Cosmetics Business

Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Beauty unveils digital community platform

The GXVE Community lets consumers share make-up looks while benefitting from a commission rate that is above the industry average

Overflowing with innovation: The renaissance of perfume fountains

Perfume fountains have a rich heritage among society’s wealthiest, but today’s players are taking the tradition to more sustainable and inclusive heights

Respect your microbes: A round-up of the newest microbiome-friendly cosmetic ingredients

Cosmetics may have a negative impact on the microbiome as the presence of preservatives may upset its equilibrium. So what 'friendly' ingredients are out there to help maintain the balance of the skin's microbiome?

Update: Superdrug, Space NK and The Perfume Shop latest retailers closing for Queen's funeral

A number of beauty shops, supermarkets and department stores are closing out of respect for late monarch

Nord Stream 1: How will a switch-off affect manufacture?

Cosmetics Business asks Germany’s biggest cosmetics, chemicals and life science players what measures they have in place to minimise the impact of a halt in Russian gas supply

Refillable beauty sales soar thanks to make-up, reveals fragrance potential

The refillable packaging is touted as a sustainable alternative to single-use beauty products

Drybar continues UK expansion with DTC website

Shoppers can browse the US blow-dry specialist's full product range and book styling treatments at Harrods stores

Plastic-free deodorant brand AKT London raises £1m investment

The campaign, targeting AKT’s social following, outstripped the initial goal target of £600k

What's the secret behind this invisible light and pollution shield?

Igor Chernyak from EviDenS de Beauté discusses what goes into hero product The Total Shield, an 'invisible' protective formula developed for sensitive skins

What happens to Royal Warrant holders after the Queen's death?

Elizabeth Arden, Clarins, Kent Brushes and Molton Brown are among the beauty brands that boast royal approval from the late Queen Elizabeth

More than 1.4 million EU citizens sign Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics ECI

The signature-collecting initiative launched August 2021 with the deadline ending 31 August 2022

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Dove tackles unrealistic beauty standards in video games with new campaign

Dove tackles unrealistic beauty standards in video games with new campaign

The brand’s Real Virtual Beauty in Games initiative promotes more diverse female characters in video games and helps creators develop realistic ava...

L’Oréal showcases 'savoir-faire beauty' at this year's Paris Fashion Week 'Walk Your Worth' show

L’Oréal showcases 'savoir-faire beauty' at this year's Paris Fashion Week 'Walk Your Worth' show

The beauty company’s ‘Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris’ runway at Paris Fashion Week (PFW) aimed to empower women with polished beauty looks

Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn the new face of Gris Dior fragrance

Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn the new face of Gris Dior fragrance

Dior Gris has had its name rebranded from La Collection Privee Christian Dior and features an updated scent

Fashion Week round-up: 5 top beauty trends from across the globe

Fashion Week round-up: 5 top beauty trends from across the globe

Glam grunge and emo kid styles clashed with vibrant Barbiecore pinks and colourful eyeshadow at this year’s shows

Ozzy Osbourne launches make-up collection with Rock and Roll Beauty

Ozzy Osbourne launches make-up collection with Rock and Roll Beauty

The cosmetics brand’s heavy metal-inspired beauty range celebrates the Black Sabbath's signature style, with bat and coffin-shaped eyeshadow palett...

Kim Kardashian pays $1.26m fine for breaking crypto ad rules on Instagram

Kim Kardashian pays $1.26m fine for breaking crypto ad rules on Instagram

The SKKN owner has agreed to pay the US SEC penalty after failing to disclose a payment she received for promoting EthereumMax’s cryptocurrency

Supersized beauty: The case for jumbo packaging

Supersized beauty: The case for jumbo packaging

The cost of living crisis is encouraging consumers to buy bigger for better value. But what does that mean for beauty brands and their suppliers?

How robots and AI are pushing the boundaries in nail care

How robots and AI are pushing the boundaries in nail care

New tech is transforming the way consumers can choose nail colour, and get a manicure

Huda Kattan offers mentorship for budding beauty entrepreneurs

Huda Kattan offers mentorship for budding beauty entrepreneurs

Brand founder Huda Kattan is offering three beauty entrepreneurs the chance to win a personalised beauty mentorship session as part of the Empowere...

Elliot Isaacs steps down as executive founder of Medik8

Elliot Isaacs steps down as executive founder of Medik8

The cosmetic scientist is stepping down from his position at the British cosmeceutical brand after 13 years but will join the Medik8 board as a non...

Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation

Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation

To visualise the treatment effects of skin care actives, DSM Nutritional Products developed textured facial mapping, as Remo Campiche, Thibault Ver...

Why face make-up is behaving like sophisticated skin care

Why face make-up is behaving like sophisticated skin care

As consumers look for cosmetics to support their skin, brands are being challenged to keep up. Enter elevated primers and skin-improving foundations

Estée Lauder appoints new Balmain Beauty boss following licence deal

Estée Lauder appoints new Balmain Beauty boss following licence deal

The Balmain Beauty collaboration is expected to launch globally in autumn 2024

Beauty entrepreneurs are not happy about Brad Pitt's new skin care brand Le Domaine

Indie beauty brand owners have released an open letter calling the celebrity to close Le Domaine Skincare

Billie Eilish weighs in on celebrity beauty brand debate: 'Like everybody else, I've been offered lots of beauty things'

With A-listers dropping new beauty brands at breakneck speed, the singer and fragrance brand owner reveals why consumers should not expect a make-u...

Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty

Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty

Rebecca Bishop, Senior Buyer Haircare at Superdrug, on Great British beauty, supporting homegrown brands and why investing in digital is the key to...

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All4One – All in One

Aromatherapy emphasising the demand to improve relaxation

How Collagen is adding shine to hair care from within

in-cosmetics Global 2023

Lumson and Biotherm for Aquapower Advanced Gel

The trends to watch impacting the use of essential oils and aromatherapy

Suppliers' Day 2023

Clinical testing of neurocosmetics

Baycusan eco: Create cosmetics in tune with nature

SCS Formulate 2022

Pujolasos presents a new packaging innovation at Luxepack Monaco 2022

Skin Trust Club announces first dermatologist-led brand partnership with Meder Beauty

Lab-grown 'pigmented' skin-equivalent commercially available for first time

London Packaging Week 2022

Refillable, recyclable and practical: New Regula Refill Jar

Preservatives and environmental monitoring working together

8216 attendees visited the first edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN

in-cosmetics Korea 2022

Baralan announces sustainability-minded versions of standard packaging

Givaudan Active Beauty launches New Purple 2364, a vibrant and sustainable vegan pigment for make-up

Ashland increases prices up to 15%

Cosmoprof North America 2022

Spectra unveil Prevented Ocean Plastic commitment at London Packaging Week

Embrace the new with HCP Packaging at Luxepack Monaco 2022 - Hall Ravel, Booth RA4/RB3

Lubrizol launches multi-ethnic skin, scalp and hair ingredient

Cosmoprof India 2022

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Cosmetics Business in conversation with Sederma

Cosmetics Business in conversation with Sederma

Bitesized Beauty Podcast: Univar Solutions on the beauty landscape in 2022

Bitesized Beauty Podcast: Univar Solutions on the beauty landscape in 2022

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Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Eurofragance

Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Eurofragance

Cosmetics Business in conversation with Demetrix

Cosmetics Business in conversation with Demetrix

Cosmetics Business Stand Side with IFF's Health & Biosciences

Cosmetics Business Stand Side with IFF's Health & Biosciences

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Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Provital

Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Mibelle Biochemistry

Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Mibelle Biochemistry

Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Merck

Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Merck

Cosmetics Business in conversation with Innospec: Part 2

Cosmetics Business in conversation with Innospec: Part 2

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Fashion Week round-up: 5 top beauty trends from across the globe

Fashion Week round-up: 5 top beauty trends from across the globe

Supersized beauty: The case for jumbo packaging

Supersized beauty: The case for jumbo packaging

Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation

Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation

Beauty entrepreneurs are not happy about Brad Pitt's new skin care brand Le Domaine

Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty

Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty

Harrods unveils new beauty loyalty programme for H Beauty customers

Harrods unveils new beauty loyalty programme for H Beauty customers

Cosmetics texture: The element of surprise

Cosmetics texture: The element of surprise

Nancy Mahon explains how ELC plans to 'green' its vehicle fleet

Nancy Mahon explains how ELC plans to 'green' its vehicle fleet

Overflowing with innovation: The renaissance of perfume fountains

Overflowing with innovation: The renaissance of perfume fountains

What happens to Royal Warrant holders after the Queen's death?

What happens to Royal Warrant holders after the Queen's death?