BOOSTING BUSINESS

This month’s new launches are full of innovations to help your business thrive in the busy autumn season

1 Hive Wax

Hive’s new Pre and After Wax Gels are formulated to make waxing a more comfortable experience for clients. The Apricot Pre-Wax Cleansing Gel removes traces of oils, dirt and cosmetics from the skin, allowing for a smooth application of depilatory wax. The After Wax Calming Gel restores moisture to skin after hair removal, offering further benefits of protection from the addition of natural astringent witch hazel.

Trade: £4.95 to £5.05

0845 450 4802

hiveofbeauty.com

2 Refectocil

Refectocil has launched the Refectocil Brow and Lash Booster, which is designed to deliver fuller, longer and broader brows and healthier lashes, using a vegan formulation. Key ingredients include Styrian pumpkin seeds, bamboo stem and peptides to promote hair growth and maintain the health of existing hair. The booster has been tested on men and women, with visible results after six weeks.

Trade: £45

020 8573 9907

salonsdirect.com

3 OPI

OPI has collaborated with Universal Pictures’ Wicked film to release a collection of 12 shades of Gel Color IntelliGel System, each with colour-matched nail lacquers, plus nine separate Infinite Shine hues, that also feature heavily in the film itself. The palette ranges from pink shades inspired by Glinda, and of course, magical greens for Elphaba. There is a mix of candy-coloured hues, Electric blues and flashes of day-glo, while mystical dark tones offer a more muted nod to the franchise.

Trade: Nail Lacquer £8, Infinite Shine £9.30, GelColor £19.90

020 3901 5892

opi.com

4 Jessica

The new Gossip and Glamour collection is available in Geleration soak-off gel and Custom Colour polish. The range includes Dish The Dirt, an autumnal nude; It Is What It Is, a burnt orange; light grey I Love Rumors; Spill The Tea, a blue-grey; I Know Right, a nude shimmer, and Scandalous, a deep red.

Trade: £18.75 for Geleration; £4.20–£6.50 for Custom Colour

0345 217 1360

gerrardinternational.com

5 Elemental Herbology

The Pause & Renew Gel Mask is formulated to cool and calm menopausal skin. Based on traditional Chinese medicine, the mask combines a blend of adaptogens, vitamins and antioxidants including ashwagandha, red clover and niacinamide to deliver hydration and boost collagen production, to help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Vegan and suitable for all skin types, the antiinflammatory product forms part of the Metal Longevity skincare collection.

RRP: £50

020 8968 4477

elementalherbology.com

6 Million Dollar Facial

Million Dollar Facial has formulated the H20 Tanning Drops to provide a streak-free, even tan that develops gradually over a few hours, for a natural and long-lasting result. With a blend of hydrating and skin-nourishing ingredients, the product leaves the skin moisturised and smooth. Convenient to use, the drops can be added to moisturiser.

Trade: £12.50

0151 449 3555

milliondollarfacial.com

7 Lemi Group

The new Gemini Evo massage table from the Lemi Group is adaptable to different spa or salon environments. Equipped with the HBS mattress system, Gemini Evo ergonomically supports the head, shoulders, and back, and the sturdy dual-column structure provides stability. The table is available in three standard colour configurations: wengé, white or dove grey.

Price: on application

020 8498 7277

lemispa.com

8 Salon System

Salon System has added to its lash collection with Salon System Luxe Light Lashes. The range offers superfine cluster lashes that create a natural “no makeup” look. Designed for customisation, the lashes can be applied along the natural lash line in any style, to add length or volume, and can also be stacked for extra intensity. The lashes are available in a short and medium length, with 117 lashes per tray.

Trade: £5.35

020 8573 9907

salonsystem.com

9 Murad

The new Retexturizing Body and Face Pads from Murad can be used on blemishes, keratosis pilaris and ingrown hairs, all while soothing inflamed skin. Anti-inflammatory azelaic acid rebalances aggravated skin, while exfoliating salicylic and glycolic acids are paired for efficacy. Targeting irritation-causing bacteria with its amino acid technology, the pads are suitable for balanced, oily and combination skin types.

RRP: £49

0844 472 7050

murad.co.uk

10 Professional Beauty Systems

The PBS Lash and Brow Care collection is a sevenpiece range of pre-treatment and aftercare products. Treatments can begin with the Foam Cleanser, paired with the Lash Cleansing Brush, and followed up with Brow Scrub to ensure a prepped canvas. Nourishing Brow Oil hydrates, while Miracle Growth Serum helps strengthen short, brittle lashes and sparse brows. Brow Sculpt gel provides a laminated look, and Mapping Paste nourishes skin while creating a barrier for tint application.

Trade: £1.59 to £9.99

0141 812 5000

professionalbeautysystems.co.uk

11 CND

CND has launched five new colours to its Plexigel Colour Builder line. The shades are designed to be universally flattering, complementing a diverse range of skin tones. Peach Moonstone is fruity and fresh, while Cool Berry offers a bold berry shade. Barre Beauty is a creamy pink, while Clearly Pink is more delicate, matching the Shellac shade of the same name. Finally, Cream Puff, also matching the Shellac shade, is a white suitable for a French manicure.

Trade: £22.45

0333 000 7000

sweetsquared.com

12 CACI

CACI’s Conductivity Boosters now feature electrically conductive silver fibre tips, helping to boost the results of microcurrent treatments. The silver fibre also has anti-bacterial properties to help clarify skin and reduce breakouts. The boosters offer improved durability, reducing the need for frequent replacements. With a larger bud size, they provide better serum absorbency, and the silver fibre improves grip on the skin to achieve a better lift.

Price: on request

020 8731 5678

cacibeauty.com

13 Thalgo

Cica Marin is a product range with marine prebiotics to repair, soothe and reinforce weakened and sensitive skin. The collection uses macro-algae halymenia durvillei, which is known for being rich in polysaccharides that help the skin to hydrate and retain water. The range includes Soothing Repairing Mask, Anti-redness Soothing Serum, Soothing Fluid and Soothing Cream.

Trade: £24 to £27.50

020 7512 0872

thalgo.co.uk

14 ZO Skin Health

Complex A+ is a maximumconcentration, high-potency retinol that targets skin’s deeper layers to improve severe signs of ageing including wrinkles, skin sagging and laxity. It features a potent 1.3% retinol concentration, which is a strong alternative to traditional tretinoin. Vitamins A, C and E deliver antioxidant protection to minimise oxidative stress and future ageing, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate replenish hydration and help strengthen barrier function.

Price: on request

020 7491 0150

wigmoremedical.com

15 PCA Skin

PCA Skin is offering enhanced hydration with professional-grade microneedle eye patches. Featuring 1,254 self-dissolving microneedles infused with 50mg of 4-D hyaluronic acid, they create invisible micropores for enhanced delivery of hydrating and antiageing ingredients under the eye, resulting in a reduction in wrinkles in one treatment. Daisy flower and hawkweed extract combine to help brighten dark circles and rejuvenate skin, while amino acids and copper help soften expression lines.

Trade: £95

01509 357300

pcaskin.co.uk