May's Best Beauty Launches Have Us Ready for Summer

Sunscreen? Check. Self-tanner? Double check.

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The transition from spring to summer calls for some upgrades and updates to your standard beauty routine. Some adjustments are necessary. Think: more sun protection and recovery treatments. On the other hand, some newness is just for fun—like adding a sun-inspired scent to your perfume lineup or some sparkle to your daily routine.

Brands—ranging from Dior to Versed—have shared plenty of new drops this month. So, whether you’re on the hunt for a new self-tanner or nourishing hair treatment, you’ve got plenty of May beauty launches to choose from to get prepped for the summer season.

Tan-Luxe x Paris Hilton

Tan-Luxe x Paris Hilton The Future Airbrush 360 Self-Tan Mist and Luxe Tanning Mitt ($49)

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A flawless faux tan is always hot. Tan-Luxe’s latest launch, developed in partnership with Paris Hilton, gives new meaning to airbrush tanning. The mist leaves behind a perfect fake tan, plus notes of cassis, violet, and white leather. For hydrated, nourished skin with some natural-looking color, look no further.

Ouai

Ouai St. Barts Hair and Body Mist ($24)

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A new scent that transports you to St. Barts? There’s nothing better—besides, you know, actually being in St. Barts. With notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and musk, Ouai’s latest fragrance mist is the perfect complement to your summer plans.

Pantene

Pantene Pro-Vitamin Repair Essence ($40)

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Everyone knows how important it is to keep your skin protected in the sun, but your hair deserves some TLC, too. Pantene’s Pro-Vitamin Repair Essence ($40) gives strands the boost they need during this sun-filled season by helping repair your hair’s protein structure, which can be damanged after sun exposure.

Trudon

Trudon Versailles Garden In Spring Classic Candle ($140)

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For a candle that doubles as home decor, consider Trudon’s Versailles-inspired collection. The candle has the power to transform any room into a garden oasis with notes of peony, mint, rosemary, oak wood, and honey suckle.

Peter Thomas Roth

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Sheer Tint Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 45 ($56)

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Throughout the year, SPF is a nonnegotiable—and SPF 15 doesn’t always cut it. This summer, consider upgrading your daily dose of sun protection with Peter Thomas Roth’s Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Sheer Tint Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 45 ($56). For UVA/UVB protection and a sheer, non-greasy formula, it’s a great option this season.

Dior Beauty

Dior Beauty Dior Le Baume in Limited Edition Pink Houndstooth Pattern ($60)

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Dior’s multi-use balm—perfect for dry hands, lips, and body—now comes in an even cuter package. The limited-edition pink houndstooth pattern packaging adds some pizzazz to the classic balm—very coquette vibes.

Glossier

Glossier Glossier You Mini Spray ($32)

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Glossier You is a crowd pleaser for a reason. The bestselling skin scent—which has notes of iris, ambrette seeds and ambrox—smells unique on everyone. Now, fans of the product can bring it with them anywhere and everywhere with this new travel size spray.

Oribe

Oribe Heatless Styling Balm ($48)

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Show you hair some love, sans the heat. This styling balm is a great option for fine-to-medium hair. It gives definition to heatless styles (like those viral heatless curls) and keeps frizz at bay for a neat look and soft strands.

111SKIN

111SKIN All-Day Radiance Face Mist ($85)

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An easy-to-use, low-effort product with serious benefits can seem like it’s too good to be true. For all the doubters out there, try this facial mist. The latest from 111SKIN offers a multi-peptide blend of amino acids that offer a host of benefits, from reducing redness to enhancing glow. Keep this product on-hand for any time you need a last-minute glow-up.

Versed

Versed Mood Lighting Glow Drops In Sheer Rose Gold ($20)

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For hydrated, radiant skin and a strong skin barrier, check out the latest from Versed. The brand’s Mood Lighting Glow Drops—which recently got a new shade, Sheer Rose Gold—are a hybrid serum, combining the power of skincare and the instant glow of makeup. The product’s made for anyone searching for a fresh-faced look that actively improves your complexion.

La Mer

La Mer The Deep Purifying Mask ($170)

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Self-care is always improved with a face mask. New from La Mer, this cooling purifying mask gives your complexion the reset it needs. Use up to three times weekly to detoxify your skin and improve the appearance of pores.

Chanel

Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Soap Set ($85)

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Fancy soaps are a love language, and Chanel’s limited-edition Eau Fraîche Soap Set ($85) is proof. If you want to add a splash of luxury to your bathroom and are a fan of a light, fresh scents, try out Chanel’s latest.

Juliette Has a Gun

Juliette Has a Gun Juliette Eau de Parfum ($150)

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Bring on the seduction with Juliette Eau de Parfum. Notes of dark cherry, pink pepper, cashmere flower, and jasmine absolute make this fragrance one you’ll want to keep spritzing. For fans of fruity floral scents, meet your new go-to.

Soft Services

Soft Services Green Banana Buffing Bar ($33)

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Exfoliation has never smelled so good. Soft Service’s cult Buffing Bar—made of superfine sanding crystals and a moisturizing base—comes in a fresh new Green Banana scent. For smoother skin that smells delightfully fruity, add this to your everything shower routine.

Olive & June 

Olive & June Blush Syrup Gradient Glue Press-Ons ($10)

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The press-on obsession continues with With Olive & June’s latest launch. The brand just introduced its Minimalist and Maximalist lines of press-ons, which feature, you guessed it, designs for minimalists and maximalists. From subtle gradients and extra-long chrome tips, there’s truly something for everyone.

Bulgari

Bulgari Allegra Chill & Sole Eau de Parfum ($280)

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Fresh, floral fragrances will never go out of style—especially when the weather starts to warm up. The latest from Bulgari combines neroli, citrus, orange blossom, and petitgrain, making for a memorable scent that would be right at home on an Italian beach.

Violette_FR

Violette_FR Object de Réflexion ($68)

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Your beauty accessories should be worthy of your vanity, too. Violette_FR’s Object de Réflexion ($68) is so stunning, it’s practically a piece of art. It doubles as a mirror and a makeup mixing palette, so it’s ideal for any touch ups on the go or at home.

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