IN BALANCE

This month’s launches include formulations to sooth sensitive skin and nail systems for flawless manis

1 TGB Spa

The new TGB Spa Minis are The Gel Bottle’s best-selling hydration products in travel-friendly sizes. Better Balm (15g) and H2O Cream (40ml) offer on-the-go moisture for hands. The balm contains shea butter and vitamin E while the cream is infused with nutrient-rich botanical oils, nourishing fatty acids and glycerin. Also new are the TGB Spa Retail Packs, which includes 12 of either of the above products in a cardboard stall display for nail techs to showcase these minis.

RRP: £7.95 for mini Better Balm, £9.55 for mini H2O Cream, £57 for Better Balm Retail Pack, £69 for H2O Cream Retail Pack.

thegelbottle.com

2 Skeyndor

Skeyndor’s reformulated Aquatherm range is designed to protect and restore balance to sensitive skin. Minero-thermal and earth marine waters help reinforce the skin barrier, while TRP desensitisers including 4-T-butylcyclohexanol relieve irritation. Prebiotic oligosaccharides and postbiotic ferments nourish beneficial bacteria, while anti-inflammatory vitamins B12 and B5 reduce redness. The range includes Thermal Cleansing Gel, Cleansing Milk, Thermal Concentrate Water, Serum, Cream Normal to Oily Skin, Intensive Cream, Age Signs Cream, Eye Contour Gel-in-Cream, Instant SOS Balm and Relieving SOS Cream.

Trade: £12.50 to £38.25

skeyndor.uk

3 Andreia Professional

The Pure Balance collection features six new permanent colours joining Andreia Professional’s True Pure gel polish range. The blend of soft tones and subtle shimmers includes T53 brown with soft glitter, T54 butter yellow with soft glitter, T55 powder blue with soft shimmer, T56 dark thyme green, T57 coral orange and T58 soft pink with copper glitter.

Trade: £7.99 for the collection

salon-services.com / andreiaprofessional.com

4 Gharieni

Spa Fusion Flow is a spa bed with an integrated pedicure tub and is the first model in Gharieni’s new Spa Fusion series. Its removable upholstery insert means the transition from spa bed to pedicure station is smooth. Its dual-lifting column system enables low access at 48cm. It has heated upholstery, including the footrest area, an adjustable backrest and seating angle, a U-shaped face cradle, swivelling detachable armrests and customisable upholstery and base options. The foot tub has a pipeless massage system and a hot/cold water mixer with handheld shower sprayer.

Price on application

+49 284 1883 0050

gharieni.com

5 111 Skin

The new Deep Cleansing Oil is a gentle cleanser created to remove heavy duty makeup, dirt and other impurities while nourishing and helping to restore the skin’s lipid barrier. Oat Kernel Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, prebiotics promote a balanced microbiome to enhance resilience and radiance.

Plant oils including squalane, chamomile and safflower seed oil hydrate and calm, while ceramides and 111 Skin’s proprietary NAC Y2 complex help to restore skin health.

RRP: £65

111skin.com

6 Sofgel

Sweet Squared has become UK distributor for Sofgel, bringing the soak-off soft gel system to UK nail techs. Founded in the US by Carol Ma, Sofgel is known for Softips – thin, flexible, full-coverage tips that come in eight shapes, five lengths, and 15 sizes. Meanwhile, Sofgel Pro Tip Gel Adhesive is a HEMA-free, all-in-one soft gel formula, offering long-lasting strength and durability.

Trade: £1.95–£57.45

0333 000 7000

sweetsquared.com

7 Glitterbels

There are two new pink collections from Glitterbels. Butterfly Bliss has six Hema-free gel shades inspired by the majestic yet delicate look of fairy and butterfly wings. Super Sweet is a petal pink, That’s So Me a pink with lilac undertones, Pinkie Winkie a bubblegum pastel, Rose Diamond a sparkling pink, Rasbeauty a bold berry and Butterfly Wings a soft metallic.

Meanwhile, the Blossom Babes collection has six acrylic powders, including blush pink Blossom, glittery Peony Crush, chunky glitter pink Tulip, shimmery Pinky Pie, rouge-pink My Rose and berry pink Cherry Blossom.

Trade: £35.99 per collection

01782 901012

glitterbels.com

8 Mac Cosmetics

Mac has reimagined its Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with a fresh formula, now available in 78 shades and housed in a refillable compact. This silky, talc-free powder delivers a soft-focus matte finish, 24-hour oil control and 12-hour stay-true colour. Sweatand humidityresistant, it helps smooth, blur and even tone without caking or creasing, for natural-looking coverage across all skin tones.

RRP: £34 (Mac offers a discount for pros)

0808 281 0230

maccosmetics.co.uk

9 Guinot

Guinot has reformulated its Hydrazone Body Collection to deliver long-lasting hydration and skin comfort. The range includes a creamy shower gel, exfoliating scrub, light body lotion and rich balm, all infused with moisturising liposomes, nourishing oils and barrier-strengthening ingredients. Designed to restore softness and suppleness, the collection helps rebalance the skin’s microbiota and lock in moisture for a smoother, more hydrated feel.

Trade: £13.17 for the Shower Gel; £27.63 for the Scrub; £25.17 for the Body Lotion; £24.93 for the Balm

guinot.co.uk

10 Sensilis

Skin Glow is a brightening gel powered by 8% glycolic acid to smooth and rejuvenate skin. The formula also includes Tazman pepper to calm, niacinamide to boost radiance and barrier function, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid for hydration and alpha glucans to stimulate autophagy. It is clinically tested to enhance glow, even skin tone, and improve hydration and collagen synthesis.

Trade: £24

01932 339 160

dermapure.uk

11 Elemental Herbology

Pause & Renew is a targeted serum designed for menopausal and perimenopausal skin. Infused with alpine rose, hyaluronic acid and cooling Frescolat ML, it hydrates, soothes redness and restores radiance. Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and the metal element, it supports skin through hormonal changes, with ingredients that calm, firm and rejuvenate, making it suitable for mature, sensitive and flushed skin.

Trade: £30

elementalherbology.com

12 Pure Spa

Spa chain Pure Spa UK has created Pure Professional, a new natural, professional-grade skincare range crafted to elevate spa and salon treatments. Made in the UK, the paraben-free, cruelty-free, oil-based formulas include facial products, massage oils, bodycare, masks and aromatherapy blends. Developed for all skin types, the range offers visible results and ethical credentials, with trade pricing, flexible starter packs and expert support for spa professionals.

Trade: starting from £39

0330 232 1888

purespauk.com

13 Image Skincare

The Ageless+ retinol collection offers a tailored approach for every level of retinol user. It starts with a 0.1% concentration, increasing to 1.2% across six formulas as skin builds tolerance. A seven-oil blend, lactic acid, bisabolol and ginger provide hydration. Image Skincare’s XOSM Technology enhances the retinol’s performance, while encapsulated antioxidants ectoin, vitamin C, and micro-algae reduce irritation.

Trade: From £55, with packages available starting at £300

0345 504 0461

Imageskincare.co.uk

14 VF Pigments

Developed in collaboration with Li Pigments, VF Pigments is a new range of clinically formulated, PETA-certified pigments designed for realistic areola restoration and scar camouflage.

Suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin tones, the six-shade system offers colour accuracy, longevity and regulatory compliance. Paired with the 3D Areola Masterclass, it provides professionals with the tools and training needed to deliver safe, hyperrealistic paramedical tattooing results.

Trade: £215.91 for a set of six VF Pigments – Areola and Scar Reconstruction Specialty Set

victoriafelicia.com

15 ZO Skin Health

Soothing Hydro Mist is designed to hydrate, calm redness and support the skin’s barrier. Alcohol, dye and fragrancefree, this facial mist is suitable for sensitive and redness-prone skin. Key actives include piperonyl glucoside to reduce visible flushing, a multi-weight hyaluronic acid complex for deep hydration, and exclusive ZPoly technology to boost the skin barrier and help minimise premature ageing. The lightweight formula can be used AM and PM, and reapplied over makeup throughout the day.

Trade: £27 wigmoremedical.com