December 2024: Bite-Size Beauty Industry News to Know Now

PB’s eye to the ground on the Australian beauty industry. Photography: Supplied

1. Spa Circle acquires Three Warriors

Australian beauty distributor Spa Circle now manages Three Warriors – a line of organic professional and retail tanning solutions. Contact Spa Circle on 0402 212 477.

2. Introducing the Therapist Facial Bestie towel

Clinical trainer Karen Geisler has developed a facial towel for use in professional treatments. Featuring fleece on one side, and a suede-like material on the other, the towel has been uniquely cut to comfortably fit the contours of the face. For custom orders, contact Karen on 0416 169 130.

3. Medik8 launches Crystal Retinal 24

The sixth installment of Medik8’s highly revered retinal line has arrived: Crystal Retinal 24. The professional-only serum is suited to expert vitamin A users looking for the highest concentration of retinaldehyde. Contact Advanced Cosmeceuticals Skin Group on 08 9409 5433.

4. DermDots are big business

NZ distributor Mānuka Clinicals has brought its 3K+ DermDots to the Australian professional market in response to growing consumer interest in needling services and a pimple quick fix. Contact 3K+ at hello@3kplus.com.

5. SIMKA SPF products make a splash

Gaining traction at this year’s Beauty Expo was SIMKA and its new-to-launch, Australian made line of sun protection products. Sheer Mineral Milk SPF50 is the first of three variations to hit the market, developed by Derma Aesthetics founders Simone Vescio and Reika Roberts. Contact Derma Aesthetics on 1300 420 223.

6. Ella Bache celebrates 70 years

Australian salon franchise and skincare brand Ella Bache celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024. The brand was founded by French beauty therapist, Edith Hallas and today hosts over 100 salons across the country. “My Great Aunt Madam Baché originally said ‘No two skins are alike and neither are our stories; which is more relevant now than ever,” says Pippa Hallas, Ella Baché CEO.

7. Advanced Nutrition Programme reveals fresh look

Advanced Nutrition Programme’s plant-based supplement line has had a makeover. Product packaging now features a refined logo, bright colour pallet and supplement-inspired pattern. Capsule trays and new single material tin pots are also 100% recyclable. Contact Margifox Distributors on 1300 850 008.

8. Skin-loving foundation

Skin guru Isabella Loneragan was selective when choosing ingredients with which to formulate her debut Ragan Veil Foundation this year. “Hydrating properties, aloe vera, vitamin E, oregano extract and naturally-derived zinc oxide create a skin friendly protective barrier”. The velvety, serum-like solution is available in six shades. Visit www.raganskin.com to learn more.

9. Beauty brands give back

Ms Morning’s ‘Women Rising’ campaign donates 5% of every sale to Catherine House to assist South Australian women experiencing homelessness.
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The ‘Vanessa Megan x Reach 21-Day Clear Confidence Acne Program’ aims to foster healthy personal
development in young people with both physical and mental tools. The program combines talks on inner and outer wellness with a trial experience using the specially developed Vanessa Megan Clean Teen Skincare Kit.

10. Wellness that sticks

BonPatch is a line of wearable transdermal patches designed to deliver vitamins and minerals to the body via the skin. Available in seven bespoke ingredient variants, patches are paving a new path on the consumer wellness journey. Visit www.bonpatch.com to learn more.

This article originally appeared in the Spring print issue of Professional Beauty magazine. Read it here.

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