10 reasons to get excited for May

If you thought you had nothing to look forward to in May, think again. There are a heap of beauty releases about to hit shelves - so many, in fact, that you’ll start loving these rainy weekends as they’re an excuse to stay inside and play around with products! Now it’s just a matter of saving up those pennies, because we guarantee you’re going to want at least half of these - if not all.

#1 Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Contour & Highlight

The Chubby family continues to grow with these two goodies launching in May. You can use them in conjunction with brushes for precise and defined lines, or glide them straight onto skin for a super-fast and subtle effect.

#2 La Roche-Posay Lipikar Gel Lavant

The cooler the weather gets, the hotter your shower becomes - which unfortunately isn’t so good for your skin. Thankfully, La Roche Posay is releasing this unique shower gel to protect your skin from the damaging effects of hot water, while keeping it nourished and hydrated.

#3 Shu Uemura i love my shu shu palette

This palette is sure to brighten up any gloomy autumn day. With seven eyeshadows of all different finishes, you’ll be able to experiment with a new eye look every Friday night.

#4 Clarins Body Shaping Cream

If you weren’t overly happy with your bikini body last season, now’s the time to start doing something about it. Apply this to your problem areas to reduce fatty deposits and tone up.

#5 Lancome Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye Illuminator Youth Activating Concentrate

Dark circles and eye bags aren’t going to disappear overnight. If you want your eyes to appear bigger and more youthful, you need to add an eye cream or serum to your routine. This one from Lancome is a great pick.

#6 Batiste Strength & Shine Dry Shampoo

Hands up if you really hate the whole hair washing thing sometimes? Us too. Besides instantly refreshing oily locks, this new Batiste dry shampoo also strengthens strands AND increases shine. Talk about a multi-tasker.

#7  Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil Blush

Somebody call the pretty police! Physicians Formula has done it again with this stunning packaging. The blush inside will give the perfect winter skin flush, too.

#8 Natio Apricot & Orange 10 Minute Brightening Mask

Dull weather and dull skin makes for a dull overall beauty look. No, thanks. Add this new brightening mask to your Sunday night pamper session to keep your skin glowing and fresh.

#9 John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss

You know how your hair looks super shiny when you leave the salon? Well, this product is formulated to do exactly that for you, only at home in the warmth of your own shower. YAASSSSSSS.

#10 Valentino Valentina Pink

($115, 50ml, myer.com.au)

Speaking of pink, this matte pink bottle is TO DIE FOR. Even though it’s super sweet, the fragrance inside is actually a pleasant blend of fruits and florals. We’re in love.

Have you tried any of the above products? If not, which are you most looking forward to?

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