This week’s beauty launches: Scotch & Soda fragrance, Fenty Skin Plump Puddin' lip mask and more…

Among this week’s beauty launches are Scotch & Soda’s fragrance, a Percy Pigs x Nails Inc collaboration, Fenty Skin's Plump Puddin' lip mask, Utan’s freckle pen, a NYX x Avatar makeup collection, and Shiseido's Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serums.

Percy Pig x Nails Inc released a collection

Award-winning British nail brand Nails Inc collaborated with Marks & Spencer to release a new collection inspired by the brand mascot Percy Pig.

The scented nail duo features ‘Pig-ture Perfect’ (hot pink) and ‘Kind Of A Pig Deal’ (Percy pink). Both colours dry down to release the signature Percy scent which "lasts for days", according to the brand.

The duo is priced at £15 and is available at Nails Inc and M&S.

Scotch & Soda releases a new unisex fragrance

Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda celebrated the launch of the Spring 2023 season with the introduction of PARKLIFE, a botanical-inspired unisex eau de toilette. PARKLIFE is rooted in botanicals and nature, embodying the green side of BARFLY, the brand’s signature line.

Inspired by Amsterdam’s parks in full bloom, the scent features top notes of woody cypress, spicy cardamom, and vibrant grapefruit blossom, with heart notes of floral gardenia, sharp rhubarb, and fresh pine trees.

Priced at £40, the fragrance is available at Scotch & Soda online and in stores.

Fenty Skin launches Plush Puddin' lip mask

Rihanna's skincare label Fenty Skin has launched the Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask, which retails for £18.

The product "instantly nourishes with long-lasting results". Ejecting from the container with a pudding-like texture, the balm coats the lips in a nourishing mix of oils including coconut, castor, pomegranate, and vitamin E.

Founder of Fenty Skin, Rihanna, commented: “I'm very into the little aspects of your skincare ritual. Having a lip care routine is super fun but also so necessary to keep your pout perfectly healthy, hydrated, and sexy. Plush Puddin' is the ultimate self-care treat for your lips that I use every day and night.”

Utan launches a semi-permanent faux freckle pen

Tan brand Utan has released the Utan Pen. This first-of-its-kind pen creates instant, natural-looking faux freckles on all skin types and tones. With a water-resistant and sweat-proof gel formula, the Utan Pen is designed to last on your skin for up to 48 hours.

This dermatologist-approved formula is enriched with nourishing Manketti oil, Vitamin E and mint extract,.

For £18, it’s available to purchase at Utan online and in Superdrug stores nationwide.

Shiseido releases innovative Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serums

This week, Shiseido launched its most innovative formula to date. The day-and-night hyaluronic serum duo uses the brand’s proprietary Japanese HA to achieve the look of filler. The serum set is priced at £231.

Gisela Ballard, VP of U.S. Training and Education for Shiseido Americas Corporation, commented: “Shiseido has been pioneers when it comes to hyaluronic acid, and we’ve been innovating with the ingredient for the past 40 years, always trying to make it more efficacious to give more plumping and hydration to the skin.”

NYX unviels makeup collection in collaboration with Avatar

13 years after the franchise’s first film was released, the sequel to James Cameron’s Oscar-winning Avatar film is due to hit cinemas this month. In commemoration, NYX Professional Makeup has launched a collaborative collection of limited-edition makeup, inspired by the film’s blue characters.

The collection includes Avatar: The Way of Water Color palette, Pandoran Paradise palette, Paper lipsticks, Na'vi paint, Metkayina mist, Biolume highlighter sticks, and Luminescent lip glosses.

The collection is priced from £9 to £35 and is available at NYX online and at Boots.