Daily Beauty Notes
Little Simz Is Miu Miu Beauty’s New Face
Little Simz has been named the new UK beauty ambassador for Miu Miu Beauty, making her debut as the face of the brand’s Fleur de Lait fragrance. The appointment marks the start of a wider partnership, with the award-winning musician set to front additional Miu Miu Beauty launches throughout 2026. Read our breakdown of this new Miu Miu partnership.
Valentino Beauty’s Biggest Fragrance Launch in Six Years
Valentino Beauty has just unveiled Vendetta, its first major prestige fragrance line in six years. Launching as a complementary duo — Vendetta Donna and Vendetta Uomo — the collection plays with themes of intense passion through contrasting notes of sweet floral gourmand and sharp, woody spice. To bring the launch to life, the brand tapped Hollywood heavyweights Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård to star in the campaign, while the scents themselves were crafted by industry icons including Dominique Ropion and Marie Salamagne.
The Haaland Hair Effect Is Real
New search data from beauty and wellness booking platform Fresha reveals that searches for ‘Erling Haaland hair’ have surged 1,741% over the past year, reaching 87,000 monthly queries. According to stylists, the footballer’s signature long hair is encouraging more men to grow out their hair and rethink their grooming routines.
Jurlique Returns to the UK
Cult Australian skincare brand Jurlique is back in the UK. After a brief disappearance from British shelves, the botanical beauty brand is relaunching through a new partnership with Luxury Skincare Brands. Shoppers can expect improved availability while the brand maintains its premium positioning. According to Jurlique, finding a UK partner that shared its vision and values was key to its return.
Beetles Teams Up With Pantone
Nail brand Beetles Gel Polish has teamed up with Pantone for its first collaboration, unveiling the limited-edition Beetles Nail Glow collection at Cosmoprof North America. Inspired by themes of calm and self-care, the six-shade range features HEMA-, TPO- and TMPTA-free gel polishes, with hero shade Meditative State leading the lineup.
Sacra Launches in the UK
Sacra has landed in the UK, debuting a four-piece collection that bridges the gap between plant power and biotech. Designed to nurture rather than bully the skin barrier, the range features gentle yet effective formulas that bypass common flare-up triggers like fragrance and drying alcohols. Get the full details in our UK launch report.
Ciroa Heads to Superdrug
Australian bodycare brand Ciroa is expanding its UK retail presence with a launch into Superdrug on 18 July, just six months after arriving in Boots. The retailer will stock the brand’s shower gels, body scrubs, and body butters in four of its bestselling scents, including Raspberry & Vanilla, Mango & Coconut, and Pistachio Gelato.