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Estée Lauder taps actress Nia Long as first Brand Ambassador for North America

The actress, producer and author will feature in campaigns for Estée Lauder’s skin care and make up lines across digital, TV, and print

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Not your grandma’s vibrator: Why beauty is buzzing about sex tech

From LELO to Harry Styles’ Pleasing, beauty brands are giving sex tech a glow-up – transforming sexual wellness...
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Cosmetics Business ‘Wi$h Li$t’: 7 beauty launches embodying ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

As Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album drops, we look back at the best beauty launches from the last six months, incorporating ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ orange into formulations and designs
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La Roche-Posay tackles emotional impact of scars with debut documentary

Scars of Life seeks to open a conversation around the scars caused by acne, cancer, and other skin conditions
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Cosmetics Business reveals the top hair loss beauty trends rooted in place for 2025

Hair loss is increasingly affecting the younger generations, but the beauty industry is on a mission to trim the rate at which it affects people to help bring back their confidence. Cosmetics Business dives deeper into the innovations taking place
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Analysis: What’s the future for SPF after Australia’s testing scandal?

Consumer trust in SPF has taken a hit, and innovation could be stifled after dozens of sunscreens were found to be offering less protection than promised in Australia. But new testing methods could be adopted more swiftly, too

Former Unilever-CEO Vasiliki Petrou launches beauty investment fund Veralis Group

Petrou unveils Veralis Group, a new investment and advisory firm focused on scaling founder-led beauty, wellness, and health businesses

Estée Lauder Companies unveils winners of India Beauty & You 2025 initiative

Four Indian beauty start-ups secure mentorship, grants and retail exposure through Estée Lauder’s Beauty & You initiative partnership with Nykaa and Startup India

The Body Shop is breaking back into the US market

The relaunch will see the British beauty business launch a dedicated online store and a digital storefront on Amazon

A closer look at the 2025 Pure Beauty Awards and what’s in store for attendees

The Pure Beauty Awards return this October to celebrate the best in British beauty innovation, with winners to be revealed at a black-tie ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House on 23 October. The event will once again be hosted by television star Jenni Falconer, marking her third year at the helm

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Male Grooming

Update: Cosmetics Business picks: 2025’s best beauty advent calendars

As beauty advent calendars continue to grow into a category of their own and brands compete for consumers attention and cash, Cosmetics Business rounds-up the best beauty advent offerings to have launched this year
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Digital

L’Oréal launches first Lancôme device offering microneedling-inspired treatments at home

The gadget serves 'demand for high-performance skin care solutions outside of clinical settings', Paul Tartrat, Beauty Tech and Innovation Director at Lancôme International, told Cosmetics Business
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Hair Care

Hair growth treatments: what consumers are demanding in 2025

As hair loss treatments outpace hair care sales, Nyima Jobe finds out what is driving demand
Skin Care

Brand loyalty in question amid growing ‘skin care switcher’ consumer segment

Social media is also exacerbating the lack of loyalty among consumers, as TikTok and Instagram’s viral skin care routines can trigger mass brand-hopping overnight, according to new research
Colour Cosmetics

Made by Mitchell to open standalone store in Liverpool

The viral brand teased the upcoming store opening on Instagram and TikTok, showing founder Mitchell Halliday and team making plans in the retail space
Marketing

CeraVe scores NBA partnership to educate ‘unparalleled audience’ on skin health

The L’Oréal-owned beauty brand’s multi-year tie-up will bring product integrations to National Basketball Association (NBA) events, as well as promote skin health to young people
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Body Care

Saltair founder Iskra Lawrence on bringing the brand ‘back home’ with Space NK

The founder of the inclusive US body care brand talks about bringing Saltair to the UK, the power of scent and why Space NK was the ‘perfect partner’
Manufacturing

Kdc/one expands European footprint with Barony Universal deal

Canadian beauty manufacturer Knowlton Development Corporation (kdc/one) is boosting its presence in Europe with its latest acquisition
Regulatory

Sephora USA lands $775,000 fine over ‘improper hazardous waste management’

A civil enforcement action was filed against the LVMH-owned retailer that alleged improperly handled waste, largely consisting of damaged, returned or expired items which could not be sold
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Packaging

Can custom beauty packaging ever be affordable?

A wider choice of mix-and-match options means that brands can opt for bespoke solutions without breaking the bank, reports Lynsey Barber
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Ingredients

Behind Trinny London’s ‘global-first’ innovation aiming to help consumers ditch foundation

Founder Trinny Woodall and Chief Innovation Officer Claire Byrne tell Cosmetic Business how they tapped exosome technology to deliver a highly effective vitamin C and azelaic acid serum without irritation

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Cloud Beauty expressed its gratitude to all visitors at Luxepack Monaco 2025

The event proved to be an inspiring platform for industry leaders and innovators to engage in conversations about the future of sustainable beauty and packaging

New Ultrapyc 7000 Series expands Anton Paar’s Gas Pycnometer lineup

Anton Paar presents a significant addition to the renowned and proven Ultrapyc series of gas pycnometers. The two new additions, the Ultrapyc 7000 and Ultrapyc 7000 Micro...

When in Cannes: CPL Aromas blends innovation and celebration during an unforgettable event

CPL Aromas celebrated its signature event for the third consecutive edition in Cannes during TFWA 2025, bringing together customers, media partners, influencers, and...

Amcor’s CleanStream technology recognised by Luxe Pack in Green Award

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has won a Luxe Pack in Green Award for its CleanStream®...

Day in the life of female founder in manufacturing

Breaking the mould in the manufacturing industry

TOSLA Nutricosmetics welcomes Dr. Mark J.S. Miller to scientific board, strengthening its commitment to evidence-based innovation

TOSLA Nutricosmetics is proud to announce the appointment of Mark J.S. Miller, PhD, MBA, FACN, CNS, as the newest member of its Scientific Board

Seppic launches Sepifriend, a dedicated ingredient line for pet care

Leveraging its expertise in animal health, cosmetics and nutrition, Seppic expands its portfolio with Sepifriend™, a comprehensive range of ingredients dedicated to pet...

Personalisation is beauty’s biggest untapped goldmine, Arbelle's Managing Director reveals

Today, personalisation is one of the strongest profit levers available to beauty brands, as outlined in Arbelle’s latest industry report

Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump

Fifty years of history, research and passion. Lumson, the Italian leader in cosmetic packaging has once again turned visionary ideas into sound, stylish and functional...

Discover Our Biotic Solutions for Beauty From Within

Healthy skin starts beneath the surface. A preventive skin care routine and awareness of subtle skin changes are ways to promote overall health. Today’s consumers are...

Natural Spa Factory redefines seasonal formulation to help brands stay ahead of shifting consumer demand

Natural Spa Factory launched a new seasonal formulation strategy designed to help spa, hotel and retail brands adapt their ranges for the autumn months. As we reinvent...

The force of a polyvalent tensor with optimal adhesion

At a time when the available panoply of beauty products has greatly grown, some consumers reconsider their care routines by opting for sophisticated simplicity

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Hair growth treatments: what consumers are demanding in 2025

As hair loss treatments outpace hair care sales, Nyima Jobe finds out what is driving demand

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 hair care trends of 2025 in new report

As scalp care and hair growth products thrive, brands are tapping into the connection between hair health and wellness to give consumers an emotional uplift

Tubing mascara is trending with a surge of smudge-free launches

The ‘cool cousin’ of traditional mascara, 90's invention tubing mascara is back in the spotlight for avoiding ‘racoon-eye’ drama

From 'brontouring' to 'blonzing': Is bronzer the new blush?

Look out blush – bronzers are getting a glow-up as beauty brands offer multi-benefit formulas and formats that bring them a long way from the shimmers of the early 2000s

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