Beauty Notes | 10 September
Kevin Murphy Introduces 6-in-1 Bond-Building Styler
Kevin Murphy has dropped Flawless, a new 6-in-1 styling lotion that combines bond repair with everyday styling. The formula uses KM.RE.BOND technology, arginine, and a fermented oil blend, with the brand claiming it can repair up to 73% of broken bonds, reduce breakage by up to six times, seal split ends, smooth frizz, and protect against heat up to 232°C. It can be used on damp hair before drying or worked through dry lengths and ends as a refresher.
Hair Syrup Lands at Target
Hair Syrup has officially entered the US, launching today in more than 600 Target stores and online. The British haircare brand is bringing a selection of its bestselling pre-wash and leave-in oils, including Rapunzel and Growsmary, as part of the Target Beauty Studio. Founded by Lucie Macleod in 2020, Hair Syrup started as a university project and built much of its following through TikTok and word of mouth.
Tubby Todd Teams Up With Sockerbit
Tubby Todd has teamed up with Swedish candy brand Sockerbit for a limited-edition Halloween drop, bringing its Black Cherry scent back for the season. The collection includes Hair + Body Wash, Everyday Lotion, and a handful of gift sets, all given a candy-inspired makeover. The scent itself mixes tart açaí, juicy cherry, and sweet almond, while the formulas stick to Tubby Todd’s usual gentle skincare approach.
Swiss Perfection Lands at Harrods
Swiss Perfection has landed exclusively at Harrods with three hydration-focused products covering face, lips, and body. There’s a Balancing Water Spray with damask rose water, a Recovery Lip Oil Serum packed with hyaluronic acid, grapeseed oil, and murumuru butter, and a rich Body Recovery Cream with argan oil and shea butter. Each formula also features the brand’s signature Cellular Active IRISA technology, made from iris rhizomes grown in Switzerland.
Lee Stafford Celebrates 25 Years With New Haircare Launches
Lee Stafford is celebrating 25 years with two Boots-exclusive haircare launches and a nostalgic nod to the early noughties. New for the anniversary are the Hyaluronic Hydration Dry Shampoo, designed to refresh hair while remaining suitable for sensitive scalps, and the Grow Strong & Long Hair Density Booster Concentrate, a twice-daily treatment for fragile, thinning hair. The brand is also bringing back its original Staffie logo across limited-edition versions of three existing favourites.
Cosmetic Consult Launches at Harrods and H Beauty
Cosmetic Consult has arrived at Harrods. The skincare brand has launched in the Knightsbridge store as well as H Beauty locations in Lakeside, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Chester. Founded by Ashley Stobart in 2024, Cosmetic Consult is known for its Miracle Skin Transformation and Miracle Cryo Eye Masks. The Harrods launch follows recent retail moves into Lookfantastic and Selfridges.
Nouri Bay Launches With a Barrier-Boosting Face Oil
New British skincare brand Nouri Bay has launched with sensitive and easily irritated skin in mind. Inspired by founder Rianne’s Jamaican heritage and the beauty rituals she grew up around, the brand starts with Barrier Boosting Face Oil, an overnight formula made with eight plant oils including watermelon seed, jojoba, squalane, meadowfoam, kiwi, and camellia. Bisabolol and vitamin E are also in the mix to help calm and support the skin barrier. Read the full story here.
Holland & Barrett Is Helping Find the UK’s Next Big Wellness Brands
Holland & Barrett is helping scout the UK’s next wave of wellness brands. The retailer has joined Breakout Wellness UK, a new programme supporting 10 emerging businesses across areas including gut health, hydration, sleep, stress, longevity, and women’s health. The selected founders will get help becoming retail-ready before pitching to retailers and investors later this year.