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?
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”

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

Boots sale at risk of collapse

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

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
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
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
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

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

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

Natura & Co Group CEO Roberto Marques to exit

It comes as Natura & Co revealed plans to reorganise its business structure in 2022
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

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BYBI secures £1.9m funding to grow carbon-negative skin care line

BYBI secures £1.9m funding to grow carbon-negative skin care line

Backed by Independent Growth Finance, the sustainable company will use the funding to further expand into the US market and develop its product line
Former L'Oréal exec joins Scotch Porter as brand President

Former L'Oréal exec joins Scotch Porter as brand President

Before joining Scotch Porter, Christian Chopra worked as the General Manager of Consumer Beauty at Henkel Canada Corporation
9 cosmetics launches to watch for this summer

9 cosmetics launches to watch for this summer

Cosmetics Business takes a look at a further nine cosmetics and fragrance launches to look out for during the summer months
New applications for NFC technology

New applications for NFC technology

NFC has been touted as a method of tackling counterfeit goods and beauty’s problem with waste. So who are the early adopters and what is the future...
Dermalogica warns of TikTok nasal tanning trend risks

Dermalogica warns of TikTok nasal tanning trend risks

Demand for sprays containing the hormone called melanotan II has skyrocketed from users eager to jump on the trend
Def Leppard unleashes debut beauty range inspired by heavy metal legacy

Def Leppard unleashes debut beauty range inspired by heavy metal legacy

Def Leppard’s new beauty range has been designed to reflect the soaring vocals of 1980's vibrant rock and roll era
Good vibes: The rise of mood boosting ingredients

Good vibes: The rise of mood boosting ingredients

From scalp soothers to CBD solutions and hand-healing emollients, we discover the latest ingredients on the market to help your customers achieve a...
Cost of living crisis: how should beauty brands respond?

Cost of living crisis: how should beauty brands respond?

Consumers are being hit by record high inflation and they expect support. How can beauty companies get it right?
L’Oréal, P&G and L'Occitane accused of greenwashing in new findings

L’Oréal, P&G and L'Occitane accused of greenwashing in new findings

Changing Markets Foundation claims big brands' eco claims are misleading
Kim Kardashian’s lawyer brands SKKN trademark lawsuit a ‘shakedown’

Kim Kardashian’s lawyer brands SKKN trademark lawsuit a ‘shakedown’

SKKN+ brand name user Beauty Concepts has filed a complaint in a New York federal court
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...
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
Consumers' most popular social media platforms revealed

Consumers' most popular social media platforms revealed

YouTube, Instagram and Facebook were among consumers' platforms of choice, driven by influencer marketing and social selling
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...
Boots sale abandoned amid global market turmoil

Boots sale abandoned amid global market turmoil

The sale of the historic UK chain has been hampered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting effect on the world's economy, as well as low...
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...

In Brief

The science start-up MyMicrobiome introduces the world's first seal for Microbiome-friendly textiles

HIEE brings a hair growth and facial care device 2-in-1 for you

BASF launches new biopolymer for oil control natural products

in-cosmetics Korea 2022

Evonik marks start of a revolution in cleaning and personal care with groundbreaking ceremony

INOLEX expands its global patent portfolio of novel alkylhydroxamic acid technology

Cosmoprof North America 2022

Just a bit tired or had enough? – Lavandi discuss: How to spot burnout and what to do about it

Colour and quality unmatched for new GHD packs

Cosmoprof India 2022

Mono PET jars

L’Oréal marketing veteran joins Function of Beauty

Mondi creates new eco stand-up pouch for Kao’s Goldwell

Pure Beauty Awards 2022

BeautyLab receives more skincare awards

Inolex grows preservation patents portfolio

Faca Packaging will be exhibiting at PCD Paris - STAND A18

Cosmetics Business Live 2022

Silgan Dispensing to unveil mist and pump innovations

Ball Corporation launches reduced carbon footprint aerosol can

Here2Grow helps develop scalp therapy product Haircalma

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna

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

BASF harnesses microbiome for new healthy ageing ingredients

100% recyclable recycled droppers

Beauty Reimagined Univar Solutions

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Cosmetics Business Stand Side with Mibelle Biochemistry
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Cosmetics Business in conversation with Innospec: Part 2

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New applications for NFC technology
New applications for NFC technology
Good vibes: The rise of mood boosting ingredients
Good vibes: The rise of mood boosting ingredients
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