The refill pouch revolution: Are pouches your brand's next step in sustainable beauty?

Brands are adopting refill pouches as a sustainable alternative to repeat purchases, so what are the options?
Why the war in Ukraine is a setback for sustainability

The war in Ukraine has triggered an unimaginable humanitarian crisis with more 12 million people displaced from the country – and it is also having environmental impacts that are being felt by industries globally, as well as cosmetics
Boots sale at risk of collapse

Walgreens Boots Alliance-owned health and beauty retailer could be left on the shelf

Hailey Bieber's Rhode Skin creates chaos for indie beauty brand Rhodes Skincare

"I am to be muddled with someone who has not the same ethics and certainly no manners, just stamping all over a small business, because of being famously married to Justin Bieber”

Natura & Co Group CEO Roberto Marques to exit

It comes as Natura & Co revealed plans to reorganise its business structure in 2022
Exclusive: Clinique’s first make-up NFT is helping to build a more inclusive beauty world

Created by beauty MUAs, Tess Daly, Sheika Daley and Emira D’Spain, the three NFT drops are aimed at underrepresented communities

A fairytale story: Why premium beauty is having a crowning moment

Appetite for beauty has not been hampered by the rise in energy costs or inflation. But even more surprisingly, the premium category is positively peppy. Here, Cosmetics Business takes a closer look at the sector’s success
Shiseido goes after Gen Z with new male grooming ‘buddy’ SideKick

Skin care brand combats specific skin care concerns for Asian men, and will hit the Chinese beauty market first

How will the Ocean Shipping Reform Act benefit beauty businesses?

The first significant revision to US maritime legislation in more than 20 years addresses late fees charged by ocean carriers and terminals

Sarah Jessica Parker talks the benefits of ageing with RoC Skincare

Beauty brand links up with ‘Sex and the City’ star to tackle anxiety around ageing
Henkel says a full withdrawal from Russia could have ‘far-fetching’ consequences

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

Nicole Kidman joins Vegamour as investor and brand advocate

The hair wellness brand is preparing to launch in the UK market in June, with a wider expansion planned for the EU, China, Australia and UAE later this year

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CTPA survey reveals self-esteem slump among UK adults

CTPA survey reveals self-esteem slump among UK adults

Post-Covid, 20% of British people surveyed reported low self-esteem, compared with just 7% in 2004
Beauty brands pledge to protect staff from Roe v Wade overturning

Beauty brands pledge to protect staff from Roe v Wade overturning

Brands including LVMH, Unilever and Benefit Cosmetics have stated they will cover travel and lodging costs for women seeking reproductive services
Sarah Jessica Parker talks the benefits of ageing with RoC Skincare

Sarah Jessica Parker talks the benefits of ageing with RoC Skincare

Beauty brand links up with ‘Sex and the City’ star to tackle anxiety around ageing
Hailey Bieber's Rhode: How to avoid trademark infringement

Hailey Bieber's Rhode: How to avoid trademark infringement

"Sorry Hailey, you’ve got guts, but sometimes fame costs." Simon Barker, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property at Freeths, reveals how beauty ent...
World’s first bio-based vitamin A begins application testing

World’s first bio-based vitamin A begins application testing

DSM’s new manufacturing process uses a specially-developed strain of yeast that converts a renewable carbon source into vitamin A
Meta restricts employee discussions of Roe v Wade overturning

Meta restricts employee discussions of Roe v Wade overturning

The Supreme Court overthrew Roe v Wade, which gave women in America the constitutional right to have an abortion, on 24 June
Regulating microbiome skin care

Regulating microbiome skin care

Determining which microbiome-related skin issues can be addressed with cosmetics is complex. Dr Tatiana Sergeenko, Dr Helena Eixarch and Dr Leslie...
Isamaya Ffrench on her new beauty brand, 'weird' make-up and finding inspiration

Isamaya Ffrench on her new beauty brand, 'weird' make-up and finding inspiration

The British make-up artist is playing by her own rules following an impressive CV including Dazed Beauty, Byredo and Burberry
Footfall rebound spurs L’Occitane sales uptick

Footfall rebound spurs L’Occitane sales uptick

The group also enjoyed record profitability, aided by tighter control of expenses and ‘sensible’ investment in upcoming brands
Azelis strengthens India presence with Ashapura Aromas buy

Azelis strengthens India presence with Ashapura Aromas buy

Purchase of the flavours and fragrances company follows Azelis' acquisitions of Vigon and Quimdis in 2021
Career advice: How I became Chief Marketing Officer of Trinny London

Career advice: How I became Chief Marketing Officer of Trinny London

In partnership with CEW UK, Shira Feuer, Chief Marketing Officer of Trinny London, shares her journey to the top of Trinny Woodall-founded beauty b...
Pinterest's Head of Beauty: 'Michelin-star beauty products is the future of supplements'

Pinterest's Head of Beauty: 'Michelin-star beauty products is the future of supplements'

What will the next generation of skin and hair supplements look like? Pinterest's beauty boss Tom Spratt explores
Kylie Jenner teases upcoming lip cosmetics duo

Kylie Jenner teases upcoming lip cosmetics duo

The new Gloss Drip lip gloss and Glow Balm, which can be used on the cheeks and lips, will be available in four different shades
Why the war in Ukraine is a setback for sustainability

Why the war in Ukraine is a setback for sustainability

The war in Ukraine has triggered an unimaginable humanitarian crisis with more 12 million people displaced from the country – and it is also having...
This week’s ten best beauty launches to keep on your radar

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The refill pouch revolution: Are pouches your brand's next step in sustainable beauty?

The refill pouch revolution: Are pouches your brand's next step in sustainable beauty?

Brands are adopting refill pouches as a sustainable alternative to repeat purchases, so what are the options?

In Brief

Faca Packaging will be exhibiting at PCD Paris - STAND A18

Silgan Dispensing to unveil mist and pump innovations

Ball Corporation launches reduced carbon footprint aerosol can

in-cosmetics Korea 2022

Here2Grow helps develop scalp therapy product Haircalma

Wyzo wins two high-profile design awards as world’s first sidebot

Cosmoprof North America 2022

BASF harnesses microbiome for new healthy ageing ingredients

100% recyclable recycled droppers

Cosmoprof India 2022

Aptar and Quadpack join forces for refillable lipstick product development

Made in Britain brings together pioneers in UK beauty manufacturing for panel debate at Cosmetics Business Live in London this Autumn

Dr.PAWPAW named in the FEBE Growth 100 list 2022

Pure Beauty Awards 2022

GPA Global and Marie-Stella-Maris collaborate to create N12 Objets d'Amsterdam

Calm your mind - blue cream

GIGI Laboratories adds Glow Up Serum to New Age G4 line

Cosmetics Business Live 2022

How to choose the right packaging for functional skincare products

Silgan Dispensing launches recyclable trigger sprayer to bring enhanced sustainability to market

Faber-Castell Cosmetics debuts psychedelic line inspired by metaverse

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna

Silgan Dispensing collaborates with Shiseido's Ulé line

GEKA releases its first Sustainability Report

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Hailey Bieber's Rhode: How to avoid trademark infringement
Hailey Bieber's Rhode: How to avoid trademark infringement
Regulating microbiome skin care
Regulating microbiome skin care
Career advice: How I became Chief Marketing Officer of Trinny London
Career advice: How I became Chief Marketing Officer of Trinny London
Why the war in Ukraine is a setback for sustainability
Why the war in Ukraine is a setback for sustainability
The refill pouch revolution: Are pouches your brand's next step in sustainable beauty?
The refill pouch revolution: Are pouches your brand's next step in sustainable beauty?
How to make an ingrown spot treatment
How to make an ingrown spot treatment
Biomimicry: Can beauty benefit from copying the natural world?
Biomimicry: Can beauty benefit from copying the natural world?
Autofermentation: A new approach to making cosmetic ingredients
Autofermentation: A new approach to making cosmetic ingredients
A fairytale story: Why premium beauty is having a crowning moment
A fairytale story: Why premium beauty is having a crowning moment
A 'second life' for beauty packaging
A 'second life' for beauty packaging