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Cosmetics Business team picks: beauty items from 2016 that deserve a comeback

With the 2016 resurgence trend in full swing, the Cosmetics Business team travel back in a beauty time machine to share their favourite products from the era and what made them special

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One/Size by Patrick Starrr’s gameplan to transition into a household...

Influencer brand One/Size – which specialises in setting sprays, powders and primers – wants to hit legacy...
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Indu exits make-up to double down on skin care and international expansion

The teen focused beauty brand is dropping its colour cosmetics line to focus solely on skin care as the British brand goes international in 2026. Indu co-founder Aaron Chatterley reveals all to Cosmetics Business

Why Bobbi Brown's Jones Road Beauty has launched a nameless product

The make-up artist and founder took to Instagram to share the surprising reason Jones Road Beauty’s latest product is hitting shelves called ‘Working Name’, with fans praising her honesty

Kao Group hosts limited-time pop-up in Japan to showcase make-up brand Kate

The beauty giant’s ‘Kao Wow’ event will showcase Japanese make-up brand Kate’s products in an experiential space, before hosting other brands in Kao Group’s portfolio

Unilever Ventures invests in India’s Secret Alchemist and SkinInspired brands

The capital raised with participation from Unilever’s investment branch will be used to expand both Indian brands' portfolios and beauty offerings
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Why next-gen packaging materials are beauty’s next competitive edge

With EUDR on the horizon, switching from wood pulp to next-gen materials offers beauty brands a future-proof alternative, writes Canopy’s Cait Green

Cosmetics Business introduces a new way to recognise innovation

Cosmetics Business has officially opened entries for the Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards, a new awards programme recognising the most impactful innovations across the global cosmetics and personal care supply chain

Rimmel London teams up with Red Bull and Lily Smith for gravity-defying mascara launch

The Coty-owned make-up brand enlisted five-time national All-American gymnast and Red Bull athlete Lily Smith to take on a daring stunt in New York, US, in celebration of a new addition to its Thrill Seeker mascara line

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Male Grooming

Every Man Jack unveils brand overhaul, led by campaign with Baker Mayfield

The male grooming brand, which was founded in 2007, is getting a facelift this year, with a new collection and campaign fronted by the US NFL quarterback
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Digital

L’Oréal to P.Louise: how to master the art of e-commerce in 2026

L’Oréal may have mastered e-commerce, but Garret Cunningham explains how all beauty brands can improve their online strategies
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Hair Care

Fable & Mane names ‘Never Have I Ever’ actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as global face

Netflix star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has partnered with the Ayurveda-inspired hair care brand on a new global campaign which is rooted in South Asian culture
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Skin Care

Cool Blue to Wasabi: Pinterest unveils the five colours beauty will embrace in 2026

Naureen Mohammed, Director of CPG at Pinterest UK and Cosmetics Business columnist, unveils the platform’s latest Pinterest Palette report, highlighting the five colours beauty lovers will be embracing in 2026
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Colour Cosmetics

L’Oréal to phase out Valentino Beauty’s brand operations in Korea

The French giant, which holds the licence to produce the Italian fashion house’s beauty products, has confirmed it will cease Valentino Beauty’s brand operations in Korea in Q1 2026
Marketing

Chanel revives nostalgic shade Rouge Noir in limited edition make-up collection

The luxury French maison has revived its iconic 1990s red-black nail polish shade in a new limited edition make-up collection which spans eyes, lips, complexion and tools
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Body Care

Cosmetics Business picks: 13 beauty launches to add to your basket immediately

A new fragrance from Jo Malone London; skin care launches from Dr. Barbara Sturm, Tropic and Dermalogica; and body care upgrades from Uni, EOS and Phlur are among this week’s biggest beauty launches
Manufacturing

Mane acquires Chemosensoryx Biosciences to advance its receptor-based research

Fragrance and flavour giant Mane Group has bought the Belgian biotech firm for an undisclosed sum to advance its expertise in how smells, tastes and sensations are perceived
Regulatory

FDA unable to determine safety of ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics

A lack of available data on the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products has left the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unable to fully assess their risks
Packaging

John Frieda relaunches with ‘bold new vision’ including new formulas and packaging

Hair care brand John Frieda’s owner Kao is betting on new formulas, fragrance and refreshed packaging for growth
Ingredients

L'Oréal backs 13 start-ups through €100 million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator

The French beauty giant’s L'AcceleratOR programme has selected companies working on ‘scalable sustainable solutions of the future’ across packaging, ingredients and the circular economy

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Why Low Volume, High Mix manufacturing is becoming critical to the future of beauty and wellness brands

As beauty brands increasingly prioritise agility, formulation integrity, and supply chain resilience, Low Volume, High Mix (LVHM) cosmetic manufacturing is emerging as a...

Discover our new bio-optimised collagen peptides

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Cosmetics Consultants Europe - Cosmetics Product Safety Assessment Online Training

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Nuon Medical unveils tech-integrated packaging ecosystem at CES 2026, engineering clinical precision into the point of skin contact

Nuon Medical, a leader in beauty tech innovation, has announced a comprehensive tech-integrated packaging ecosystem at CES 2026

Why are there so few female-founded cosmetic manufacturers in the UK?

Despite thousands of women founding and leading beauty brands across the UK, the manufacturing side of the cosmetics industry remains strikingly male-dominated and largely...

Rising Stars Challenge 3rd Edition: Boosting creativity from the new generation of cosmetic formulators

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Concept4 Launches Macro Trend Report for 2027–2028: Exclusive Insights into the Future of Beauty and Fashion

Concept4, end-to-end product development partner for leading beauty and fashion brands, announces the release of its Macro Trend Report for 2027–2028. This report...

BotaniCellar Eryngium Maritimum: Resilient skin care from the coast of Brittany

Sourced from the rugged coastline of Brittany, France, the Eryngium maritimum - known as the "King of Stress Resistance" - thrives in extreme conditions, adapting to its...

Cloud Dancer: When Pantone 2026 Inspires the Perfume of Tomorrow

In a world that moves at an ever-faster pace, this color reflects a desire to slow down, refocus, and return to what is truly essential

Parfex Breaks Ground on Its New Industrial Site in Gras

Parfex laid the foundation stone for the extension and renovation of its historic industrial site, located at 51 avenue Louison Bobet in the Bois de Grasse Business Park....

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Inside the 'Manissance': why men’s grooming is gearing up for major growth in 2026

From teenage boys co-buying luxury niche fragrances to decant and share, to the surge in male ‘tweakments’, there is new momentum behind male grooming, writes Maisie Bovingdon

Inflammation care is a key skin longevity trend for 2026

Consumer demand for skin care that targets inflammation is growing, but how can brands sidestep the restrictions on product claims? Julia Wray reports

Sticky rice, sesame and salt: Fragrance will enter its 'swavoury' gourmand era in 2026

‘Grown up gourmands’ will gain momentum as savoury notes merge with sweet to create an elevated code of comfort

Neuroscience and beauty innovation: key trends to watch in 2026

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