From an Insta-worthy highlighter to one seriously amazing volume-boosting mascara, here are eight new beauty products we’re loving right now.
8 New Beauty Products to Upgrade Your May
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Shadows That Rule
CoverGirl Ascension Eyeshadow Palette, $14.98 at Walmart
Royal baby watch is cool and all, but we've got our eyes on this royalty-themed new palette. Packed with 12 matte and shimmery shadows in flattering neutrals and pretty pastels, it's perfectly suited to bring out your inner duchess.
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Fresh Pick
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Eau de Parfum, $98 at Macy's
With jasmine, orange blossom, amber and patchouli, this feminine blend is sexy, sophisticated and just right for summer.
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Blackhead Buster
Clean & Clear Blackhead Eraser Scrubby Gel Cleansing Pore Strips, $6.97 at Walmart
These smart strips eliminate blackheads without the ouch factor. First, apply the strip and allow it to sit for one to two minutes. Then — instead of ripping it off — just add water, rub lightly and marvel as it turns into a gentle scrub.
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Brush Crush
Moschino + Sephora Pencil Brush Set, $58 at Sephora
This entire makeup collection was inspired by school supplies and couldn't be cuter. Head of the class for us: this adorable set of five brushes that'll ensure your foundation, shadow, blush and liner always make the grade.
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Bright Spot
Pond's Clarant B3 Even Skin Tone Daily Moisturizer, $9.99 at Target
We hope you're wearing a face cream with SPF every day already, but if not, spring's uptick in sunny days is the perfect time to start. This ultra light formula protects with SPF 30 as it hydrates while also brightening and reducing dark spots with vitamin B3.
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Lash Rights
Tarte Big Ego Vegan Mascara, $23 at Tarte
"I'd like barely-there lashes," said no one ever. And this formula definitely gives you the opposite. With its curvy, hourglass brush and volume-building vegan formula, it delivers long, thick, crazy-good lashes. You won't believe your eyes.
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Frizz Fighter
R+Co Bel Air Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex, $28 at R+Co
Turn frizzy days into good hair days with this genius formula. It moisturizes, protects from UV rays and keeps hair smooth and glossy — no matter how much humidity looms in the forecast.
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Glow Mist
Patrick Ta Major Glow Highlighting Mist, $32 at Patrick Ta
Unless you're a celebrity, the closest you (and 1.4 million others) have probably ever gotten to makeup artist Patrick Ta is by following him on Instagram. But now you can bring him a little closer with the launch of his new makeup line. Our must-have? This amazing spray-on highlighter that leaves a soft, dewy glow and no harsh, obvious lines.
