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Just like my wardrobe, I like to give my
beauty routine
a bit of a refresh with every new season. My
summer beauty
moodboard is all about
glowy skin
(both on my face and body), effortless hair, and soft, warm
Aussie girl glam
. With May's
best new beauty products
, every step of my routine is getting an update.
Now that it's shorts season, achieving a
supermodel glow
is top of mind. I've reved up my
bodycare
game with new
scrubs
,
serums
, and
lotions
over the last month, and the results are unreal. My
makeup routine
has seen an overhaul, too, with
sunburnt blush
shades, touches of shimmer, natural
lip stains
, and
bronzy skin
. Even the way I
style my hair
, which I've kept the same for
years
, has changed thanks to a just-launched
texturizing spray
and
styling cream
.
It's safe to say I'm heading into June with an entirely new beauty routine, and I'm not mad about it one bit. From
Guerlain's Kiss Kiss lipstick
to
Nars' Insatiable liquid blush
, keep scrolling for a full breakdown of the beauty launches that
Marie Claire
editors tested and loved in May.
Best New Liquid Blush
Nars
Insatiable Longwearing Liquid Blush
"While this is a
liquid blush
, the new and improved formula is not as runny as the previous version, which I really appreciate for keeping everything clean. As for the product itself, the formula includes skin-loving ingredients like squalane and ceramides, which not only help the product blend onto my skin with ease but also wear comfortably throughout the day. Add on the insane pigment that they packed into the tube? It’s a recipe for success if you ask me." —
Ariel Baker
, Beauty Writer
Best New Lipstick
GUERLAIN
Kiss Kiss Blur Matte Long-Wearing Lipstick
"Guerlain's new KISSKISS lipstick goes on feeling almost weightless, and instead of giving you a super-crisp edge, it blurs out as you apply. It melts into my lips, then stays put, with a soft finish. My favorite way to apply it is by tapping it onto my lips with my fingers, which gives it a much more diffused finish rather than an opaque, matte finish." —
Siena Gagliano
, Beauty Editor
Siena Gagliano after applying the Guerlain KISSKISS Lipstick.
(Image credit: Future)
Best New Lip Stain
Kylie Cosmetics
Coconut Water Lip Stain
"I'm not into dramatic lip looks—most of the time, I swipe on a
lip balm
and call it a day. That's why this new lip stain is perfect for me. This lightweight formula feels like nothing on my lips, but it still gives a natural-looking boost of color. The innovative doe-foot applicator feels like a dream, too. Pink Taffy is the perfect my-lips-but-better shade, so I've taken to carrying it with me everywhere I go." — Brooke Knappenberger, Associate Commerce Editor
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Brooke Knappenberger before applying Kylie Cosmetics Coconut Water Lip Stain.
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Brooke Knappenberger after applying Kylie Cosmetics Coconut Water Lip Stain.
(Image credit: Brooke Knappenberger)
Best New Body Lotion
Sol de Janeiro
Body Badalada™ Skin Refresh Water Lotion
"
Sol de Janeiro's
body lotions
are already some of my all-time favorites, but this new launch, with its delicious scent and texture, may be my Number One. Its ultra-lightweight texture soaks into skin lightening fast, and doesn't leave behind any greasiness—my biggest issue with wearing lotion in the summer. I also can't get enough of its fruity
floral scent
, which isn't too sweet in this hot weather." — Brooke Knappenberger, Associate Commerce Editor
Best New Moisturizer
Aestura
Atobarrier365 Hydro Soothing Cream
"Aestura's Atobarrier365 moisturizer and I are in a committed relationship, but I'm cheating on it this summer for the brand's new-and-improved water cream. It has a lighter texture, so it doesn't exacerbate my
oily skin
on hot, sweaty days. After applying, my skin feels instantly soothed and smooth, so it's my new favorite for the warm weather months." — Brooke Knappenberger, Associate Commerce Editor
Best New Body Mist
Phlur
Island Swim Hair & Body Mist
"
Phlur's
hot streak of great new releases continues with its new
Island Swim body mist
. Rather than your run-of-the-mill tropical scent, this mist goes the ultra-fresh,
unisex
route with bergamot,
coconut
(think coconut water, not cream), an ocean mist accord, and
sandalwood
. It's not like the rest of the
summer fragrances
in my collection, and for that, I'm obsessed." — Brooke Knappenberger, Associate Commerce Ed

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Source: https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/best-new-beauty-products-may-2026/