Tech talk

This month’s launches include new advances in skincare technology and fresh formulas for nail techs

1 CACI

The new Targeted Serums from CACI are three veganfriendly serums. Exosome Glow Serum has arbutin, niacinamide, and vitamin C to improve dull or pigmented skin, Line Refiner Serum contains copper peptides, marine collagen, vitamins and hyaluronic acid to smooth fine lines or wrinkles, and Clear Skin Serum is designed for spots and problematic skin with azelaic acid, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.

RRP: £35 to £45

020 8731 5678

cacibeauty.com

2 Italwax

Top Line Emerald is a new hybrid gel wax formulated for sensitive skin. The product offers flexibility for all hair types and is available in roll-ons, strip wax tins, and hot film wax formats. It has a translucent emerald green colour with a sparkly finish.

Trade: Roll-on 100ml £2.38, Tin 800ml £10.90,

Film Wax 750g £14.39

0800 699 0202

waxstore.co.uk

3 Guinot

Guinot’s new Mood Kit features five different collections, with each kit curated to address specific skin concerns. The Angry Kit helps clogged pores and blemish-prone skin. Grumpy targets dull skin, while Sensitive works on dry skin to reduce redness. The Stressed kit replenishes skin with necessary oils and the Tired kit works to boost skin with Masque Bioxygene.

RRP: £55.50 to £84

01344 873123

guinot.co.uk

4 Germaine de Capuccini

Pink Salt Scrub is the latest addition to the existing Perfect Forms line – a complete collection of body products targeted at skin hydration, nutrition and firmness. Formulated with mineral salts and natural oils, the scrub is designed to stimulate blood flow, eliminate toxins and accelerate cell renewal. Key ingredients include red berry, birch, almonds, hazelnuts, pepper and green coffee oils to deeply nourish and moisturise.

Trade: £23.60 for 200ml

0845 600 0203

germaine-de-capuccini.co.uk

5 Murad

Murad has developed a new clear SPF that protects against early signs of ageing. The Multi-Vitamin Clear Coast SPF 50 blocks up to 98% of UVB radiation and roughly 55% of free radicals generated by UV exposure. The non-comedogenic formula is safe for sensitive skin, with omegas from chia seeds to stimulate ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier.

RRP: £42

020 4534 4177

murad.co.uk

6 Alastin

Aesthetic skincare brand Alastin has launched the A-Luminate Brightening Serum, clinically proven to help minimise the appearance of dark spots, age spots, hyperpigmentation, brown patches and redness. Key ingredients include Path-3 Technology to help minimise the recurrence of surface pigmentation and protect against future damage, tranexamic acid encapsulated in a liposome and niacinamide to brighten and support skin barrier function.

Trade: £72.50

0300 303 5674

galderma.com

7 Lecenté

Say hello to two new nail art pieces from Lecenté. Tying in with the trends of glazed nails and strippedback manicures, clients can choose from Iced Donut Chrome, to give any base shade a sleek look, or Show Stopper Glitter, which gives manicures a white glittery finish with an undertone of blue. These products are being launched in time to create bridal nails for the upcoming wedding season.

Trade: Glitter £4.49, Chrome £12.99

0844 800 3314

lecente.com

8 Lashbase

The brand new Beauty Case is a first for Lashbase, enabling mobile lash artists to travel with their lash essentials safely. The hard shell, faux leather beauty case is finished with adjustable compartments so that lash techs can fit in all their essentials, including lashes, glues, tweezers and more.

Trade: £60

lashbase.co.uk

9 Hive

Hive’s new Vanilla and Black Pomegranate Hot Wax Pellets have been designed to ensure an easy one-step removal action without breakage, and no wax strips required. The soothing vanilla and black pomegranate scent is an added benefit to this new rosin-free formula.

Trade: £14.08

0845 450 4802 hiveofbeauty.com

10 The Gel Bottle

The Wedding Collection from the Gel Bottle features six metallic and shimmering shades. Clients can choose from rose gold Bouquet, milky blue-based Something Blue, creamy white Veil, shimmering peach I Do, pastel lilac Ever After and dreamy mint Meant To Be. As a storage solution, The Gel Bottle has launched its first shelf. The TGB Shelf System can showcase up to 130 20ml bottles.

Trade: Bouquet & Something Blue £16.60; Veil, I Do, Ever After, Meant To Be £14.50; Shelf system £115

0330 912 7902

thegelbottle.com

11 Salon System

There are two new waxing products in the Just Wax range – a limited-edition Just Wax Multiflex Raspberry Mojito Hot Wax, and a new cream roller wax format for the original Multiflex Berrylicious Wax, aiding more efficient waxing.

Trade: Berrylicious strip wax cartridges £13.80, Multiflex Raspberry Mojito Hot Wax Beads £14.90

020 7739 2858

salonsystem.com

12 Gelish

Gelish and Morgan Taylor’s summer collection Up In The Air has six shades available in in Gelish gel-polish, Morgan Taylor lacquer, and Gelish Xpress Dip N Brush Powders. Choose from crème shades hot purple Got Carried Away, bold blue Soaring Above It All, light tan Don’t Bring Me Down, lime Flying Out Loud, bright pink Got Some Altitude, and bubblegum pink Up, Up, and Amaze.

Trade: Gelish gel-polish £16.99, Morgan Taylor laquer

£5.50, Dip N Brush £16.99

01509 434786

gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

13 Swissline

Swissline has released a skincare-SPF hybrid. The invisible formula was developed for mature skin, as it doesn’t leave a cast, and won’t settle into the creases of wrinkles. It can be used as a replacement for day cream, on top of day cream, or underneath makeup and has been formulated with a trio of skin-friendly ingredients: niacinamide, vitamin E and vitamin C, together with hydrolysed jojoba and cereal proteins.

RRP: £128

03330 14 24 34 (Skinbrands)

skinbrands.co.uk

14 Alma

The new Alma Hybrid device provides advanced medical practitioners with a solution for scar revision and skin rejuvenation. A single applicator is integrated with 70W CO2 and a 1570nm laser, to optimise ablation and minimise thermal damage to surrounding tissue, maximising results while minimising the recovery time.

Price: on application

0808 109 9375

almalasers.co.uk

15 Hydropeptide

The new Solar Dew Sheer Mineral Melt SPF 30 is formulated to boost the skin’s defences against oxidative stress while delivering skin barrier support. This lightweight SPF 30 serum blends into all skin types and tones with a sheer, dewy finish.

Hydropeptide has also unveiled new eco-friendly packaging across its range. All tubes will be made of at least 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, and hard plastics at least 50% PCR. Recyclable glass has been incorporated for droppers, jars and serum pumps, and all cartons will be switched to certified recyclable paper.

RRP: £58 for the new SPF

0113 282 7744

hydropeptide.co.uk