Daily Beauty Notes
Plastic-Free Beauty Hits Sephora
Aora México has officially landed at Sephora, becoming the retailer’s first fully plastic-free beauty brand in the US. Founded in Mexico City, the makeup brand swaps traditional plastic packaging for tin, aluminium, and wood, while championing ingredients native to Mexico. Read our full story to discover why Sephora’s latest launch could mark a turning point for sustainable beauty, plus the viral products we think are worth adding to your basket.
The K-Beauty Shower Trend Lands in the UK
Picki Niki is bringing the K-beauty obsession with water wellness to the UK. It has launched with a range of filtered shower heads designed to help minimise the effects of hard water on skin and hair. Combining German design with Korean filtration technology, the shower heads are designed to create a spa-like shower experience, complete with aromatherapy-inspired scents and a high-pressure spray. With almost 60% of UK households living in hard-water areas, the launch taps into growing demand for beauty products that support healthy skin and hair beyond traditional skincare.
Medik8 Hits 250 Sephora Stores
Medik8 is making its biggest move yet in the US, launching into 250 Sephora stores this August. Best known for its science-led skincare and bestselling Crystal Retinal serum, the British brand will first arrive on sephora.com before rolling out nationwide. Read our full story to discover why the launch is such a significant milestone for Medik8 and which hero product to look out for.
Lemme Launches Skin Firming Gummies
Lemme is expanding further into beauty with its first-ever gummy ring. Formulated with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, sea buckthorn, and vitamins C and E, the new Skin Firming & Hydrating Gummy Rings are designed to support the skin barrier while helping improve hydration and the appearance of fine lines. The tropical fruit-flavoured supplement launches on 21 July via lemmelive.com before arriving exclusively at Target stores nationwide on 16 August.
Prada Beauty Takes Over Selfridges
Prada Beauty is bringing a limited-edition Wisteria Pop-Up to Selfridges, giving UK shoppers an early look at the brand’s newest makeup collection. Inspired by the soft purple hues of the flowering plant, the Wisteria collection is made up of blushes, an eyeliner, and a shimmering lilac version of Prada’s bestselling Lip Balm. The immersive pop-up opens at Selfridges London from 23–29 July before moving to Manchester from 3–16 August, where visitors can explore the collection alongside exclusive beauty experiences and personalised services.
Ole Henriksen Drops Two Overnight Essentials
Ole Henriksen is expanding its Strength collection with two overnight skincare launches designed to simplify your evening routine. The new B5 Boost Solid Foaming Cleanser transforms from a balm into a rich foam to remove makeup, SPF, and impurities in a single step, while the Silkfoliant Daily Tri-Acid Smoothing Toner combines AHA, BHA, and PHA acids to exfoliate and smooth skin overnight. US shoppers can now buy them at Sephora, while UK shoppers can find them at Space NK.