Beauty Notes | 11 August 2026
Alix Earle Invests in Cymbiotika
Alix Earle is the latest celebrity to put her money behind Cymbiotika. The creator has invested in the wellness brand after using its supplements for several years, including its Liposomal Vitamin C, Liposomal Glutathione, and Liquid Colostrum. The deal will also see Earle feature Cymbiotika across her social channels, with the possibility of a co-branded product further down the line. She joins an investor list that already includes Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Zac Efron, and The Weeknd.
Cécred Expands Into Lash and Brow Care
Cécred is expanding beyond scalp and hair density with its first lash and brow serum. The new Restoring Lash & Brow Builder uses the same Biopeptide-5 technology found in the brand’s Restoring Hair & Edge Drops, alongside its Bioactive Keratin Ferment, and is free from prostaglandins and prostaglandin analogues. In a 30-person consumer study, Cécred says lashes and brows appeared 1.4 times thicker and denser after six weeks of twice-daily use.
Chantecaille Launches Lion-Inspired Makeup Collection
Chantecaille is looking to the savannah for its autumn 2026 makeup collection. The limited-edition Lion Collection includes three earthy Eye Shades, two Lip Veils, a deep blue-pink Cheek Shade, and a bordeaux Luster Glide eyeliner. There’s a conservation angle, too: the collection will support Lion Guardians, an organisation working to help people and lions coexist. Funding will go towards equipment used in the field, including lion-identification cameras, thermal drones, field phones, solar charging systems, and vehicle support.
Westman Atelier Drops Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation
Westman Atelier has just dropped Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation, a new medium-coverage formula designed to blur pores and smooth texture while keeping skin looking natural. The silicone-free foundation has a lightweight, serum-like feel and combines biocompatible pigments with amino acid powders to help soften the appearance of pores and absorb excess oil. It also features the brand’s peptide-loaded Suprême Skin Bio-Complex, delivered using Exosome Technology. In a 30-person clinical study, the brand says the formula delivered visible improvements in skin renewal, tone, brightness, and firmness after four weeks.
Tangle Teezer x Skims Lands in the UK
Tangle Teezer is bringing its Skims collaboration to the UK for the first time, following the collection’s sell-out US debut. The limited-edition drop pairs the brand’s Ultimate Detangler with Skims’ signature neutral palette, with four shades matched to different hair types: Jasper for Extra Gentle, Clay for Straight-Wavy, Sienna for Curly-Coily, and Cocoa for Fine. The brushes use Tangle Teezer’s two-tier teeth technology and are designed for use on wet or dry hair. The collection is available now online and at Skims’ new Regent Street flagship.
Medik8 Is Now at Sephora US
Medik8 has landed at Sephora US, giving American shoppers a much easier way to get their hands on the British skincare brand. Its formulas are available on sephora.com from today and will roll out to 250 stores nationwide by 21 August. Crystal Retinal is expected to be a major focus of the launch, with Medik8 hoping to replicate the serum’s success in other markets. The move follows L’Oréal’s acquisition of a majority stake in the brand in 2025.
Superdrug Relaunches Its Operation Smile Campaign
Superdrug is bringing back its fundraiser for Operation Smile, which helps children born with cleft conditions access surgery and ongoing care. From 12 August to 6 October, UK shoppers will be able to add a 20p donation at the till, with the retailer hoping to raise as much as £300,000. There’ll be another way to contribute later in the campaign, too: Superdrug and Procter & Gamble will each donate 10p for every Oral-B product sold in stores.