
America's Beauty Show Opens Entries for the 2027 ABS Global Image Awards
This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.
Designed to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and prevent oxidative damage, Le Mieux Amino Vita-C Serum smooths and clarifies uneven complexions while keeping skin supple, moisturized and refreshed.

Designed to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and prevent oxidative damage, Le Mieux Amino Vita-C Serum smooths and clarifies uneven complexions while keeping skin supple, moisturized and refreshed.
“The efficacy of products with Vitamin C depends on stability,” states Janel Luu, CEO of Le Mieux. “The Le Mieux Marine Amino Vita-C Serum is formulated with the highest quality and most stable form of Vitamin C--Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate or MAP—which brightens and preserves the appearance of healthy skin tone. The addition of red seaweed extracts, vitamins and amino acids makes this serum a potent weapon against the effects of environmental damage and aging, while simultaneously improving overall health and vitality of the skin. It’s a great product for dry, normal and mature skin types.”
Le Mieux is a regenerative skincare line used by top estheticians that does not rely upon water as a key ingredient. The serum can also be used in conjunction with any of the Le Mieux face masks.
Features:
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: Brightens skin and suppresses hyperpigmentation.
Carrageenan Red Seaweed Extract: A natural emollient that helps retain skin’s moisture levels, softness, smoothness and elasticity.
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Helps prevent moisture loss in skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and redness, improves elasticity, and brightens the complexion.
Licorice Root Extract: An anti-inflammatory agent that soothes irritations and redness, acts as an emollient that helps make skin softer and more elastic, while promoting healing and cellular rejuvenation.
Tocotrienol: Form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant against UV damage.
Amino Acids: Stimulates cell turnover, healing and skin's immunity.
Superoxide Dismutase: Repairs cells, prevents premature aging.

This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.

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One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.

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Hairstylists and barbers can showcase their creative and technical vision in two global categories with cash prizes and a chance to represent in Portugal.

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