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Behind the scenes with BeautyLab at The X Factor: Celebrity

By Scratch Staff | 20 November 2019

Skincare brand, BeautyLab, has returned to the set of the X Factor for another year to tend to the complexions of this year’s X Factor: Celebrity contestants. The brand, which has partnered with the show for a number of years, delivered HDTV-worthy glows to the likes of Little Mix and…

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Help clients relax with Scentered De-stress Gift Set

By Sophie Nutt | 15 November 2019

Scentered has launched a De-stress Gift Set just in time for Christmas, ideal for retailing to clients who are in need of some at-home relaxation. The De-stress duo features the De-stress Body & Hand Wash and the De-stress Body & Hand Lotion. The De-stress Body & Hand Wash features aloe…

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Give the gift of great skin with BeautyLab

By Kat Hill | 5 November 2019

Stock up and start selling retail-ready gift sets with four new kits from BeautyLab. Available via Gerrard International, each set boasts a carefully selected range of introductory sized product from the BeautyLab range. The four new sets include: Skin Perfecting Gift Set – to hydrate and regenerate Black Diamond Glamour Gift…

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Get set for Christmas with Sienna X Gift Sets

By Sophie Nutt | 2 November 2019

Sienna X has released three Christmas Gift Sets ideal for retailing to clients as a present for a loved one or as a festive treat to themselves. Naughty, Nice, Tanned Christmas Gift Set This gift set includes a full pack of the Sienna X Ultra Dark Q10 Tinted Self Sleep Lotion. The…

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The biggest wellness trends for 2020

By Sophie Nutt | 25 October 2019

Health and wellbeing brand, Gear Hungry, has analysed Google Trend data and predicted the biggest wellness trends for 2020. Gear Hungry also teamed up with its own health and wellness coach, Daniel Mason, to provide the need-to-know information on each of the trends. CBD Skincare: a 367% rise in searches…

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Countdown to Christmas with Elemis 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

By Kat Hill | 19 October 2019

Countdown to the Christmas with Elemis’ 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar. The calendar features 25 skincare treats from a variety of Elemis product lines, with the final gift being a full-size jar of the bestselling Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Gidts include Pro-Collagen Hydra Gel Eye Masks and Rose Facial Oil,…

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BeautyPro adds Pumpkin, Coconut & CBD Oil sheet masks to Natura range

By Sophie Nutt | 9 October 2019

BeautyPro has introduced two new sheet masks to its Natura range; Pumpkin, Coconut ad CBD Oil. Pumpkin sheet mask: This mask contains natural enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) from fruit and herb extract to help increase cell renewal while brightening complexion and smoothing and hydrating the skin. Pumpkin also…

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Supercharge facials with FOREO LUNA 2 Professional Set

By Kat Hill | 17 September 2019

Supercharge and amp up your facial treatments with the LUNA 2 Professional Set from FOREO. Featuring two twin cleansing devices designed to be used simultaneously, the set was created for professional facial services to offer a deep yet gentle cleanse and anti-ageing massage. Presented in a sleek charging station to always keep the…

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Combine skincare & self tan with Sienna X Rose-infused Tanning Water

By Sophie Nutt | 6 September 2019

Sienna X has revealed Rose-infused Gradual Tanning Water, designed to combine skincare and self tan. The formula infused with rose geranium essential oil allows the user to control and tailor the tan with easy, streak-free application. An ideal retail product for clients that are new to self-tan or nervous about…

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Nimue Skin Technology appoints lead skincare specialist

By Sophie Nutt | 30 August 2019

Nimue Skin Technology has announced the appointment of skin guru Farrah Fawcett as its lead skincare specialist. Farrah has taught a number of students through her role as education ambassador and has supported the brand since it first came to the UK over 20 years ago. “Nimue has been a…

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Enhance lash services with Lash Perfect iRevive treatment

By Sophie Nutt | 27 August 2019

Enhance lash treatments or add a luxurious eye treatment to your service menu with the Lash Perfect iRevive brightening eye treatment. The under eye can prove to be a ‘problem area’ for many clients due to the vulnerable nature of the skin underneath the eyes; and the Lash Perfect iRevive…

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Health conscious consumers driving cannabis beauty trend

By Sophie Nutt | 23 August 2019

According to GlobalData, today’s health-conscious consumers seek beauty and grooming solutions that are ‘effective’ and ‘contain natural formulations’, with many brands turning to cannabis formulations to stand out with natural product offerings. Primary consumer research conducted by GlobalData in 2018 reveals that 28% of global consumers perceive high quality to…

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Malmaison launch Nimue Skin Technology at two spa locations

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2019

Malmaison is launching Nimue Skin Technology at two of its UK locations: Newcastle and Birmingham. Distributed in the UK by Sweet Squared, the South African brand offers a range of ‘advanced skincare treatments and products that can be tailored to each client’s individual needs’. Key treatments available in the Malmaison…

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Research from Mintel reveals skincare trends

By Scratch Staff | 9 August 2019

New stats from Mintel have revealed that over the last year, almost three in ten (28%) women have reduced the number of products in their facial skincare routine, with young Millennials aged 20-29 (54%) most likely to have simplified their routines. In a move away from multi-step routines, the proportion…

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Brighter eyes with Lash Perfect

By Sophie Nutt | 6 August 2019

This morning, I headed to the Lash Perfect Beauty Bar in London, just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus underground station. The brand was hosting a drop-in event to celebrate and preview the launch of its new iRevive brightening eye treatment. The iRevive treatment can be performed as an add-on…

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