Winter WONDERS

New Products

RégimA

New from RégimA is Anti-Inflamm-Ageing, a cream for inflamed, irritated or sensitive skin. It contains balloon vine extract to protect and regenerate a damaged skin barrier, rosehip oil, which repairs and soothes dry, itchy skin and reduces fine lines; and blackcurrant seed oil to protect skin against environmental damage.

Trade: £24.98 0118 946 3018 regimazone.uk

Lash fx

Lash fx has launched a new long-wear, waterresistant and smudge-proof liquid liner pen. Liquid Eyeliner has a fine felt-tip point, which allows for precise application when creating a thin, clean line or a bold flick. It’s available in five colours: Black, French Grey, Sage, Mulberry and Marine Blue.

Trade: £7.95 each 020 8172 0905 (Eyelash Design Company) lash-fx.com

Hara

Hara’s limited-edition winter collection introduces four sparkle glitters and three shimmers for the festive season. The glitters are: Blue Christmas, navy; Tinsel Time, dark pink; Glittery Berry, red; and Jack Frost, black. Candy Cane, light pink; Yule Blush, sparkling mauve; and One Gold Ring, gold, are all shimmers.

Trade: £4.99 each for 8ml 0345 201 0825 (Aston & Fincher) yoursalonstore.com

Sothys

Sothys has released Echappée Parisienne, a limited-edition make-up collection inspired by Parisian elegance and glamour. It comprises a golden taupe eyeshadow pencil, two lipsticks, a plum nail lacquer, liquid eyeliner and a brow powder.

Trade: from £4.75 for the nail lacquer 0130 326 3666 sothysuk.co.uk

Germaine de Capuccini

Timexpert Lift Re-Contouring Chin Firmness and Definition Tissue Mask is new from Germaine de Capuccini. Active ingredients said to firm the skin include edelweiss flower extract enriched with leontopodic acid, purified oligosaccharides, which help to restore skin’s plumpness, and two natural biopolymers that have an immediate tightening effect on the skin, according to the brand.

RRP: from £28.50 for two masks 0845 600 0203 (Totally UK) totallyuk.com

Mesoestetic

The cosmeceutical skincare brand has developed a peel system billed as “a multidimensional approach to skin depigmentation”. The programme uses tranexamic acid and can be used post-laser to avoid post-inflammatory pigmentation. Minimally invasive, the peel consists of Mesopeel Melanostop Tran3x, with a formula designed to eliminate the superficial accumulation of melanin, and C.prof 210 Depigmentation Solution.

Trade: from £67.50 for the 50ml peel 01625 529540 mesoestetic.co.uk

Gelish

Gelish’s 2018 winter collection is called Forever Fabulous and is inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The range comprises 12 classic shades from Wish Upon a Starlet, a deep red shimmer, to Hollywood’s Sweetheart, rosy pink crème. The launch also includes six limitededition dip powders in shades The Camera Loves Me, burgundy crème; Wish Upon A Starlet, red shimmer; Some Like It Red, bright red glitter; Diamond’s Are My BFF, fine silver glitter; A Kiss from Marilyn, bright red crème; and She’s A Natural, soft nude pearl.

Trade: £199.99 for the 12-piece collection 01708 465900 (Nail Harmony UK) nailharmony.co.uk

HD Brows

HD Brows has launched a range of 3D Faux Lashes. The eyelashes are multi-layered and made from high-quality synthetic fibres to form a soft and feathered effect. They are also cruelty and latex-free and contain a non-irritable adhesive with a clear finish. They are available in three styles: Bombshell, Foxy and Vamp.

RRP: £5.75 each 0113 224 7908 hdbrows.com

Naturally Tribal

Naturally Tribal Skincare has launched a new range of ethically sourced body scrub, body polish and body “food”. The high-grade shea butter used acts as a natural anti-inflammatory while hydrating and nourishing the skin. All ingredients are sourced sustainably from Essan, Nigeria, with a portion of profits reinvested into the local community.

Trade: from £14.93 01908 991784 naturallytribalgroup.com

Mavala

Taking inspiration from the classic gold, red and crimson shades of autumn, Mavala’s six-piece autumn collection is called Heritage and features six shades: Santiago, iridescent brass; Bergen, deep red; Versailles, rich gold; Quebec, metallic bronze; Walnut Grove, chocolate brown; and Windsor, cool pink.

Trade: £2.93 each for 5ml 01732 459412 mavala.co.uk

Nimue

Derma-cosmeceutical brand Nimue Skin Technology has launched its SuperFluid range, five “super” concentrates that can be used to customise existing Nimue professional treatments. Each of the SuperFluids is a super concentrate of a specific active ingredient and can be used to treat a client’s individual skin concerns, such as Prebiotic SuperFluid for problematic skin.

Trade: £29.95 for 30ml 0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared) sweetsquared.com

Optimum

New from Optimum is a lash-extension system which includes seven products. There is a liquid cleanser Make-Up Remover; Lash pH Balance primer; three EU-approved glues including a sensitive option; Retention Plus, which is applied on top of a completed set of extensions to cure adhesive in 30 minutes and make them oil and water proof; Gel Remover and Lash Lid Foaming Cleanser Shampoo.

Trade: from £8.99for the 10g make-up remover 01246 569818 optimumlashglue.co.uk

BC Softwear

Towel and robe brand BC Softwear has launched a spa bag to help guests organise their lockers. The biodegradable bags can be customised with a printed or embrodiered logo.

Trade: £0.95 per bag 0845 210 4000 bcsoftwear.co.uk

Environ

Spotlight

Environ’s new Focus Care Clarity + Range has been designed to reduce breakouts for clearer skin. The three-phase system has been specifically formulated to help target the root causes of breakouts. Phase one comprises the Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser, a foaming face wash that gets rid of dirt and excess surface oil, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and clean; and Sebu-Tone Clarifier, containing sebum-regulating ingredients to help remove the build-up of dead skin cells. Phase two is Sebu-Lac Lotion and Sebu-ACE Oil, formulated with botanicals and vitamins to prevent breakouts, and Sebu-Spot Blemish Gel to minimise the appearance of visible spots.

The final phase is the Sebu-Clear Masque, containing a combination of exfoliating acids to clear the appearance of existing breakouts.

Dr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ, has been researching and developing a skincare solution to help those with problematic skin for more than 18 years. “No one should have uncontrolled breakouts and get permanent scars and pits”, he said.

Trade: from £13 020 8450 2020 (IIAA) environskincare.com

Jane Iredale

Mineral make-up brand Jane Iredale’s festive collection comprises four gift sets. The Glow Getters tin includes a Magic Mitt make-up remover, Smooth Affair Facial Brightener and Primer, and either Glow Time BB Cream or Dream Tint tinted moisturiser, as well as Hydration Spray. There are also two eyeshadow kits and the Kiss and Tell Lip set.

Trade: from £20 020 3820 0485 (IIAA) janeiredale.co.uk

Espa

Espa’s Christmas gifting range is split into home fragrance, body care, skincare and small gift categories. A stand-out is the Comfort & Joy Advent Calendar, which comprises 25 travel-size products including Restorative Bath Oil, Tri-Active Advanced Night Booster and Pink Hair and Scalp Mud. Behind door 25 is a Restorative Candle, with a calming blend of sweet orange, lavender and palmarosa essential oils.

RRP: from £15 01606 336349 espaskincare.com

Sienna X

Sienna X has released two Christmas sets this year, one containing the 1 Hour Self Tan Tinted Mousse and the other with the same product in a mist format. Both sets come with a tanning mitt and a clear zip vanity bag. The products are completely cruelty free and made in the UK.

Trade: from £9.33 0333 600 1200 sienna-x.co.uk

OPI

This Christmas, OPI’s collection is inspired by the film adaptation of Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. The set comprises 12 new colours and three glitters in shades such as Toying with Trouble, a bright fuschia and Ginger’s Revenge, maroon. All colours are available in Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColour formulas.

Trade: from £5.25 for the 15ml lacquer 01923 240010 opiuk.com