The best new beauty launches of May
This month’s edit of the best new beauty launches
Dior
From the brilliant mind of Dior Makeup creative and image director Peter Philips comes this new Dior Addict Glow Lipstick, unveiled in two new effects – ultra-shine glossy and sparkly – and dressed in a wardrobe of 16 vibrant shades. Combining the best of a lipstick and a gloss, the formula is enriched with 90% oils and oil derivatives, delivering exceptional light diffusion and up to 48 hours of continuous moisture for lips that look and feel irresistibly plump, glossy and radiant.
Mac Cosmetics
This season, Mac introduces “sculpted radiance”, a fresh beauty approach that balances precision contouring with explosive colour payoff. At the heart of the collection are three standout debuts: Skinfinish Colourstruck Blush, a blurring powder blush that delivers buildable, blendable coverage with 12-hour colour-true wear in both natural matte and radiant finishes. Lipglass Cushion High-Pigment Lip Oil, an innovative hybrid that combines the intense colour payoff of a lipstick with the cushiony comfort of a lip oil. And Strobe Beam Bronzelighter, a sheer, buildable liquid bronzer that softly sculpts while instantly illuminating the skin for a natural-looking sunlit glow. Together, these products redefine facial architecture through the masterful interplay of light and pigment.
Nars
Nars unveils new, limited-edition shades of its Light Reflecting Prismatic Powder, designed for colour correction and flawless perfection. These pastel-hued powders instantly counteract dullness by setting makeup with subtle brightness. Powered by the brand’s Instant Perfecting Complex, they deliver a soft-filter effect that smooths the look of skin for a naturally flawless finish. With translucent coverage and a weightless, natural touch, the powder effortlessly sets makeup while enhancing radiance. Choose between a uniquely marbleised pressed powder or a delicate loose formula.
First Aid Beauty
The latest launch from First Aid Beauty, Ultra Repair Hydrating Pillow Pads capture everything the brand has always done best: cushiony, milky, comfort-first formulas that exist to soothe. Unlike most toner pads, these are thicker and almost pillow-like. The formula is anchored in First Aid Beauty’s signature colloidal oatmeal, paired with ceramides to support the skin’s moisture barrier. Use them morning or night, and on extra-dry or irritated areas, press a pad onto the spot for a few minutes as a leave-on treatment.
Farmacy
Discover brighter and smoother skin with Farmacy’s new Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator. This airy, soft-touch treatment is gentle enough for daily use, but delivers powerful, rapidly visible brightening and exfoliation with zero irritation or downtime. Powered by a brightening blend of mandelic acid and fermented lemon peel, this daily micro-exfoliator targets dullness and uneven tone while refining the skin’s texture for a facial-fresh face, every day. The rich foam activates instantly, leaving skin visibly clarified, baby-soft and refreshed.
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