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UK Exclusive: Every Man Jack taps PGA Tour star Max Homa as ambassador

Professional golfer Homa will star in a campaign for the US male grooming brand’s line of products, which is themed around the idea that grooming is ‘part of the reset after putting in the work’

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Yepoda returns to South Korean roots with Seoul store opening

The ‘clean’ K-beauty brand has opened the doors to The Yepoda Haus Seoul, with the two-floor, experiential...
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Puig mulled ‘arrangement’ with Kering before Estée Lauder Companies merger talks

Puig had explored a potential ‘long-term licensing arrangement’ with Kering that did not come to fruition, which had occurred prior to Estée Lauder Companies proposing a merger with the Spanish giant, which was recently terminated

10Beauty raises further $23.5 million funding for robotic manicures

The latest investment round, led by Story Ventures, will be used to further develop and rollout the business’ robot nail care technology across retail, hospitality and wellness partners

The Ordinary suspends its free bus service in New York until ‘further notice’

The skin care brand’s limited-run The Ordinary Bus, which aims to provide a ‘solution’ to a New York transportation pain point by running a free express shuttle, has been suspended just days after launching

IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3 billion

The deal with private equity firm CVC for its food division will see the flavours and fragrance company focus on the core parts of its business instead, including scent
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The untold story of… Clinique’s Almost Lipstick Black Honey

With seven Clinique Black Honey Lipsticks sold every minute globally, the Estée Lauder Companies-owned brand reveals how its 55-year-old sheer berry balm has remained a category-defining make-up item in Cosmetics Business’ ‘Untold Story’ series

L’Oréal Canada names Stéphane Bérubé President and CEO

The beauty giant has elevated Bérubé from his role leading its Consumer Products Division in the region

Violette_FR secures $5 million funding to grow make-up empire

The funds came from existing backers and investors, and follow the French make-up brand, founded by Violette Serrat, completing a Series B financing round in 2024
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Selfridges proposes plan to slash head office roles by 2%

The UK luxury department store chain is weighing up potential job cuts at its head office as part of its ‘strategic and financial objectives’, entering into a consultation process with the team

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Male Grooming

Dior unveils beauty suite at Cannes Film Festival

The Riviera-themed 350 square meter space also nods to the art of film costume design, and will host celebrities and Dior Ambassadors throughout the festival
Digital

La Roche-Posay debuts docu-series ‘debunking’ sun myths for Gen Zalpha

Experts will help identify fact from fiction when it comes to sun safety in the four-part web series targeting young people aged 13 to 24
Hair Care

SharkNinja modifies ‘fastest blowout’ claims voluntarily following NAD challenge by Dyson

SharkNinja has voluntarily amended performance claims surrounding its Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser following a National Advertising Division Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by Dyson
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Skin Care

Cosmetics Business picks: 7 new beauty launches to know this May

From Medik8’s vegan PDRN, overnight renewal with Augustinus Bader and mousse formulas by Fenty Beauty, to summer scents from Phlur, discover this week’s biggest beauty launches
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Colour Cosmetics

Move over, mascara – Tarte Cosmetics just launched a tubing eyeliner

The latest launch from Tarte Cosmetics sees the make-up brand’s mascara tubing technology applied to a liquid eyeliner. Founder and CEO Maureen Kelly tells Cosmetics Business all about the launch
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Marketing

Lush co-founder Mark Constantine's turbulent life uncovered further in Dear John book update

The updated edition of Dear John brings together a more complete picture of Constantine’s life, and how he went from creating formulations alongside The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick to founding the now multi-million dollar beauty retail chain Lush
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Body Care

8 new beauty launches harnessing the power of peptides

As the popularity of peptides continues to rise, Cosmetics Business shares the best beauty launches propelled by the wonder ingredient, spanning skin care, hair care, tanning, make-up and more
Manufacturing

Unilever completes £150 million investment in Port Sunlight to ‘strengthen’ UK supply chain

The British consumer goods giant has finalised a £150 million investment into its UK strategic hub Port Sunlight, including manufacturing upgrades across its home care operations and a new advanced automated distribution centre
Regulatory

Estée Lauder Companies agrees $210 million settlement in China sales practices lawsuit

Shareholders had claimed the US beauty giant did not disclose the impact of a crackdown on resellers in the country
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Packaging

Beauty’s ‘jelly’ trend is bouncing into packaging too

It’s not just textures that are taking a stride on the wobbly side. Packaging is playing a supporting role in beauty’s jelly era, writes Julia Wray
Ingredients

Unilever invests $270 million in new Global Innovation Centre to speed up beauty R&D

The consumer goods giant’s new artificial intelligence-led innovation hub in Connecticut, US, is set to open in 2029, housing new technologies which Unilever claims will drive scale and speed-to-market for its beauty brands

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Tones of Beauty Expo 2026 sees record growth in fragrance exhibitors

UK’s only dedicated B2B beauty and fragrance trade show to feature over 100 perfume brands at ExCel London, 1–2 July 2026

Ichimaru Pharcos honored with C&T Allē Award for Bath, Body and Hygiene

Ichimaru Pharcos is delighted to announce that our revolutionary Rice Bran Ferment, a natural active ingredient for gentle rinse off hygiene product, has been honored C&T...

Packaging as brand experience: Where design meets fulfilment reality

In today’s beauty market, packaging is no longer just a functional necessity — it is a central part of the brand experience. From soft‐touch finishes to refillable...

Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2026 connects global beauty players with ASEAN's fast-growing market

The 5th edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN will take place from 24 to 26 June 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, with an expanded exhibition...

Building skin resilience through its biological hallmarks: A new webinar exploring smart repair for modern skin

Skin resilience is emerging as one of the defining concepts in modern cosmetics and an increasingly important pillar within the longevity movement

Dermaclaim Lab concludes a landmark mid-season on the global tradeshow circuit

From Hangzhou to New York, our team connected with industry leaders, renewed strategic partnerships, and opened new doors across four of the world's most influential...

P2 Science closes $23 million round to accelerate commercial momentum and expand green chemistry platform into new markets

Sofinnova Partners leads oversubscribed round joined by new and returning strategic investors, fueling expansion of P2’s award-winning beauty and personal care portfolio...

CPL Aromas unveils ‘wonderstate’: its 2026 macrotrend celebrating joy through fragrance, launching with an immersive 2-day event

CPL Aromas unveiled Wonderstate, its 2026 macrotrend, through a vibrant two-day immersive event that brought together customers, press, influencers and colleagues to...

BASF Showcases Personal Care Solutions at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

BASF hopes attendees had an opportunity to learn more about BASF’s Personal Care Solutions at the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in New York City

Cloud Beauty highlights refillable beauty and fragrance innovation at LUXEPACK New York 2026

Packaging innovations focused on sustainability, performance, and premium user experience were showcased at Booth A35 during the two-day exhibition

Best AI skin analysis tools in 2026

Skincare has always been personal. But for years, online shopping made it feel like a guessing game, pick a moisturiser based on a model's face and some generic marketing...

Revieve unveils “The Future Face of Beauty” Report: A landmark four-part series predicting the AI-powered, personalised beauty landscape of 2030

Revieve, the global leader in AI-powered beauty and wellness technology, today launches The Future Face of Beauty—a four-part report series capturing one of the most...

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Slow perfumery is the artisanal fragrance movement gaining traction

A counter-trend to the frenzied churn of new fragrance launches, Megan Fahy explores how some brands are prioritising craftsmanship over speed

The future of fragrance personalisation, from product development to retail

With the fragrance category’s continued upward trajectory, the opportunity for brands lies in serving growing desire for personalisation beyond discovery

Scent stacking: How minis and discovery sets are driving fragrance layering

As interest in mini perfumes grows, Megan Fahy explores how they are enabling consumers to experiment with scent, match their mood and build fragrance wardrobes

Vanilla girl or granny chic: How fragrance became a lifestyle aesthetic

With gourmand girly and fruit girl also on the rise, vibe-led storytelling on social is not only overhauling our olfactory language, it's driving fragrance sales

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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