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The Spanish cosmetics droppers specialist plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities and boost its sustainability offering with the new agreement
European commission adopts restriction on intentionally added microplastics

The new rules are expected to prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics
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The brand will officially launch in early 2024, and is currently in a ‘soft-launch’ period to test a pre-launch version of the website
Body Proud raises awareness of catfishing in Don’t Fall for the Smooth Talk campaign

The beauty brand has created an online guide to help Gen Z spot the warning signs of catfishing and enjoy online dating safely
Exclusive: Sephora boosts sexual wellness offering with indie retail deal

The beauty retail chain has ramped up its sexual wellness product range online with SheSpot
Actress Greta Lee fronts Loewe’s Botanical Rainbow perfume campaign

The Russian Doll star is promoting the launch of Loewe Perfumes’ unisex fragrance Aire Anthesis and redesign of its Un Paseo Por Madrid collection
Male beauty sales surge 77% driven by celebrity launches and Gen Z

Nail care, skin care and fake tan saw the biggest sales growth among UK men, thanks to the likes of Harry Styles’ Pleasing and Idris Elba’s S’able Labs
Jared Leto’s Twentynine Palms is the latest celebrity beauty brand in trouble

The actor has allegedly terminated his relationship with parent company Maapilim Ltd, leaving the future of the brand uncertain
Maria Nila gets L Catterton backing to go global

L Catterton has acquired a ‘significant minority stake’ in the Swedish professional hair care brand
Intimate care is evolving, so here are the new opportunities to tap into

With the intimate care category growing in sophistication, IFF reveals how brands can use microbiome claims, textural improvements and supplementation to appeal to the ever more discerning consumer
Avon is selling in UK stores for the first time with Superdrug

Avon will be sold in 100 Superdrug bricks-and-mortar stores from 11 October as ramps up its omnichannel strategy
Third-party manufacturers are evolving, so here's how you can choose the best partner

BCMPA’s Emma Verkaik talks current pressures, opportunities and how beauty brands can best pick their manufacturing partner
Exclusive: The Apprentice’s Tom Pellereau breaks into the LED facial device market

The founder of beauty tools business StylPro aims to democratise the LED sector with three affordable at-home devices for the face and eyes

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Exclusive: Lottie London’s Blood for Beauty campaign returns to help NHS attract black heritage donors

Exclusive: Lottie London’s Blood for Beauty campaign returns to help NHS attract black heritage donors

The beauty brand is working with the NHS to raise awareness of the need for black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell disorder
Sephora, Boots and Space NK call on UK government to tackle ‘unacceptable’ surge in retail crime

Sephora, Boots and Space NK call on UK government to tackle ‘unacceptable’ surge in retail crime

Violence and abuse towards retail workers has almost doubled since the pandemic, according to the British Retail Consortium
2023’s beauty buying habits revealed: Nineties perfumes are in, tech is out

2023’s beauty buying habits revealed: Nineties perfumes are in, tech is out

Sales for nostalgic nineties fragrances have soared over the past 12 months according to John Lewis’ new shopping report
How to find the best applicator tips for your beauty products

How to find the best applicator tips for your beauty products

From lip gloss to skin care, Cosmetics Business discovers the latest applicator tips on the market
Exclusive: Clinique brings ‘viral-ready’ lipstick shade to the UK

Exclusive: Clinique brings ‘viral-ready’ lipstick shade to the UK

The new Pink Honey shade is the sister tone to the Clinique’s best selling Black Honey lipstick
British TV star Stacey Solomon invests in hair care brand Rehab

British TV star Stacey Solomon invests in hair care brand Rehab

The television presenter is now a Business Partner of the eco-conscious hair care brand, having invested an undisclosed sum
Career advice: How I became President of Cosmetics Business AEMEA at Kao Corporation

Career advice: How I became President of Cosmetics Business AEMEA at Kao Corporation

Mark Johnson, President of Cosmetics Business AEMEA, on his career at the Japanese beauty group, managing brands like Molton Brown
Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 hair care trends of 2023 in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 hair care trends of 2023 in new report

It's hair care's time in the spotlight as sales outstrip skin care, and consumers zero in on their hair and scalp health
Olaplex pokes fun at TikTok’s dupe culture with Oladupé campaign

Olaplex pokes fun at TikTok’s dupe culture with Oladupé campaign

The brand has gone viral for secretly launching fictitious product Oladupé on TikTok to shine a spotlight on misinformation on social media
Revolution Beauty shareholders revolt over CFO reelection

Revolution Beauty shareholders revolt over CFO reelection

Revolution Beauty and Booho were embroiled in a month-long spat earlier this year, which resulted in the fast fashion retailer successfully taking...
The horror story behind these beauty collabs

The horror story behind these beauty collabs

Cosmetics Business takes a look at the beauty brands fighting for the horror aesthetic’s place in the mainstream spotlight, through high quality co...
Gen Z is rewriting the rulebook on how make-up is used and why

Gen Z is rewriting the rulebook on how make-up is used and why

This expressive consumer group is using make-up to create an attitude, reflect emotions and meet new goals
Dr. Barabara Sturm considering potential sale

Dr. Barabara Sturm considering potential sale

The skin care brand is reportedly in talks with investment bank RBC on the business’ current options
What's next for British beauty?

What's next for British beauty?

Pinterest UK's Head of Beauty, Tom Spratt, explores Britain's beauty brand heritage and its global influence
L’Oréal opens new ‘purpose-built’ UK headquarters in London’s White City

L’Oréal opens new ‘purpose-built’ UK headquarters in London’s White City

The French beauty group has relocated its 1,000-plus London workforce to a new free-flowing, sustainable and energy efficient building
Career advice: How I became General Manager of L'Oréal Paris UK

Career advice: How I became General Manager of L'Oréal Paris UK

In partnership with CEW UK, Caroline O’Neill shares her career journey from graduate scheme to General Manager at the world leading beauty brand

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Spotlight on a novel source of vitality for deficient skin

Chemical Inspection Regulation Services to explore regulatory compliance of cosmetics in China

Technical Administrator - Buckinghamshire - £24-28,000 (AE554356B)

Suppliers’ Day

It's all about the ball: Remington raises the bar with the new limitless collection featuring 360° PivotBall

Farm to Formulation: O&3 Press on in Zero-waste Natural Oil Production

PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week

Virospack is introducing its eco-friendly Packaging: PLANT-BASED DROPPER

Inspired in the Deity of the Seas to challenge hair breakage

How AI Can Help You Create Products Your Consumers Really Want

A new generation of microplastic-free hair styling polymers

The opportunity for formulations worldwide: Provital's 'Rising Stars Challenge' 2nd Edition

Matsos - the new sustainable brand by Pujolasos

Cosmetics Business Roundtables: Hair Care Trends for 2024

MSL urges industry to get ready for MoCRA

"The Science of Age-Defying Hair Care: Unlocking Youthful Tresses with Innovative Formulations"

Manufacture creams and more for medical and pharmaceutical use

6th Microbiome Movement - Skin Health & Dermatology Summit

ILG explores how Gen-Z consumers are transforming the beauty market

Twist it, swipe it or stamp it! Add wow to your formula with ShapeUp Stick

Drive your innovation at the award-winning packaging festival for beauty products, PCD Paris

Cosmoprof India Mumbai

Sabinsa celebrates 35th anniversary

Visit HCP at Luxepack Monaco 2023 in Hall Ravel, booth RA4/RB3 for the newest innovations in luxury beauty packaging

Cosphatec founds a subsidiary in France and now starts direct sales

WEBINAR: Design freedom or sustainability – why not both?

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