Skincare brands launch trial kits, cleansers and new ranges to get clients’ skin on track for the new year

New Products

Elemis

To kick off 2018, Elemis has put together five Cleansing Kits to offer different skin types the ideal cleanse. Balanced contains Balancing Lime Blossom Cleanser and Balancing Lavender Toner; Nourished pairs Pro- Collagen Cleansing Balm and Soothing Apricot Toner; Soothing comprises Gentle Foaming Facial Wash and Soothing Apricot Toner; Hydrated contains Pro- Radiance Cream Cleanser and Rehydrating Ginseng Toner; and Smooth comes with Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash and Soothing Apricot Toner. Each kit also contains Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules.

RRP: from £40 0117 316 1888 elemis.com

BeautyLab

New from BeautyLab are four Discovery Sets containing capsule collections of products for different skincare concerns. The Essentials contains products rich in plant collagen and Hawaiian sea algae to help rejuvenate and hydrate skin; Glycolic comprises Glycowash 5%, Multi-Vitamin Oil and Ultra Defence Hydrator SPF50; and Anti-Ageing contains Silk Cleanser, Skin Perfecting Moisture Cream and Relax Neuropeptide Serum, all for firming and smoothing.

Trade: from £10 0345 217 1360 (Gerrard International) gerrardinternational.com

CND

The Nudes collection from CND features four new nude-toned shades for the new year. Available in Shellac and Vinylux Weekly Polish, the colours are: Uncovered, the pinkest of the shades; Unlocked, milky lavender; Unmasked, paler pink; and Unearthed, a mink tone and the darkest of the line-up.

Trade: £12.45 for 7.3ml Shellac and £4.25 for 15ml Vinylux 0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared) sweetsquared.com

Aromatherapy Associates

The brand has taken its popular Bath & Shower Oils and developed similar formulas for the face in its Face Oil Collection. The “wardrobe” of oils is designed to be a “first aid kit for skin” and contains six oils: Hydrating Revitalising with rose and frankincense; Anti-Ageing Intensive with rosehip; Inner Strength with camomile; Anti-Ageing Fine Line with apple and raspberry seed; Hydrating Nourishing with rose and sandalwood; and Mattifying Refining with lavender and ylang ylang.

Trade: £53 for 6 X 30ml 020 8569 7030 aromatherapyassociates.com

Lash FX

The lash extensions brand has launched two new styles of synthetic Instant Russian Lashes. 10D C Curl creates voluminous, glamorous looks with a lightweight feel, while 6D D Curl, available in lengths from 9-13mm, has a thickness of 0.7 and gives an exaggerated, dramatic style. The new styles join the existing Instant Russian Lashes family, which includes 3D and 6D C Curl Lashes. The lashes are pre-fanned and adhered together for a quick treatment.

Trade: £14.95 020 8500 9028 (The Eyelash Design Company) lashperfect.co.uk

Katherine Daniels

Essential Refreshing Cleansing Gel is a foaming facial wash formulated to mattify while it cleanses. The concentrated gel-texture wash is SLS-free and contains aloe vera for soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, plus antioxidant green tea and soap bark extract, which has a gentle foaming action.

Trade: £8.72 for 200ml 01767 682288 katherinedanielscosmetics.com

Quartz Spa

Quartz Spa is a new aromatherapy line from Crystal Clear. Blending the “therapeutic healing energies” of quartz crystal with the properties of aromatherapy oils, whole pieces of clear quartz are placed into each product to infuse the formula with the crystal’s rebalancing, negativity-banishing properties. There’s a Body Wash, Aromatherapy Candle, Bath & Massage Oil and Mineral Scrub in three signature blends – Happiness, Hope and Energise.

Trade: from £9 0151 709 7227 (Crystal Clear International) quartzspa.co.uk

Gelish

Thrill of the Chill is the winter 2017 collection from Gelish. A line-up of six seasonal tones, the crème shades are: Angling for a Kiss, deep red; Let’s Kiss and Warm Up, plum; Don’t Let the Frost Bite!, grape; Caviar on Ice, taupe; My Main Freeze, pale nude; and Ice Cold Gold, gold glitter special effect.

Trade: £99.99 for the collection 01708 465900 (Nail Harmony) nailharmonyuk.co.uk

Espa

New from Espa are two uplifting, revitalising body products. Fitness Shower Oil “naturally” foams into a rich-textured body wash that cleanses and hydrates skin with a blend of peppermint, eucalyptus, clove bud oil and rosemary, and a base of coconut and olive oils. Also new is Muscle Rescue Balm to help soothe tight, aching muscles. Peppermint, eucalyptus, clove bud and West Indian bay oils blend for a warming, relaxing effect.

RRP: £32 for the shower oil 250ml, £30 for the balm 01252 352230 espaskincare.com

Gellux

Billed as “the next generation of pigment flakes”, Gellux’s Multi Chrome Kit contains three pots of Multi Chrome Flakes to allow techs to create an array of sparkling and colourful holographic designs. Chameleon is green/pink, Indigo is pink/purple and Rose Gold is gold/bronze. To use, apply flakes with the included sponge applicator in small, circular movements to cured gel polish after the sticky residue has been removed.

Trade: £16 for 3 X 1g pots 020 8573 9907 (Salon System) salonsystem.com

Majestic Towels

Designed to make lash and make-up treatments more comfortable for clients, the Makeup/Eyelash & Neck Support Pillow from Majestic has a precisely designed contour for the neck with a gentle curve in the middle to cushion and support the head. The memory foam pillow features an open cell structure that responds to human body temperature and weight, allowing it to mould to the client, says the brand. Covers are available in off-white and steel grey and are easily removed for laundering.

Online price: £36.05 0121 772 0936 majestictowels.co.uk

Bio Sculpture

The nail brand is launching a mini collection of two new blue shades in Evo Oxygenating Gel this month. Sophia is a deep navy blue and Nicola is a lighter, more playful tone. Formulated to improve air permeability and promote overall nail health, Evo polishes are infused with vitamins A and E. The gel is self-levelling and free from organic solvents, formaldehyde, DBP and camphor.

Trade: £17.50 each for 12ml 03333 111555 biosculpture.co.uk

Dr Renaud

The Prickly Pear skincare range for men comprises products with key ingredient barbariane complex – three extracts of prickly pear to soothe and protect the skin barrier, moisturise and stimulate cell renewal. Cleansing & Exfoliating Gel contains prickly pear seed powder to exfoliate before shaving, while Antiaging Hydrating Balm soothes post-shave with organic oat extract. Lastly, Hydrating Mattifying Cream-Gel contains shine-reducing black mushroom extract.

Trade: from £9.75 01280 817881 (Skin Evolution) skinevolution.co.uk

XXtralash

Eyelash PolyGF Serum claims to increase lash length by 25% in two weeks. The formula contains non-human growth factors to promote fuller, thicker and longer-looking lashes. It works by stimulating cells to split and produce proteins needed for lash growth. Hydrolysed soy protein helps repair damaged lashes, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and vitamin C nourish and fortify, and salvia officinalis oil inhibits the body’s natural restriction on lash growth.

Trade: £35 for 3ml 01234 313130 (Aesthetic Source) aestheticsource.com

Amphora Aromatics

The aromatherapy brand is launching a range of fragrance blends for salons and spas to scent treatment rooms. The line-up of 100% essential oil blends includes Sleep, with juniper, patchouli and lavender; Energise, a blend of lime, peppermint and lemongrass; Revive, with clove and cardamom; Focus, which mixes eucalyptus and rosemary; Relax, with bergamot and rosewood; and Festive – orange, cinnamon and clove.

Trade: £3.20 for 10ml 0117 908 7770 amphora-retail.com