May has arrived, and even though our Arizona temperatures already feel like full blown summer, there's an unmistakable softness to this month that I always look forward to. The light feels golden, the energy is gentle and there's this quiet pull inward that comes with Mother's Day, a season that always asks me to slow down, soften and savor.
As a mother, this month always feels deeply personal. I'm leaning into more presence, more cherished little moments with my daughter, and more time spent in the rituals that help me feel grounded and luminous. Mornings move a little slower. Evenings feel more intentional. And my self care feels less like a checklist, more like an act of devotion. Mother's Day is such a beautiful reminder that caring for yourself is part of how you care for everyone around you, and that the divine feminine within all of us deserves to be celebrated, nourished and indulged.
This month's edit reflects that energy. A mix of brand new launches that have already earned their place on my top shelf, and longtime staples I always come back to when I want to feel that polished, radiant, taken care of glow. From a clinical eye cream rooted in plant melatonin, to a clean, sun kissed bronzer, to a recovery oil that has my hair living its softest spring life, these are the products carrying me through May.
Let's get into it.
The edit
No. 01
Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Eye Cream
Irene Forte
I am so excited to be welcoming Irene Forte into my routine, and this eye cream is a beautiful introduction to the brand's philosophy. It's the kind of product that feels luxurious, intentional and clinically backed, all at once. As we move into warmer weather and the eye area takes on a little more strain from light, heat and just the general pace of motherhood, this has become such a thoughtful daily addition.
The formula is built around Dr. Ferri APM, a patented phytomelatonin extract derived from plants, paired with phyto exosomes from licorice root and bio peptides from green peas. There's also a Centella longevity complex, a tetra ceramide blend and hyaluronic acid all working together to refine the look of fine lines, soften puffiness, brighten dark circles and reinforce the delicate barrier around the eyes. It's ophthalmologist tested, certified for sensitive eyes and clinically proven to deliver up to 48 hour hydration.
What I love is how rich and nourishing it feels without ever sitting heavy. The ceramic applicator is such a beautiful little ritual, gliding it under and above the eye area feels cooling, intentional and elevated. After a few weeks, my under eyes look noticeably more refreshed, more lifted and that soft, well rested glow you crave going into spring is really there. It also pairs beautifully under makeup, which has been such a win.
You all know how much I've loved the Skintuition foundation since it launched, so the moment Jane Iredale brought out a Skintuition concealer to match, I was ready. It's such a thoughtful extension of the line, and it's been my new favorite finishing touch for spring.
This is a brightening under eye concealer infused with their Active Peptides Complex, designed to brighten and visibly improve the look of the under eye area while delivering medium, lightweight coverage. It blurs fine lines instead of settling into them, which is exactly what I want from a concealer this time of year. The formula is enriched with niacinamide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, chlorella vulgaris and cucumber extract, so it's quite literally taking care of the skin while it covers.
The applicator is built right in, with a soft tip and a precision click that delivers just the right amount of product. It's such an elegant, mistake proof experience. I love using it after my Irene Forte eye cream, just a couple of clicks under the eye, blended with my fingertip or a brush, and my whole face looks brighter, more rested and more polished. Available in 16 brightening shades, so you can really get that perfect, seamless match.
"Mother's Day is such a beautiful reminder that caring for yourself is part of how you care for everyone around you."
No. 03
Renew Pure Radiance Oil
True Botanicals
A true forever favorite. This is one of those products I always come back to when I want my skin to feel deeply nourished and look like the most luminous version of itself. It's a clinically proven, multi award winning facial oil that is genuinely unlike anything else in my routine.
The formula is anchored by 14 nutrient dense seed oils, including chia, kiwi, passion fruit, papaya, rosehip, marula, argan and grape seed, plus algae extract and astaxanthin. What makes it so unique is that it's built on small molecule oils, which means it absorbs deeply rather than sitting on the surface. You get the omega 3 fatty acids, ceramides and antioxidants delivered into the deeper layers of the skin where they can really go to work on the signs of aging, texture and dehydration. It's clinically proven to outperform a leading anti aging moisturizer, which I always think is pretty incredible.
I love using this in the evenings, especially right now as my skin acclimates to more sun and warmer days. Three to five drops, pressed into damp skin after my serum, and it absorbs into this veil of softness and glow. It's naturally scented with jasmine, neroli and rose, which makes the whole experience feel like a sacred wind down moment. By morning my complexion looks plumper, more refined and lit from within. It's the kind of glow that makes you feel like yourself again.
As we head into the warm Arizona months, my makeup naturally simplifies. I want less product, more glow, and that effortless sun kissed finish that pulls everything together in seconds. This bronzer is the answer. It's the kind of product that makes you look like you just got back from somewhere beautiful, even if you've been in carpool line all morning.
The formula is shimmer free with a velvety, matte finish, blended with cocoa seed, mango seed and cupuacu butters to nourish the skin while it bronzes. It also features Westman Atelier's biomimicry pigment technology, which forms a subtle barrier that protects the complexion from environmental stressors while keeping color looking authentic and lived in. The terracotta tones are so flattering and never look muddy or orange, just a warm, natural depth that mimics the way the sun really hits the face.
Gucci's tip, which I love, is to sweep it horizontally across the cheeks, eyelids, temples and forehead, anywhere the sun would naturally land, and never below the cheekbones. I take it down onto the neck and decolletage too, especially in spring when more of that area is showing. Paired with the Skintuition foundation, the new concealer and a soft cheek flush, this is my full springtime face. It's polished, radiant and so easy.
Bringing Reverie into Citrine has been one of my favorite additions to the haircare shelf, and the Ever Recovery Oil is such a beautiful next step after falling in love with the Milk leave in. If you've been craving a finishing oil that actually delivers without ever feeling heavy or greasy, this is the one.
The formula is built on cold pressed marula seed oil, bio compatible squalane and rare crambe abyssinica, which in clinical studies showed a 191 percent improvement in hair elasticity after 12 treatments. Translation, your hair becomes more resilient against breakage, more protected from heat and color fading, and so much shinier. There's also a signature Reverie blend of essential oils running through it, which makes every application smell like the most elevated little moment of aromatherapy.
I love using just one to three drops, warmed between my palms, and smoothed through my mid lengths and ends after styling. It melts in instantly. No residue, no weight, just this glossy, healthy, polished finish that makes my hair look like I just stepped out of the chair. Once a week I'll use it as an overnight or pre shampoo treatment, root to tip, when my scalp and strands need a deeper reset. Every time, my hair comes back softer, smoother and more nourished.
