Top 40 Life Trends in May

From Versatile Eco-Conscious Blankets to Cozy Velvet Foot Slippers

The May 2021 life trends cover a diverse range of products and services that make life more convenient in one way or another. There is a particular focus on accessible wellness-promoting products that empower consumers to take time for themselves to reset and recharge.

The 'Anecdote Candle' collection extends on the wellness aspect with a series of calming scented candles. The collection includes such fragrances as mint and eucalyptus and French roast and coconut. During a challenging year, these candles offer a safe haven of cozy comfort.

A more kid-centric example comes in the form of the fuzzy 'Pillow Cubs' pillow. The side-sleeper pillow comes in four anthropomorphic character-based designs and works as a fun toy by day and a supportive foam pillow by night.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 89%
Activity 91%
Freshness 10%
Organic Crash-Free Energy Drinks
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Lifestyle
Organic Crash-Free Energy Drinks
Summer-Ready In-Store Desserts
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Lifestyle
Summer-Ready In-Store Desserts
Virtual Plant Workshops
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Virtual Plant Workshops
Environmentally Friendly Soil Mixes
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Environmentally Friendly Soil Mixes
Value-Adding Banking Points
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Value-Adding Banking Points
Packaged Dried Bonito Flakes
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Lifestyle
Packaged Dried Bonito Flakes
Three-in-One Face Palettes
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Lifestyle
Three-in-One Face Palettes
Beginner Container Gardening Guides
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Lifestyle
Beginner Container Gardening Guides
Technical Running Apparel
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Lifestyle
Technical Running Apparel
Plant-Inspired Aroma Kits
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Lifestyle
Plant-Inspired Aroma Kits
Collectible Greeting Card NFTs
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Lifestyle
Collectible Greeting Card NFTs
Breathing Excercise Apps
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Tech
Breathing Excercise Apps
Vegan Ice Cream Series
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Vegan Ice Cream Series
Countertop Composting Machines
CATEGORY
Eco
Countertop Composting Machines
Audio-Enhancing Hearing Aid Earbuds
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Audio-Enhancing Hearing Aid Earbuds
Smokable Hemp Flower Bouquets
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Lifestyle
Smokable Hemp Flower Bouquets
Container Garden Pod Planters
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Container Garden Pod Planters
Customizable Washing Machines
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Customizable Washing Machines
Sleek Refillable Spray Bottles
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sleek Refillable Spray Bottles
Versatile Eco-Conscious Blankets
CATEGORY
Eco
Versatile Eco-Conscious Blankets
Cozy Velvet Foot Slippers
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Cozy Velvet Foot Slippers
Self-Care Candle Collections
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Art & Design
Self-Care Candle Collections
High Quality Hiking Leggings
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
High Quality Hiking Leggings
Palm-Sized Polaroid Cameras
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Tech
Palm-Sized Polaroid Cameras
AI-Animated Photos
CATEGORY
Tech
AI-Animated Photos
Eco-Friendly Performance Apparel
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Fashion
Eco-Friendly Performance Apparel
Portable Window Swapping Projectors
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Portable Window Swapping Projectors
Office-Scented Candles
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Office-Scented Candles
Self-Watering Flower Growing Kits
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Self-Watering Flower Growing Kits
Nostalgia-Inducing Pool Floats
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Nostalgia-Inducing Pool Floats
Kid-Friendly Side-Sleeper Pillows
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Kid-Friendly Side-Sleeper Pillows
Portable Laptop Stands
CATEGORY
Tech
Portable Laptop Stands
Smart Contactless Baby Monitors
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Smart Contactless Baby Monitors
Mood-Setting Adventure-Ready Lanterns
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Mood-Setting Adventure-Ready Lanterns
Modular Net Positive Homes
CATEGORY
Eco
Modular Net Positive Homes
Wheelchair Accessible EVs
CATEGORY
Autos
Wheelchair Accessible EVs
Personal Wearable Tents
CATEGORY
Unique
Personal Wearable Tents
State-of-the-Art Bike Trailers
CATEGORY
Art & Design
State-of-the-Art Bike Trailers

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