10 New Beauty Products To Try Right Now: May 2022
The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves—and why they warrant an ‘add to cart’.
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The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they only demand a short-term commitment. No matter the product—be it a shampoo, serum, eye cream or foundation—eventually, it will run out. The plus side? It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new.
What’s that saying? There’s really no time like the present… or something like that. Surely, we can’t be the only ones who feel like a brand new person after spritzing on a new scent or applying a swipe of lipstick?
Welcome to What’s New Now—our monthly round-up of the latest and greatest products to hit the shelves. Whether you’re searching for a few hints to drop, a gift for your best girlfriend or just want to try something that you haven’t before, you will find everything you need right here.
SKIN
Synergie Skin Effica C
We can all use a helping hand in the glow department. Cue: Synergie Skin’s new Effica C serum. A non-acidic vitamin C formula designed to support collagen production, reduce fine lines and brighten uneven skin tone, this skin saviour will work hard for you while you go about your day.
UltraCeuticals Ultra Calming Cleanser
If your skin has been on the more irritated side lately, then the new UltraCeuticals Ultra Calming Cleanser is for you. Using the gentle power of oats to thoroughly cleanse while keeping the skin calm, hydrated and pH balanced, this wonder cleanser can do it all. It also works to support the skin’s natural barrier which is, you know, amazing.
Clarins Nutri-Lumiere Revive Cream
A decadent cream for mature skin, the Clarins Nutri-Lumiere Revive Cream revitalises, firms and plumps undernourished skin to reveal your most beautified complexion yet. With anti-yellow tone properties thanks to persimmon extract, the cream focuses on restoring radiance so you don’t have to!
BODY
Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion
Yep, that’s right–Weleda has just released the Body Lotion version of its iconic Skin Food. Cue happy dance. Containing 100 per cent organic calendula, chamomile and sunflower seed oil, this quick absorbing body cream nourishes and moisturises dry skin to reveal a hydrated and glowing complexion. Plus, with notes of orange, lavender and benzoin, you can’t really go wrong.
Sundae Green Tea Exfoliating Whipped Shower Foam
A brand new flavour from Sundae, the Green Tea Exfoliating Whipped Shower Foam is sure to become a favourite in no time. Containing gentle AHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and clear out clogged pores, this foam will reveal even, smooth skin in no time. The scent is also seriously invigorating (thank you, jasmine and cedarwood).
HAIR
Batiste Naturally Dry Shampoo
The OG dry shampoo formulators, Batiste has just released its new line of Naturally Dry Shampoos. Containing three iterations–Coconut Milk & Hemp for calming flyaways, Bamboo Fibre & Gardenia for extra lift and Green Tea & Chamomile for gentle cleansing–the new range will have your hair looking polished in a matter of sprays. Try them out and thank us later.
Photography: Rose Garnett
Nila Botanics Bloom Hair Vitality Oil
A carefully formulated hair oil that uses ayurvedic methods and ingredients to nourish your hair and protect it from environmental aggressors, we can’t get enough of the Nila Botanics Bloom Hair Vitality Oil. With king coconut oil, Indian gooseberry oil and sweet almond oil, it also smells oh-so luxurious.
FRAGRANCE
Creed Wind Flowers EDP
A brand new floral and fresh fragrance from Creed, Wind Flowers opens with notes of sweet jasmine and is grounded in base notes of iris and musk. The heart notes of tuberose, sandalwood and peach, the scent is both bright and sensual. A spritz of this each morning is sure to add an element of zest to your life.
MAKEUP
MECCA MAX Off Duty BB Cream With SPF 15
A multi-purpose, sheer-coverage skin perfector that does all the hard work for you, the Mecca Max Off Duty BB Cream With SPF 15 will not only perfect your complexion but will also streamline your makeup routine. Perfect for everyday wear, this skin tint is a game changer.
Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Mechanical Gel Liner
Take the runway to your eyelid with the new Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Mechanical Gel Liners. Available in five colours, this waterproof, high-impact gel liner will let you create all the dramatic eye makeup looks without the fuss. Did we mention they’re also vegan?
SKIN
Synergie Skin Effica C
We can all use a helping hand in the glow department. Cue: Synergie Skin’s new Effica C serum. A non-acidic vitamin C formula designed to support collagen production, reduce fine lines and brighten uneven skin tone, this skin saviour will work hard for you while you go about your day.
UltraCeuticals Ultra Calming Cleanser
If your skin has been on the more irritated side lately, then the new UltraCeuticals Ultra Calming Cleanser is for you. Using the gentle power of oats to thoroughly cleanse while keeping the skin calm, hydrated and pH balanced, this wonder cleanser can do it all. It also works to support the skin’s natural barrier which is, you know, amazing.
Clarins Nutri-Lumiere Revive Cream
A decadent cream for mature skin, the Clarins Nutri-Lumiere Revive Cream revitalises, firms and plumps undernourished skin to reveal your most beautified complexion yet. With anti-yellow tone properties thanks to persimmon extract, the cream focuses on restoring radiance so you don’t have to!
BODY
Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion
Yep, that’s right–Weleda has just released the Body Lotion version of its iconic Skin Food. Cue happy dance. Containing 100 per cent organic calendula, chamomile and sunflower seed oil, this quick absorbing body cream nourishes and moisturises dry skin to reveal a hydrated and glowing complexion. Plus, with notes of orange, lavender and benzoin, you can’t really go wrong.
Sundae Green Tea Exfoliating Whipped Shower Foam
A brand new flavour from Sundae, the Green Tea Exfoliating Whipped Shower Foam is sure to become a favourite in no time. Containing gentle AHAs to exfoliate away dead skin cells and clear out clogged pores, this foam will reveal even, smooth skin in no time. The scent is also seriously invigorating (thank you, jasmine and cedarwood).
Photography: Rose Garnett
HAIR
Batiste Naturally Dry Shampoo
The OG dry shampoo formulators, Batiste has just released its new line of Naturally Dry Shampoos. Containing three iterations–Coconut Milk & Hemp for calming flyaways, Bamboo Fibre & Gardenia for extra lift and Green Tea & Chamomile for gentle cleansing–the new range will have your hair looking polished in a matter of sprays. Try them out and thank us later.
Nila Botanics Bloom Hair Vitality Oil
A carefully formulated hair oil that uses ayurvedic methods and ingredients to nourish your hair and protect it from environmental aggressors, we can’t get enough of the Nila Botanics Bloom Hair Vitality Oil. With king coconut oil, Indian gooseberry oil and sweet almond oil, it also smells oh-so luxurious.
FRAGRANCE
Creed Wind Flowers EDP
A brand new floral and fresh fragrance from Creed, Wind Flowers opens with notes of sweet jasmine and is grounded in base notes of iris and musk. The heart notes of tuberose, sandalwood and peach, the scent is both bright and sensual. A spritz of this each morning is sure to add an element of zest to your life.
MAKEUP
MECCA MAX Off Duty BB Cream With SPF 15
A multi-purpose, sheer-coverage skin perfector that does all the hard work for you, the Mecca Max Off Duty BB Cream With SPF 15 will not only perfect your complexion but will also streamline your makeup routine. Perfect for everyday wear, this skin tint is a game changer.
Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Mechanical Gel Liner
Take the runway to your eyelid with the new Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Mechanical Gel Liners. Available in five colours, this waterproof, high-impact gel liner will let you create all the dramatic eye makeup looks without the fuss. Did we mention they’re also vegan?
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