Happy Saturday! Ahead of tomorrow's Mother's Day celebrations, we're kickstarting the weekend with the latest installment of Shop TODAY's Hot List — and you won't want to put these trending finds on the back burner.
Our editors always keep a finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest and greatest finds, putting in the hours to discover what's really worth the buy. Over in Studio 1A, Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach is working on the weekend to spotlight our hot list picks for May. From the viral towelettes Brach calls "the real deal" to a chic indoor lighting solution, you'll want to add these trending products to cart before they sell out.
Starting at just $6, our full May hot list is below, plus you can shop even more popular picks we can't get enough of.
May favorites seen on TODAY
Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel
As we head into the busy summer season, we could all use a little help faking the look of eight hours of sleep per night. This bestselling eye gel harnesses the power of hyaluronic acid and caffeine to hydrate the delicate under-eye area while reducing puffiness and swelling.
Furtalk Wide Brim Panama Sun Hat
An essential for summer, this UPF 80 sun hat for men and women has over 14,000 ratings on Amazon. What Brach loves most about it is that it’s “crush-proof” — you can fold and pack it down, and it still retains its shape no matter how many times you cram it into a bag! The interior band is adjustable and the hat comes in two sizes for a just-right fit.
Halara Softlyzero Plush Backless Active Dress - Easy Peezy Edition
Perfect for busy days when you're running errands, traveling and more, exercise dresses are no longer just for working out. This tennis dress option from editor-loved brand Halara sizes up to 3X and has a built-in bra and shorts attachment with hidden pockets, meaning easy bathroom use — no more pulling the whole dress down every time!
Koopala Wall Sconces
Whether you rent or just don’t feel handy enough to mount things on your own wall, these adhesive sconces are an easy way to add some extra lighting to any space. Each sconce features three color temperatures and brightness levels, so you can customize your space. To note, they’re sold individually, so be sure to purchase multiple if you need to light larger spaces.
Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL
We discovered the single-use clean skin club towelettes, which come in a bulk pack of 50, after they went viral on TikTok last year. Brach says the idea is that you have a fresh one each time you dry your face. Customers say they’re really great for sensitive skin and when traveling, too (rather than rubbing your face on a hotel towel that’s been who knows where)!
“I was skeptical at first, but they’re the real deal,” swears Brach. “No wonder they have over 20,000 reviews... the brand says one is sold every seven seconds!”
One/Size On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
One/Size On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray (Mini)
Need your makeup to last through your 9-to-5 and your 5-to-9? This setting spray from One/Size gets the job done. It’s sort of like hairspray for locking in your makeup, drying into a flawless matte finish with no sticky feeling. Brach loves that it comes out in a fine, continuous mist, rather than spitting or bursting out in uneven spritzes, and claims to be waterproof, transfer-proof, smudge-proof and sweat-proof for up to 16 hours.
More popular May favorites to shop
Eiito Ring Sizers for Loose Rings
If you have any rings that are a bit too big, this editor's pick can help stop any slipping, turning or falling off. These adjusters come as long, clear spirals in six different sizes — use a thin spiral for a tweak or a thicker one for a bigger adjustment. Just place the loop onto the ring band, wrap around however much you need, and then cut at the desired length.
Everpro Gray Away Root Touchup Quick Stick
This root touch-up stick is a reliable, no-fuss way to conceal those telltale roots at home and extend the time between pricey color treatments. Unlike sprays or powders, which can be messy, this stick gives you total control — just use the crayon end to color in your part and flip to the opposite end to blend and sweep away any excess.
Qinlianf USB Wall Charger
There never seems to be enough space to plug everything in, but this problem-solving outlet extender allows you to charge multiple devices at once. It fits flush against the wall over your existing outlet and features five standard AC outlets and four USB ports, all while protecting your devices from power surges.
Sacheu Lip Liner Stay-N Peel-Off Stain
With over 10,000 customer ratings on Amazon, we love this flattering lip stain for all-day color that you can layer your favorite balm or gloss over.
“This peel-off lip stain is a cool new product I found on Amazon,” Brach says. “So hydrating and the color really lasts all day long!”
Coffee Project Instant Coffee Pods
Finally, an instant coffee that’ll please coffee snobs and busy folks alike! These adorable, coffee cup-shaped pods contain individual servings of instant coffee, ready to throw in your bag and pour into your cup with water for a delicious specialty brew in seconds.
Sojos Small Round Polarized Sunglasses
These bestselling sunglasses are flattering on both men and women and ring up under $15. We’re all guilty of misplacing a pair every now and then, so grabbing a new, affordable pair is a smart idea ahead of summer.
Buxom Plump Shot Peptide-Infused Lip Serum
Have you incorporated a lip plumper into your daily makeup routine yet? This buzzworthy lip serum from Buxom looks gorgeous layered over a lip liner or stain and adds volume, hydration and a slick of color to your pout with just a few swipes.
Thermacell Patio Shield Mosquito Repellent
Summer brings fun in the sun, warmer temperatures and... mosquitos! Keep bugs at bay (up to 20 feet away, per the brand) with this patio mosquito repellent option, which is rechargeable and scent-free.
Smashbox Photo Finish Pore Vanishing Primer
You’re going to need a good primer if you want your makeup to last through hours of heat, sweat and more this season. Smashbox's primers have been legendary for decades, and this new launch is like a real-life filter for your face, vanishing and blurring pores instantly and giving your makeup something to hold onto.
Cushionaire Men’s Lane Cork Footbed Sandal
These bestselling indoor-to-outdoor sandals offer a cork footbed that provides arch support and a soft, lined vegan leather upper. The brand also offers the silhouette in a women’s fit, which has earned over 65,000 ratings on Amazon.
Etam One-Piece Sculpting Swimsuit
A flattering one-piece swimsuit is a must-have for summer. Enter: this sculpting option from Etam, which is available in a few colors and has just the right amount of support and compression.
Meet the experts
- Adrianna Brach is the editorial director at Shop TODAY, with over a decade of experience as an editor covering beauty, fashion and shopping.
- Shop TODAY is a team of shopping editors and writers who spend hours every day finding the best new products, tried-and-true favorites and more finds available on Amazon that are worth shopping, according to our high standards.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews and even use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on research, reporting and what we think TODAY.com readers would like to read about. The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not TODAY. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.
