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Beiersdorf’s Skin Age Clock can predict biological age – now researchers wants to find out what makes it tick

With more than a decade of research into epigenetic mechanisms and how they influence skin-ageing, Beiersdorf’s researchers are digging deeper into what is driving the epigenetic clock

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The beauty industry’s most impactful moments from the past 25 years

In honour of the Pure Beauty Awards turning 25 this year, CB reflects on the most important moments in beauty over...
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Estée Lauder Companies acquires Forest Essentials as part of ‘long-term commitment to India’

After initially investing in the Indian luxury Ayurvedic brand in 2008, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is now taking full ownership of the business and plans to expand it globally

Boots to bring second beauty-only concept store to Bristol

The UK health and beauty retailer is set to open its second-ever beauty-only concept store in a Bristol shopping destination this spring, following the successful opening of its London site in 2023

Lancôme signs actress Vanessa Kirby as Global Ambassador

The L’Oréal-owned luxury brand has named BAFTA-winning British actress and producer – known for roles in Netflix’s The Crown and The Fantastic Four: First Steps – as the latest addition to its roster of Global Ambassadors
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Charlotte Tilbury reformulates hero Magic Cream with ‘supercharged’ formula

The Puig-owned beauty brand’s 13-year-old bestselling moisturiser has been upgraded with exclusive complex Recoverstem Peptide to ‘supercharge’ skin renewal. Founder Charlotte Tilbury gives CB the lowdown

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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Spicules: the K-beauty skin care ingredient primed to break through in 2026

Hailed as ‘microneedling in a bottle’ and ‘liquid microneedling’, spicules are already gaining viral attention as a K-beauty skin care ingredient, and they are poised to go mainstream
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Supergoop! strengthens its sports presence with PGA Tour partnership

The multi-year deal sees the SPF brand become the Official Suncare Partner of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, with golfer Justin Rose stepping into a brand ambassador role

Discover the expert voices driving innovation in skin science and longevity

A*STAR Skin Research Lab, Procter & Gamble and more: Experts to explore diverse perspectives and cutting-edge research at this year's Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference

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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

Kérastase is rebooting Chronologiste range with breakthrough formula ‘Caviar of Longevity’

The L'Oréal-owned luxury hair care brand has upgraded its Chronologiste hair care range with a new focus on longevity, as well as debuting new product, Overnight Youth Serum
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Skin Care

Unilever study sheds light on how stress affects skin and hair health at molecular level

Research into the stress-skin axis could impact how beauty products are created, with cosmetic ingredients targeting specific pathways to protect skin and scalp from the negative impacts of stress
Colour Cosmetics

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode taps Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon as face of spring collection

The e.l.f. Beauty-owned brand has spotlighted the actress, who plays Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, as the face of its spring launches
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Marketing

Garnier signs supermodel Gisele Bündchen as first Global Ambassador to promote high-tech era

Bündchen is the L’Oréal-owned legacy brand’s first global face in its 120-year history, with the partnership aiming to accelerate awareness of Garnier’s High-Tech Nature strategic vision of ‘wellness beauty without compromise’
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

Face masks are having a major glow-up with next-gen materials

L’Oréal Paris, Byoma, Reome and Diende are among the beauty brands behind a fresh flurry of innovations that show opportunities in the mask category remain bright
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Ingredients

Jelly products are taking over beauty cabinets again thanks to elevated formats

Jelly-textured beauty products are in vogue once again thanks to giants like Sol de Janeiro, Makeup by Mario and Milk Makeup delivering sophisticated new formulas that provide practical utility, high payoff and emotional resonance

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Solabia strengthens its leadership in cosmetic ingredients and diagnostics solutions with the acquisition of SEQENS’ Botanical Activities and In-Vitro Diagnostics activity

Solabia announces the acquisition of the Botanical Actives and In-Vitro Diagnostics (“IVD”) activity of SEQENS, which develops and manufactures high performance...

Lumson, packaging designer of Lierac’s new PREMIUM Absolute Serum

Yet another luxury brand has chosen Lumson’s expertise. Lierac has entrusted the Italian company to reinterpret its packaging for Premium Le Sérum Absolu, part of the...

Introducing Stressed Skin: A targeted barrier repair & microbiome-balancing skincare collection

A science-led solution for sensitised, reactive, and environmentally stressed skin

Chemspec Europe 2026 connects chemistry and cosmetics innovation

As cosmetic brands push for faster formulation, sustainable sourcing and resilient supply chains, Chemspec Europe 2026 brings ingredient suppliers and solution providers...

Aptar Beauty launches NeoDropper Autoload, a next-generation dropper with automatic filling and precise applicator

Aptar Beauty continues to reinvent dropper packaging with NeoDropper Autoload, a next-generation solution featuring an automatic filling system and a unique short...

High-Touch, High-Tech: Revieve’s Beauty & Wellness Index 2025 signals a new era of guided beauty commerce

How consumers will discover, evaluate, and buy beauty in the years ahead

Anton Paar’s new PNR 500 sets a benchmark in automated penetrometry

Anton Paar introduces the PNR 500, an advanced automatic penetrometer designed for fast, reproducible consistency and penetration testing of semi-solid materials

From hair self-expression movement to skin-performance beauty routines: Beautyvibe at MakeUp in Los Angeles

Beauty is shifting from single-purpose products to high-performance edits that deliver results, experience, and personal control

Mane Kancor honoured for sustainability initiatives at the International Spice Conference 2026

Mane Kancor, a global pioneer in natural ingredient solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognised at the ISC Sustainability Awards 2026 for its impactful and...

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal on the next phase of solid beauty

As solid cosmetics move beyond early adoption, the industry is entering a new phase – one defined less by novelty and more by maturity, performance and long-term...

Industry expert warns founders to avoid “early mistakes” when building beauty brands

The Founder and Director of Natural Spa Factory, a UK-based beauty manufacturer that has worked with hundreds of emerging and established brands, has shared a series of...

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Spicules: the K-beauty skin care ingredient primed to break through in 2026

Hailed as ‘microneedling in a bottle’ and ‘liquid microneedling’, spicules are already gaining viral attention as a K-beauty skin care ingredient, and they are poised...

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 skin care trends of 2026 in new report

K-beauty spicules, barrier hero ingredient beta-glucan and support for cosmetic treatments are among the skin care trends on the rise this year

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

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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...
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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