10 Things NewBeauty Readers Couldn’t Stop Buying in May

Warning: you’re going to want them all.

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Jun 2, 2025

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In May, skin care was top of mind for NewBeauty readers. They got serious about sun care, with not one, not two, but three new sunscreens (both tinted and non-tinted) making the top 10. Our readers were also enthusiastic, to put it mildly, about the launch of a new SkinCeutical cream inspired by the results of laser treatments. Another new launch on their radar? Laura Geller's The Wonder Balm, a sheet blush/ face tint/ lip balm designed especially for mature skin. Aside from all the new launches (and there were a ton in May), NewBeauty readers know a classic when they see one and stocked up on Dermalogica's beloved Daily Microfoliant for that just-got-a-facial glow. Ahead, more details on these picks, plus the rest of the top 10 beauty products bought in May.

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MERIT Beauty The Uniform ($38)

Merit launched its first-ever sunscreen in May. The Uniform is a tinted 100 percent mineral sunscreen with light to medium sheer buildable coverage that imparts a second skin, soft blur finish. In other words, it will replace your foundation all summer long.

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SkinCeuticals Advanced RGN-6 Regenerative Cream ($195)

ADVANCED RGN-6 Cream was made to bridge the gap between OTC products and in-office-level results; specifically, its goal is to mimic the results of in-office laser treatments like redness and inflammation management, oxidative stress control, re-epithelialization support, cellular energy stimulation, matrix rebuilding and pigment regulation—with no downtime.

BUY ON DERMSTORE - $195

BUY ON SKINCEUTICALS - $195

SkinCeuticals Advanced RGN-6 Regenerative Cream ($195)

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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV Daily Sunscreen ($35)

If you love La Roche-Posay's Mela B3 line, you're going to love the sunscreen too. As with the brand's other Mela B3 products, the star ingredients are melasyl and niacinamide, which help fade dark spots and even out overall skin tone as it protects skin against UV damage.

BUY ON AMAZON - $35

BUY ON ULTA - $35

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV Daily Sunscreen ($35)

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Alpyn Beauty Clarifying Facial Oil ($56)

The 2025 NewBeauty Awards winner for Best Face Oil for Acne Prone Skin is Alpyn Beauty's Clarifying Facial Oil. It's powered by retinol and salicylic acid, two ingredients proven to be key players in clearing congested skin and smoothing fine lines.

BUY ON ALPYN BEAUTY - $56

BUY ON AMAZON - $56

Alpyn Beauty Clarifying Facial Oil ($56)

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Jones Road BKLYN ($42)

BKLYN, Jones Road's newest fragrance, imitates that untouchable feeling of wearing your favorite pair of vintage jeans—effortlessly cool, without feeling overdone—with a mix of lemon, neroli, sandalwood and black pepper. Get it now while it's available on a limited run; the brand plans to pull it off shelves soon before the "official" launch.

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Laura Geller Beauty The Wonder Balm ($32)

The Wonder Balm works as hydrating skin care while delivering a gorgeous tint of color to cheeks and lips. Available in three shades (a neutral that can be worn as a skin tint, a classic pink and a rosy pink), its nourishing, non-drying formula especially enhances the look of mature skin.

BUY ON LAURA GELLER - $32

BUY ON AMAZON - $32

Laura Geller Beauty The Wonder Balm ($32)

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U Beauty Multimodal Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 25 ($98)

Say hello to "science-backed suncare meets blurring skincare" AKA U Beauty's Multimodal Sheer Mineral SPF 25. This mineral–based sun protection doubles as a great face primer before makeup and features non-nano zinc-oxide, pongamia pinnata seed extract, clary sage extract and a bio-inspired skin brightener to create a flawless face canvas.

BUY ON U BEAUTY - $98

BUY ON AMAZON - $98

U Beauty Multimodal Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 25 ($98)

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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant ($19)

"In a recent survey of more than 1,300 NewBeauty readers,* we asked which skin-care products they’re currently loving, and one standout kept coming up among women over 50 seeking to revive dull, uneven skin: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant," our editor recently reported. "This iconic powder exfoliator is beloved for its gentle touch and powerful results, and users with mature skin can’t stop singing its praises." *Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 2025

BUY ON DERMSTORE - $19

BUY ON AMAZON - $19

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Vegamour GRO Biotin Gummies ($36)

Vegamour's hair growth supplement gets the approval from experts. “These gummies contain a blend of vitamins and antioxidants—including vitamins B5, 6, 12 and vitamins A, C and E—that support healthy follicle functioning and neutralize free radicals, which can be damaging to the follicles and promote inflammation that blocks optimal hair growth,” New York dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD previously told us.

BUY ON VEGAMOUR - $36

BUY ON AMAZON - $36

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Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer ($44)

For the second month in a row, NewBeauty readers have put Jones Road's Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer on the top 10 list. If you're looking to combine your moisturizer and foundation into just one step and love a soft, airbrush finish, get this now, trust us. You can read my full review here.

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