PRODUCT PICKS

Haircare innovations, skincare solutions and new make-up collections are among the latest exciting launches this season

SKIN-INSPIRED SMOOTHNESS

The new Ultimate Smooth range from Wella Professionals is specially formulated for dry, dull and frizzy hair. Featuring a Shampoo, Conditioner, Mask and Miracle Oil Serum, this skincareinspired line has a patented technology that combines the power of squalane and omega-9, which work on both the outside and inside of the hair. They help to moisturise the hair cuticle, while polishing the hair surface, creating a lightweight, protective barrier.

RRP: from €27.60 ie.wella.professionalstore.com

WORKS LIKE A CHARM

Evagarden’s new Pure Charm Collection includes Pure Matte Lipstick, which contains amino acid powders and technological ceramic microspheres; Easy Stay Eyeshadow, which has a creamy and smooth texture that promises crease-free coverage; and Brown Eyeliner, which has a special applicator that combines the simplicity of a marker and the flexibility of a brush, along with a fluid formula for an ultra-defined line, and a quick and precise application.

Trade: available on request aspiringwellnessireland.com

VISIBLE RESULTS

Swiss brand Skinvisibles has launched in Ireland. Its products combine sun protection formulas with active skincare ingredients to give a healthy-looking, radiant complexion. Formulated with the safest filters against UVA, UVB, blue light and infrared, the collection includes Aqua Sense Hyaluronic SPF50 and Glow Sense SPF50.

RRP: €34 chleo.ie

MUD MASK

Mila d’Opiz Swiss Moor Mask is infused with nutrient-rich Swiss moor mud to deeply cleanse, purify and revitalise the skin. Helping to remove impurities, minimise pores and restore a natural glow, it promises to leave complexions looking refreshed and radiant. Enriched with powerful minerals and botanicals, it is ideal for clients seeking a deeply purifying treatment, especially those with oily, combination or stressed skin. It is available in professional and retail sizes.

RRP: €26.80 (30ml) sunaura.ie

DESIGNED FOR CURLS

Joico’s new Curls Like Us system is designed specifically for curly hair. It features Smooth & Bounce Curl Hydrating Foam, Hydrate & Define Curl Crème Styler and Define & Seal Curl Defining Gelée. Ingredients in the products include algae oil, moringa seed oil and vegan protein.

RRP: from €24.90 xpertprofessional.ie

SENSITIVE APPROACH

Murad’s new Sensitive Skin Collection features a range of products that are specially formulated to address the needs of sensitive skin. Heartleaf Soothing Face Cleanser is a non-stripping face cleanser with beta-glucan and a micro algae-ceramide blend for soothing hydration; Heartleaf Calming Cream is a moisturiser that wraps skin in comfort with fermentation tech and a soothing micro-algaeceramide blend to calm reactive skin; and Heartleaf Gentle Resurfacing Serum is powered by micro-dosed AHAs that are slow-released for gentle delivery. Meanwhile, Heartleaf Soothing Body Cleanser is designed to soothe any discomfort as it washes away impurities.

RRP: from €28 murad.co.uk

SCALP COMFORT

Head Jog’s 14 Massage Brush features a triple-fold structure design that fits to the shape of each individual scalp for ultimate comfort. It also has an anti-microbial silver ion that acts as a hygiene barrier by preventing the growth of bacteria, Made from recycled biodegradable material, it can be used on wet or dry hair. It is available as an individual brush or in a display box of 12 brushes, which is ideal for salon retail.

Trade: €5.15 each; €45.30 (display box) hairtools.co.uk

BOLD STATEMENT

Indola has extended its Crea-Bold line with the introduction of three new ready-to-use shades. Neon Tangerine is aimed at clients seeking vibrant, electrifying results; Deep Purple promises to add depth and richness to darker bases, or bold vibrant tones to lighter bases; and Noir is ideal for colouring dark bases, refreshing coloured black hair, or darkening existing shades for muted tonal directions. With customisable mixing options:and extra conditioning and nourishment, the semi-permanent colours last up to 15 washes.

RRP: €9.26 indola.com

CHERRY-PICKED

Eminence Organic Skin Care has launched its Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder, which is infused with vitamin C-rich Barbados cherry and Kakadu plum, along with actinidin, which is an exfoliating enzyme, and papain, an enzyme that gently resurfaces skin. The two-in-one powder-tofoam wash gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells.

Formulated to minimise the appearance of large pores, improve dark spots and uneven skin tone, it promises a revitalised and radiant complexion.

RRP: €69 eminence.ie

PICK A PALETTE

Artistic Nail Design’s new collection of Solid Cream Colour Palettes features a thicker LED gel formula with a smooth, workable texture that promises complete control during application, ensuring precise placement, without flooding the cuticle. Highly pigmented and never requiring stirring, they are available in four collections – Euphoria, Odyssey, Nirvana and Rhapsody. Each collection contains six shades.

Trade: €14.95 each sweetsquared.com

NEXT REGENERATION

The new Bioline Jatò Retinol [A⁴] Skin Regeneration line sees a combination of four functional substances work superficially and deeply for maximised results and an amplified anti-ageing action. It also features an intelligent delivery system to release pure retinol and retinaldehyde in a controlled manner, in order to reach the specific skin target, enhancing their effectiveness. The range includes Night Serum, Night Cream, Face Night Concentrate and a professional treatment.

Trade: available on request aspiringwellnessireland.com

IN BLOOM

Buttercups Uniforms has launched two new colours in its collection. Taking inspiration from spring blooms and butter flies, Peacock is a soft teal shade, while Fig is a vibrant shade of purple. The two new shades have been added to a number of styles in bistretch material, including the B230 Demure Square-Neck Beauty & Spa Tunic, the B620 Pretty Waist-Detail Beauty & Spa Tunic and the B428 Modern Beauty & Spa Tunic with Pockets.

RRP: from €33.99 buttercupsuniforms.com

CHECK MATE

Denman’s new D29 Deluxe Pink Crush Detangling Comb features a scratch-proof pink and red check design. Equipped with rounded teeth for gentle wet detangling, it is designed to help prevent hair damage and breakage, and for easy distribution of shampoo and conditioner.

RRP: €11.95 denmanbrush.com

NOURISH AND PROTECT

Nak Hair has launched Nourish Hair Oil, a vegan hair oil to provide daily hair nourishment and styling protection. The lightweight formula is designed to detangle and smooth dry or damaged hair, seal fragile ends and add shine to dull strands. Ingredients include coconut oil and sea buckthorn oil, which work to improve the overall condition of the hair, offering a protective shield.

RRP: €29.90 xpertprofessional.ie

RESTORE AND REFINE

pHformula’s new Dermabrasion Mild Cream is an advanced at-home skin resur facing treatment that is designed to address a range of skin concerns, including ageing, hyperpigmentation, acne-prone skin and redness. The combination of lactic acid, salicylic acid, lactobionic acid and retinol works synergistically to promote cell renewal for advanced skin resur facing. The cream-based formula promises to not only refine skin texture, but to also help restore a radiant, healthy glow, leaving the skin looking smoother, clearer and more youthful.

Trade: available on request aspireskin.co.ukprofessionalbeauty.ie 69

POWER UP

Designed for stressed skin, Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream contains vitamins A, C and E to neutralise free radicals and fortify the skin’s natural barrier, and pro-vitamin B5 and niacinamide to calm and hydrate, soothing irritation and restoring moisture balance. Freshwater microalgae with astaxanthin improves tone and elasticity, and a resilience-building peptide blend promises to reduce visible signs of fatigue and minimise fine lines and wrinkles.

RRP: €111.20 dermalogica.ie

BRUNETTE BONUS

L’Oreal Professionnel has added six new brunette shades to its Dia Colour range. Designed to offer three times more shine and up to 70% grey coverage, the ammonia-free demi-permanent gloss colours have been co-created with hair specialists, and formulated with up to 91% natural origin ingredients.

Trade: €13.95 lorealprofessionnel.co.uk

SLEEP TIGHT

Germaine de Capuccini has launched night-time serum Retinight, which is formulated to offer the benefits of retinol, such as reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, but without the irritation. The serum contains 0.04% retinal and uses the brand’s focused cell dose technology – an encapsulation system that optimises the efficacy of retinal, increasing its absorption in the epidermis.

Trade: from €54 germainedecapuccini.ie

COSMIC CARE

Authentic Beauty Concept has launched its Cosmic Blow-Dry Jelly, which is designed to provide a wide range of styles, from airy, voluminous blow-dry looks to sleek, structural wet looks. Suitable for in-salon and at-home use, the multifunctional product’s formula allows for easy application on damp hair, providing a non-sticky finish. It offers a light hold for blow-drying and a medium hold for wet looks, without flaking. It also protects hair from heat up to 230°C and helps prevent frizz.

RRP: €37.40 authenticbeautyconcept.com

EASY ON THE EYE 

Dibi Milano’s Biostimulating Eye Contour Gel Pure Sonicated HA Solution + GABA + Caffeine is a two-week at-home intensive programme to reinvigorate the skin and reduce under-eye puffiness. The gel serum contains a patented blend of three types of hyaluronic acid with different molecular weights. These are combined with the neuro-peptide GABA, a collagen booster capable of relaxing muscle contraction, and caffeine, which is recognised for its draining properties.

RRP: €56 xpertprofessional.ie