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Indu cements ties with Teens Unite Fighting Cancer via official partnership

The fully-fledged partnership will see the teen skin care brand host in-person and digital skin care workshops and mentorship opportunities with the charity

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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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GHD and Cloud Nine Hair entrepreneur Robert Powls dies

The hairdresser and entrepreneur who helped revolutionise the hair tools industry with GHD and Cloud Nine Hair has passed away at the age of 79

Rhode and Sephora named among world’s most innovative companies by Fast Company

K18, Merit and Hourglass were also praised in business magazine Fast Company’s annual ranking, along with smaller beauty companies such as Tilt Beauty and P2 Science
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L'Oréal to Foreo: New players betting on the supplement category’s boom

The beauty industry is hedging its bets on the wellness category, as new players – both large and small – invest and create new supplement innovations in 2026
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How to formulate a peptide hair growth serum

Belinda Carli, Director and Cosmetic Chemist at the Institute of Personal Care Science, explains how to build a formula to improve hair follicle growth and strength

Henkel to acquire Olaplex in $1.4 billion deal to strengthen hair care portfolio

The German consumer goods giant has entered into a definitive agreement to buy the premium bond-building hair care brand, with the deal expected to close as soon as the second half of 2026
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The untold story of Rimmel London’s mascara franchise

From 1860 market disruptor Cosmétique Superfin to 2026 launch Thrill Seeker Mega Lift, the Coty-owned heritage make-up player reveals how it has created a mascara empire that has lasted 166 years in Cosmetics Business’ ‘Untold Story’ series

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

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
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Skin Care

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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Colour Cosmetics

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?
Marketing

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
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Body Care

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
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

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
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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Givaudan Active Beauty unveils PrimalHyal NeuroYouth

Targeting ‘Neuro Skin Ageing’ to restore skin youth and sensory perception

Shell Chemicals high-purity ingredients for cosmetic excellence

Discover how our high-performance building blocks can support your formulations. Connect with us at in-cosmetics ® Global this April (Stand 2J20)

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...

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BEYOND THE GESTURE. Visions & Concepts Shaping the Future of Beauty Tools

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...

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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

Company news

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
CEO Pascal Vieilvoye of Concept4 wins EcoVadis Outstanding Sustainability Leadership Award 2025 Concept4 Limited is thrilled to announce that CEO, Pascal Vieilvoye, has been honoured with the prestigious EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Award 2025
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...
Revive Collagen announces the appointment of Stephanie Pearce as Global Communications Director
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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