Beauty Notes | 9 November ’26
Oura Ring Arrives at Ulta Beauty
Oura Ring 5 is set to launch at Ulta Beauty, marking the health wearable brand’s first partnership with a beauty retailer in the US (and Ulta’s first wearable). It will land on ulta.com on 10 November, followed by 1,000 stores from 22 November, which will include in-store displays to help customers find the best fit. The ring is designed to be worn day and night, tracking everything from sleep and stress to heart and reproductive health. According to Ulta, 74% of its shoppers now include wellness in their beauty routine.
Hada Labo Tokyo Relaunches in the US
Hada Labo Tokyo is reintroducing itself to US shoppers. The Japanese skincare brand first arrived in the US in 2013 but is now relaunching with a new campaign focused on three products. There’s a gentle cleanser, a gel cream, and the Lotion No. 1 Super Hydrator, a formula that sits somewhere between a moisturiser and a toner — a watery layer of hydration you apply post-cleanse. All three are formulated with a blend of three types of hyaluronic acid. You’ll find them at amazon.com and hadalabotokyo.com.
These Sweets Rethinks the Low-Sugar Gummy
New British brand These has launched to help you cut down on sugar. It offers three gummy flavours — Wild Cherry, Golden Peach, and Passionfruit & Blood Orange — all of which are plant-based and contain less than 1g of sugar per pack. They skip the usual workarounds, too, so no artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols. The majority of the sweetness comes from two types of fibre, one starch-based and one from chicory root, with a little stevia added for good measure. Read the full story here.
Bloomage Biotech Backs New Skincare Brand Alaris
Alaris, a new Los Angeles skincare brand, has secured investment from Bloomage Biotech. One of the world’s leading hyaluronic acid manufacturers, Bloomage is no stranger to Alaris, having supplied most of the brand’s ingredients. For Bloomage, though, it will be the first US-founded skincare brand the company has backed. Alaris was co-founded by Florasis and Pixi alumni and launched small with just two sheet masks. There’s the Dual-Chamber Radiance Firming Mask, which has a separate lower piece that hooks over the ears to reach the jawline, and the Glacial Purple Clay Sheet Mask, designed to absorb excess oil and refine the look of pores without the mess of a traditional clay mask. Both masks are available now at alarisbeauty.com.
Blue Lagoon Skin Science Lands First UK Retailer
Blue Lagoon Skin Science has announced its first UK retail partnership with John Bell & Croyden. The Icelandic skincare brand’s formulas are built around patented bioactives taken from the Blue Lagoon’s geothermal seawater, including silica and microalgae, which support skin health, smooth texture, and strengthen the barrier. The range is the result of three decades of research into the lagoon’s properties. Highlights include the Silica Mud Mask, along with BL+ The Serum and BL+ The Cream. Those in the UK can now shop the brand at the pharmacy’s London flagship and online at johnbellcroyden.co.uk.
E.l.f. Checks In to Miami’s Palm Tree Club & Hotel
From 2 to 6 December, E.l.f. will be taking over the Palm Tree Club & Hotel in Miami. For five days during Art Basel Miami Beach, ‘Hote.l.f.’ will be a go-to destination for beauty, music, and entertainment. To make it happen, the cosmetics giant has partnered with Palm Tree Crew, the lifestyle company co-founded by DJ Kygo. We’ve been told to expect E.l.f.-branded everything, including product-inspired pool inflatables, a custom-wrapped car, a claw clip bedazzling station, and personalised embroidery. Products from E.l.f. Cosmetics, E.l.f. Skin, and E.l.f. Hair will also be on hand — including E.l.f. Cosmetics’ Halo Glow Body Collection. FYI, the first two nights are invitation-only, but the weekend’s events are open to everyone.