I asked ChatGPT to design the next big beauty brand

L’Oréal won’t be sweating just yet
Sebum-control powder: A how-to-make guide

This suggested formulation from Chemyunion's Mariana Yamamoto is for a translucent powder formula that mattifies instantly to provide natural looking skin
Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty secures investment led by Sandbridge Capital

The Grammy-award winning singer bought the brand’s assets from struggling former owner Forma Brands earlier this year
Live True teams up with FoodCycle to tackle food poverty

A new donation scheme will help provide meals to people living with food poverty and those who are lonely in the community
Ingredients innovation: Skin-calming fucoidan and other newcomers for May

Cosmetics Business rounds-up novel ingredients plus leading ingredients news for this month
Packaging spotlight: Top packaging firm and beauty brand collabs from May

Recent weeks have seen launches from Guerlain powered by Aptar and an eco-friendly coffret from Knoll for Penhaligon’s
Heat shock proteins are part of the body's reaction to stress. Here's how they contribute to healthier skin

Symrise's Amélie Gafari investigates the role of heat shock proteins, especially small heat shock proteins, in helping to maintain the skin's proteome
UK government bans animal testing of chemicals used exclusively as cosmetic ingredients

The announcement follows a High Court judge’s recent ruling that the Home Office’s interpretation of EU-originating legislation shouldn’t prevent the UK from having a policy prohibiting cosmetics testing on animals
Customisable hair and beard dye brand Cleverman gains $1.8 million in seed funding

The men’s grooming label will put the money towards product innovation, e-tail expansion and growing brand awareness
Is Beyoncé about to launch her very own hair care line?

The singer has hinted in an Instagram post that she could be launching a textured hair collection rooted in family and salon culture
Timothée Chalamet joins Chanel as face of Bleu De Chanel

The actor will appear in a campaign film, directed by Martin Scorsese, later this year
NYX to raise awareness of online LGBTQIA+ bullying with new campaign

As part of the campaign, the make-up brand is activating safe spaces online on Roblox, Twitch and nyxcosmetics.com
Wild Cosmetics falls afoul of ASA for slating traditional deodorants in ad

The natural deodorant brand's YouTube video campaign claimed mainstream deodorants are linked to hormonal imbalances, itchiness and body odour

Breaking News

Chanel reports 17% revenue growth thanks to price hikes and robust sales

Chanel reports 17% revenue growth thanks to price hikes and robust sales

The French fashion house’s sales reached $17.22 billion for the year ending 31 December, 2022, with operating profits rising 5.8%
Cosmetics Business Picks: 8 new beauty launches to get ready for summer

Cosmetics Business Picks: 8 new beauty launches to get ready for summer

Cosmetics Business has rounded up eight new beauty launches to get you ready for the hot summer months
Stila Cosmetics names Mary Rodrigues CMO as part of growth plans

Stila Cosmetics names Mary Rodrigues CMO as part of growth plans

Rodrigues will oversee the make-up brand’s marketing and global communications, injecting a ‘fresh perspective’
Beauty product waste is a huge problem – so why is no one talking about it?

Beauty product waste is a huge problem – so why is no one talking about it?

Everyone talks about packaging waste in beauty, but there is another problem that desperately needs our attention – product waste in the form of un...
Caudalie founders invest in French mother and baby brand Talm

Caudalie founders invest in French mother and baby brand Talm

Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas have taken a minority stake in the brand which stands for ‘to all the mamas’
Pure Beauty Global Awards 2023: See the winners!

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2023: See the winners!

On 25 May, the beauty industry's leading international awards ceremony showcased the best in the business
Heat shock proteins are part of the body's reaction to stress. Here's how they contribute to healthier skin

Heat shock proteins are part of the body's reaction to stress. Here's how they contribute to healthier skin

Symrise's Amélie Gafari investigates the role of heat shock proteins, especially small heat shock proteins, in helping to maintain the skin's proteome
Why China is the new fragrance battleground for brands

Why China is the new fragrance battleground for brands

Chinese Gen Z consumers are driving this 'new El Dorado for perfume'
Laneige launches virtual store in Metaverse debut

Laneige launches virtual store in Metaverse debut

Shoppers can purchase the Korean skin care brand’s products directly through the virtual store
Facetheory appoints Elemis and LVMH exec as CMO

Facetheory appoints Elemis and LVMH exec as CMO

Marc Gallagher, formerly Chief Brand and Digital Officer at Elemis, is the first person to take on the marketing lead role at Facetheory
Developing an eco-friendly website? Here’s how this company did it

Developing an eco-friendly website? Here’s how this company did it

Jean-Philippe Cosson from cosmetic ingredients business Silab explains the philosophy behind its Actively Caring programme’s new website
3 trending fragrance notes that capture the zeitgeist

3 trending fragrance notes that capture the zeitgeist

Cosmetics Business asks the industry’s leading perfume experts what these notes say about consumers' current desires
Paula’s Choice launches ingredient checker to address skin care misinformation

Paula’s Choice launches ingredient checker to address skin care misinformation

The Beautypedia Skin Care Ingredient Checker gives users an overview of how ingredients in any skin care product perform based on scientific research
Sebum-control powder: A how-to-make guide

Sebum-control powder: A how-to-make guide

This suggested formulation from Chemyunion's Mariana Yamamoto is for a translucent powder formula that mattifies instantly to provide natural looki...
e.l.f. Beauty sales skyrocket in full-year 2022 results

e.l.f. Beauty sales skyrocket in full-year 2022 results

Pricing and cost saving measures were cited as key contributors to the beauty brand’s strong financial results during the period
Why is the beauty industry still not talking about its palm oil use?

Why is the beauty industry still not talking about its palm oil use?

Cosmetics Business looks at the latest developments in the palm oil industry and why an open dialogue about its use is more important than ever

In Brief

Collagens and skin ageing - background and test methods

The Red Tree’s website relaunch: A resource for curated beauty industry insights

Sami-Sabinsa Group commits to clean, renewable energy captive solar energy will power five manufacturing plants

Beauty Connect

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference – Central London

Haut.AI and USP Solutions partner for phygital skin AI - a personalised consumer journey tool

JATC 23

Silgan Dispensing expands MELODIE production to Wuxi, China

Unlocking Industry Innovation: Where to get your inspiration from when the next in-cosmetics event isn’t in sight

Beauty Leaders Summit

Dermohacking senescence with Altheostem

Managing interview nerves: 5 simple tips for success

LEHVOSS Personal Care to offer high-quality botanical solutions from Unigen, Inc. in key personal care markets in Europe

Global Cosmetics Regulation Conference

Discover the next level of virtual try-on

Eurofins CRL is excited to announce the new addition of Cosmetic Stability and Package Compatibility testing

Understanding make-up expiry dates: what they mean and why they matter

Cosmetics Business Roundtables: Mood boosting ingredients

Boost hair health with Heaven's new Collagen Shampoo & Conditioner

Spring into premium and sustainable beauty packaging with EPOPACK's customisable collection

Anargy, let your hair and eyelashes bloom

Cosmetics Business Roundtables: Is traceable the new sustainable for cosmetics?

Expansion of distribution agreement between LEHVOSS Personal Care and Organic Bioactives

Streamlining your packaging process: EPOPACK's integrated solutions for bottles and closures

Brow lamination aftercare: the dos and don'ts after treatment

Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2023

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Beauty product waste is a huge problem – so why is no one talking about it?
Beauty product waste is a huge problem – so why is no one talking about it?
Heat shock proteins are part of the body's reaction to stress. Here's how they contribute to healthier skin
Heat shock proteins are part of the body's reaction to stress. Here's how they contribute to healthier skin
Developing an eco-friendly website? Here’s how this company did it
Developing an eco-friendly website? Here’s how this company did it
Sebum-control powder: A how-to-make guide
Sebum-control powder: A how-to-make guide
Why is the beauty industry still not talking about its palm oil use?
Why is the beauty industry still not talking about its palm oil use?
Dopamine dressing: How beauty packaging is finding its fun
Dopamine dressing: How beauty packaging is finding its fun
Everything you need to know about drafting up a buyout offer and bringing in external expertise
Everything you need to know about drafting up a buyout offer and bringing in external expertise
Meet the Buyer: Greener Beauty on setting a sustainable industry standard
Meet the Buyer: Greener Beauty on setting a sustainable industry standard
Is this beauty’s greenest space? Inside Lush’s new Green Hub
Is this beauty’s greenest space? Inside Lush’s new Green Hub
I asked ChatGPT to design the next big beauty brand
I asked ChatGPT to design the next big beauty brand