Dermalogica PRO has entered the UK medical aesthetics supply chain for the first time through an exclusive partnership with MedFx, which has been appointed the professional skin health brand’s official UK supplier. The agreement gives healthcare professionals access to Dermalogica PRO treatment packages, professional back-bar formulas, patient homecare and CPD-accredited education through a single medical aesthetics supplier.

Margaret Dabbs London has expanded its presence at Harrods, relaunching its treatment offering within The Wellness Clinic on the fourth floor and securing a new standalone retail listing on the fifth floor.

BTL has established a dedicated laser division and introduced EXOLASE ONE, a facial rejuvenation platform based on fused erbium laser technology.

Treatwell has launched an AI Receptionist designed to answer salon phone calls, manage appointments and reduce the amount of time beauty professionals spend on administrative work. The new subscription tool works with a salon’s existing Treatwell calendar and can answer calls during opening hours, overnight or whenever the team is unable to pick up. Salons can forward their existing number permanently or only when the line is busy, at weekends or outside normal working hours. Using information supplied by the salon, including its treatment menu, staff profiles, opening hours and frequently asked questions, the AI Receptionist can respond to common enquiries and check live appointment availability. It can suggest alternative times or team members before adding, rescheduling or cancelling appointments directly in the calendar and sending confirmation to the client by text.

Skin Rocks by Caroline Hirons is expanding further into Europe through an exclusive retail partnership with Douglas. The rollout began in Poland on 4 September, with Germany, Austria and Switzerland set to follow during autumn 2026. The complete Skin Rocks collection will be available through Douglas online and in selected stores, giving customers the opportunity to discover the range both digitally and in person.

The wellness industry has become fluent in the language of science. “Clinically proven”, “expert-backed” and “science-led” now appear across everything from supplements to skincare, yet the evidence behind those words can vary considerably. LYMA believes the sector has reached a credibility problem and is proposing a new baseline against which health and wellness products can be judged.

Fenty Beauty is taking its latest foundation launch on the road with the Fluid Flex Gym, a touring pop-up designed to introduce consumers to the new Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation. The activation opens today, September 4, at the Space NK Beyond Beauty Festival in Covent Garden. It will remain in the capital until September 13 before travelling to Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool over the coming weeks.

Townhouse has partnered with FOREO to launch a new Red Light Therapy Manicure, combining professional nail care with an LED treatment designed specifically for the hands. The service incorporates the FAQ 221 LED Hand Mask from FOREO’s premium anti-ageing brand, FAQ Swiss, into the Townhouse Signature Manicure. It marks Townhouse’s first collaboration with FOREO, as well as its first move into LED-powered treatments.

Fotona has appointed medtech executive Alasdair Owen as its first Chief Product Officer as the medical laser and energy-based device company strengthens its global product and innovation strategy.

DermaFocus has announced a new six-part autumn webinar series, bringing together practitioners from across the UK and Ireland to explore some of the fastest-developing areas of regenerative aesthetics. Running from 14 September to 22 October 2026, the free-to-attend programme will cover topics including regenerative nutrition, polynucleotide skin rejuvenation, periocular treatments and regenerative approaches to hair restoration.

Huda Beauty has teamed up with Cardi B for the launch of Ultra Snatched, a new limited colour story across the brand’s Easy Bake powder franchise designed around brightening, lifting and blurring the complexion. The collaboration brings together Huda Beauty founder and CEO Huda Kattan and Cardi B, with the pair developing a combination of bold pink and lilac tones intended to create what the brand describes as an “Ultra Snatched” finish. The concept centres on using pink to brighten and lilac to visually lift the complexion, while retaining the blurred, airbrushed finish associated with the Easy Bake range.

Laboratoires VIVACY has announced the promotion of Katie Hughes-Dawkins to General Manager, UK & Ireland, as the company enters its next phase of growth across the market.

Paula’s Choice has named Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham as the face of its latest campaign, bringing the Ted Lasso star’s famously formidable energy into the world of skincare. Launching alongside the new Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Intensive Moisturizer, the campaign is built around a simple proposition: that being intense is something to celebrate rather than tone down. Waddingham takes on the role of a straight-talking “skincare coach”, turning her morning routine into an energetic pep talk about confidence, self-belief and showing up fully.

FaceGym is continuing its push beyond London with the opening of its first Manchester studio this September, bringing the brand’s facial workout concept to King Street in the city centre. Opening on 9 September, the new location marks another step in FaceGym’s UK expansion and will introduce its fitness-inspired approach to facial treatments to the North West.

Phorest has named the first speakers for the Phorest Summit 2027, which runs at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney, Ireland on Sunday, 24th, and Monday, 25th January 2027. Formerly the Salon Owner’s Summit, the event was renamed to reflect the hair, beauty, and medi-aesthetic businesses it now serves.

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu has turned the withering glance into something of an art form. Now, the French actress and Emily in Paris star is lending that unmistakable confidence to Haus Labs as the new face of its “We Love Concealer” campaign.

The Estée Lauder Companies is placing London at the centre of its next phase of hair care growth, establishing a new global Hair Care Hub and appointing Kathleen Mitchell to lead it as vice president and general manager, Hair Care Hub – West.

OLAY has named Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Rowland as its new global brand ambassador, placing one of the most recognisable beauty figures of the Y2K era at the centre of its Super Collection campaign.

Charlotte Tilbury is taking the promise of camera-ready skin off the screen and into Soho with the launch of the Airbrush Flawless Complexion Studio, a three-day beauty pop-up presented by John Lewis. Open from 28 to 30 August at 49–51 Rathbone Street, the studio has been designed around the brand’s two newest complexion launches: Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder and Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur. Visitors can test both products with a Tilbury Artist, find their complexion match and build a routine tailored to the finish they want, whether that means brightening, setting, sculpting or simply taking down unwanted shine.

The French beauty and wellbeing brand is bringing personalised skincare consultations, ingredient education and a 3.5-second serum challenge to Westfield London for four days. Aroma-Zone is taking its approach to personalised skincare beyond the shop floor with a four-day interactive pop-up at Westfield London, White City, opening on 28 August. Running until 31 August in the shopping centre’s Atrium, the activation has been built around the theme “France’s Favourite Serums. Discover Yours”, combining one-to-one skincare advice with product discovery and a game inspired by one of the brand’s bestselling formulas.