From repairing damaged tissue to looking after the environment, this month’s launches include some hard-working skincare formulas

Germaine de Capuccini

The new range from Germaine de Capuccini, Timexpert Rides, works to eliminate both dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle contractions and static wrinkles caused by the ageing process, over 30 days. The products contain the brand’s BTX-Tripeptine Complex to reduce the effect of facial dermocontractions, and tissulage technology to regenerate the extracellular matrix by replacing damaged tissue with rebuilt tissue. The range includes three creams in different textures, plus a 30-day programme of three serums.

Trade: £36.50-£37.50 for the creams; £67.50 for the serum programme 0845 600 0203 germaine-de-capuccini.co.uk

Inika

Make-up brand Inika is launching a skincare range, which is made entirely from natural ingredients and is vegan, cruelty-free and organic. Key ingredients include rose of Jericho, maca root, grape juice extract and caviar lime extract. The range includes cleansers and oils like Botanical Face Oil and Camellia Oil Cleanser, as well as moisturisers and treatment products, such as the Maca Root Rich Day Cream, Resveratrol Eye Cream and Resveratrol Serum, with all products housed in sustainable packaging.

Trade: from £14.50 07795 171783 inikaorganic.com

Medik8

Timed for Mother’s Day, cosmeceutical brand Medik8 has created a gift set that comprises three of its bestsellers alongside an exclusive gemstone roller. Included in the Luxe Collection set are retinol-based products r-Retinoate Day & Night; r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum; r-Retinoate Intense.

RRP: £390 03330 142434 (Skinbrands) skinbrands.co.uk

The Eyelash Emporium

Feature Length Nourishing Mascara, specifically formulated for use with classic eyelash extensions, is one of two new products from The Eyelash Emporium. Created with a pointed tip, the mascara is designed to thicken and fill lashes without damaging the adhesive bond. Meanwhile, stunt Double Lash Growth Serum uses lashboosting peptides to enhance lash density by up to 79%, designed for use with or without extensions in.

Trade: £10 for the mascara; £10.99 for the serum 01753 650656 eyelashemporium.com

CND

Vinylux 2in1 is a new double-ended nail polish pen from CND for on-the-go nails. Included in the twostep system is a resilient colour coat on one end and a fast-drying Long Wear Topcoat on the other. Ingredients include jojoba oil, keratin and vitamin E. It’s available in baby pink Negligee; greige Field Fox; bright Hot Pop Pink; red orange Lobster Roll; and pillar box red Wildfire.

Trade: £8.45 each 0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared) sweetsquared.com

BC Softwear

With a clear focus on reducing environmental impact, whether that’s using solar-powered factories, reducing natural gas consumption or implementing better waste management, BC Softwear has launched its SmartSoft Collection. The SupremeSoft bathrobes and spa linen use 45% cotton and 55% polyester and have a 40-50% faster drying time than traditional towels. Meanwhile, the SmartKnit knitted towels only require 8.5% of the drying energy required by traditional towels.

Trade: from £2.15 for hand towels; from £11.20 for bath sheets 0845 210 4000 bcsoftwear.co.uk

Outback Organics

Outback Organics is launching two new strip waxes, both of which are gel formulated to ensure a thin application and avoid sticky residue on the skin once removed. The first is Amethyst, a shimmery purple that smells of bubble-gum and plum. The second is Amber, which is a molten lava orange colour fragranced with sweet citrus.

Trade: from £10 for 800g tin; from £2 for roller tin 01823 663322 outbackorganics.co.uk

Buttercups Uniforms

Buttercups Uniforms has released a new colourway for its popular B320 V Neck Beauty & Spa Tunic. Now available in black bi-stretch material, it is suitable for a range of figures, with a cross-over style and empire-line waist. The material is said to move with the body to ensure comfort while working in high-pressure environments. Also new is the purple-shaded B620 Waist-Detail Tunic with Pockets, which has dart detailing on the waists and pockets.

Trade: £35.99 each 0844 910 0865 buttercupsuniforms.com

Following its relaunch 12 months ago, Premier Software’s cloud-based software for the beauty and hair industry Salonlite has undergone a redesign with new features. Users will now be able to record patch test results against a client, book overlapping appointments, and drag and drop any bookings. The refreshed colour scheme makes it clear when clients are due to arrive and once they have departed.

Trade: £10 per month; free trial for 60 days 01543 466580 salonlite.com

RefectoCil

RefectoCil’s new Browista Palette features two sections for eyelash and eyebrow tint that can be mixed simultaneously and is suitable for both right and lefthanded therapists. The integrated marking on the palette is said to help when judging mixing ratio and the palette is designed to be easy to clean and chemically resistant. Also available is the Browista Toolkit, a four-in-one expert kit that includes two application dishes, a spoolie and two sizes of brush for either precise or wide application.

Trade: £9.95 for Browista Palette; £15 for Browista Toolkit 020 8573 9907 salonsystem.com

Repêchage

Repêchage is set to launch a wide range of products this month, including Hydra Refine Astringent Pads for Normal to Oily Skin, the lightweight and handheld Ionto Massager, Perfect Skin Natural Finish Pressed Powder, which is available in six different shades; and the Vita Cura Gold Collection, which includes a B3 Serum Complex, B3 Elixir Complex and B3 Lifting Mask.

Trade: £948 for Vita Cura Gold Collection; £18 for Ionto Massager; £12 for Hydra Refine Astringent Pads; £20.25 for Perfect Skin Natural Finish Pressed Powder 0800 731 7546 beautyfromthesea.co.uk

Endor Technologies

Elenzia’s Endor Technologies has launched Firming and Body Shaping Cream, designed to promote the development of muscle and lower the expression of the genes involved in fat accumulation, as well smoothing, firming and moisturising skin. The product uses Endor’s Nano Gold Technology in combination with a biotechnological active found in sea sponges from Bermuda, and is said to decrease the size of the arms, thighs and abdomen when used twice a day regularly.

RRP: £85 07948 351875 elenzia.com

SkinCeuticals

Glycolic Renewal Cleanser, the latest launch from SkinCeuticals, is a soft foaming gel that gently exfoliates skin and removes oil, dirt, debris and make-up to brighten the complexion. The formula includes 11.75% glycolic acid at a pH of 3.5 (delivering a free acid value of 8%), 1% phytic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and glycerine, and is formulated to enhance clarity and brightness, leaving skin looking smooth and feeling refreshed.

RRP: £17.50 0800 028 2331 skinceuticals.co.uk

ZO Skin Health

The latest anti-ageing launch from Dr Zein Obagi’s skincare line ZO Skin Health is Firming Serum, designed to combat sagging and improve skin laxity for a more defined facial contour. Enriched with plant extracts, the serum supports the natural skin renewal process, fibroblast activity and defends the skin against free radical damage. Included in the formula is sodium DNA and ZCore, which consists of bio-mimetic tetrapeptide and sweet yellow clover, supporting the anchoring fibrils for dermalepidermal junction integrity.

Trade: £79.32 020 7491 0150 (Wigmore Medical) zo-skinhealth.co.uk

Dr Renaud

Dr Renaud has reinvigorated its anti-ageing formula and launched a new retail line, using organic iris extract, hyaluronic acid and tamarind extract to improve and preserve the skin as it ages. Also contained is a neurophyto- oxygenating complex, designed by Dr Renaud to stimulate the synthesis of dopamine and boost cellular oxygenation.

New retail products include Iris Lift & Radiance Serum, Iris Firming & Radiance Cream, Iris Lift Eye Contour Cream and Lift & Radiance Mask.

Trade: From £16.20 to £23.80 +33 (0) 296 165945 dr-renaud.com