5th October | 2015 NEW BRAND COLOUR EXCELLENCE TO LAUNCH IN BOOTS Colour Excellence is launching exclusively into Boots from November and is priced at £7.99. Highlight Brightener restores hair post-salon state and is packed in two product parts. These antioxidant formulas, once mixed and hydraulically activated, deep cleanse the hair shaft, remove environmentally-generated oxidised films, remove metallic and other surface stains with the result of brightening the hair highlights. Instant DETOX deep-cleanses and detoxifies to improve colour vibrancy on coloured hair and bring back natural shine while restoring natural moisturise balance in non-coloured hair. The antioxidant formula also deep cleans the scalp to help promote new healthy hair growth ensuring hair is brought back to its best state. The brand will be holding a canapé and champagne Press Launch on the evening of 7 October to celebrate its launch. SUPERDRUG TAKES ON HIGH-END BRANDS WITH OWN-LABEL Superdrug has expanded its Optimum anti-ageing skin care range with a new collection containing high-end ingredients. The Optimum PhytoDeluxe contains Black Diamond Truffle and actives derived from platinum. Truffles are known to be rich in amino acidsm which help improve the skin's tone and moisture balance, and are included in expensive skin care products such as Estée Lauder's ReNutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Créme. Dave Cooke, Head of Own Brand at Superdrug, commented: "At Superdrug we genuinely believe that the world's most effective and indulgent skin care ingredients can be made more affordable. We cut through the million pound advertising campaigns, celebrity figureheads and precious packaging to offer technically advanced products at a fraction of the cost of the designer version." FUDGE PROFESSIONAL TO LAUNCH XPANDER JELLY Haircare brand Fudge Professional has announced the launch of its new Xpander Jelly, which provides men with thicker, fuller hair. Targeting sparse, vulnerable and thinning hair, the lightweight, non-sticky and paraben free jelly features fibre-dense technology containing fast absorbing fibre actives of wheat protein and enzymes to increase the density of hair by 100%, while maintaining the hair's own texture and feel. The included hydrolysed keratin and vitamin B5 in the formulation improves the hair's strength and reduces breakage, as well as providing protection against heat up to 235 degrees. The Fudge Professional Xpander Jelly, priced at £12.95, will be available nationwide from October. HAND CHEMISTRY TO LAUNCH GLOW ‘OIL’ Hand Chemistry has announced the launch of Glow "Oil", a safe alternative to skin damaging DHA. The fast-absorbing, hydrating dry body oil works to protect skin from oxidative damage, while providing a subtle sun-kissed sheen. Glow “Oil” shows a hint of golden radiance instantly while developing a gradual glow over 23 days for lasting colour. Key ingredients include erythrulose, a keto sugar found in raspberries; melanin hexapeptide; and a purified derivative of watermelon and is priced at £20. Click here to see our Twitter www.twitter.com/merconacosm etic