Jones Road
Foundation Stick, £36
Bobbi Brown knows her bases - so if she is adding one to her Jones Road line up, you know it's got to earn its place. This fuller coverage foundation stick is still weightless and hydrating, easily blendable and comes in a brilliant 30 shade range. Great for when you want more coverage, but don't want to compromise on comfort and finish.
Buy it.
Diptyque
Rhubarbe Candle, £63
This month Diptyque have introduced 5 new scents into their candle library, from green herbaceous nettle to a seasonal rhubarb, with earthy carrot seed and patchouli notes - it is vivid, bittersweet and captures the scent of spring.
Buy it.
Trinny London
Lip Reset Kit, £47
This nourishing and defining lip colour duo is a perfect pairing. A creamy, smudgeproof and waterproof liner to stop colour feathering and to prolong wear, then a pro-collagen lip oil, with hyaluronic acid for a moisture boost.
Buy it.
Ilia
Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen, SPF50, £40
Mineral sunscreens get a bad rep for being heavy, clogging and leaving a white cast on skin. This new refreshing water-burst formula from Ilia delivers high-level protection that sinks in immediately, with light skin tint coverage (there are only two shades currently), its the perfect summer addition to your skincare prep.
Buy it.
AKT
The Everyday Encore Body Oil, £35
AKT have released their bestselling body oils and body scrubs in even more of their addictive fragrances. I've been a long-term subscriber of their deodorant balm and now love their waterless body cleanser concentrate and body balm, too. Both come in sleek aluminium tubes and are great for popping in your wash bag for summer travels. Go for The Onsen scent - citrusy yuzu, grounding vetiver and cedar wood and calming lavender make it a deeply restorative.
Buy it.
Prada
Cream To Powder Melting Blush, £42
This viral blush has a unique creamy hybrid formula that applies like a balm but then sets to a blurred, soft matte powder. Great for that 'melts into skin' finish with skincare ingredients baked in. The cute 'Polly Pocket' compact is oh so covetable too.
Buy it.
The Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Cleanser, £32
Just in time for bare-leg season, Grown Alchemist's new treatment cleanser combines exfoliating acids to smooth texture, reduce blemishes and boost glow. It manages to feel both clinical and luxurious, helped by its fresh herbal scent. Particularly good for anyone dealing with keratosis pilaris or post-workout congestion.
Buy it.
FAQs: May Beauty Launches
What are the biggest beauty launches in May 2026?
Some of the most talked-about launches this month include Jones Road's new Foundation Stick, Prada's Cream To Powder Melting Blush and Ilia's Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF50.
Which May beauty launch is best for summer skin?
Ilia's Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 stands out thanks to its lightweight texture, high protection and skin-enhancing tint, making it ideal for warmer weather.
Are mineral sunscreens better for sensitive skin?
Often, yes. Mineral SPFs typically use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which sit on the skin rather than absorbing into it, making them gentler for reactive or sensitive complexions.
What is the best new blush launch this month?
Prada's Cream To Powder Melting Blush is emerging as the standout thanks to its balm-like texture, soft-focus finish and skincare-infused formula.
Which beauty brand is trending most right now?
Jones Road, AKT and Ilia continue to gain momentum thanks to their streamlined, skin-first approach to beauty and highly shareable hero products.
What beauty products are worth buying before summer holidays?
A reliable SPF, travel-friendly bodycare and hydrating lip products are all sensible additions. Ilia's sunscreen, AKT's aluminium-tube bodycare and Trinny London's Lip Reset Kit are particularly useful for summer travel.
Is Jones Road Foundation Stick good for mature skin?
The hydrating, lightweight texture makes it especially suitable for mature or drier skin types, as it offers coverage without settling heavily into fine lines.
