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Prada Beauty kicks off two-day US pop-up tour promoting its first blush

The US pop-up tour, which will stop at Los Angeles, New York and Miami, follows Prada Beauty naming Bella Hadid as its first-ever Global Beauty Ambassador earlier this month

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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...
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Grown Alchemist CEO Anna Teal departs to launch modern wellness brand

Teal, who has worked as CEO of luxury body care company Grown Alchemist for the past three years, is exiting the business to create her own self-funded wellness brand, AFIMA
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Analysis: Why Glossier is in need of a major reset – and can it succeed?

A fresh reset of the flagging former millennial favourite brand is underway, with newly installed Glossier CEO Colin Walsh scaling back physical retail and product lines, as well as cutting jobs. Can the beauty brand find its magic again?

Sephora bets on artificial intelligence with ChatGPT app launch

The partnership forms part of the LVMH-owned retailer’s focus on digital innovation in 2026, amid increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in everyday life

Two Bondi Sands sunscreens recalled in UK over potential health risk

An official notice has been issued by UK authorities recalling Bond Sands’ Zinc Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ Body Lotion and Face Lotion as certain batches have separation issues
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Exclusive: This Government SIC code change will have a huge impact on UK beauty

The UK Government is introducing updated Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes for hair, beauty and spa services. British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall OBE, explains why this is a monumental moment for the UK beauty industry
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Tarte Cosmetics founder Maureen Kelly enters wellness with ‘sippable self-care’ brand

The beauty entrepreneur, famed for creating Tarte’s best-selling Shape Tape concealer, has launched a new wellness venture Finnsul with her sons which aims to quiet the ‘twenty tabs open in your brain at once’

Advent International to acquire body care brand Salt & Stone

Humble Growth, which made a minority investment in the company in 2024, will exit its investment in the in LA-based body care brand

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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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

MAC Cosmetics to combine ‘social discovery with in-store retail’ via TikTok Shop UK debut

The Estée Lauder Companies-owned make-up brand’s products will be available to purchase on TikTok Shop UK next month, but via live broadcasts hosted by MAC Cosmetics MUAs in-store to create a ‘halo impact across the brand’s wider retail network’
Hair Care

Cardi B’s Grow-Good Beauty launches one-day US pop-up in The Bronx

The physical marketing activation is inspired by the beauty supply stores, bodegas and neighbourhood staples that American rapper Cardi B grew up with
Skin Care

Estée Lauder Companies in ‘discussions’ around potential merger with Puig

The American beauty conglomerate has confirmed talks around a potential merger with Spanish beauty giant and Charlotte Tilbury owner Puig, although 'no final decision has been made'
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Colour Cosmetics

Why beauty brands are shining a spotlight on their communities in 2026

Models and celebrities are being pushed to the side as beauty and wellness brands put their consumers at the forefront of marketing campaigns in an effort to build trust, loyalty and relationships with their community
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Marketing

Why Hailey Bieber’s Rhode was among the top-performing US brands on social in February

Influencer marketing platform Traackr has unveiled the top-performing US brands on social media based on creator marketing in February 2026, with Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty both reporting growth
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Body Care

Cosmetics Business picks: 7 major March beauty launches

From Orebella’s first limited edition fragrance and Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty’s new matte make-up launch to Beyoncé’s Cécred’s first styling collection, discover this week’s biggest beauty launches
Manufacturing

Givaudan expands Türkiye presence as part of high-growth market strategy

Strengthening its footprint in the country forms part of the Swiss fragrance and beauty company’s 2030 strategy to offer localised solutions in high-growth markets
Regulatory

L’Oréal and Beiersdorf CEOs warn over regulatory burden at ‘pivotal moment’ for beauty industry

Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L’Oréal Groupe, is one of the leaders calling for policymakers in Europe to ‘stop being the world’s chief regulator and start becoming its chief innovator’ in order to safeguard the €180 billion beauty industry
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

Deciem relaunches discontinued The Chemistry brand as it revives ‘incubator roots’

Estée Lauder Companies-owned Deciem is bringing its The Chemistry brand back from the vault four years after discontinuation – starting with cult product Hand Chemistry – as a play to revive its ‘incubator engine’

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Ink: A New Fragrance Genre Presented by Iberchem at In-Cosmetics Global 2026

A new family of scent aesthetics is emerging from the latest launches in niche perfumery: the smell of ink

P2 Science named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for second consecutive year

Green Chemistry pioneer ranks second in the 2026 beauty category, with its Citropol® F fragrance enhancer highlighted for its breakthrough performance

Intensilk™, dermohacking cellulite through circular bio-energy

Intensilk is the first cosmetic active to mimic caloric restriction in adipocytes. Coming from locally sourced apple blossom, Intensilk remasters longevity science to...

Discover Alchemy Ingredients’ New Sensitive Skin ‘Baby Kit’ at in-cosmetics Global

Alchemy Ingredients are delighted to announce their participation at next month’s in-cosmetics® Global, where they will unveil their latest formulation kit designed to...

Pennelli Faro at Cosmopack Bologna 2026

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Givaudan Active Beauty elevates its Delivery Systems technology with VectorHyal

A HA-engineered skin delivery system boosting ingredient performance and stability

Givaudan Active Beauty wins three prestigious awards at PCHi China Fountain Awards

Givaudan Active Beauty is proud to announce that three of its cutting-edge beauty ingredients have been recognised at the PCHi Fountain Awards in China, one of the most...

How Aptar Beauty Is Advancing Fragrance Dispensing for Next-Gen Formulas

The fragrance market is undergoing a profound transformation

Haut.AI Brings AI Skin Intelligence to Cosmoprof Bologna 2026

Haut.AI, an award-winning company specialising in AI-powered skin intelligence, will be exhibiting at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026. From March 26 - 28, visitors can...

Lubrizol ReAImagines Beauty at incosmetics Global with NextGeneration Innovations

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 18, 2026 — Lubrizol will participate at incosmetics Global, April 14–16 in Paris, France, where it will introduce several novel ingredients and...

Beautyvibe’s Skin Sync Clean Slate Make-Up Remover Pad named finalist at Cosmopack Awards 2026

A transformative ice‑foam‑to‑pad system reshaping beauty technology

O&3 The Oil Family Unveils 2026 Trend Report with an Insight into This Year’s Leading Ingredients at in-cosmetics Global

O&3 The Oil Family, a global leader in natural oil ingredients, has released its much-anticipated Wellness in Beauty & Personal Care 2026 Trend Report, a forward-thinking...

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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

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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
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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...
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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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