Summer LOVING

Jane Iredale

The mineral make-up brand has introduced a new shade of its Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream, which conceals blemishes and contains antioxidant extracts with broad spectrum SPF 25. BB4 is a medium-light colour with neutral undertones. There is also a new colour of Dream Tint Tinted Moisturiser, a lightweight foundation with a soft-focus effect and broad spectrum SPF 15. The new shade, Dark, is described as deep with a golden undertone.

Trade: £16.50 for the tinted moisturiser, £20 for the BB cream 020 8450 2020 (IIAA) iiaa.eu

Nimue Skin Technology

The cosmeceutical skincare brand has reformulated its Fader line to tackle pigmentation.

There are now six products in the line with key ingredient diglucosyl gallic acid, a patented molecule activated by the skin. The products also work on other indications including redness, dullness and blemishes, by blocking melanin synthesis, stopping the melanogenesis process and preventing melanin transfer.

Trade: from £18.45 0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared) sweetsquared.com

Aromatherapy Associates

The brand has put together the De-Stress Edit, a travel-sized collection of products focused on de-stressing the body, mind and skin. It includes De-Stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil, with calming frankincense, petitgrain and wild camomile; De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil, with a warming blend of rosemary, black pepper and ginger; along with De- Stress Muscle Gel, Inner Strength Soothing Face Oil and De-Stress Mind Rollerball.

RRP: £33 020 8569 7030 aromatherapyassociates.com

Elemis

Targeted Toning Body Moisturiser has a creamto- oil texture and is formulated to restore firmness and a toned appearance to areas of the body prone to loss of elasticity. Plankton extract, jania rubens seaweed and nigari salts are key ingredients chosen to stimulate the body’s detoxification process and promote collagen synthesis for suppler-looking skin and a reduction in cellulite, says the brand. The product should be applied using the included recommended massage techniques.

RRP: £69 for 200ml 0117 316 1888 elemis.com

Novalash

The lash extensions brand has developed a batteryoperated touchscreen device that allows techs to measure the temperature and humidity in their working environment to ensure proper curing of adhesive. Aura reads the temperature of a room in Fahrenheit or Celsius and provides a moisture percentage, while also tracking the 24-hour average minimum and maximum temperature and humidity.

Trade: £11 01273 041966 novalash.com

Gellux

The summer collection from gel-polish brand Gellux is called Bella Senorita, with eight new shades inspired by a hot Spanish summer.

Beautiful Barcelona is royal blue, Sangria Time is shimmering purple, Flamenco Dancer is fuchsia, and Adios Amigo is a gold shimmer. There are also three glitter shades: pale blue Sunshine Siesta, red Mi Maracas, fuschia Ole Ole and coral Marbella Nights.

Trade: £11.95 each for 15ml 020 8573 9907 (Salon System) salonsystem.com

Hempz

The Yuzu & Starfruit line from Hempz consists of Daily Moisturising Gradual Self-Tanning Crème SPF 30 (in Fair or Medium), an SPF with subtle colour enhancers that helps build a natural-looking tan while protecting skin, and Instant Sunless Bronzing Mousse (in Light Bronze or Medium Bronze), with pure hemp seed oil to help nourish and hydrate the skin.

Trade: £12.50 for the 200ml gradual crème, £12 for the 250ml mousse 020 8498 7279 (JK Group) hempzbeauty.com

Murad

Rapid Age Spot Correcting Serum is formulated to reduce the appearance of dark spots, age spots and hyperpigmentation. NHP-3 technology, which contains niacinamide, hexylresorcinol and plankton extract, is blended with vitamin C, oligopeptides and lightreflecting particles to solve pigmentation issues and brighten skin tone. After one week of use, 75% of 1,000 testers agreed their skin discolouration had improved.

Trade: £37.92 for 30ml 0844 472 7050 murad.com

Comfort Zone

The new Body Active range is designed for use pre- and post-workout and comprises Body Active Cream, with maca and matcha tea in a light, fresh texture to regenerate the skin; Shower Scrub, which contains black rice, green tea leaves and matcha tea of different grain sizes, along with mint, eucalyptus, sage and rosemary essential oils; and Booster, to be applied pre-exercise to help improve microcirculation and tissue oxygenation.

Trade: from £19.50 for the 200ml scrub 020 3301 0496 comfortzone.it/en-gb

Dr Renaud

The Mimosa line contains products to combat environmental effects on the skin and tackle early signs of ageing for clients in their 20s and 30s. Mimosa bark extract stimulates tissue repair and reactivates cellular metabolism while pollustop is included as a protective shield against pollutants. There’s a Smoothing & Energising Serum, Cream and Mask, Smoothing & Anti-Tiredness Eye Contour Balm and Oxygenating & Energising Exfoliating Powder.

Trade: from £14 01280 817881 (Skin Evolution) skinevolution.co.uk

An79

Tattoo and permanent make-up artist Alice Nicholls has developed an aftercare balm to retail to clients posttreatment. The balm is billed as completely natural and vegan-friendly, with nourishing ingredients chosen to help the skin heal and preserve the quality of the work. Ingredients include apricot kernel, raspberry seed, sunflower seed and lavender oils.

RRP: £20 for 7ml 07927 611737 an-79.com

The Eyelash Design Company

New from the Eyelash Design Company is retail brow make-up brand Brow FX. Designed to complement the company’s in-salon brow services, the products can be retailed to clients for maintenance between brow appointments and can also be used by technicians during treatments. The line up includes Brow Powder & Wax Duo in four shades, Brow Powder Pens with Highlighter shades. Meanwhile, new to the existing Lash FX brand is Volume Up Black Mascara and Liquid Eyeliner Pens.

Trade: from £6.95 020 8500 9028 eyelashdesign-company.co.uk

Confortan

Billed as the first specifically formulated post-hair removal tan, this cream-oil formula removes wax residue and soothes skin while leaving a light instant tan. It contains 2% DHA that develops over three to four hours into a medium tone. It’s suitable for use on both face and body and after laser, electrolysis and IPL as well as waxing.

Trade: £12 for 500ml 0844 854 7867 thatsoskincare.com

Absolute Aromas

The aromatherapy brand has added Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil to its range. 100% natural, the oil claims a high anti-microbial value with a reviving aroma that uplifts the senses. It can be used in treatments or as a room fragrance but should be avoided by pregnant clients or those with sensitive skin and should never be applied undiluted on the skin.

Trade: £2.50 for 10ml 01420 540400 absolute-aromas.com

Jessica

There are two summer colour collections from Jessica. Gypsy Spirit features six shades of Custom Colour polish; lucite green Flower Crown, violet Vio-Light, French blue Oasis, pink fluoro Mojave Desert, vivid pink Festival Fuschia and tangy orange Sahara Sun. Meanwhile, the Sugar Town collection in the Phenom long-wear system comprises bubblegum pink Laffy Taffy, glossy white Gumdrop and bright red Red Hots.

Trade: £5.50 per 14.8ml Custom Colour, £6.75 per 15ml Phenom 0345 217 1360 (Gerrard International) gerrardinternational.com