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Lush reports full-year 2025 results rise despite hit from cocoa price surge

The British beauty retailer said poor harvests in West Africa, driven by adverse weather and crop disease, resulted in cocoa prices increasing by more than 400% last year

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Ulta Beauty promotes Kristin Wolf to Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

Wolf’s promotion comes as the US beauty retailer looks to focus on international expansion and ‘long-term,...
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Unilever completes $44.8 billion deal to sell food business amid hard pivot towards beauty

The deal will combine Unilever’s food arm, which includes brands such as Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Marmite, with spice maker McCormick & Company’s portfolio, as the British conglomerate doubles down on its focus on beauty and wellness

Mary Kay Inc co-founder Richard R. Rogers dies

Rogers, who co-founded the cosmetics company with his mother, Mary Kay Ash, in 1963, has passed away aged 82

L’Oréal finalises ‘significant’ €4 billion acquisition of Kering Beauté

The French beauty giant has completed its deal to acquire Kering’s beauty division after securing approval from competition authorities, which includes exclusive 50-year beauty and fragrance licences for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga

Roblox ramps up beauty with avatar make-up customisation

Cosmetics giant e.l.f. Beauty has teamed up with creators on the online gaming platform to create avatar make-up looks using the new feature, and other beauty brands will be able to do the same
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Beauty’s World War Z: ‘Zombie cells’ are the new longevity buzzword

‘Zombie cells’ are the latest buzzword in longevity. Julia Wray explores why, when it comes to skin ageing, these undead troublemakers are less horror story and more opportunity
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Exclusive: TRESemmé named signature hair care brand of The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Unilever-owned hair care brand has unveiled a ‘cultural moment’ collaboration with 20th Century Studios’ upcoming movie, The Devil Wears Prada 2, stating it ‘provides a compelling platform to connect with our audience in a meaningful way’
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Analysis: Are we entering a new era of beauty megacorporations?

From L’Oréal acquiring Kering’s entire beauty division, to the potential merger between Estée Lauder Companies and Puig, are we entering a new era of beauty megacorporations? And is this concentration of beauty giants good or bad?

Weleda, Pinterest, Isle of Paradise and more among the Pure Beauty Awards judging panel

Entrants to this year's Pure Beauty Awards will be putting their products in front of our expert panel of judges for the 25th anniversary edition of the awards

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Male Grooming

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
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Digital

TikTok Shop hosts UK Spring Sale pop-up to spotlight bestselling beauty brands

TikTok Shop is ramping up awareness for its in-app Spring Sale with the launch of an immersive beauty pop-up in London, which claims to bridge the ‘online-offline’ shopping experience
Hair Care

GHD appoints Liz Griffiths as Chief Growth Officer as part of strategic leadership shake-up

The Wella Company-owned hair tools brand has announced a number of strategic leadership changes to strengthen its global operating model and support continued expansion across markets
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Skin Care

Beiersdorf ramps up innovation with €100 million skin care venture capital fund

The German beauty giant behind Nivea and Eucerin is doubling down on innovation with fresh funding to back start-ups which are developing breakthroughs in areas such as longevity science, biotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI)
Colour Cosmetics

Rhode and Sephora named among world’s most innovative companies by Fast Company

K18, Merit and Hourglass were also praised in business magazine Fast Company’s annual ranking, along with smaller beauty companies such as Tilt Beauty and P2 Science
Marketing

Alix Earle’s new brand Reale Actives sets out to simplify acne skin care

The influencer has launched her very own dermatologist-developed, acne-focused skin care brand, Reale Actives, following years of sharing her struggles with cystic acne to millions of followers on social media
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Body Care

5 new-era beauty trend upgrades seen at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026

The beauty industry’s version of the Olympics returned to Bologna, Italy, this month with thousands of brands showcasing their newest cosmetic innovations and launches. Discover five recycled beauty trends that are entering new eras following upgrades
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Manufacturing

Olaplex to Salt & Stone: All the beauty M&A deals of 2026 so far

Estée Lauder Companies, Henkel, and Procter & Gamble are among the beauty giants bolstering their portfolio with acquisitions such as Forest Essentials, Olaplex and Wonderbelly in a busy start to the year for beauty M&A
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Regulatory

It’s complicated: Estée Lauder Companies and Puig’s relationship status if they enter this merger

The news that Estée Lauder Companies is in ‘discussions’ with Puig around a potential merger has shaken the beauty industry, but could this mega deal be mutually beneficial, or will it dilute what makes both organisations unique? CB investigates
Packaging

Aptar names Gael Touya President and CEO as company enters ‘next phase of growth’

Touya, who most recently served as Aptar Pharma President, will succeed Stephan Tanda, who has served as President and CEO of the firm since 2017
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Ingredients

Talc-free innovation: the benefits and challenges of replacement materials

As demand for talc-free options soars, Claire Summers, Technical Development Manager of Azelis, evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of replacement materials

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Croda to spotlight next-generation beauty innovations at in-cosmetics Global 2026

Join Croda Beauty at stand 3F50 at this year’s in-cosmetics Global 2026 to discover how innovation is being redefined across the beauty industry

Ectoin natural continues to be one of the most sought-after active ingredients in modern skincare

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Syensqo unveils AI-designed, bio-sourced innovation to advance scalp care

This new active responds to rising demand for solutions that hydrate and soothe the scalp, supporting the skinification of hair care

What are the best AI hair care analysis tools available today?

Hair care has always been deeply personal, yet for decades, the industry treated every head of hair the same. You'd stand in a store aisle, scan a wall of nearly identical...

SEQENS sharpens focus on high-purity ingredients and sustainable innovation

SEQENS is entering a new chapter defined by a sharper and more coherent strategic focus. Building on decades of fine chemistry and pharmaceutical expertise, the group is...

Two Products Honored at the “PCHi 2026 Fountain Award”!

At the exhibition, two of our ingredients received Silver Awards at the PCHi 2026 Fountain Award, a prestigious cosmetics technology innovation award presented to...

Why Biocides Testing Matters in a Regulated Antimicrobial Market

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In vitro testing services for cosmetics: safety evaluation and claims substantiation

The role of in vitro testing in modern cosmetic development

Driving the future of make-up: How Eurofins C&PC turns testing into a strategic advantage

In today’s beauty landscape, make-up is no longer just about aesthetics. It has become a powerful tool for self-expression, identity and emotional connection, while...

What are the top AI fragrance recommendation platforms?

The fragrance market is experiencing a digital transformation due to the growing use of artificial intelligence in product discovery. Choosing a perfume online has...

The Body Shop to Accelerate Product Innovation with Centric PLM

Global beauty brand to boost R&D and drive faster innovation across worldwide operations

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Heart transplants and brain tumour treatments are skin care's new inspiration

Brands are delving even deeper into medical and surgical technology to create skin care, as the consumer appetite for science-led frameworks deepens

Retinoids to peptides: 5 hero ingredients being optimised in skin care

They’re not new, they’re better than ever. Retinoids, peptides, vitamin C, ceramides and niacinamide are being upgraded for the latest skin care products

Beta-glucan is the skin barrier hero of 2026

This healing and hydrating ingredient is rapidly emerging as a multi-tasking saviour for sensitive skin, writes Megan Fahy

From scalpel to serum: The rise of pre-and post-procedure skin care

Playing a supportive role to the latest aesthetic surgery and tweakment trends, procedural skin care is entering a new era in 2026, reports Julia Wray

Company news

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...
Revive Collagen announces the appointment of Stephanie Pearce as Global Communications Director
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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