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Living Well: 17 Of The Very Best Lifestyle Products Released In May

From sleek travel gear to self-care staples, these are the standout lifestyle launches from May worth adding to your soon-to-be summer lineup.
Living Well: 17 Of The Very Best Lifestyle Products Released In May
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By Victoria Uwumarogie · Updated May 30, 2025

May brings a bit of everything—blooming flowers, unexpected rain showers, the first hints of summer, and a welcome return of sunshine. It also ushered in a wave of new lifestyle products, perfectly timed for the start of travel season. From body care essentials and sleek tech to baby-friendly minis, wellness finds for your feet, and plenty of luggage options, this month delivered a little something for everyone on the move. I combed through my overflowing inbox to spotlight the most innovative, useful, and just plain cool items that launched in May—the kind of things I’d personally add to my cart, and you might want to as well.

01
01 Herbin Co. Voyager Travel Collection
Best New Luxe Luggage

Black-owned luxury luggage? Count us in! Herbin Co., an ATL-based fashion house, is launching its first travel pieces. Made in France from the finest leathers, the brand touts its new Voyager 40 Weekender duffle and 485 Belt Bag as being both fabulous in style and functional, built to last.

Available at Herbin Co.
680-2,100 Shop Now
02
02 EARPEACE EVERYDAY Earplugs
Best New Product to Help You Focus

When you need to zone out at work and in the world, these sleek earplugs get the job done.

Available at Amazon
34 Shop Now
03
03 Josie Maran Cali Collection Fragrance Mists
Best New Milky Mists for Summer

The beauty brand, known for its immaculate skincare products, is getting into the fragrance space. They’re launching hydrating mists with Argan oil and jojoba that you can layer for a rich aroma (Golden Hour, Vanilla Vibezzz, Topless Tangerine and Bohemian Fig) that lasts.

Available at Josie Maran
26 Shop Now
04
04 Away’s Kids Collection
Best New Luggage for the Littles

Away has launched their signature hardside pieces in smaller sizes (a carry-on) and colorful shades for the kiddos. Teach the children the importance of coordination (and swag) with a matching backpack, lunch bag, and packing cubes for travel days.

Available at Away
40-225 Shop Now
05
05 Nespresso x SAMRA Origins Coffee
Best New Coffee Blend

The Weeknd can do it all, it seems, including making a delicious brew of coffee. The superstar has released his first line, in collaboration with Nespresso, inspired by his mother and their Ethiopian roots. The first release is the Togetherness Blend.

Available at Nespresso
15 Shop Now
06
06 Santa Margherita x LoveShackFancy Limited-Edition Rosé
Best New Wine Collab

The celebrated Italian Rosé maker and fashion brand known for its flowery, feminine prints have partnered for a one-of-a-kind wine. It looks good, and word is, it tastes better.

Available at Wine.com
50 Shop Now
07
07 Kitchen Mama Silicone Oven Mitts
Best New Kitchen Companion

While these oven mittens from the kitchenware brand are heavy-duty in their protection (stain and slip-resistant and made of silicone), they still manage to be super cute.

Available at Amazon
25 Shop Now
08
08 Mommy’s Bliss Gripe Water Pacifier Gel
Best New Relief for Baby (and Mama)

For the mommies dealing with a fussy baby, gripe water has always been recommended. But skip the difficulties of trying to administer it and opt for Mommy’s Bliss’ new gel, which can be placed on the baby’s pacifier for faster, simpler relief.

Available at Amazon
11 Shop Now
09
09 UA No Weigh Backpack
Best New Backpack

If your commute is made more complicated by a bookbag that digs into your shoulders, Under Armour, or UA, has the remedy with their new lightweight and stylish backpack, which comes in an array of shades and has unique patented UA suspension straps to reduce the load of your belongings.

Available at UA
140 Shop Now
10
10 Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Set
Best New Food Storage Find

Glass storage over plastic any day. And Bentgo’s latest storage set prides itself on being stronger than your average glass, more leak-proof than other storage, and sleeker than what you have in your cabinet right now.

Available at Amazon
60 Shop Now
11
11 Motorola razr
Best New Redesign of a Classic Phone

Motorola has unveiled its next generation of razr phones, combining smart design, powerful AI features, and expansive external displays at an accessible price point and, of course, the perfect petite size.

Available at Motorola
1,300 Shop Now
12
12 G-SHOCK x Crocs Echo Wave
Best New Watch and Shoe Combo

Not your typical collab, but the outcome is a gamechanger. The Echo Wave clog, with its glow-in-the-dark finish, is paired with a modular watch face. The timepiece can go from your wrist to the clog in seconds. A timepiece on your feet? Why not!

Available at Crocs
200 Shop Now
13
13 Casetify Bounce Check-In Trunk
Best New Large Luggage

This spacious, elegant and large hard-shell trunk is simple in style but stands out. It also has some serious functionality thanks to 360° Hinomoto wheels, a Bayer Makrolon® polycarbonate shell, and innovative interior organization.

Available at Casetify
899 Shop Now
14
14 Hyperboot by Nike x Hyperice
Best New Recovery Product

If your dogs need some extra TLC after a strenuous workout or especially long day, these Hyperboots do the trick. The targeted heat and compression technology is designed to optimize athletic warm-up and recovery needs. Be aware though, they are an investment.

Available at Nike
900 Shop Now
15
15 SMEG Sparkling Water Maker
Best New Water Wonder

To aid you in your hydration efforts, Italian brand SMEG has launched its new Sparkling Water Maker, an electricity-free, customizable, and stylish gadget. Let nothing stop you from your fizzy fave.

Available at SMEG
220 Shop Now
16
16 Degree Cool Rush Deodorant
Best New Old-School Scent for the Fellas

With summer heat setting in, Degree Cool Rush is back—the top-selling men’s antiperspirant known for its all-day protection and clean is reviving a fan-favorite scent.

Available at Walmart
7 Shop Now
17
17 ByHeart Anywhere Pack
Best New Travel-Sized Product

ByHeart has just launched the Anywhere Pack—the first and only single-serve whole milk formula designed for on-the-go parents. For fans of their formula, it’s now available in a ready-to-mix pack, just in time for summer travel.

Available at ByHeart
20 (for one 14-count pack) Shop Now

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