Beauty NPD roundup: March

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10 new beauty and personal care product launches to know about…

Zara Hair Everyday Basics, Zara

Created with top session stylist Guido Palau, the six-piece hair styling collection includes Hair Spray; Hair Balm; Dry Texturising Spray; Curl Activator; Blow Dry Spray and Volumising Mousse.

Perfumer Jérôme Epinette formulated the scent base, while the packaging was designed in collaboration with Baron & Baron.

Zara Hair Everyday Basics, Zara
Zara Hair Everyday Basics, Zara

Created with top session stylist Guido Palau, the six-piece hair styling collection includes Hair Spray; Hair Balm; Dry Texturising Spray; Curl Activator; Blow Dry Spray and Volumising Mousse.

Perfumer Jérôme Epinette formulated the scent base, while the packaging was designed in collaboration with Baron & Baron.

Mooncup Cleaning Pot
Mooncup Cleaning Pot

Mooncup’s new Cleaning Pot is designed to make cleaning menstrual cups easier and according to the brand, it’s been a much-requested addition to its range of reusable period cups.

The brand’s chief of periods Lucy Lettice revealed that customers had shared the challenges they faced when trying to clean their Mooncup, especially while travelling or in situations with limited privacy. “Our new Mooncup® Cleaning Pot is designed to address these issues directly," she explained.

The foldable design can be cleaned in three ways: in the microwave, with sanitising solution or with water to “rinse and shake and go.”

The Ritual of Yozakura Shimmering Body Oil, Rituals
The Ritual of Yozakura Shimmering Body Oil, Rituals

One of the latest launches from the Dutch wellness brand is a shimmer oil with rose, gold, and silver sparkles to complement any skin tone.

The formulation was “crafted with 98%-natural-origin ingredients and features Yoshino cherry and black rice extract. It was designed to revitalise dull-looking skin and leave a pearly sheen.

Mauna, Mendittorosa
Mauna, Mendittorosa

After years of silence, the Italian artisan perfumery house Mendittorosa has introduced Mauna, a new scent that it said was “inspired by silence”.

The new scent features a 24% Extrait de Parfum and the brand launched it on the Spring Equinox. Notes include: Piper Nigrum, Madagascar Ginger, Olibanum, Benzoin Resinoid, Santalum Album India, Tonka Bean absolute, Sacred Musk, Velvet and Styrax Exudate.

Blotted Mochi Bounce Colour, Schwan Cosmetics
Blotted Mochi Bounce Colour, Schwan Cosmetics

German private-label colour cosmetics manufacturer Schwan Cosmetics launched its new Blotted Mochi Bounce Colour at the Cosmoprof Worldwide show in Bologna last weekend.

The business said the new product “addresses the increasing demand for multi-purpose cosmetics and supports the mind-body beauty trend by creating a multi-sensorial experience with innovative textures and easy, pleasurable application.”

The gel-to-cream, multipurpose formula can be used on lips, eyes, or cheeks “for a monochrome look, and innovative, cloud-like texture finish.”

Sukin Natural Actives Serum Range, Sukin
Sukin Natural Actives Serum Range, Sukin

The new skin care range has just launched into Boots in the UK. Products include Hydrating Serum; Brightening Serum; Sukin Pro-Collagen Serum; Sukin Barrier Balancing Serum; and Overnight Reset Oil.

Each product is formulated with a “hero clinically proven ingredient alongside several complementary powerful natural botanicals” and some of the ingredient combinations include: Polyglutamic Acid with Australian Hibiscus, Ultra-Stable Vitamin C with Tomato Fruit Extract; and Niacinamide enriched with adaptogenic Ashwagandha. 

HyalaVive Serum, Synergie
HyalaVive Serum, Synergie

According to Synergie, it’s first-ever hyaluronic acid serum gives a long-term boost, rather than instant results that don’t last.

The brand said HyalaVive “targets multiple channels of molecular penetration to deliver intense hydration for lasting epidermal revival, whilst going deep within the skin layers to restore and regenerate compromised barriers.”

Essential Oils: Lift, Rest and Zest, Voya Organic Beauty
Essential Oils: Lift, Rest and Zest, Voya Organic Beauty

Irish beauty and wellness brand Voya Organic Beauty has launched three new organic oil blends that are centred around supporting wellbeing.  

‘Lift’ is designed to refresh and revitalise with top notes of Spearmint, Rosemary and Lavender; ‘Rest’ is to soothe and evoke tranquillity and features Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary notes; and ‘Zest’ is designed to awaken and uplift with notes of Eucalyptus, Lime and Rosemary.

Urban Defence SPF30, Hemeryne
Urban Defence SPF30, Hemeryne

The Italian brand behind this sun care product said this is “the first multitasking and waterless sun milk designed to deal with the stress of urban life.”

It claims to have a 98.8%-natural formula, is UVA- and UVB-tested and enriched with anti-pollution and blue light shield complexes.

According to the brand, the sun milk is formulated with physical filters – only Non-Nano Zinc Oxide – and is completely water-free.

It also contains Bio-Retinol, Vitamin E and CBD crystals, which it said gives “an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory boost.”

Lashcare Serum+ Mini, Rumi Cosmetiques
Lashcare Serum+ Mini, Rumi Cosmetiques

The travel-sized lash serum has a biotin and peptide-infused formula. The brand claimed that the product “increases the life cycle of your lashes, retains their natural pigmentation, and stimulates keratin production, making your eyelashes appear stronger, thicker, longer, and less prone to fallout or breakage.”

It’s specifically formulated for sensitive skin and eyes and the brand even said it can “reverse the lash ageing process.