Beauty Notes | 7 August 2026
Lemme Enters the Longevity Category with NAD+
Lemme is expanding into the longevity category with the launch of Lemme NAD+, its first supplement designed to support healthy ageing. Available from 11 August, the daily formula combines clinically-studied NMN with resveratrol, spermidine, and Lutemax SkinGlo, positioning itself at the intersection of wellness and beauty.
Native Teams Up with Peanuts for Limited-Edition Collection
Native is tapping into Peanuts nostalgia with a new limited-edition collaboration. The collection introduces four exclusive scents inspired by autumn — Apple Orchard, Crisp Night Sky, Maple Latte, and Harvest Moon — across the brand’s deodorants, body washes, lotions, haircare, and hand care, all wrapped in Peanuts-themed packaging.
Curlsmith Names Starr Kiely Brand Ambassador
Curlsmith has named dancer and creator Starr Kiely as its new brand ambassador, marking a new chapter in the brand’s mission to champion natural texture and curl confidence. Known for documenting her own curl journey across social media, Kiely will work with the haircare brand to share styling advice, product recommendations, and educational content while encouraging more people to embrace their natural hair.
Lili Reinhart’s Personal Day Launches Overdew Barrier Cream
Personal Day, the skincare brand founded by actress Lili Reinhart, has launched a new barrier-supporting moisturiser. Available from today, Overdew Barrier Cream is formulated with squalane, centella asiatica, and niacinamide to hydrate, soothe, and strengthen the skin barrier while remaining suitable for acne-prone skin.
Icon Skincare Launches in the UK
Months after debuting in the US, Icon Skincare has landed in the UK with an exclusive launch at Victoria Health. Created by the founders of iS Clinical, the brand traces its origins back to an unexpected auction find: the handwritten treatment notes and skincare formulas of Hollywood facialist Madam Renna. Rather than recreating them exactly, the founders used them as the starting point for a modern collection that blends heritage ingredients, including royal jelly and propolis, with a simplified philosophy centred on fewer, more considered products.
Mayra Veronica Launches FaceBar US
Recording artist and actress Mayra Veronica has launched FaceBar US, a luxury skincare concept combining advanced facial treatments with a nationwide concierge service. The business debuts with a flagship studio in Westlake Village, California, alongside an in-home service offering professional skincare treatments at private residences, hotels, and other approved locations across the US.
Searches for Glass Skin Jump 202%
Interest in lightweight, glow-focused beauty shows no sign of slowing. Fresha’s latest search analysis found “glass skin” searches have increased 202% year on year, while “skin tint” is up 116% as more consumers embrace breathable, skincare-first makeup routines during the summer months.