The Best Beauty Drops of May 2026

by Nurain Alicharan

Published Yesterday

New month, new reasons to refresh your routine. May’s beauty launches included skincare worth making room for, makeup worth swapping, and a few limited-edition finds worth adding to cart immediately.

Discover New Collections

Jouer Cosmetics

Summer in Provence Collection

Inspired by summers spent in the French countryside, this collection brings radiant eye paints, luminous blushes, plus soft cheek and lip color together for glowing, golden-hour skin.

Sun Wash Liquid Blush (2 shades), $27 each
Paris Lights Eye Paint (3 new shades), $28 each
Blush Bouquet Mini Duo in Sunburnt, $27

MOB Beauty

MOB Beauty x Hanna

A collection of cool-toned shades mixes modern edge with cool-girl energy.

MOB Beauty

MOB Beauty x Michelle Spieler

A St. Tropez-inspired edit of sun-warmed beige shades for cheeks and lips.

Sonia G.

The Alpine Eye Series, $90-$181

Four limited-edition eye brushes made for soft placement, controlled blending, and precise detail work that looks polished—not overworked. Inspired by the Swiss Alps.

Cirque Colors

Vice 2026 Collection, $12.50 each

Nine UV reactive shades inspired by city pop, and the bold yet fun, nostalgic energy of the ’80s and ’90s.

For Your Eyes

Anna Sui

Liquid Eye Color, $21 each

New shades of vivid, radiant color for eyes that sparkle and shine.

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Colorfix Stix Duo in Infinity, $38

This limited edition duo reimagines the multi-use pearl pigment stick in two dazzling foil shades created as a love letter to the LGBTQIA+ community.

MOB Beauty

Long Wear Liquid Clay Eyeshadow, $25

Smooth, crease-proof color in five matte shades for fast, foolproof eye looks.

Natasha Denona

Tan Eyeshadow Palette, $72

A full spectrum of summer browns. Think: creamy mattes, reflective metallics, sparkling foils that make bronzed eyes effortless.

Surratt Beauty

Été Brillant Palette, $102

This refillable quad pairs a smooth matte with light-catching shimmer and metallic finishes, so you can create everything from easy daytime warmth to a more luminous evening look.

For Your Lips

Dominique Cosmetics

Juicy Balm, $20

Wrap lips in nourishing moisture, delicious sheer color, and a smooth, high-shine finish—without the stickiness.

rms beauty

Legendary Lip Oil Chameleon, $26

This gloss reacts to your body’s natural pH for a personalized, vibrant pop of lip color that’s uniquely you.

For Your Skin

Bask

Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF 30, $38

A mineral facial sunscreen powered by glycerin to hydrate and antioxidants to enhance your skin’s natural defenses.

Symbiome

The Ceremony Matcha Mask, $65

A soothing oil-gel mask infused with antioxidant-rich matcha and fermented botanicals to brighten, smooth, and reset skin.

U Beauty

The Mantle Cleansing Balm, $78

A pH-optimized double cleanser acts as a microbiome-friendly face wash and makeup remover in one step.

Peter Thomas Roth

Peptide Skinjection Peptide-Infused Face & Eye Tape, $36

An innovative face and eye tape infused with peptides, niacinamide, and caffeine to address the look of lines and wrinkles.

For Your Hair

Verb

Ghost Icons Kit, $55

Four of Verb’s bestselling Ghost essentials for smooth, shiny hair any day of the week.

Tools & Accessories

María Catalá Beauty

N13 Big Blending Brush, $32

A fluffy vegan blending brush for soft transitions, smoky eyes, and seamless diffusing.

María Catalá Beauty

N15 Lash Fan Brush, $30

A vegan fan brush blends natural and false lashes with clean, precise definition.

María Catalá Beauty

N16 Sculpting Brush, $39

A vegan sculpting brush for precise contour, highlight, and targeted setting.

Sonia G.

Superstar Builder 2, $68

A limited-edition laydown brush, created based on your requests. Made with blue squirrel bristles, it’s dense and stable at the base with gentle movement through the tips, giving you controlled pickup, smooth placement, and a gentle feel on the skin.