May's new beauty launches centre around improving what you’ve got — not camouflaging

This month’s newness includes sun defence and serums

Is there anything better than the first few weeks of an Irish summer? Though they may be hard to spot – no, my winter coat has not yet been put away either – we’re coming into the time when it’s undeniable. Just ask the 9pm sunset, and the fact that you look a little less dead behind the eyes.

This month’s newness all centres around improving what you’ve got, rather than camouflaging what you don’t. That sounds nice, doesn’t it? Let’s get stuck in.