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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...
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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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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

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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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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Galeries Lafayette shutters Beijing flagship after 13 years

The French luxury department store chain claims that declining sales are a reason behind the Beijing flagship closure, but the business has not pulled out of the China region entirely
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Pureseoul’s bold game plan to be the UK’s dominant K-beauty retailer

The K-beauty retailer is planning to double its current UK store portfolio in 2026. Pureseoul’s co-founder Gracie Tullio explains how this expansion is going and why consumer demand for South Korean beauty has never been higher in Britain

MAC Cosmetics taps MUA and blush queen Painted by Esther for latest issue of MACzine

The Estée Lauder Companies-owned make-up giant has spotlighted make-up artist Painted by Esther’s signature blush technique in the third issue of its relaunched digital publication MACzine

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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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
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Hair Care

Inside hair serum’s 2026 surge – and the category’s most innovative launches

While masks and oils have been mainstays in recent years, hair serums are seemingly on the up as formulation advances turn the hair care subcategory from an additional step to a routine essential
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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
Colour Cosmetics

Marc Jacobs Beauty is back: all the products in the highly-anticipated relaunch to know

Maximalist make-up products for eyes, lips and face feature in the relaunch of the US fashion brand’s cosmetics line, which debuts on 28 May and has been brought back due to an updated licensing deal with Coty
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Marketing

Is there such a thing as a gap in the beauty market anymore?

With new launches across beauty constantly claiming to fill a space with something needed and never seen before, Cosmetics Business asked industry experts their thoughts on if a gap in the market still exists
Body Care

Vaseline signs Blackpink’s Jennie as Global Ambassador for Body Care

The South Korean singer and actress, known for solo hit ‘Like Jennie’, will front campaigns for the Unilever-owned heritage player’s core body care collections, Gluta-Hya and Pro Derma
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
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Ingredients

What is MSM and how can the ingredient support skin?

Methylsulfonylmethane is a celebrated go-to ingredient for joint health, but holds surprising potential for skin care, says Jessica Arnaly

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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...

Why Hygienification of Beauty is the next major shift in personal Care, according to Symrise

Personal care is entering a new phase. Modern hygiene principles such as protection, balance, and prevention are increasingly moving beyond cleansing into everyday...

Alchemy receives prestigious King’s award for enterprise in international trade

Alchemy Ingredients is proud to announce it has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding achievement in International Trade

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

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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

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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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