Beauty Notes | 9 September
Rhode Collaborates With Alexandra Leclerc
Rhode has teamed up with Alexandra Leclerc on a limited-edition beauty drop centred on Pocket Pearl, a mini, shimmery take on its Pocket Blush. The collaboration includes three reflective blush shades, plus a flutter charm and Rhode carabiner so you can wear a Pocket Pearl as a bag charm. There’s also a new shade of Peptide Lip Tint — Sweet Apple, a shimmery golden brown.
Trinny London Launches Skin Tint Drops for 40+ Skin
Trinny London has added Fearless Skin Tint Drops to its complexion range, made specifically with 40+ skin in mind. Available now in 30 shades, the sheer-to-medium tint helps tone down redness and pigmentation without settling into lines. The coverage is only half the story. The formula relies on heavy-hitting skincare actives — niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, biomimetic lipids, and bacillus ferment.
Orly Celebrates 50 Years of the French Manicure
The French manicure turns 50 this year, and Orly is marking the milestone by creating an official day in its honour. French Manicure Day will now be observed annually on the Wednesday before New York Fashion Week, with the first observance taking place today, 9 September. The look was created in 1976 by Orly founder Jeff Pink as a quick, versatile manicure for Hollywood productions before becoming a beauty staple worldwide. Orly’s original French Manicure Kit is also being considered by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for its collection.
Tower 28 Teams Up With Jell-O on a Limited-Edition Lip Collection
Tower 28 has partnered with Jell-O for a limited-edition lip drop landing on 13 September. There’s a ShineOn Lip Jelly Duo in Strawberry and Lemon-Lime, plus a set of four mini LipSofties inspired by Jell-O pudding flavours: Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Vanilla Swirl, Banana Cream, and Pistachio. The formulas are fragrance-free and made with food-grade flavouring, so they’re suitable for sensitive lips too. Prices start at $20, and the collection will be available in the US at Sephora and tower28beauty.com.
Saltair Launches Glycolic Renewal Body Smoother Spray
Saltair launches Glycolic Renewal Body Smoother Spray today, a new exfoliating spray joining its Treatment Collection. The formula uses 10% glycolic acid to help smooth rough texture and brighten dull-looking skin, alongside a biomimetic tripeptide, rainbow algae, liquorice root, and kakadu plum extracts. It’s designed to leave skin looking brighter, more even, and more polished, and is priced at $20. No news yet on a UK launch.
System Raises $20 Million to Expand Peptide Treatments
If you’ve been curious about peptide treatments but had no idea where to start, System is trying to make the process more straightforward. The platform has raised $20 million to grow its physician-guided service, which connects US customers with licensed clinicians who can prescribe personalised peptide treatments before they’re compounded by US pharmacies and delivered to their doors. Current options include NAD+, glutathione, MIC+B12, and sermorelin, with treatments aimed at areas such as energy, recovery, metabolism, and healthy ageing.
Vegamour Has Been Acquired by Belle Brands
Vegamour has been acquired by Belle Brands, the beauty group that also owns JVN Hair, KVD Beauty, Versed, and Pipette. The hair wellness brand will stay focused on its scalp and hair-growth products, while Belle Brands says it plans to invest further in new launches and Vegamour’s existing relationship with Sephora. Financial terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed.