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Elizabeth Arden taps Leighton Meester to front first perfume launch in eight years

Eternal Aura is a floral-amber fragrance that opens with dragon fruit, golden pear and pink pepper, with the Gossip Girl actress fronting a US campaign to promote the launch

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Euphoria MUA Donni Davy on Half Magic’s rise to the top and cracking the...

The Emmy Award-winning MUA reveals how her make-up brand Half Magic was born, the impact of her work on HBO drama...
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Inside Beiersdorf’s strategic bet on longevity amid beauty’s ‘paradigm shift’

Eucerin and Nivea are bringing longevity into the mainstream with Beiersdorf’s breakthrough ingredient, Epicelline, derived from the German beauty giant’s research into anti-ageing science known as epigenetics

L’Oréal, Sol de Janeiro and Dyson join businesses suing over US tariff refunds

Complaints were filed with the US Court of International Trade on 23 February 2026, with economists estimating that the reversal of US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes will generate up to US$175 billion in refunds
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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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Exclusive: Dermatica breaks into hair and scalp care

The personalised skin care service is extending its reach into hair and scalp, starting with a serum to help women address hair loss

Estée Lauder Companies CEO opens up about M&A and ‘incubating new brands’

Stéphane de La Faverie has confirmed he is ‘looking at [ELC’s] portfolio’ as the beauty giant enters the second year of its ‘Beauty Reimagined’ transformation plan, stating the business ‘will always be a part of the M&A discussion’
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Credo Beauty and True Botanicals join programme focused on developing kelp-derived beauty formulas

Nine beauty brands, including Pamela Anderson’s Sonsie and Krave Beauty, are joining Kelp CoLab – a new initiative aimed at launching formulas and products derived from seaweed

Sephora UK to launch new boutique store concept this summer to accelerate growth

The LVMH-owned beauty retailer will debut two new specialised boutiques in London this year, driven by customer feedback for ‘smaller, more intimate spaces’ that serve their needs ‘without the time commitment of a destination shop’

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

Unilever partners with Google Cloud to use its advanced AI to drive brand growth

The five-year partnership will see Unilever’s global brands united with Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence (AI), accelerating the giant’s business transformation through advanced AI, data, platform and next-generation marketing capabilities
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Hair Care

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
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Skin Care

Are we at risk of beauty pop-up fatigue?

As events continue to rise in popularity, Cosmetics Business uncovers how these in-person activations impact beauty brands, and what needs to be done to avoid oversaturation and evolve the entire pop-up experience
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Kylie Cosmetics crowned best-performing US beauty brand on social in January based on creator marketing

Influencer marketing platform Traackr has unveiled the top-performing US brands based on creator marketing in January 2026, with Kylie Cosmetics, Rare Beauty and Huda Beauty all reporting growth
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Marketing

K-beauty brand Anua partners with EL&N cafe on sweet treat deal

The skin care brand has teamed up with the Instagrammable cafe chain on a limited edition offer – those who purchase the EL&N x Anua Honey Glaze Cake before 3 March at select locations will receive an Anua skin care duo worth £46
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Body Care

Cosmetics Business picks: Limited edition Lunar New Year beauty launches

As Lunar New Year marks the start of the first new moon of the lunar calendar, we take a look at the best limited-edition beauty launches to celebrate the occasion
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

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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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
Ingredients

Estée Lauder Companies unveils new insights into sirtuin and exosome research

The US beauty giant presented its research at IMCAS World Congress 2026 – the annual gathering for dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetics – to reinforce its position as a longevity leader

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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,...

Solabia agrees to acquire Mibelle Biochemistry

Mibelle Biochemistry offers a science-backed portfolio spanning skin beauty, healthy aging, hair care and cognitive support, with distribution in more than 50 countries

Global health experts Dr. Chatterjee, Shawn Stevenson and Dr. Bazzane join BON CHARGE’s Scientific Advisory Board

The new appointments bring a wealth of global expertise across human physiology and mental health, sleep and recovery, longevity and performance, strengthening BON...

Virospack celebrates 70 years

Founded in Barcelona in 1956, Virospack began its journey manufacturing rubber stoppers for pharmaceutical products before evolving into a worldwide benchmark in cosmetic...

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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

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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

New twists on Ayurveda and climate-adaptive cosmetics are set to propel Indian beauty internationally, writes Julia Wray

4 predicted K-beauty trends for 2026

Beyond sheet masks and snail mucin, a fresh K-beauty wave is tipped to take off, solidifying South Korea’s global beauty dominance

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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...
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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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