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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga is expected to make its comeback next month with a reformulated beauty range and a fresh retail partner

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Personal care giant defended its decision to continue operating in Russia, in spite of the war in Ukraine, to protect its employees in the region

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The ‘human tragedy’ in Ukraine is just one of the factors driving up prices for Unilever, as well as inflation and supply chain issues

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Diptyque backs British retail with biggest own-brand store

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Soaring inflation needs immediate action to save the high street, warns British Beauty Council

Beauty retailers and salons are having to cope with additional pressures such as higher National Insurance bills and business rate increases
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Lottie London targets Gen Z with new app

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Wella ‘sincerely’ apologises for ‘insensitive’ comment by educator

The ‘objectionable’ term was used by one of the hair care giant’s educators to describe a model’s hair
Bite Beauty waves goodbye after 10 years

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Is plastic neutral the next big eco claim?

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Is this the end of the 'clean' beauty boom?

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Low levels of omega 3 linked to acne

94% of patients with acne were found to have below the recommended levels of the fatty acid
Maybelline partners with Wattpad again for Mental Health Awareness month

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Celebrating synthetics: Focusing on how environmental benefits can end the stigma

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Harrods caps Russian spending at £300 in-store

Harrods caps Russian spending at £300 in-store

Cosmetic products from La Prairie and Crème de la Mer will be off limits to high-flying Russian customers
Bedside beauty: Perfecting a night time beauty routine

Bedside beauty: Perfecting a night time beauty routine

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cosnova sees 2021 sales boost on back of 50% hike in e-commerce

cosnova sees 2021 sales boost on back of 50% hike in e-commerce

German company expects social commerce, live shopping events and augmented reality tools will further grow digital presence
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