The best new beauty products to buy in May

Diptyque Eau de Minthé fragrance, £120

Diptyque’s aromatic new fragrance was inspired by the Greek myth of the nymph Minthé, who was transformed into a fragrant plant by the god Hades. A lively floral combination of mint, geranium, patchouli and rose gives this perfume a unique soft edge.

Chantecaille Aqua Blush, £38

Gel formulas are ideal for the summer season, giving skin a dewy, natural finish. This month, Chantecaille launches its summer 2019 limited-edition collection, including the new Aqua Blush. This sheer gel melts softly on to the skin, delivering blendable colour that builds easily. Available in a cool pink, a strawberry pink with shimmering pearls, and a warm coral, these shades are perfect for adding a pretty flush to summer cheeks.

Chanel No5 L’Eau In-Shower Gel, £35, and Chanel No5 L’Eau Fresh Lotion, £44

Chanel’s iconic No5 fragrance is reintroduced in two new ways this month. No5 L’Eau is a fresh interpretation of the world-famous scent, re-released as a shower gel and body moisturiser form. Presented in travel-friendly bottles, these new additions are a must-have for lovers of the original fragrance.

Ren Clean Screen Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen, £30

Planning your summer holiday escape? Don’t forget to put sunscreen on your list of beauty essentials. Ren’s newly launched mattifying mineral sunscreen promises to provide an efficient combination of UVA, UVB and blue light broad-spectrum protection. As part of the brand’s Clean to Planet pledge, the packaging is made from recycled plastic and is fully recyclable.

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana eau de parfum, £108

Acqua di Parma’s Blu Mediterraneo range epitomises the scent of summer, capturing the unique landscapes of the Italian Mediterranean. This month, the range expands with the launch of Cipresso di Toscana. Evoking the vitality of a walk in Tuscany’s natural parks, the scent is based around cypress, a fixture in the Tuscan landscape. Created with orange, sage, lavender and woody, balsamic notes of cypress and pine, it is an energetic, fresh fragrance that’s ideal for summer.

Tom Ford Extreme Lip Spark, £40

Summer is a great time to experiment with bolder colours and those who want to lift their make-up a notch should look into Tom Ford’s new Extreme Lip Spark. The brand’s latest launch offers metallic sequin-saturated colour, creating the look of loose glitter on the lips. Available in 12 playful shades, including futuristic colours such as purple and silver, it is perfect for festivals this summer.

Jo Loves Rose Petal 25 eau de toilette, £115

The classic rose fragrance has been reinvented this season by Jo Loves. Taking wearers on a sensorial journey, Rose Petal 25 combines a bouquet of bergamot, saffron and lychee with notes of rose water, Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose, Rose de Mai Absolute and ambrette seed. A modern celebration of this timeless flower, it is both delicate and intoxicating, and a beautiful scent for summer.

Byredo Toile Textile perfume, £48

Byredo’s Toile Textile perfume is your summer travel essential. The laundry-inspired unisex scent leaves a soft trail of fragrance on clothes and fabrics, perfect for reviving garments when travelling.

Susanne Kaufmann Glow Mask, £59

Give your skin some extra care this month with the new Susanne Kaufmann Glow Mask. Papaya powder acts as an enzyme peel, gently removing dead skin cells while minimising pores, as active ingredients from ginger and coffee stimulate cells and promote collagen production, leaving your skin fresh and glowing in just 15 minutes.

Murad Night Fix Enzyme Treatment, £70

Skincare experts at Murad have come up with a new product designed to treat the signs of sleep deprivation. Murad’s Night Fix Enzyme Treatment works overnight to combat dullness, dryness and fine lines, for skin that looks refreshed come morning.

Byredo Sundazed eau de parfum, £165

Looking for a new summer perfume? Byredo’s Sundazed fragrance with mandarin, neroli, Arabian jasmine and white musk is the scent of the season.

Kérastase Soleil Huile Sirène Beach Bi-Phase Oil Mist, £23.80

We all know the sun can damage skin, but what about hair? Just like skin, in the summer hair is exposed to harmful aggressors such as UV rays and chlorinated swimming pools, all of which can wreak havoc. The Kératase Soleil range is specially designed to protect summer hair. Packed with luxurious, nutritious oils and UV filters, Kératase Soleil adds shine and gives protection.

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick, £29

BareMinerals has launched its first ‘clean’ water-based foundation in a stick formation with SPF 25 protection. The Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick has been clinically shown to improve skin hydration immediately, and by 146% after just two weeks. Offering buildable medium coverage, it is lightweight and long-lasting, without being cakey.