Beauty Notes | 28 September
Kiko Milano Celebrates Madonna With VMA After-Party
Kiko Milano celebrated global ambassador Madonna with an after-party at Chateau Marmont following last night’s VMAs. The night brought together Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, Julia Garner, Emily Ratajkowski, and Romy, while Madonna’s makeup was created by Kiko Milano’s Global Make-Up Artistry Creative Director, Marcelo Gutierrez. Guests also left with personalised tubes of the brand’s 3D Hydra Lipgloss.
Dr Sam Bunting Launches Her First Book
Dr Sam Bunting has put more than 20 years of dermatology experience into a new book, Flawless, and it’s very much aimed at anyone who feels skincare has become unnecessarily complicated. Across 192 pages, she gets into the things people actually want answers on: which products are worth buying, how to use active ingredients, how to read labels, and what to do about concerns like acne, rosacea, and pigmentation. There’s also her 13 Dot routine and a simple framework for building a routine that actually makes sense for your skin. It’s now available in the UK with a US launch set for March 2027.
Pantene Teams Up With Abbey Yung
Pantene has partnered with trichologist and hair creator Abbey Yung on a new leave-in designed for anyone who finds traditional sprays a little too lightweight. Now available in the US, the Pro-V Deep Nourishing Leave-In Cream to Mist combines the richer feel of a cream with the easy application of a mist, while also detangling and protecting hair from heat up to 450°F. The formula includes Peptide-C and panthenol and can be used on damp or dry hair.
Lucy Hale Fronts Grande Cosmetics
Grande Cosmetics has tapped Lucy Hale as its first-ever brand ambassador — a partnership that comes with a bit of history: the actress says she’s been using GrandeLash-MD for 15 years. Hale will front the new Little Rituals, Big Impact campaign, which puts the spotlight on GrandeLash-MD and GrandeBrow.
Shark Beauty’s FlexStyle IonCurl Lands in the UK
Shark Beauty’s FlexStyle IonCurl has finally arrived in the UK, bringing a more curl-focused take on the brand’s bestselling air styler. The new tool uses CoandaBoost airflow to wrap hair around the barrel for bouncier, more defined curls, while Ion Smooth Technology is designed to help cut down on frizz and flyaways. There’s also a Scalp Shield Mode for styling closer to the roots and a new Airset button for pausing airflow or adding a cool shot mid-style. Prices start at £269.99.
Wavytalk Expands Into Ulta Beauty Stores
Wavytalk is entering Ulta Beauty stores, with a selection of its hair tools now available at locations across the US. The in-store lineup includes Blowout Boost and Power Wave in Ulta-exclusive Periwinkle and Sunset Blush shades, plus Steambrush Pro in Periwinkle, which is also exclusive to the retailer. A wider selection of the brand’s products is still available online via ulta.com.
Shinsegae Is Bringing More Than 30 K-Beauty Brands to NYC
Shinsegae is giving New Yorkers a closer look at some of Korea’s newer beauty names with a three-month pop-up at Hudson Yards. Running from 1 October through the end of December, the 2,000-square-foot Hyper Ground space brings together more than 30 brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, bodycare, haircare, and beauty devices, with many not yet widely available in the US. Names include Skit, MiHak, Bbia, Ongredients, Mujagi, Kundal, and Yunjac.
Vyrao Has Been Acquired by Tresalis
Vyrao has been acquired by Tresalis, a new beauty business backed by German investment firm Athos. The financial terms haven’t been disclosed, and there’s no word yet on what Tresalis has planned for the British fragrance brand. Founded by Yasmin Sewell, Vyrao launched in 2021 with a focus on the link between scent and mood, before expanding into candles and incense.