Beauty takes a technology focus at CES 2019
This year’s International Consumer Electronics Show has seen big beauty brands bet on technology, seeing a futuristic vision of skin and hair care. CES 2019, being held from January 8 – 11, has seen dominant brands in the industry investing in high-tech consumer experiences that involve technology such as artificial…
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Cleanse & hydrate feet with IBD’s first pedicure range
Nail care brand, IBD, has launched a four-step pedicure range to heighten a client’s treatment experience. The range incorporates Australian Pink Clay to detoxify and deeply cleanse the feet, as well as gently exfoliate. Enriched with minerals and antioxidants, it also moisturises and regenerates stressed, rough soles for a tip-top…
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Protect skin with Payot’s Blue Techni Liss range
Skin and body care brand, Payot, has launched a range of products to help combat the effects of blue light on the skin. Its research has shown that blue light from screens impacts on sleeping patterns, with the body feeling less difference between day and night. This in turn can…
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QMS Medicosmetics grows its education in the Maldives
QMS Cosmetics has carried out extensive training throughout its Maldives locations during a trip that saw head of training, Rowan Hall-Farrise provide brand education to a total of 27 therapists over a period of 10 days. Teams from the company’s most prestigious spa locations – the Amilla Sushi and Finolhu…
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British heatwave leads to big changes in beauty spending
Global information company, The NPD Group, has reported that the sale of prestige skincare products in the UK rose by 3% during the UK heatwave. The research period looked at sales over the five weeks between 24 June and 28 July 2018, and also found that sales of prestige make-up…
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London nail bar, Townhouse, reveals collaboration with Elemis
Luxury London nail bar, Townhouse, has collaborated with British skincare brand, Elemis, to reveal limited edition manicure services. Featuring nods to Elemis’ violet colourway and the exclusive botanical extracts in its products, the manicures reveal bespoke, on-trend nail art designs. Each treatment is finished with the Elemis’ Peptide4 Night Recovery Cream-Oil, which…
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New research reveals SPF skincare confusion
As many Brits fly off for their summer holidays, research from Mintel has revealed that just under half (47%) of women use facial skincare products containing SPF, with 39% using a specific sun protection product and 13% using other facial products containing SPF. Despite high usage, there remains confusion around…
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How to service clients suffering with eczema
Do you know how to help clients with the common yet chronic skin condition of eczema? As sometimes present on the hands and arms, your pre-treatment consultation should see you able to identify the condition, and adapt your treatment if needed. Alice Lambert, director of services at National Eczema Society, shares her advice……
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Heaven Skincare to be distributed in over 550,000 department stores across China
Skincare brand, Heaven Skincare, has revealed a business deal that will see its products distributed in over 550,000 department stores across China. Founder and celebrity therapist, Deborah Mitchell, worked closely with Barry Wan, the owner of one of Asia’s largest companies and luxury providers in China, to secure the deal. The…
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Turn up the heat with BeautyPro Thermotherapy Masks
Ideal as a treatment add-on or retail option, BeautyPro has revealed its new Thermotherapy Masks: the Warming Gold Foil Mask with hyaluronic acid and Q10 and Warming Silver Foil Mask with vitamin C and green tea. The foil-backed masks create a seal against the surface of the face, allowing for…
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New president of Elemis is revealed
Previously the managing director of the UK for the company, Noella Gabriel has been promoted to president of Elemis. With a background that started in beauty therapy, Noella achieved unprecedented growth for Elemis year on year as managing director of the UK since her appointment in 2014. In her new…
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White to Brown reveals hot products for expert tan results
Indulge in White to Brown, a tanning range made in the UK that’s swathed in quality and inspired by everyday style. With inspiration born from ‘a simple truth’; that people seek a top quality range of self-tanning options for a consistent, regular glow, the brand launched in 2007 with offerings…
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Care for hands with Jane Iredale HandDrink
Jane Iredale has revealed the HandDrink Hand Cream, offering to protect and hydrate skin. Rich in antioxidants, the cream is lemongrass-scented and contains SPF 15 broad-spectrum sunscreen – also boasting a non-greasy formula. Lemongrass oils aim to refresh and revive skin while the liposomal encapsulated apple extract brightens and evens…
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Prepare skin for flawless tanning with the Strip Tease Tan Eraser from Crazy Angel
Designed to gently and effectively remove self-tan, the Strip Tease Tan Eraser helps to reveal a fresh base for tanning services. The delicate cleansing mousse offers to remove self-tan in minutes without the use of harmful chemicals and promises to leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Effectively removing the tell-tale…
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Five minutes with Charlotte Tilbury
Upon launching the Charlotte Tilbury Pro membership programme, allowing make-up artists and students backstage access to her world-renowned empire of products, Scratch caught up with Charlotte Tilbury about her love for make-up, the beauty industry and her advice for aspiring artists… From where did your passion for make-up begin? My ambition and…
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