On the HOT LIST

A new make-up range, skin supplements, suncream solutions and haircare innovations are among the latest products to hit the market this summer

LASH LUXURY

Olaplex has launched its new Lashbond Building Serum. Featuring the brand’s peptide complex technology, bond building technology and hydrating hyaluronic acid, the new product promises to support and sustain the look of longer, thicker, stronger and healthier lashes. Ophthalmologist-tested for safety, it targets five top lash concerns, including length, volume and density, loss and shedding, dry and brittle lashes, and lack of natural lift and curl.

RRP: €68 xpertprofessional.ie

ADDED ATTENTION

Voduz has introduced two new lines to its homecare collection. The Illuminating Range is formulated with antioxidants to help dull hair, and features the Cleanse It Illuminating Shampoo, Condition It Illuminating Conditioner, Care For It Leave In Illuminating Conditioning Spray and the Complete It Illuminating Hair Treatment. Powered by plant-derived protein to help combat damage, the Repair Range includes the Cleanse It Repair Shampoo, Care For It Anti Snap Spray and Complete It Repair Hair Treatment.

RRP: from €15.95 voduzhair.com

MAKING MAGIC

The Irish-owned Magic Hair Brush aims to promote healthy hair growth and reduce breakage. Its flexible brush head features unique super-soft patented bristles, which glide easily through tangles and knots, without pulling. Available in Classic, Mini, Sports and Fashion varieties, it also has a special shape for gentle massaging of the scalp while brushing, and the ergonomic handle makes it both comfortable and easy to use. RRP: from €14.95 magichairbrush.ie

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Et Al is the new make-up brand from IIAA. Its first refillable and eco-friendly collection consists of the Intelligent Skin Cream Foundation with SPF 20, available in 32 shades; Complexion Glow Blush and Eye refill palettes, available in three shades; Versatile Blush Eye and Blush Refill, available in eight shades; and the Refillable Compact, available in two sizes and crafted from a natural fibre composite. The launch also includes the 3-in-1 Face Mist to hydrate, set and protect, along with six vegan and cruelty-free brushes.

RRP: from €17 iiaa.co.uk

RESTORING BALANCE

Aromatherapy Associates has launched its first full skincare line, featuring an 11-piece facial collection powered by a skincare complex of essential oils, active botanicals, and skin stress-relief technology to restore balance to both mind and skin. The line-up includes Nourishing Cleansing Balm, Resurfacing Exfoliator, Oil to Foam Cleanser, Hyrdation Boost Mist, Radiance Boost Serum, Pro Barrier Boost Face Oil, Pro Glow Face Oil, Pro Calm Face Oil, Hydrating Gel Mask, Hydra Plump Gel Cream and Intensive Rich Cream

RRP: from €39.55 aromatherpayassociates.com

CAMOUFLAGE KIT

The Vitiligo Vanquish kit from Fake Bake uses a stain-like camouflage liquid that is designed to cover the pigmentation loss caused by vitiligo. The kit includes everything your clients need for a professional-grade application, including brushes, a blotting cloth and colour-customising drops to ensure the correct shade match for their skin tone.

Trade: €20.50 frenchbeautyexpert.co.uk

PAUSE FOR THOUGHT

Voya is now offering a series of spa treatments to address and support the various symptoms associated with the menopause, with spa therapists able to avail of training in order to deliver the best possible experience to clients. The three Voya Tides treatments are Nourish Tide to nourish, hydrate and protect the skin; Grounding Tide to promote sleep, mindfulness and vitality; and Fortify Tide to help with metabolism, immunity and circulation.

RRP: available on request voya.ie

CURL EXTENSION

Kevin.Murphy has announced an extension of the brand’s Killer.Curl collection. Killer.Curl Wash, Killer.Curl Rinse and Killer. Twirls feature nourishing vegan and organic oat milk to help leave curly to coily hair deeply hydrated. When used over time, the new additions to the Killer.Curl line promise to reduce hair breakage and help retain hair colour.

RRP: €27.50 each (250ml) nationalbeauty.ie

SIZE UP

Osmo Chromaplex Bond Shampoo and Bond Conditioner are now available in larger backwash litre sizes, which promise to be recession-proof, without compromising on performance. Formulated with fibre bond technology to help build hair elasticity, Osmo Chromaplex Bond Shampoo aims to prolong colour life, while UV filters help protect against natural pollutants. Osmo Chromaplex Bond Conditioner is designed to penetrate deep into the hair shaft, and stimulate the hair follicles for a complete moisture boost. 

Trade: from €27.20 osmo.uk.com

COVER CARE 

Majestic Towels has launched the Wipeable Replacement Cover. Designed for use with the Memory Foam Couch Topper, the bespoke cover offers increased hygiene levels by being wipeable and suitable for use with antibacterial cleaners. The fabric, available in white and steel grey, is soft to the touch, and incorporates 'The Fresh' fabric technology, which eliminates odours caused by yeast, fungus and bacteria. 

Trade: €44.10 majestictowels.co.uk

NATURAL CURLS

Natulique’s new Curls & Waves Shampoo and Conditioner is free from harsh ingredients, such as sulfates, silicones and drying alcohols, with the formulation designed to enhance the hair's natural curl pattern, without weighing it down. The line's mild organic ingredients include aloe barbadensis leaf juice, mango fruit extract and avocado oil.

RRP: €18.45 simplynaturalbeauty.ie

SUN SAFETY

Lykkegaard has launched a new suncare range. Lykkegaard Facial Sun Cream is formulated to protect the skin from harmful UV rays and contains certified natural and organic ingredients, such as cucumber extract. With an SPF 20, Lykkegaard Sun Body Oil provides water-resistant medium protection, while Lykkegaard Sun Body Lotion is a non-greasy, dry-touch formula, with an SPF 30. Lykkegaard Cooling Kiss After Sun is a cooling and hydrating gel for the face and body, which is enriched with antioxidants to help fight free radicals.

RRP: from €15 simplynaturalbeauty.ie

MORE METHODS

DIBI Milano has added two new retails products to its #Age Method range. #Age Method Youth Fluid Cream promises to tackle ageing skin, giving it strength, nourishment and vitality. With a light and delicate fluid texture, it is suitable for all seasons of the year and all skin types. #Age Method Youth Cream Mask is an intensive treatment to counteract visible signs of ageing and restore skin vitality, promising to give a skin-smoothing blur effect.

RRP: €95.00 (#Age Method Youth Fluid Cream); €59.50 (#Age Method Youth Cream Mask) xpertprofessional.ie

PORE THERAPY

The Pure Pore Heating Mask from Phytomer deeply cleanses the skin thanks to a cleansing-depolluting cocktail that combines marine micro-sponges, a clay complex and a brown algae extract. The mask works to absorb smaller toxins, which leads to heat production, unclogging pores and releasing impurities.

RRP: €40.95 phytomer.co.uk

DOING THE ROUNDS

The Rounds brush from The Knot Dr features anti-static and ionic dual bristles to detangle wet and dry hair, along with a vented design to accelerate airflow for fast styling. It promises to reduce the time taken to add volume or create curls, while leaving hair sleek and soft.

RRP: €25.05 theknotdr.com professionalbeauty.ie

THINK PINK

Diamond Designs Uniforms has introduced the Alex Tunic in Powder Pink to its collection. Featuring a notched neckline with a statement gold zip, and front and back panelling, it can be paired with the Classic Trousers for a complete set, with both also available in black.

RRP: €42.11 (Alex Tunic) diamonddesignsuniforms.com

CREAM CARE

L’Oréal Professionnel Paris has launched Metal Detox Professional High Protection Cream, a leave-in cream that promises to protect the hair from UV-induced damage and heat, and eliminate copper build-up that dulls and dries hair, leading to friction, roughness and breakage. Suitable for all hair types this gel-cream addition to the Metal Detox family has a lightweight texture, and is easily absorbed.

RRP: €31.90 lorealprofessionnel.co.uk

SOLID SOLUTION

The Yuzu Solid Body Oil from Eminence Organic Skin Care infuses dry, dull skin with yuzu and vitamin-rich camu camu, targeting the appearance of rough and bumpy skin, promising to leave it radiant and rejuvenated. Other ingredients include buriti oil, which provides deep hydration and improves the appearance of the skin’s elasticity; and passion fruit seed oil, which contains a high concentration of antioxidants and omegas 6 and 9 to promote the appearance of a nourished glow.

RRP: €69 eminence.ie

ALL AGLOW

Annutri has launched Glow It, a complexion supplement that contains a blend of vitamins and minerals to brighten, tone and hydrate skin on a deep, cellular level. Promising to give dry, dull, lifeless skin a radiant, supple and dewy glow, ingredients include vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and methylsulfonylmethane, which facilitates the production of collagen, suppressing damagecausing inflammation.

RRP: €35 annutri.com

RESPECTFUL RANGE

The Biome+ range from Image Skincare has been created with Gen Z in mind. This sustainable and natural collection has been formulated to respect and reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier. It promises to nurture, comfort and brighten the skin, without disrupting its natural state. The line features Cleansing Comfort Balm, with certified microbiome-friendly squalene to melt away make-up, dirt and impurities; Dew Bright Serum, a hybrid oil-serum which targets uneven tone; and Smoothing Cloud Crème to smooth skin texture while minimising pores.

Trade: from €23.25 professional.imageskincare.co.ukprofessionalbeauty.ie