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The 8 Best Beauty Products to Try This May

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Summer is so close we can basically taste it. As we gear up for this seasonal transition, it’s the perfect time to refresh your makeup bag with some vibrant new summer colors, hydrating sunscreens and lightweight foundations. Ahead, eight products that are definitely coming with us on all of our upcoming trips this summer.

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1. velour Lashes Pretty Big Deal Tubing Mascara & Peptide Lash Serum

Get long, luscious lashes sans any smudging. This mascara noticeably lengthens and thickens skimpy lashes upon application, while peptides in the formula encourage growth over time.

2. givenchy Le Rouge Universal 24h Hydration Lip Balm

Higher temperatures require maximum hydration, so drink your water and invest in some moisturizing products like this nourishing lip balm that goes on sheer and treats dry lips in a few swipes.

3. patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo

The key to meltproof makeup is all in the layering. Start with the crème base and top it off with the powder contour to sculpt your face while setting the color so it lasts all day. This duo comes in three shades and offers a natural finish.

4. kosas Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel

This tinted gel will keep each brow hair in place without leaving you with a crunchy feeling. The intricate bristles in the wand deliver superfine strokes to sparse areas and keep your hairs from clumping together.

5. huda Beauty Mini Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder

Got oily skin? The hot summer sun definitely won’t help. This powder will soak up any excess oils without caking your makeup. Plus, the compact packaging makes it perfect for on-the-go use.

6. drybar The Super Smooth All-stars Bundle

Get a hair tool that can give you a salon-like blowout and the styling products to make it even better. This set includes a blow-dryer brush to smooth out any frizz, as well as a shampoo, conditioner, heat protectant and sealant spray to lock in your look.

7. color Wow Money Mask Deep Hydrating & Strengthening Treatment

No matter your hair type this moisturizing mask will make your strands silky smooth. Leave it in for three minutes once a week and revel in your glossy locks. (After a few weeks of use, you’ll notice stronger locks, too.)

8. fenty Beauty Body Sauce Luminizing Tint

You’ve never experienced a glow like this before. Use this bronzing tint to deepen your skin’s natural tone while giving it a luminous shimmer. Don’t worry about creasing or dripping color everywhere; the formula is transfer-proof and sweat resistant.



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