glittery or childish. I particularly love the shade Midas for nice golden sheen that makes it look like I sweat in only the places on my face that I choose to." — AB Jones Road Shimmer Face Oils $34 from jonesroadbeauty.com Buy Now Best Makeup: One Size Beauty Cheek Clapper Blush Trios Image Source: onesizebeauty.com "The One Size Beauty Cheek Clapper Blush Trios ($36) are so good I audibly gasped when applying them. The formula of each blush in the palette is buttery soft and so easy to blend. They also have this blurring technology that gives an airbrushed finish. While it's hard to choose favourites, the shade Very That is me in a blush palette." — AB One Size Beauty Cheek Clapper Blush Trios $36 from onesizebeauty.com Buy Now Best Makeup: Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon in Pillow Talk Image Source: charlottetilbury.com "The Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon in Pillow Talk ($27) is extremely easy to use and the rose-gold colour is universally flattering. One swipe onto the eyelid and my eye makeup look is set for hours." — AB Best Makeup: Lancome Le 8 Hypnose Mascara Image Source: Lancome "I'm usually a 'more is more' type person when it comes to my lash look, but if I've learned anything over the past two years, it's that nobody on the Zoom call can tell when you apply 100 layers of mascara. That's why I've been leaning toward formulas that lend a more natural-looking effect lately, like the Lancome Le 8 Hypnose Mascara ($32, at Ulta on May 22). The end result isn't as bold as I might have required for a night out circa 2019, but feathery, soft, and lengthened lashes are exactly what I'm looking for these days." — KC Best Skin Care: Exponent Beauty Brightening Boost Vitamin C Serum Image Source: exponentbeauty.com "Exponent Beauty recently launched the first-ever self-activated fresh clinical skin-care line, and I've been more than impressed when testing the products, especially the Exponent Brightening Boost Vitamin C Serum ($168). Mixing my own products so they're fresh when I use them has been a game-changer, and I can't wait to see what long-term benefits using fresh ingredients has on my skin." — RR Exponent Brightening Boost Vitamin C Serum $168 from exponentbeauty.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Eucerin Hydrating Micellar Water Image Source: cvs.com "I know, I know — micellar water isn't exactly the sexiest beauty product, but when you have sensitive skin like mine, you'll know that at least half of all formulas out there can lead to red, angry skin. That's not the case with the Eucerin Hydrating Micellar Water ($12), which takes off makeup like the best of them while leaving skin feeling hydrated, unfazed, and free of any irritation." — KC Eucerin Hydrating Micellar Water $12 from cvs.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Tula Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturiser Image Source: tula.com "I started switching out my heavier winter skin-care formulas for lightweight alternatives now that the weather is warming up, and I'm so happy I added the Tula Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturiser ($54) to my routine. The vitamin C, ferulic acid, and tranexamic acid-packed daytime face cream addresses uneven texture and helps brighten my complexion and leaves my skin feeling hydrated." — JH Tula Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturiser $54 from sephora.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Powder-to-Foam Cleanser Image Source: chanel.com "Chanel's new No. 1 de Chanel line is formulated with 97 percent naturally derived ingredients and environmentally sound packageing for a reduced carbon footprint. The newest product in the line, the No. 1 de Chanel Powder-to-Foam Cleanser ($55), is by far my favourite. The powder emulsifies really beautifully into a nice bubbly foam, and the brand's signature Red Camellia Extract and Red Camellia Oil make my skin feel super hydrated and clean." — AV No. 1 de Chanel Powder-to-Foam Cleanser $55 from chanel.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Eighth Day The Eye Renewal Cream Image Source: eighthdayskin.com "Just like the moisturiser and serum, Eighth Day's new eye cream, The Eye Renewal Cream ($225) provides immediate suppleness and long-term benefits that include brightening and tightening of the area. For me, it's a new staple." — Sade Strehlke, editor in chief The Eye Renewal Cream $225 from eighthdayskin.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Osea Sea Glow Starter Set Image Source: oseamalibu.com "My mom is a big fan of Osea products, so this limited edition Osea Sea Glow Starter Set ($60) was the perfect Mother's Day gift for her, hands down. It includes all of her favourites, like the Algae Body Oil, and a few new items for her to try, like the Hyaluronic Sea Serum. I already know I'll be winning the 'Favourite Daughter' award this year." — RR Osea Sea Glow Starter Set $60 from oseamalibu.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Alo 60-Second Detox & Glow Mask Image Source: aloyoga.com "With "detox" and "glow" in the product name, I knew pretty much instantly that I was going to love the Alo 60-Second Detox & Glow Mask ($38). The green clay formula helps gently draw dirt out of your pores without drying out the skin and acts as an exfoliant to make your complexion look radiant and smooth. My favourite part is that it works in just one minute, making it perfect for nights when I'm in a rush." — JH Alo 60-Second Detox & Glow Mask $38 from aloyoga.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Kyle Cosmetics Lip Oil Set Image Source: kyliecosmetics.com "It seems like every brand has been coming out with a lip oil recently, but are any of them actually worth the hype? After testing a bunch of different options, I can say that this Kylie Skin Lip Oil Set ($45) lives up to the buzz. They give my lips a glow and ample hydration, and they don't leave my mouth feeling sticky. Plus, they taste and smell delicious." — RR Kylie Skin Lip Oil Set $45 from kyliecosmetics.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Eos Coconut Sugarcane Stick and Sphere Lip Balm Combo Image Source: target.com "Call me shallow all you want, but I want my lip balm to smell good enough to eat and look cute when I pull it out of my purse. The Eos Coconut Sugarcane Stick and Sphere Lip Balm ($5) ticks all those boxes and then some (then some being the extra hydration)." — KC Eos Coconut Sugarcane Stick and Sphere Lip Balm $5 from target.com Buy Now Best Hair Care: T3 Aireluxe Hair Dryer Image Source: t3micro.com "I've loved every T3 product I've ever tried, and the T3 Aireluxe Dryer ($200) is no exception. It dries my hair faster than any other blow dryer on the market, and it leaves it feeling silky smooth, which is the best part. This is my go-to hair tool whenever I'm looking to achieve the perfect bouncy blowout without the dreaded frizz." — RR T3 Aireluxe Dryer $200 from t3micro.com Buy Now Best Hair Care: Davines This is an Invisible Dry Shampoo Image Source: us.davines.com "Until recently, I had pretty much given up on dry shampoos. I used to have one I absolutely loved, but they ended up discontinuing it. Then, I tried the Davines This is an Invisible Dry Shampoo ($35), and I was back on the dry-shampoo train faster than you can say 'oily hair.' It truly is invisible (even on my brunette colour), and it smells so good that I honestly forget my hair was ever dirty in the first place." — RR Davines This is an Invisible Dry Shampoo $35 from us.davines.com Buy Now Best Hair Care: Ceremonia Acai Style Refresher Image Source: ceremonia.com "Let me preface this by saying the Ceremonia Acai Style Refresher ($18) smells very, very good: as in, I couldn't stop taking whiffs of my hair as I was walking around. Besides the delicious smell, this in-between-wash-day spray did wonders for my flat hair a few days after I had styled and slept on it. My scalp tends to get more dry the longer I go without washing (meaning not oily), so traditional dry shampoo doesn't work well. The Ceremonia spray rehydrated my ends and let me go another day without heat styling — which is always the goal." — AK Ceremonia Acai Style Refresher $18 from ceremonia.com Buy Now Best Hair Care: Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum Image Source: sephora.com "I've been digging the slicked back low-bun look as of late, which means the Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum ($28) has been coming in handy more than it might have in recent years. It's a shame I hadn't found it sooner, though, because my hair has never looked smoother, less frizzy, and more hydrated." — KC Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum $28 from sephora.com Buy Now Best Hair Care: Kevin Murphy Everlasting Colour Leave-In Image Source: kevinmurphy.com.au "I recently started using this Kevin Murphy Everlasting Colour Leave-In ($19) after washing my hair, and it was love at first spray. It made my hair feel incredibly soft and hydrated, which I've been needing after a recent colouring faux pas. It detangled my hair easily and left absolutely zero knots; plus, it smells like a dream." — RR Best Hair Care: Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray Image Source: ulta.com "I expected nothing short of perfection from Andrew Fitzsimons's new hair-care line — after all, he is the hairstylist behind Megan Fox and Khloé Kardashian's best hair moments — and it didn't disappoint. All of the products are available at Ulta Beauty and priced at just $14, making them a steal. The Aprés Sexe Texture Spray ($14), which adds texture and volume to hair without making it feel stiff or gritty, is one of my new go-to styling products. It'd also be remiss not to mention how the entire line smells heavenly." — JH Best Body Care: Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub Image Source: biossance.com "Using a body scrub is my favourite step in my shower routine. I love formulas that are gentle but I still want them to feel like they're actually sloughing away dead skin cells. The new Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub ($28) contains sugar crystals and pomegranate enzymes to physically and chemically exfoliate the skin, leaving it instantly softer to the touch. I also love the baby pink hue." — JH "I've honestly never been one for body scrubs, but after I tried this one from Biossance, I was honestly a changed woman. It left my skin incredibly soft after just one use, and I can genuinely say it's earned a permanent spot in my shower." — RR Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub $28 from sephora.com Buy Now Best Skin Care: Fur Ingrown Eliminator Serum Image Source: ulta.com "I get ingrown hairs in the most obnoxious place — my eyebrows. It's truly the bane of my existence, mostly because they're so visible. However, since I started using Fur's Ingrown Eliminator Serum ($36) not a single ingrown has appeared. The combo of willow bark, lactic acid, lavender oil, and aloe somehow is keeping those annoying hairs at bay without drying out that delicate skin around my brows. Ten outta ten for me." — AK Fur's Ingrown Eliminator Serum $36 from ulta.com Buy Now Best Body Care: Esker Aromatic Shower Steamer Set Image Source: eskerbeauty.com "Sadly, I don't have a bathtub. So while I save my pennies for a renovation, I've been doing whatever I can to jazz up my shower. Enter: Esker Aromatic Shower Steamer Set ($60). The set comes with a beautiful marble block and four tablets — two in a lavender and eucalyptus scent and two in a calendula and palo santo combo. Pop a tablet into the block, and place it on the floor of the shower; as it steams up and gets wet, it turns your bathroom into a spa. The marble contains the mess and helps each tablet last for multiple uses. Pro tip: this would make an awesome gift for anyone who, well, showers." — DD Esker Aromatic Shower Steamer Set $60 from eskerbeauty.com Buy Now Best Body Care: Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Vitamin C Body Wash Image Source: target.com "I would smell like a coconut 24/7 if it weren't for the too-artificial fragrances out there on the market these days. The exception: the Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Vitamin C Body Wash ($7), which suds up nicely, leaves my skin hydrated, and most importantly, makes me smell like I'm living in a tropical paradise every time I step out of the shower." — KC Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Vitamin C Body Wash $7 from target.com Buy Now Best Fragrance: Cartier Baiser Volé Perfume Image Source: cartier.com "I don't like to switch up my scents very often, but I couldn't resist this new Cartier Baiser Volé Perfume ($149). The fragrance is a mix of a floral and powder scent, and it was honestly love at first sniff. It smells heavenly, and it's the one scent that gets me compliments every time I wear it." — RR Cartier Baiser Volé Perfume $149 from cartier.com Buy Now Best Candle: Ellis Brooklyn Pseudonym Terrific Scented Candle in Pseudonym Image Source: revolve.com Even though my favourite seasons are spring and summer, I prefer the musky, heady scents of fall and winter — meaning I'm always hesitant to switch over to the citrusy or floral candles even as the weather warms up. Luckily, the Ellis Brooklyn Terrific Scented Candle in Pseudonym ($60) bridges the gap between the two contrasting scent profiles: it's got bergamot and jasmine to bring a brightness, but has hints of sandalwood and tonka beans to keep it sultry. Ellis Brooklyn Terrific Scented Candle in Pseudonym $60 from revolve.com Buy Now Best Fragrance: Boy Smells Cashmere Kush Eau de Parfum Image Source: boysmells.com "Boy Smells Cashmere Kush Eau de Parfum ($98) smells as sensual and luxurious as the name implies — it's equal parts soft and smooth like cashmere and tangy and smoky like a pot leaf. It's just slightly floral without being overpowering and leans more into the musk side of things. It's a really nice transitional fragrance from chillier weather to springtime freshness; I'm excited to have it in the rotation." — AK Boy Smells Cashmere Kush Eau de Parfum $98 from boysmells.com Buy Now Skin CareNailsHairMakeupBeauty ShoppingBody CareBeauty ProductsEditor's PickMust Haves