'No good reason for a limited panel': Why sunscreen testing should respect all skin shades

Historically, darker skinned consumers have been woefully underrepresented in consumer testing for sunscreens, but retail chain Superdrug is pushing for change
Feelunique's beauty buyer on pitching tips, the Euphoria effect and TikTok trends

Want to nail your retail buyer pitch? Elise Vano, Buyer at FeelUnique, explains how indie brands can approach Europe's biggest online beauty retailer

BASF first to offer Rainforest Alliance certified ingredients from coconut oil

Production site in Cassina Rizzardi, Italy now certified according to Rainforest Alliance Mass Balance scheme

Career advice: How I became Chief Marketing Officer of Trinny London

In partnership with CEW UK, Shira Feuer, Chief Marketing Officer of Trinny London, shares her journey to the top of Trinny Woodall-founded beauty brand

Which of this week's 7 new launches are tapping the Metaverse?

Cosmetics Business rounds up seven more beauty launches which hit store shelves this week, including a look at two new products inspired by Cryptocurrency and gaming
Ted's Grooming Room opens new barbershop on London's Fulham Road

The launch is part of the Ted Baker chain's expansion plans in the UK capital and will offer hair and beard trims, massages and more
The latest drop: Droppers for your targeted beauty products

With demand for targeted beauty products on the rise, droppers deliver the precise application consumers crave
Huda Beauty pays nearly $2m to settle Neon Obsessions lawsuit

The Dubai-based make-up brand used banned ingredients in the palette line

Hello, you: Tati Gabrielle joins Henkel's Göt2b as ambassador

The star of Netflix's You and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will promote the Henkel-owned brand's colour and styling products, including its Beach Matt and Glued ranges
Is Egyptian beauty the next big trend?

The beauty landscape in Egypt has shown significant change and growth in recent years. In the vein of K-beauty, could now be the time for Egyptian beauty’s moment on the world stage?

Good vibes: The rise of mood boosting ingredients

From scalp soothers to CBD solutions and hand-healing emollients, we discover the latest ingredients on the market to help your customers achieve a sense of wellbeing
The lip oil craze taking social media by storm

Searches for lip oils have skyrocketed in 2022, with the make-up and skin care hybrid’s innovation only set to get slicker

Breaking News

Cosmetics Business lists the top 8 beauty launches out this August

Cosmetics Business lists the top 8 beauty launches out this August

New beauty launches from Velour Lashes, Lapcos and Skin Proud have hit the market this month
Bulgari brings Rome to Paris with counter in Samaritaine department store

Bulgari brings Rome to Paris with counter in Samaritaine department store

Visitors will be able to personalise their own fragrances from the LVMH-owned brand's Allegra collection at the newly refurbished space
Swiss perfumery Firmenich sees revenues leap in full-year 2022 results

Swiss perfumery Firmenich sees revenues leap in full-year 2022 results

Revenue growth was driven by market share gains for the brand’s fine fragrance division, as well as company acquisitions during the year
Expert advice: Make the most of TikTok selling

Expert advice: Make the most of TikTok selling

Peter Martin, Managing Director at digital commerce agency SMP, talks shopping activations, livestream events and working with TikTok's unique algo...
Only Curls launches first-ever app

Only Curls launches first-ever app

Customers can access exclusive flash sales and discounts as well as a range of tips and tutorials for curly hair
e.l.f. Beauty ramps up focus on skin care as Q1 2023 results soar

e.l.f. Beauty ramps up focus on skin care as Q1 2023 results soar

e.l.f. Beauty overhauled the packaging for its skin care range with a new blue colour scheme during the first-quarter period
Why ferulic acid is so much more than just a vitamin C stabiliser

Why ferulic acid is so much more than just a vitamin C stabiliser

Dr Catharine Denning explains why the ingredient is a great photoprotection provider in its own right
5 ways skin care is transforming oral care

5 ways skin care is transforming oral care

'Skinification' has come to oral care. Cosmetics Business reveals how it is sinking into innovation
England Lioness Lotte Wubben-Moy fronts Venus campaign normalising ‘real’ skin

England Lioness Lotte Wubben-Moy fronts Venus campaign normalising ‘real’ skin

Wubben-Moy, who also plays for Arsenal WFC, features alongside World Champion Football Freestyler Lia Lewis
Former YSL Beauté CEO joins Evio Beauty’s advisory board

Former YSL Beauté CEO joins Evio Beauty’s advisory board

Maggie Ciafardini has also held executive roles at Bobbi Brown, Beauté Prestige and St. Tropez
Beyond NFTs: Beauty pioneers' plans for Web3

Beyond NFTs: Beauty pioneers' plans for Web3

VivaTech is a leading tech conference dedicated to innovation and start-ups in the beauty industry’s heartland of Paris, France. And some big names...
What can the industry do next to protect vulnerable supply chain producers?

What can the industry do next to protect vulnerable supply chain producers?

Brands are increasingly expected to support workers throughout their supply chain. Cross-company collaboration could be the industry’s best shot at...
Glossier job cuts: What does it signal for the beauty brand?

Glossier job cuts: What does it signal for the beauty brand?

Chief Executive Kyle Leahy took over from founder Emily Weiss in May to lead the company's restructuring, which includes 20 new hires
Social selling has empowered counterfeiters – how can you fight back and protect your brand?

Social selling has empowered counterfeiters – how can you fight back and protect your brand?

Bharat Kapoor, Vice President of Authentix-owned online brand and content rights protection service Strategic IP Information, or ‘SIPI’, tells Cosm...
Glossier lays off two dozen employees following Sephora deal

Glossier lays off two dozen employees following Sephora deal

The fresh job cuts is a result of a company restructuring from D2C to an omnichannel model
EU regulatory change: A light or complete makeover?

EU regulatory change: A light or complete makeover?

The consultation period for the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability – Cosmetic Products Regulation (revision) is now over. Sylvie Gallage-Alwi...

In Brief

Two great British brands come together: Dr.PAWPAW now available at Marks & Spencer

BLUESKY welcomes three new capabilities to their manufacturing family

Revieve and The Best You partner to create the first digital skin care experience for consumers in Canada

London Packaging Week 2022

Boost hydration with a solid serum

New ingredient for hair: Soy Heat Guard, Promois WS-HSIGPD

in-cosmetics Korea 2022

Hallstar to buy Lanxess’ North Carolina ester manufacturing facility

Sytheon announces relocation and expansion of new corporate headquarters

Cosmoprof North America 2022

IMCD Beauty & Personal Care opens first UK laboratory

Looking to the future – Lavandi Talent discuss: The impact of sustainability on employer brand

Quintis establishes new sandalwood plantations extending its commitment to a sustainable supply of nature’s antioxidant powerhouse

Cosmoprof India 2022

Baralan expands skin care glass jar offering, adds the largest sizes ever made

SCS launches new Introduction to Cosmetic Science course

BASF adds CBD solution ComfortBD to US portfolio

Pure Beauty Awards 2022

Laser? IPL? What is the difference and which is better for clinics and doctors?

Plastic free beauty by James Cropper and Shiseido

Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award 2022

Cosmetics Business Live 2022

The Red Tree and SFC Capital announce the third edition of The Beauty Accelerator 2022

New studies show JD Jojoba Oil reinforces skin barrier

Attracting talent – Lavandi Talent discuss, how to nurture good applicants in a candidate driven market

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Expert advice: Make the most of TikTok selling
Expert advice: Make the most of TikTok selling
Why ferulic acid is so much more than just a vitamin C stabiliser
Why ferulic acid is so much more than just a vitamin C stabiliser
Beyond NFTs: Beauty pioneers' plans for Web3
Beyond NFTs: Beauty pioneers' plans for Web3
Social selling has empowered counterfeiters – how can you fight back and protect your brand?
Social selling has empowered counterfeiters – how can you fight back and protect your brand?
EU regulatory change: A light or complete makeover?
EU regulatory change: A light or complete makeover?
Feelunique's beauty buyer on pitching tips, the Euphoria effect and TikTok trends
Feelunique's beauty buyer on pitching tips, the Euphoria effect and TikTok trends
'No good reason for a limited panel': Why sunscreen testing should respect all skin shades
'No good reason for a limited panel': Why sunscreen testing should respect all skin shades
The root of all good: What is aeroponics?
The root of all good: What is aeroponics?
The lip oil craze taking social media by storm
The lip oil craze taking social media by storm
Body sculpting in the age of positivity
Body sculpting in the age of positivity