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Estée Lauder Companies executive Kendal Ascher dies aged 56

Ascher had worked for the luxury beauty giant for more than 25 years, starting as Account Executive for Aramis Designer Fragrances in 1995, and most recently serving as VP and GM of the ELC’s luxury portfolio

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Inside Lookfantastic’s second UK store and its play to be the...

The THG-owned retailer’s second beauty store has officially opened, but what exactly can consumers expect from...
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Matte make-up is back thanks to next-gen formulas

As beauty brands lean into matte finishes with a number of both new and improved make-up launches, we uncover why the finish is making its comeback

Charlotte Tilbury names former Rabanne Brand VP its new CMO

Jerome LeLoup has joined Puig-owned Charlotte Tilbury, supporting the brand’s vision to ‘redefine beauty on the global stage’, with the appointment following the exit of founding CEO Demetra Pinset
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Jo Malone London taps sisters Lizzy and Georgia May Jagger as Global Brand Ambassadors

The model duo star in a new campaign for the Estée Lauder companies-owned brand centred on sisterhood, celebrating Jo Malone London’s sister scents English Pear & Freesia and English Pear & Sweet Pea

The Lipstick Lesbians direct-from-lab brand to bring ‘breakthrough’ beauty formulas to market sooner

The TikTok viral duo’s new platform, Leaked Labs, aims to fast-track beauty innovation into consumers hands by delivering early access drops of high-potential formulas directly from partner labs and testing viability before full commercialisation
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How beauty start-ups can build scalable product lines

Building a brand designed for longevity, not just momentum, is crucial, explains Florence Roghe
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Cosmetics Business picks: 9 new beauty launches you need

From limited edition launches by Dyson and Lookfantastic, to new scented creations by Dior and Phlur, and colour cosmetics must-haves from Saie and Danessa Myricks, discover this week’s biggest beauty launches

Il Makiage owner Oddity Tech shares plummet despite ‘record’ 2025 performance

The consumer tech company, which owns SpoiledChild and MethodIQ, has reported a weaker than expected outlook for early 2026

Meet the speakers: 2026 Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference full agenda revealed

Featuring speakers from leading companies such as Unilever, A*STAR Skin Research Lab, Procter & Gamble and others, the biennial Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference returns with another exciting year of thought leaders who are driving innovation in the skin-care and science industry

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Exclusive: REHAB. to bring Prescription Bar to Selfridges’ The Beauty Spot

The department store’s experimental beauty retail concept, The Beauty Spot, is set to be taken over by REHAB., marking the first-ever hair care brand to take residency in the pop-up space
Digital

Neutrogena owner agrees $4.7 million settlement over Skin360 biometric data privacy claims

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, which is now known as Kenvue, has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit, in which it was alleged that the skin care brand’s facial scanning technology collected and stored data without users’ consent
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Hair Care

Dove spotlights real Reddit comments about the brand in new campaign

The Unilever-owned beauty brand shared real consumer feedback from the forum platform as part of its new campaign, spotlighting the good, the bad and the ugly from Reddit’s comments section
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Skin Care

Analysis: Are we witnessing the fall of the celebrity beauty brand?

Between singer Gwen Stefani’s Gxve Beauty and actress Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty closing their doors over the past year, is the celebrity beauty category’s once rock-steady foundation crumbling in 2026?
Colour Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury founding CEO to exit the business after 14 years

Demetra Pinset, CEO of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty since the brand’s inception in 2012, is departing the make-up company after 14 years at the helm
Marketing

Jojoba Desert earns Fair for Life Certification for the sixth consecutive year

Jojoba Desert has been awarded Fair for Life (FFL) certification for 2026, marking six consecutive years of certification and reaffirming its long-term commitment to responsible sourcing and ethical operations
Body Care

Molton Brown opens 1970s-inspired ‘sanctuary’ store in London

The fragrance-focused brand’s new Broadgate store in London, UK, is inspired by its 1970s roots and is designed to feel like a sanctuary
Manufacturing

Givaudan invests CHF 55 million to build natural ingredients centre in France

The flavours and fragrance giant is building Campus 52 in Grasse, which will house a production facility and innovation laboratory, as part of its commitment to developing exclusive ingredients
Regulatory

Hello Sunday voluntarily recalls mineral sunscreen in UK over potential health risk

Hello Sunday’s The One For Your Eyes Mineral Eye Cream SPF 50, which was sold at Boots and TK Maxx, has been voluntarily recalled after testing showed it failed to meet the stated level of SPF
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Packaging

6 beauty packaging trends spotted in Paris this February

Cosmetics Business visited Paris Packaging Week to bring you the latest innovations from the show floor, and the beauty trends they’re set to shape
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Ingredients

Estée Lauder to Armani: the risks and rewards of reformulating a hero beauty product

Reformulating an iconic product is risky business for any beauty brand, so why are Estée Lauder, Armani and The Body Shop tinkering with their bestsellers? CB explores how and why formula upgrades happen, and how to make them land successfully

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Jennifer Dean appointed as Head of Beauty Business Unit

medmix, global leader in high-precision delivery devices, appoints Jennifer Dean as new Head of its Beauty Business Unit, leading Beauty brands GEKA and QIAOYI, effective...

Aptar Beauty introduces premium dispensing solutions to address brand differentiation needs

Global leader in dispensing systems Aptar Beauty is addressing the growing need for differentiation in the personal care mass market with accessible premiumization options...

Syensqo launches Rhodasurf B7 UP, a natural and lower-carbon surfactant for liquid laundry care

The new ISCC PLUS-certified grade delivers over 90% lower net CO2 footprint than conventional surfactants, with no reformulation required

Natural Spa Factory champions Low Volume, High Mix manufacturing to support emerging and premium brands

As brands demand greater flexibility, faster launch timelines, and reduced upfront risk, Natural Spa Factory is reinforcing its commitment to Low Volume, High Mix (LVHM)...

Precise and seamless application

Precision, performance and sustainability define Molpack’s new range of recyclable stick formats

New Sustainable Sampling Innovations for Beauty and Fragrance

Sampling Innovations Europe presents a new generation of smart, lightweight and eco-designed sampling formats created to enhance user experience while minimizing...

Inspiration 2026, Gattefossé launches its new Haute Couture formula collection

For its new INSPIRATION edition, Haute Couture, Gattefossé unveils a cosmetic runway inspired by iconic fabrics. From the fluidity of silk to the enveloping softness of...

Texen continues Lancôme collaboration, mastering the technical complexity of Lash Idôle Curl Goddess

A gorgeous brushed aluminium effect embellishes the brand’s latest mascara, made and decorated in France

Anton Paar expands litesizer portfolio with cost-effective DLS 301 for routine analysis

Anton Paar has announced the launch of the Litesizer DLS 301, the latest addition to its established Litesizer family. Designed as a budget-friendly solution for routine...

Morphesis: a new cycle unfolds in Dubai

CPL Aromas unveiled Morphesis in Dubai to a full and deeply engaged audience, marking the latest chapter of its immersive fragrance concept series following editions in...

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 confirms its role as the global beauty industry hub

Founded in Bologna over fifty years ago and now widely recognised as the global hub of the beauty industry, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna prepares to host its 57th edition,...

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Jojoba Desert earns Fair for Life Certification for the sixth consecutive year

Jojoba Desert has been awarded Fair for Life (FFL) certification for 2026, marking six consecutive years of certification and reaffirming its long-term commitment to...

T-beauty: The rise of Taiwan's unsung beauty movement

T-beauty is quietly gaining recognition for its skin and scalp care expertise and green innovation, rather than its cultural storytelling

Beauty beyond minimalism: Why Scandi beauty is attracting the global consumer

More than a minimalist aesthetic, Scandi beauty has matured into an approach that resonates with shoppers and sets a new standard for brands

Move over K-beauty, I-beauty is blending tradition with modern science to gain global appeal

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MODELROCK celebrates their iconic Ultra Luxe Individual Lashes Makeup artists’ number one favourite lash since 2012
Kaffe Bueno names Thomas Durhuus as CEO Kaffe Bueno has announced the appointment of Thomas Durhuus as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February, as the company enters its next phase of growth focused on scale...
Provital continues to evolve with Nina Esposito as new Managing Director for US and Canada This year, as part of our ongoing evolution, Provital is excited to announce the appointment of Nina Esposito as the new Managing Director of Provital LLC, overseeing our...
Squeeze 2.0: better, lighter, greener Eurovetrocap is excited to introduce you the Squeeze 2.0, the enhanced version of our tottle, now even more efficient and sustainable
CEO Pascal Vieilvoye of Concept4 wins EcoVadis Outstanding Sustainability Leadership Award 2025 Concept4 Limited is thrilled to announce that CEO, Pascal Vieilvoye, has been honoured with the prestigious EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Award 2025
Inolex taps Art Knox as President to drive next phase of customer-focused growth and sustainable innovation Inolex is pleased to announce the appointment of Art Knox as its new President. Knox will lead the company’s strategic vision to deepen customer relationships and drive new...
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Eurofragance appoints the company’s first three Master Perfumers The fragrance house has awarded the title of Master Perfumer to three of its most experienced Perfumers, reinforcing its leadership position in the industry consolidating its...
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