Innovations in builder gels and nail lamps are among the major launches set to hit salon shelves this month

Light Elegance

Marketed as a salon gamechanger, JimmyGel is a soak-off building gel in a bottle that can be used for everything from a quick manicure to a set of long extensions. Formulated by and named after Light Elegance owner and head chemist Jim McConnell, JiimmyGel claims to offer the four-week wear you would get from a hard gel but without the need for filing the natural nail.

Trade: £19.45

0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared)

sweetsquared.com

The Edge

The Edge’s Lyra 36w UV/LED Combination Lamp boasts a professional curved design, curing both UV builder and hard gels in addition to LED gels. Some features of the device include five-finger curing, a digital timer display and two timer settings: 30 seconds and 60 seconds.

Trade: £39

01256 840840

edgenails.co.uk

Crystal Clear

Skincare and devices brand Crystal Clear is introducing the Lifting Wand Facial, an at-home device duo designed to lift and firm skin for a fresh look. The two wands are powered by sonic waves that stimulate the muscles to contract. They are sold for use with a pharma-grade hyaluronic acid serum to boost hydration, and claim to offer visible results within 60 seconds. There are two intensities – one for around the eyes and a stronger one for facial firming.

Trade: £89.99

0151 709 7227

crystalclear.co.uk

Hive

The latest addition to Hive’s Lash Tint range, No.5 Espresso Dark Brown, is a vegan, paraben-free and cruelty-free formula created to achieve richer colour and better brow definition, tailored for clients with darker complexions but suitable for those with lighter skin tones also. The product uses Cortex Colour Technology, which quickly penetrates the cortex of each hair, and is designed for use with other Hive crème-based tints for a customisable range of shades.

Trade: £4.50

0845 450 4802

hiveofbeauty.com

Esse

Esse Probiotic Skincare combines ultra-hydrating hyaluronic serum with the skinimproving benefits of prebiotics and probiotics. Inulin, alpha-glucan oligosaccharides and yacon root extract are combined to aid skin microbe growth, with an additional one million inactivated lactobacillus bacteria and an extract of lyseed bacterial cells found in each millilitre.

Trade: £16.45 for 15ml; £29.62 for 30ml

020 3602 7893

esseskincare.co.uk

Spotlight St Tropez

Tanning expert St Tropez is launching three new products, including Purity Vitamins Professional Bronzing Mist, enriched with vitamins C and D boosters that brighten, protect and mimic the positive effect that sunshine has on the skin without the harmful effects of UV rays. Infused with hyaluronic acid for instant hydration and green mandarin water and hibiscus extract for free radical and environmental damage protection, the product is 95% natural and requires no rinsing.

St. Tropez’s Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Face Serum is the other latest addition to the Self Tan Purity range, offering up to 72 hours of hydration, peach flower extract for antioxidant protection, vitamin C from kakadu plum and avocado oil that is rich in vitamin D.

Also new is Self Tan Express Bronzing Gel. This lightweight, non-sticky three-inone tanning product provides a streakfree finish that fades evenly and lasts up to 10 days. The product can be left on for one hour to achieve a light tan, two for a medium and three for a dark tone.

Harnessing water-break gel technology, the natural tanning active is suspended in a gel matrix so that it “breaks” onto the skin for a more even and effective application.

RRP: £55 for Bronzing Mist;

£22 for Face Serum; £33 for

Bronzing Gel

0345 222 8080 (Ellisons)

sttropeztan.co.uk

Kaeso

Designed to nourish, moisturise and promote healthy hands and nails, Kaeso’s new Manicure Collection uses a naturally derived, vegan formula free from parabens, sulphates, propylene glycol and mineral oil. Included in the collection, which is packaged in a recyclable carton, are Red Berry Splash Hand Soak, Pink Grapefruit Drizzle Hygiene Spray, Mulberry & Pomegranate Sorbet Hand Scrub, Wild Berry Butter Hand Mask and Cranberry Sensation Hand Treatment Cream.

Trade: £13.30

0141 812 5000 (PBS)

professionalbeautysystems.co.uk

Orly

Orly has released its ’90s-inspired spring nail colour collection Feel the Beat, offering crème shades Lips Like Sugar; Sweet Thing; and In the Groove, as well as the shimmers Magic Moment; Lilac You Meant It; and Glow Baby. All products are vegan, cruelty free, and free from harmful ingredients. This collection also comes in sleek packaging, featuring Orly’s patented Gripper Cap, as well as being released alongside a new 600-bristle Genius Brush.

Trade: £5.50 each; between £27.50 and £82.50

for sets 01827 280080 (Grafton International)

graftons.co.uk

Lecenté

Nude Nail Shadows is Lecenté’s latest collection and can be brushed or pressed onto gel-polish with the Lecenté P1 Brush, or mixed with L&P or hard gel for an encapsulated aesthetic. The range comes in three nude shades: champagne-toned Butterscotch, suitable for bridal season; Cappuccino, a sophisticated, light brown with a slight shimmer; and a spicy pink-toned Cinnamon with golden undertones. Each can be used to create ombréeffect nails, or simply for full coverage.

Trade: £3.99 each

0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared)

sweetsquared.com

NSI

NSI is launching the Polish Pro range, including Transfer Foils, which come in Festival, Lace and Flower collections; Transfer Foil Adhesive; Sparkling Micro Diamonds, which can be easily glued or used with a UV or LED topcoat; Mixed Nail Art Wheels, a mixture of micro diamonds, pearls, rhinestones, flowers and 3D nail art; Multi-Mix Rhinestones, available in Crystal and Dark Crystal; Sparkling Glitters in Lilac, Pink and Opal shades; and a new, clear 15ml Rubber Base Shade.

Trade: £6.95 for Transfer Foils box; £3.95 for

Transfer Foils Adhesive; £4.50 for Mixed Nail Art

Wheel; £2.50 for Sparkling Micro Diamonds per jar;

£3.95 for Multi Mix Rhinestones per jar; £1.95 for

Sparkling Glitters per jar; £13.99 for Rubber Base

0800 881 8469

nsinails.co.uk

Phytomer

Phytomer is set to launch multiple products this month including its new organic, algae-based range Cyfolia, with Radiance Cleansing Cream, Exfoliating Cream and Hydra-Comforting Cream soon to be available, all of which come in eco-conscious packaging. Also set to launch is Seatonic Stretch Mark and Firming Oil, a multisensory oil with an ultra-light texture and a scent of orange flower designed for pregnant and breastfeeding women, with a hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested formula that is marine-based and allergen and preservative-free.

RRP: £28.25 for Cleansing Cream; £33

for Exfoliating Cream; £55.50 for Hydra-

Comforting Cream; £54.75 for Seatonic

01892 750850

phytomer.co.uk

Mylee

Mylee’s new 5-in-1 Builder Gel is easy to use and quick curing, offering extended nails that are stronger and have greater duration. The gel can be used as both a top coat, offering chip resistance, or as a base coat to reinforce weaker nails, ideal for moulding nail shapes by creating the ideal apex. Also enabled is the sticking or encapsulating of rhinestones, sequins and embellishments. This product works well in conjunction with other Mylee products, such as its lamps and polishes.

RRP: £10

020 8365 5858

mylee.co.uk

Pure Nails

Polibuild, the latest launch from Pure Nails, combines acrylic and hard gel for an all-in-one nail system that provides a strong and flexible enhancement. Polibuild requires no monomer mixing and ratios. Instead, Halo Liquid Control can be used with the product to manipulate it and allow techs to work as fast or as slow as they like. The system promises a smooth finish that’s easy to file and comes in Clear, Bright White, Soft White, Sheer Pink, Nude and Cover Pink shades.

Trade: £11.99

01634 671122

purenails.co

Murad

Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum and Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector are the latest launches from Murad, designed to treat the appearance of dark circles and achieve dramatically brighter-looking skin. Vitamin C and glycolic acid help improve hyperpigmentation and uneven tone for brighter and healthier looking skin, while phyto-luminescent extract offers protection from UV radiation. Instead, the corrector uses light-reflecting red algae and giant kelp extract and micro minerals to tackle dark circles and puffiness, universal for all skin tones.

Trade: £39 for Vita-C

Glycolic Brightening

Serum; £30.33 for

Vita-C Eyes Dark

Circle Corrector

0844 472 7050

murad.co.uk

Spongellé

Flower Child is a limited-edition range of body wash-infused buffers from Spongellé, formulated with extracts of yuzu, edelweiss and vetiver to cleanse, exfoliate, massage and nourish skin. There are three variations: Poppy, with notes of sparkling citrus, carnation and rose; Daisy, with a mandarin zest, Bulgarian rose and creamy sandalwood; and Tulip, which smells of bamboo, water lotus and sheer musk. Also available to purchase is the Spongellé Travel Case.

Trade: £5.50 each

0345 217 1360

spongelle.co.uk

QMS

QMS has launched Epigen Depuff Pollution Shield Eye Serum, which incorporates hyaluronic acid, peptides, anionic polysaccharides, caffeine and coffee extract. It helps protect the skin around the eyes from epigenetic changes caused by external aggressors, such as pollution; reduces the appearance of puffiness and dark circles; diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and has a soothing feeling when used with the cooling ceramic applicator.

RRP: £85 for 15ml

020 3971 2590

qmsmedicosmetics.com

Mavala

Mavala’s SS20 Chill & Relax collection sees the nail company embracing softer colours inspired by nature, made through the mixing of neutral tones such as off-whites and creams with sandy terracottas and burnt henna tones. This includes rosy Beige Chill; light Blue Siesta; porcelain Green Zen; cinnamon Brown Break; nude Pink Relax; and antique Rose Nap. Designed to minimise solvent evaporation, the formulation delivers microscopic air pockets to allow nails to breathe, is vegan friendly and free from parabens and formaldehyde.

Trade: £3.08 each

01228 270101

mavala.com

Pevonia

Pevonia has repackaged its Multi-Active Hand Cream prior to re-launching the product in the UK and Ireland, the light-textured, non-greasy cream now comes in a squeezy tube with a flip-top cap. The formula contains glycolic acid to keep the skin’s surface smooth through light exfoliation, and vitamins A and E to combat signs of ageing and protect the nail and cuticle. The addition of chamomile soothes and calms the skin to help hands withstand cold weather and hard water, as well as providing UV protection.

Trade: £19.95

01449 727000

pevonia.co.uk

Caudalie

Launching in May, Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Moisturizer will accompany its Vinoperfect Radiance Serum. Ingredients include niacinamide (vitamin B3), which gradually evens skin complexion and reinforces the skin barrier; white peony, a flower with strong antioxidant properties to promote skin brightness and radiance; and viniferine, which is 62 times stronger than vitamin C and combats all types of dark spots while boosting microcirculation to help restore a naturally radiant complex.

RRP: £34

020 7720 7111

uk.caudalie.com

Clarins

Body Partner, the new stretch mark and skin elasticity-improving formula from Clarins, combines organic green banana extract and asiaticoside from centella asiatica to improve skin firmness and reinforce collagen and elastin fibres, targeting four dimensions of stretch marks – width, length, depth and colour. The product is packaged in an eco-designed airless pump tube made from recycled plastic, ensuring that both the skin and environment are respected.

Trade: £40

01279 774215

clarins.com

Lash Perfect

Lash Perfect has announced Super Sized Plus Trays, a larger version of its normal-sized Russian Express Lash Trays. These new pre-fanned, lightweight and easy-to-apply lashes, which come in 40 fans per line in the new size, create a greater lash volume in just 30 minutes. The lashes are handmade from high-quality, synthetic material and are available in two mixed trays: 3D and 6D C Curl.

Trade: £35

020 8500 9028

lashperfect.co.uk

Katie Barnes Tool Range

Katie Barnes has released two new products. The KB 4-in-1 C-Curve Tool Set has a diamond-coated file at one end, and the other is a ruler and angle measuring tool for the length and c-curve depth of the nail. This product is available in six sizes and made from aluminium with a black finish. Also new is the KB Double-Ended Cuticle Tool, which can be used to remove the excess cuticle from the nail plate, helping prevent service breakdown while achieving a neater finish.

Trade: £34.99 for KB 4-in-1 C-Curve Tool

Set; £19.99 for KB Double-ended Cuticle

Tool

01926 493974

katiebarnesacademy.com