Citrus fragrances are trending. Here are 6 adding zest to the perfume category

From orange blossom to mandarin, citrus notes are a staple in a perfumer's organ but the traditionally summer scents are getting a feel-good makeover to brighten up winter days
NYX unveils limited edition NFTs for beauty DAO debut

The first 1,000 artists on the brand’s new community-led digital space ‘GORJS’, launching 31 January, will receive bespoke NFTs
Beiersdorf develops sunscreen for girl with rare genetic light disorder

The Nivea brand owner used light-scattering pigments to create the bespoke formulation
Space NK opens its largest store hot on the heels of Sephora’s UK announcement

Space NK Westfield London has added two new treatment rooms to the retail space, offering facials with skin care therapists
AS Beauty acquires spa brand Bliss to boost its skin care portfolio

The company has bought the skin-focused spa line from L Catterton to help widen its impact in the beauty sector
NYX Professional drops new spring make-up collection on Roblox

Users on the metaverse platform can customise avatars with limited edition looks that incorporate the make-up range
Cosmetic industry bodies welcome US' Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act

The long-awaited reform, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, will advance cosmetic product safety and innovation
Kao bets on Gen Z men with Unlics launch

Unlics onboarded three of Japan’s most popular male beauty influencers to create the brand
Climate change is hitting fragrance ingredients. How are perfumers responding?

Climate change is one of many factors affecting the availability of both natural and synthetic fragrance materials
Henkel invests in solar power with ten-year renewable energy agreement

The personal care giant has agreed to use renewable energy, produced at two new solar power plants in Spain, at its production sites
Lancôme signs YouTuber Emma Chamberlain as Global Brand Ambassador

The Gen Z influencer is the face of the luxury cosmetics brand and its new YouTube series, How do You Say Beauty in French
Cantu names songwriter Jordin Sparks as new Brand Ambassador

Sparks will work with Cantu to support its partnership with global nonprofit, Women Empowering Nations
Why Harrods new beauty recycling scheme is anything but simple

The department store’s MyBeauty Recycle & Reward scheme highlights the difficulties of recycling hazardous beauty products, such as nail polish and fragrance bottles

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Deodorant advert with dirty talking polar bear slammed by UK watchdog

Deodorant advert with dirty talking polar bear slammed by UK watchdog

The advert by Wild Cosmetics has been criticised for featuring masturbation and appearing on a YouTube channel popular with children
Tarte Cosmetics pokes fun at Dubai influencer trip controversy with viral TikTok

Tarte Cosmetics pokes fun at Dubai influencer trip controversy with viral TikTok

TikTok users had called out the Kosé-owned brand for hosting a “tone-deaf” event in Dubai during an economic crisis
UPDATED: Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics ECI reaches goal of 1 million validated signatures

UPDATED: Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics ECI reaches goal of 1 million validated signatures

The signature-collecting initiative was originally launched August 2021 with the deadline ending 31 August 2022
Buccal fat and Y2K's skinny model obsession. What does it mean for beauty?

Buccal fat and Y2K's skinny model obsession. What does it mean for beauty?

Between buccal fat reduction and antidiabetic drugs for weight loss, there are social media extremes in pursuit of the 2000s thin obsession. What d...
Make-Up For Ever signs model Lourdes Leon as Brand Ambassador

Make-Up For Ever signs model Lourdes Leon as Brand Ambassador

The 26-year-old star, who is the daughter of Madonna, will be the face of the French cosmetics brand
Revolution Beauty appoints new US President amid accounting fiasco

Revolution Beauty appoints new US President amid accounting fiasco

Sara Staniford previously headed up Revolution Beauty as Group Retail Director for its London operations
8 things you need to know about Defra’s EPR packaging waste rules

8 things you need to know about Defra’s EPR packaging waste rules

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging waste requires UK businesses to record data about the packaged goods they supply and their...
The sweetest deal: Price comparison apps are winning beauty bargain hunters

The sweetest deal: Price comparison apps are winning beauty bargain hunters

Consumers are looking for ways to save money, and price comparison sites and apps can do the job for them. But how well are they working in beauty?
Michael Kors names Versace exec Cedric Wilmotte as CEO

Michael Kors names Versace exec Cedric Wilmotte as CEO

Wilmotte will join the luxury fashion brand on 3 April with plans to upscale and accelerate its growth
THG appoints Damian Sanders as financial chief following 2022 profit warning

THG appoints Damian Sanders as financial chief following 2022 profit warning

Co-founder and long-time CFO John Gallemore moves to Chief Operating Officer role
Space to gold mines: Hunting for extreme cosmetic ingredients

Space to gold mines: Hunting for extreme cosmetic ingredients

Kyle S Landry and Julia Gropman from Delavie Sciences ask, what do we get when we push organisms to their limits?
The affordable beauty hack giving shoppers access to luxury brands

The affordable beauty hack giving shoppers access to luxury brands

Budget-friendly beauty miniatures are flying off the shelves
Inter Parfums reports ‘best year’ ever, despite flanker-dominated pipeline

Inter Parfums reports ‘best year’ ever, despite flanker-dominated pipeline

The Donna Karan, Jimmy Choo and MCM fragrance licence holder saw a 47% net sales uptick in Q4 2022
Adam Reed’s big secret that catapulted his wellness-focused hair care range

Adam Reed’s big secret that catapulted his wellness-focused hair care range

The hairdresser on his mental breakdown, building multimillion-pound business Arkive Headcare, expansion plans and micro-dosing on magic mushrooms
Pardon My Fro launches debut hair care line

Pardon My Fro launches debut hair care line

The lifestyle brand has created a six-strong line of products designed for curly hair
Why beauty brands are flocking to Paris’ premier interiors and design show

Why beauty brands are flocking to Paris’ premier interiors and design show

Eva Lagarde, founder of sustainability content platform re-sources.co, discovers the beauty and personal care labels exhibiting at the Maison et Ob...

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Buccal fat and Y2K's skinny model obsession. What does it mean for beauty?
Buccal fat and Y2K's skinny model obsession. What does it mean for beauty?
8 things you need to know about Defra’s EPR packaging waste rules
8 things you need to know about Defra’s EPR packaging waste rules
Space to gold mines: Hunting for extreme cosmetic ingredients
Space to gold mines: Hunting for extreme cosmetic ingredients
Adam Reed’s big secret that catapulted his wellness-focused hair care range
Adam Reed’s big secret that catapulted his wellness-focused hair care range
Why beauty brands are flocking to Paris’ premier interiors and design show
Why beauty brands are flocking to Paris’ premier interiors and design show
Meet the formulating hack that saves energy, money and time
Meet the formulating hack that saves energy, money and time
Climate change is hitting fragrance ingredients. How are perfumers responding?
Climate change is hitting fragrance ingredients. How are perfumers responding?
Citrus fragrances are trending. Here are 6 adding zest to the perfume category
Citrus fragrances are trending. Here are 6 adding zest to the perfume category
Influencer fraud: What can beauty brands do?
Influencer fraud: What can beauty brands do?
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Packaging waste: Why beauty retailers are ditching gift wrap