Beauty Notes | 4 August 2026
e.l.f. and Bubble Team Up on Three Skincare-Makeup Hybrids
e.l.f. and Bubble have teamed up on a limited-edition collection of skincare-makeup hybrids. The range pairs e.l.f. Skin Bronzing Drops with Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Cream Moisturizer for a buildable bronzing moisturiser, e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush with Bubble Water Slide Hyaluronic Acid Serum for a lightweight blush serum, and e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Balm with Bubble Talk Back Lip Serum for a glossy, hydrating lip serum. The collection launches at Boots in the UK from 6 August and arrives at Target stores across the US from 9 August.
Jo Malone London Expands Its Coastal Fragrance Collection
Jo Malone London is revisiting one of its most recognisable fragrance signatures with the launch of Sea Salt & Bergamot. Rather than recreating the windswept coastline of Wood Sage & Sea Salt, the new cologne looks beyond the shore, blending bergamot, sea salt, and driftwood to capture the freshness and minerality of the open sea.
Mika Abdalla Fronts Urban Decay’s New Ghosting Trio
Mika Abdalla has landed her first beauty campaign as the new face of Urban Decay. The Off Campus actress makes her debut fronting the brand’s new Ghosting Trio, a three-piece complexion collection featuring a blurring primer, setting powder, and aerosol powder spray designed to create a smooth, soft-focus finish that lasts all day.
Dr. Reju-All Launches at Ulta Beauty
K-pharmacy skincare is expanding its footprint in the US with Dr. Reju-All’s arrival at Ulta Beauty on 9 August. Developed by pharmacists and dermatology experts, the Korean brand is bringing five of its science-led skincare products to the retailer, including the Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Cream, as well as ceramide-focused and targeted treatment formulas.
Jungsaemmool Beauty Launches at Sephora
Celebrity makeup artist Jung Saem Mool’s eponymous beauty brand is expanding into Sephora. From 21 August, Jungsaemmool will be available online at sephora.com and in 34 US stores, bringing its Korean complexion-first approach to a wider audience. The launch includes hero products such as the Essential Skin Nuder Cushion, Artist Cushion Blush Blur, and Lip-Pression Metal Serum Gloss, all rooted in the brand’s signature glass skin philosophy.
Evereden Brings Polly Pocket to Kids’ Self-Care
Kids’ skincare brand Evereden is tapping into Polly Pocket nostalgia with a limited-edition self-care collection. The collaboration gives the brand’s travel-sized hair and skincare essentials a Polly Pocket makeover, complete with themed packaging and a collectible heart-shaped lip balm compact inspired by the iconic pocket-sized toy that defined many ’90s childhoods.
Shay Mitchell’s Rini Lands in 80+ Face Foundrié Locations
Shay Mitchell’s kids’ skincare brand Rini has partnered with Face Foundrié. From today, the Korean-developed brand will be available in more than 80 Face Foundrié locations across the US, marking its biggest brick-and-mortar expansion since launching in 2025. The range includes hydrogel face masks designed specifically for children, alongside sheet masks, face wipes, and face and body crayons.
The Setting Trick Behind Adela’s Lollapalooza Glam
Makeup artist Loftjet relied on Beautyblender to create Adela’s Lollapalooza glam — and shared the simple setting trick that helped it last through her performance. After blending the singer’s complexion with the Original Makeup Sponge and perfecting the details with the brand’s other tools, Loftjet pressed powder into the T-zone to set the makeup without sacrificing a fresh, skin-like finish.