Editor’s Picks:
MAy
Our top 6 beauty products we can’t get enough of this month.
Portrait photo: Colin Gaudet, 21MGMT.ca
On the cusp of (consistently) warm weather, we are deeply craving beauty finds that add a little glow and generally have that feel-good factor. So, it makes perfect sense that we’ve taken up with an easy-to-use self tanner, an ultra-gentle cleanser, a colourful addition to our makeup bag and hair care formulas that help both straight strands & curls thrive. Raise your hand if you’re ready for real spring to start now, and read on for more about what we currently can’t get enough of.
Falling hard for a lip plumper was not
on my 2026 beauty bingo card, but now I won’t leave the house without this! Giving more elevated lip treatment than fiery infusion, this innovative volumizer contains pro-collagen peptide and hyaluronic acid to smooth and plump while deeply hydrating. I also adore how the non-sticky, fragrance-free formula provides a satisfying high-shine finish that just makes my lips look that much better, but never overdone.
Self-tanners are tricky.
Let’s be honest: They’re often messy, streaky and stinky. These handy little drops from the French pharmacy fave are fragrance-free and deliver an *actual* natural- looking glow when used with your daily moisturizer. I love adding a drop or two to my face cream as it blends in easily and doesn’t leave an orange rim around my hair line 🥴 The perfect hint of tint for spring.
Caudalie Self-Tan Sun Drops, $39
I live for a bright eyeliner,
and this new stylo has moved to the head of the class. The light lavender colour is perfection, the texture is creamy enough to glide on effortlessly but sets and doesn’t budge. She’s waterproof, y’all! Designed with a narrow tip that makes adding just a slash of colour to my lashlines easy, the stick comes complete with a tapered sponge tip for blending – and a sharpener hidden in the cap
this texturizing spray has been an essential
in my minimal hair routine for months now and I’ve realized I need it in my life always. It provides the perfect balance of hold, volume and texture (I refuse to use hairspray, ever) for my limp little locks and it smells pleasant without being overpowering. It even keeps the cowlick in the front of my bangs under control (for the most part) which is no easy feat.
DesignMe Puff.Me Dry Texture Spray, $36
I’m on my longer, stronger hair journey,
and this black bottle is along for the ride. The concoction contains key ingredients derived from beech wood and kelp that claim to work on 5 signs of aging hair, including frizz, dryness, and dullness. What I can attest to is the fact that being diligent about running the lightweight nightly treatment through my strands has helped soften unruly greys and lessen the breaky bits and split ends that I previously lived with.
This creamy cleanser is a new staple in my AM routine.
A non-irritating wash, it whisks away my nighttime skincare (and sweat and drool, respectively) without leaving me dry and stripped. Packed with a hydrating mushroom blend, it’s a welcome addition to my lineup, especially since I’ve stepped up my retinol useage lately and need a soothing option.
Eminence Tulsi & Slow Mushroom Cleansing Milk, $64