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Revlon names new VP of Marketing Innovation, Global Professional Hair

Ariadne Oliveira aims to drive innovation and growth across the Revlon Professional category, and joined on 24 November 2025

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Lush joins Uber Eats delivery service in the US to expand its reach

The British beauty brand’s products are now available to buy via the food delivery app in the US, and follows the...
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Ending animal testing: how much progress has the beauty industry truly made?

How much progress has the global beauty industry truly made in the move to animal-free testing? Erin Hill, President and CEO of the ICCS shares an update on today’s landscape

Milk Makeup plots turnaround as sales drop 20%

Waldencast, the owner of Milk Makeup, has outlined plans to get the brand back on track in 2026, as new launches and retail partnerships in the US failed to offset declining sales internationally
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Rare Beauty, L’Oréal Paris and Rhode this year’s holiday winners in terms of social influence

The winners of this year’s Christmas ‘holiday race’ were decided months ago in terms of social influence, according to new data from influencer marketing analyst Traackr, through consistent and strategic investments into communities and creators
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Sol de Janeiro taps into the viral ‘67’ trend with limited edition fragrance launch

The Brazilian beauty brand has leaned into the internet’s obsession with the phrase ‘67’ with Cheirosa 67 – a limited-time-only fruity-amber scent which has sold out in 24 hours

Weleda UK names new Managing Director for Cosmetics

Aneurin Smith succeeds current Managing Director Jayn Sterland, with the latter remaining as Country Manager for Weleda’s UK and Ireland business

Kayali, Prada, Tom Ford and Sol de Janeiro named ‘most giftable’ Christmas fragrances

Fragrances continue to be ‘the star of the holiday season’, says The Fragrance Foundation, which has tapped the biggest scent trends for its 2025 gift list

Billie Eilish unveils second fragrance Your Turn II

Singer and songwriter Eilish has launched a follow-up to Your Turn, released earlier this year, that is said to be ‘a bold evolution’ of the original

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Forget minis, maxi-sized toiletries are now trending

Offering better value, less waste and a longer-lasting pack, supersized body care is appealing to brands and consumers alike, reports Julia Wray
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Digital

Harrods to close private members club and tea room in China

Luxury department store Harrods is closing The Residence and Tea Rooms in Shanghai, China in January 2026 and instead will focus on other opportunities in the market such as pop-up events and digital activity
Hair Care

Lush relaunches into India with new D2C site after almost two decades

Consumers in India are now able to shop the British cosmetics giant through a new direct-to-consumer (D2C) website dedicated to the market, lush.in
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Skin Care

The UK beauty brand with no name finally picks one to fuel next chapter

After operating for an entire year with no official name after ditching its original option Haeckels, the UK skin care company ‘Formerly Known as Haeckels’ has now settled on a new name to propel the business into its second chapter
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Colour Cosmetics

Stila’s revival strategy is starting to work, but can the legacy brand be cool again?

Stila Cosmetics CEO Michelle Kluz is on a mission to rebuild the 1994-founded make-up brand’s reputation after falling off consumers’ radar. Three years into her revival plan and the business is showing promising signs – in terms of sales and relevancy – but can it sustain it?
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Marketing

Medik8 bills generative artificial intelligence as the future of beauty marketing

Medik8 is utilising 3D AI ‘Digital Twin’ technology to significantly cut down the time it takes to create content. Here’s why the science-backed, L’Oréal-owned skin care brand believes in the future of artificial intelligence
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Body Care

How ‘Dubai chocolate’ sparked 2025’s viral pistachio body care trend

Nostalgic, comforting and unexpected, consumers have gone nuts for pistachio ­– in body care as much as in chocolate
Manufacturing

L’Oréal invests €60 million in Gauchy plant due to ‘strong growth’ in its perfume business

The beauty giant said it is reaffirming ‘the importance of its socio-economic footprint in France’ with this new investment in the plant, which manufactures fragrances for brands in its Luxe Division
Regulatory

Boots recalls Wet n Wild eyeliner after ‘non-conformity’ identified

The UK beauty and health retailer has urged consumers to ‘not use the product’ and to return the Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner within the next six months
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Packaging

Miu Miu, Dior and YSL show how beauty in 2025 is channeling fashion’s ‘it bags’

From the matelassé bottle housing Miu Miu’s Miutine to Dior’s Lady Dior-inspired make-up, inspiration is close to home writes Julia Wray
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Ingredients

What is chicory root and how does it benefit skin?

Rinki Pramanik, cosmetic scientist and product innovator, explains why chicory root could be the secret to unlocking calmer, healthier and more resilient skin

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Cosmoprof Asia 2025 celebrates innovation and growth in the beauty sector

A successful 28th edition gathered 64,761 professionals confirming the event as the premier gateway to Asia-Pacific markets

Natural Spa Factory introduces fast-track programme bringing skincare ideas to market in just 13 weeks

Responding to the need for speed in today’s dynamic beauty landscape, Natural Spa Factory has unveiled a new Fast-Track to Shelf programme that takes brands from concept...

Lubrizol Unveils New Data on Telophi Biotech Ingredient and Skin Regeneration

Lubrizol announces new scientific findings supporting the efficacy of its Telophi biotech ingredient

Cloud Beauty showcases sustainable innovations at Cosmopack – Cosmoprof Asia

Cloud Beauty made a strong impression at this year’s Cosmoprof Asia, unveiling a trio of sustainable innovations that highlight Cloud Beauty’s commitment to...

Croda wins Laura Marshall Award for Technology and Disruption at SCS Formulate 2025

Croda International Plc (“Croda”), the company that uses smart science to create high-performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives, is proud to announce...

EPL x POMÉLO+CO: The Collaboration of the Year

When innovation meets sustainability, great things happen — and this year, the partnership between EPL and POMÉLO+CO has proven just that.

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal elevates sustainability standards with new certifications, EcoVadis recognition and SMETA validation

Groupe GM Cosmética Portugal has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and responsible innovation through a series of environmental and quality certifications...

Natural Spa Factory launches free brand consultations to help businesses build authentic skincare brands

As consumer demand continue to shifts toward locally made, transparent beauty, Natural Spa Factory is empowering businesses to build 100% UK-made skincare brands through a...

Say goodbye to undefined lips & hello to long-wear definition!

A long-wear lip definer, MODELROCK introduces CREAMY LONGWEAR LIP LINERS, a range of ultra-creamy, high-pigment lip liners guaranteed to seamlessly intertwine precision...

Haut.AI debuts consumer version of Skin.Chat - Beauty agent that finds the best Amazon products for your skin

Arriving just in time for the holiday shopping rush, the new consumer-facing version of Skin.Chat by Haut.AI allows users to explore and shop skincare products available...

Unexpected Suncare: UV protection meets elegant sensory experience

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Europe, Get Ready to Spritz the Emily in Paris Perfume!

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How ‘Dubai chocolate’ sparked 2025’s viral pistachio body care trend

Nostalgic, comforting and unexpected, consumers have gone nuts for pistachio ­– in body care as much as in chocolate

Is wellness-infused body care the next beauty frontier?

From ashwagandha body lotions to chia seed body oils, body care as we know it is transforming. But the great wellness infusion is not without its hurdles, writes Maisie Bovingdon

Forget minis, maxi-sized toiletries are now trending

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