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HIGH SUMMER

This month’s launches include bright summer nail collections, plus some smart skincare to nourish and protect

1 Medik8

Medik8 has unveiled C-Tetra Advanced, a powerful yet gentle 20% vitamin C gel-serum. Enhanced with acetyl zingerone and phyto exosomes, it boosts brightness, supports the skin barrier, and delivers Medik8’s most advanced antioxidant protection, preparing skin for the day with resilience and radiance in a non-greasy, creamy formula.

Trade: £69

0330 995 7999

healthxchange.com

2 The Gel Bottle

The Rodeo Club channels Western-inspired summer style with 10 bold new gel polish shades across five finishes: glitter, shimmer, cat-eye, high-shine and metallic. Featuring vibrant corals, iconic pinks and the brand’s first blue cat-eye, this pro formula offers rich pigment, self-levelling application and long-lasting, statement-making wear.

RRP: full collection £145; cat-eye gels £17.95; high-shine, metallic, shimmer or glitter gels

£15.95

0330 912 7902

thegelbottle.com

3 Lecenté

Lecenté is introducing the Iconic Collection featuring four vibrant, holographic glitter gel polishes with jelly-like finishes for summer sparkle. Slay is an iced baby pink base accented with silver holographic glitter. Queen is a deep red with shimmering holographic glitter. Iconic is a vibrant bubblegum pink with silver holographic pieces and Prima is a magenta and purple blend with holographic glitter. There are also three new metallic detail paints in gold, rose and silver to deliver shine for nail art accents.

Trade: glitter gel polish

£12.99 each, metallic paints £10.99 each

0844 800 3314

lecente.com

4 Orly

Orly is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the limited-edition Neon 1980s Collection; six bold shades inspired by the decade’s electric energy. Stay Rad is an electric bright purple, Be Kind Rewind a high-energy, bright blue, Shut Up Heather a bright fuchsia, Most Definitely a neon coral, Cowabunga! a neon orange, and Mallrat a refreshing splash of bright aqua.

RRP: £12.99 each, £70.50 for full collection

01827 280080

graftons.co.uk

5 Artistic Nail Design

The new summer 2025 Electric Nebula Collection comprises 12 shades inspired by the cosmos. Featuring six flash glitter cat-eye magnet gels and six iridescent glitter lacquers, this collection fuses galactic shimmer with innovative technology. The colours across both the glitters and the iridescent lacquers are pink Astro Babe, blue Gimme Space, orange Abduct Me, green You Plan-et!, magenta She’s Extra-Terrestrial and brass No Commet!

Trade: glitters £3.95 each or £23.70 for full collection; cat-eye gels £9.95 each or £59.70 for full collection

0333 000 700

sweetsquared.com

6 Saviour

Saviour is a new nail and skin restoring brand created by educator Theresa Foddering, AKA The Naildresser. Launching with a restoring balm and oil, the range blends aromatherapy with expert formulation to repair and condition damaged nails and skin. Powered by natural ingredients, it’s a sustainable, professional-grade solution rooted in a real salon experience.

RRP: £21.99 for oil, £27.99 for balm

saviournails.co.uk

7 Wildsmith Skin

Wellbeing-focused skincare brand Wildsmith has launched two new products. Radiance Light Serum is an antioxidant-rich formula designed to brighten and even tone while protecting against photodamage and pollution. With niacinamide, English mulberry and resveratrol, it targets dull, city-stressed or sun-exposed skin. Meanwhile, Skin Hydrating Light Cream is a silicone-free gel-cream with slow-release bioactives. It contains upcycled English barley ferment, pentavitin and niacinamide to calm, hydrate, and strengthen the skin barrier.

RRP: £85 for the serum, £90 for the cream

wildsmithskin.com

8 Glitterbels

The new Bare All hema-free gel polish collection from Glitterbels has six sheer, semi-translucent shades designed for chic, minimalist elegance. From cool-toned creams to soft pinks and nudes, each polish delivers a delicate veil of colour in a hema-free, gentle formula. Colours include pale pink Sheer Delight, soft mauve Bride to Be, cream I’m in Love, warm nude Second Skin, silver-toned Confidence and pale peach Delicate & Demure.

Trade: £44.99

01782 901012

glitterbels.com

9 Brow Aid

Brow Aid is an Irish brand launching into the UK. Its newest product is the Illumilift Eye & Brow Hydrogel Mask, a targeted treatment co-created with dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan. Designed for the delicate eye and brow area, the mask is formulated to deliver visible results in 5–10 minutes. Key ingredients include hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and retinyl palmitate to hydrate, brighten, depuff and smooth.

RRP: £8 per mask, £28 for a pack of five

browaid.co.uk

10 Obagi

Obagi Medical has expanded its professional-grade retinol collection with the new Retinol+ PHA Refining Night Cream. This dual-action formula combines 0.3% entrapped retinol with polyhydroxy acid to resurface skin overnight, revealing a smoother, more even-looking complexion in four weeks. Clinically proven, it delivers visible results while remaining gentle and hydrating, making it suitable for retinol newcomers and sensitive skin types.

RRP: £100

obagi.com

11 Hydrafacial

Hydrafacial has launched the Hydrafillic with Pep9 Booster into the UK. Developed with a proprietary complex of nine peptides, this new skin booster targets fine lines, wrinkles, and hydration. Key ingredients include a triple hyaluronic acid complex: to help preserve healthy moisture levels in the skin, plus fruit extracts including vitamin B5 to attract and retain moisture.

RRP: £220 for a box of six

hydrafacial.co.uk

12 Skeyndor

Age Defense 365days is Skeyndor’s new sun care range, formulated to offer year-round protection from UV, pollution and blue light, while boosting vitamin D synthesis. Powered by proprietary D+Tech and natural extracts, it reactivates skin’s vitamin D receptors for healthier, more resilient skin. The SPF50 line includes formulas for all skin types. Products include Protective Cream, Thermal Protective Cream, Matt Protective Cream, Daywear Protective Emulsion and Body Protective B-Phase.

Trade: £35–£41

skeyndor.uk

13 CACI

CACI’s new Infusion Atomiser and Skin Revive Infusion Serum bring a needle-free alternative to PDRN injectables. Designed exclusively for use with the Synergy Flex system, the new handpiece combines electro infusion, ultrasonic atomisation and LED therapy to enhance delivery of the plant-based PDRN serum, promoting skin repair, hydration and rejuvenation without downtime.

Price on application

020 8731 5678

cacibeauty.com

14 Sothys

Sothys’s new body care range uses marine algae actives. The professional collection features two scrubs, two massage products, two targeted serum concentrates and three wraps, designed to smooth, firm and remineralise.

Complementing the range are eight at-home products, including new overnight and décolleté treatments, infused with hand-harvested aonori green algae and high-performance microalgae to revitalise, sculpt, and nourish skin.

Trade: £8–£24.70

01303 262666

Sothys.fr/en

15 William Foley

William Foley, Professional Beauty Awards Therapist of the Year 2025, has launched his own skincare line, aiming to offer a minimalist, organic range inspired by ancestral wisdom and a commitment to purity. Made fresh to order using natural ingredients, the four-step system includes products simply named Cleanse, Tone, Serum and Moisturise. Key ingredients in the range include nourishing oils like sunflower and sweet almond, hydrating glycerine and vitamin E and healing calendula, geranium and damask rose.

Trade: £78 for the collection

william-foley.com

16 Jane Iredale

Skintuition SPF-30 Radiance Boosting Liquid Foundation is a medium, buildable formula with physical SPF 30 sun protection. The lightweight liquid offers a radiant finish. Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture, while a superfood complex draws moisture to the skin for a plump appearance. It is suitable for all skin types, but especially for dry and ageing skin, and is recommended by The Skincare Foundation as an effective daily broad-spectrum sunscreen.

RRP: £55 020

8135 7955

healthxchange.com

17 Skinceuticals

A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum is a triple-patented formula formulated to lift and firm by targeting glycation’s effects to treat sagging, wrinkles and dullness. It’s suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Clinical studies showed improvements in skin elasticity and firmness across key facial areas, including forehead, cheeks and jawline. Participants also reported increased skin smoothness and radiance, and a reduction in wrinkles.

RRP: £140

0800 028 2331

skinceuticals.co.uk

18 Neom

Neom Wellbeing’s reed diffusers have new glass vessels, with an upgraded reuseable and refillable design that gives a long-lasting scent from a 100% natural fragrance. A potent combination of 12 essential oils including grapefruit, mandarin and eucalyptus has been chosen to help boost energy and revive the senses.

RRP: £55

01423 803237

neomwellbeing.com

19 Platinum Spas

Platinum Spas, based in Chesterfield, has launching its six-model Luxury Collection, bringing hot tubs to spas for peak season. Designed for wellness and energy efficiency, the range features advanced hydrotherapy, smart water management via the Platinum Guru function, and enhanced insulation. The collection comprises six products – the four-seat Capri (pictured), six-seat Portifino, Florence and Positano models and the seven-seat Palermo and Sicily models.

Trade: from £9,499

01246 559071 

platinum-spas.com

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