May 2026 Beauty Haul

Welcome to my May Beauty Haul, featuring a few long-awaited purchases, a couple of random finds, and some products I’ve already started testing.

Face the Future Mystery Product – I received the Omorovicza Body Serum (worth £95.00), which feels like an amazing deal at £19.99.

Anua Invisible Matte Finish Sunscreen – an invisible, matte-finish sunscreen, designed to smooth the appearance of skin texture and blur imperfections for a more refined, even-looking complexion.

Ole Henriksen Passport To Chill Mini Pout Preserve Lip Set – a set of four tropical Pout Preserve Chillers: Grenada Guava, Maldives Melon, Capri Coco Lime, and the exclusive Bora Bora Blackberry.

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Setting Powder – a new waterproof, sweatproof translucent powder from one of my favourite makeup brands. I picked this up for summer and can’t wait to try it.

Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo* – a gentle clarifying shampoo that deeply cleanses the hair, removing product and pollution buildup, excess oil, and heavy metals deposited from hard water. This one is really nice. It cleans my hair really well without drying it out.

Living Proof Moisture Rescue Mask* – a lightweight yet rich hair mask that helps replenish lost moisture for a smooth, silky finish. I really love this mask. In just five minutes, it makes my hair feel noticeably softer and more manageable without weighing it down.

I’m from Apricot Clear Sun Serum – a brightening ampoule formulated with melting capsule technology to target excess melanin with concentrated melting shot capsules. It’s designed to visibly reduce the look of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, melanin-induced discolourations, post-acne marks, dullness, and other tone imperfections. Sounds promising, but I haven’t tried it yet.

DedCool Deluxe 10ml Trio: Milk Family – a trio of fragrances that can be used to create unique, clean, and musky scents. The set includes three deluxe samples of Mineral Milk, Xtra Milk, and Mochi Milk. I picked this up to explore more of the brand’s fragrances.

Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment in Caramelized Banana* – a moisturising lip treatment in a new limited-edition scent. I couldn’t resist trying this one. It smells absolutely amazing, and I love how it leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturised.

Rhode Caffeine Reset Sculpting Cream Mask* – a sculpting cream mask that wakes up tired skin and leaves you looking lifted, less puffy, and more awake in minutes. The formula contains squalane, sunflower seed oil, shea butter extract, lecithin, saccharide isomerate, caffeine, collagen amino acids, and nonapeptide-1. This mask feels really refreshing in the morning, and I’ve definitely noticed that my face looks less puffy. I also love how much more moisturised my skin feels after using it.

Rhode Pocket Blush Cream Blush* – a cream blush in Teacup, a raspberry pink shade. I absolutely love the formula. It goes on nicely, blends well, and looks so gorgeous on my skin.

Glossier You Soie Eau de Parfum – a new lactonic fragrance with top notes of bergamot, heart notes of jasmine, rice, tiare, milk and water, and base notes of Ambrox Super. While it’s a pleasant scent, it doesn’t give me a summer holiday vibe. I’ll save it for the colder weather.

Then I Met You Golki Sculpt & Lift Guasha Roller* – a dual-ended tool that enhances lymphatic drainage and can also be used with a cleansing balm.

Then I Met You Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask* – a 15-minute, wash-off treatment that uses a 6% AHA/BHA blend (glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids) to brighten, exfoliate, and refine pores. I really like this mask because it instantly makes my skin feel smooth and look glowing.

Then I Met You Renewing Rich Beauty Cream* – a rich, silky moisturiser that contains the brand’s proprietary Quad Ginseng Complex, which delivers a powerful blend of antioxidants and leaves the skin smooth, soft, and plump. I haven’t opened it yet, but I’m really curious to see how it performs.

Grow Gorgeous Hair Growth Serum Intense – my favourite ultra-concentrated serum that works to amp up thickness, fullness, and overall density. It’s formulated with a botanical complex (Chinese skullcap extract, soy extract, and wheat germ extract), amino acids, and pea sprout extract. It’s a regular purchase for me.

MERIT Signature Lip Blush in Bespoke – a lightweight, blurring lipstick that gives a sheer, soft-matte wash of colour with a smooth, balm-like texture that feels comfortable all day. I love this lipstick. It’s very lightweight, glides on beautifully, and feels really comfortable on the lips. But it doesn’t last very long.

MERIT Signature Lip Liner in Brownstone – a hydrating, buildable lip pencil that gives soft definition and a sheer wash of colour. The formula is very soft and buttery, and the shade is beautiful. It glides on smoothly and feels comfortable, but because it’s so soft, it does wear off quite quickly. Overall, it’s a lovely product.

Olaplex No.3 Plus Complete Repair Treatment* – a new and improved hair treatment designed to strengthen and smooth hair. The updated formula helps reinforce weakened strands, leaving them up to three times more resilient in as little as three minutes. It also replenishes lost moisture, improving softness, smoothness, and manageability. With continued use, it promises to help reduce breakage and split ends, leaving hair looking stronger and glossier over time.

Color Wow Get in Shape 2-in-1 Working Hair Spray*– a heat-protective hairspray that provides firm yet flexible hold. Developed with elastic shaping resins, the innovative hairspray provides workable hold without build-up or dullness to prolong your styles.

L’Occitane Almond (Amande) Soothing Milk Concentrate* – a silky body lotion infused with almond milk and almond oil to leave skin feeling firmer, smoother, and deeply hydrated. I absolutely love this one. It makes my skin feel incredibly soft and nourished.

ESPA Fitness Bath Salts* – bath salts designed for post-workout use to help soothe tired muscles, enriched with a specially selected blend of deep sea magnesium and Dead Sea salt.

*PR sample/Gifted