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Summer is almost here and while it might not be time to break out the "short-shorts" or strappy sandals just yet, there’s something about the rise in temperatures that makes our make-up stash feel ripe for an overhaul.
This month, the beauty industry is blooming with a wealth of new launches designed to tackle a wide range of issues, from pint-sized products that are perfect for travelling to seasonal scents and summer-ready skincare.
As the warm weather approaches, now is the time to consider how the change is going to affect your complexion with products that promise to brighten and revitalise.
From Glossier’s new muliti-purpose cream Bubblewrap to Murad’s Night Fix Enzyme Treatment , it’s almost too hard to pick just one skincare solution to spend your cash on.
Meanwhile, make-up fans will be anticipating the launch of Gucci ’s new and improved beauty line which will deliver a 58-strong lipstick collection this month, and the arrival of Fenty Beauty in Boots stores .
New beauty launches for May 2019Show all 20 1 /20New beauty launches for May 2019 New beauty launches for May 2019 Malachite Jet Setter, £49.99, Spectrum Collections Launching: As summer holiday season beckons, these travel-sized brushes from Spectrum are the perfect solution to getting ready on the go. The set contains eight must-have brushes you need for a full makeup look. Even better, all of the brushes are vegan and cruelty-free.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Glowgasm, £60, Charlotte tilbury Launching: Out now If you're a fan of that glow sun-kissed look Charlotte Tilbury is so famous for creating then you need to get your hands on this palette. Featuring four radiant formulas it includes two highlighters in pearly golden peach and gold, a blush and a bronzer.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Diptyue Minthe EDP, £120, Net-a-Porter Launching: Out now Diptyue's latest fragrance is inspired by the Greek myth of Minthé, a nymph who was transformed into a mint plant by Hades. The fresh scent features floral notes of Geranium which are balanced by a woody Patchouli base.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Huda Beauty Tantour, £26, Cult Beauty Launching: Out now A hybrid product that doubles up as a contour and bronzer, Huda Beauty's Tantour boasts a cream-to-powder formula meaning it's easy to blend and incredibly long-lasting. It's also available in five shades.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow, £24.50, Beauty Bay Launching: Out now Bridging the gap between make-up and skin care, this illuminator can be used on the face and body for a show-stopping glow. Available in three universal shades – clear, rosy and bronzed.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Fenty Beauty Vivid Eyeliner Trios, £27, Boots Launching: Out now Tap into the soft neon trend with Fenty Beauty's new bright eyeliner trios this summer. Each set comes with three bold shades that will inject a heavy dose of colour to any look.
New beauty launches for May 2019 No. 5 L’Eau In-Shower Gel, £35, Chanel Launching: Out now Showering has never been chicer. Chanel’s latest offering is a fresh shower gel that evokes the scent of its famous No.5 fragrance. Housed in sleek, white, contemporary and travel-friendly packaging, this product should sit pride of place in your bathroom.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Baume à Lèvres, £34, Gucci Beauty Launching: 28 May This month, Gucci announced that it is relaunching its beauty line starting with a range of 58 lipsticks. Each lipstick shade name is inspired by a famous actresses from old Hollywood films, including Anne Baxter, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Jean Harlow and more, and the themes of these classic films, from Love Before Breakfast to Three Wise Girls and A Royal Scandal .
New beauty launches for May 2019 Bubblewrap, £23, Glossier Launching: Out now This is cult beauty brand Glossier's first eye cream and it works on lips too. Specifically formulated to give those two zones the moisture and protection they require, it's made with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane, avocado oil.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Liz Earle Skin Replenishing Body Balm, £22, Boots Launching: Out now A lightweight lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin, Liz Earle's Skin Replenishing Body Balm is made with a nourishing blend of shea butter, rice bran oil and black oat seed extract.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Pat McGrath Labs EYEdols Eye Shadow, £23, Selfridges Launching: Out now One of the beauty industry’s most renowned make-up artists, Pat McGrath’s new product line has finally landed in the UK. The eyeshadows, which can be purchased in matte and metallic formulas, are packed with smooth pigments for pure colour and are super-easy to blend.
New beauty launches for May 2019 N.Y.M.P.H., £40, Feel Unique Launching: Out now A highlighter designed to be worn all over your body, N.Y.M.P.H. is a water-based formula that melts seamlessly into your skin, leaving you with a sun-kissed shimmer. It's available in three shades: Luna, Aphrodite and Aurora.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Hot Nights Face Palette, £35, Nars Launching: Out now Part of Nars' limited edition summer make-up range, this palette includes everything you need to create a warm weather-ready look - four eyeshadows, a rose gold highlighter and a matte bronzer.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Murad Night Fix Enzyme Treatment, £70, Feel Unique Launching: Out now According to Dr Murad, your skin is most receptive to repair while you sleep, so an overnight cream is a must. The brand’s Night Fix Enzyme Treatment uses a combination of peptides and enzymes to tackle signs of ageing and give you healthier-looking skin come dawn.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Avant Garden White Fig & Bourbon, £129, Clean Reserve Launching: Out now If you’re on the hunt for a new summer fragrance but aren’t a fan of sickly sweet scents this could be the one for you. Made with a mix of fruits, white fig, bourbon and vetiver, it delivers an aromatically spiced whiff that lasts all day and night.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Chanel Vision D'Asie Lumière Et Contraste Launching: 23 May Part of Chanel’s latest make-up collection, this duo-bronzer offers the best of both worlds – a mattifying powder and shimmering highlight. The collection, which launches at the end of the month, also contains eyeshadows, lip colours and nail varnishes.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Byredo Sundazed EDP, £165, Liberty London Launching: Out now The ultimate summer fragrance, Byredo’s Sundazed – which means “to be seduced by the sun in a state of summer bliss” – is made with top notes of Californian lemon and mandarin, a heart of neroli and Arabian jasmine and a base of sweet cotton candy and white musk.
New beauty launches for May 2019 By Terry Brightening CC Powder Launching: Mid-May Setting powders can often leave your skin looking dull but not this one. By Terry's new Brightening CC Powder includes brightening primers that leave your complexion looking radiant and awake.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Bondi Sands Aero Aerated Self Tanning Foam, £12.66, Boots Launching: Out now The newest addition to Bondi Sands’ line-up of foolproof fake tans, the Aero Aerated Self Tanning Foam is made with a new, lighter formula that develops into a deep, natural looking colour that lasts up to seven days.
New beauty launches for May 2019 Becca Skin Love Glow Shield Prime & Set Mist, £22, Cult Beauty Launching: Out now A multi-tasking mist that sets, primes and refreshes your makeup, this product’s gentle formula is infused with refreshing Hawaiian Sea Water, Goji Berry, Blueberry Extract, Cranberry Extract and Vitamin E.
Click through the gallery to see our favourite new-in beauty picks for May.
You can find our favourite fashion buys for this month here .
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