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Kris Jenner makes MAC Cosmetics debut fronting Studio Fix campaign

Momager Jenner fronts the make-up giant’s latest campaign and joins a growing list of Gen X celebrities which are being tapped by beauty businesses in 2025

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Meet BeautyShelf: the beauty app making the girls' group chat shoppable

Meet the best friends-turned-co-founders setting out to give the group chat a shoppable glow up that has already...
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Tropic Skincare founder Susie Ma lands £20 million payout after Lord Alan Sugar buyback

The payout came amid a bumper year of trading for the skin care business in 2024, as revenues and pre-tax profits both saw significant gains

Sephora to launch ‘shoppable storefronts’ where influencers can curate beauty product buys

Content creators will be able to monetise their recommendations of Sephora beauty brands from next month

Natura & Co inks deal to sell Avon business in Central America

Brazilian beauty conglomerate Natura & Co has agreed to offload its Avon business in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic to Grupo PDC
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What is fenugreek?

Vincent Miralles discusses fenugreek’s potential in sustainable polymers for next-generation hair care
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Vichy’s longevity science play addresses hair loss and zombie cells

Hair renewing serum Dercos Aminexil Clinical R.E.G.E.N. Booster, and Neovadiol Longevity Revolumizing Cream for boomers, are the L’Oréal-owned dermatological brand’s first longevity-focused launches, and more are in the pipeline
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Career advice: How I became Brand General Manager at NARS UK

In partnership with CEW UK, Rachel Leon-Wardrop reveals how she became Brand General Manager at the Shiseido-owned make-up giant, and the skills and knowledge needed to manage the role successfully
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Hourglass Cosmetics founder acquires and relaunches Nature of Things

Hourglass Cosmetics founder, Carisa Janes, discusses the fine balance in refreshing cult bath, body and skin care brand Nature of Things, while also retaining the original work that was put into it

The best in British beauty: who made the cut

Rare Beauty, Maison Francis Kurkdijan and Dr Sam's are just some of the exciting brands among the Pure Beauty Awards finalists this year

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Male Grooming

Cosmetics Business picks: 2025’s best beauty advent calendars

As beauty advent calendars continue to grow into a category of their own and brands compete for consumers attention and cash, Cosmetics Business rounds-up the best beauty advent offerings to have launched this year
Digital

Kering-owned Gucci, Balenciaga and McQueen hit by data breach in cyber attack

Several luxury businesses have been targeted in a wave of cyber attacks that has seen the personal data of customers stolen, including Chanel, Dior and Harrods
Hair Care

Face The Future grows luxury hair portfolio with Luxurious Look acquisition

The online beauty retailer’s acquisition of the luxury hair care retailer comes as Face The Future enters a new growth phase
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Skin Care

The three types of science-savvy skin care consumers set to drive €4bn of beauty sales growth

‘Clinical Seekers’, ‘Skin Care Hackers’ and ‘Effortless Quality Enthusiasts’ value clinical efficacy but are not necessarily loyal to brands in their multi-step routines, according to a new report by L.E.K Consulting
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Colour Cosmetics

Grip primers: can the latest launches unstick e.l.f.'s viral reign?

e.l.f.'s Power Grip has dominated the primer boom for years. Julia Wray investigates the new challengers, and their benefits
Marketing

Bluemercury targets ‘overlooked’ Gen X in marketing push featuring Belinda Carlisle

The beauty chain’s ‘Up Next’ campaign will spotlight real women aged over 40 who have ‘spending power, brand loyalty and a desire for real connection’
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Body Care

Cosmetics Business picks: 9 beauty launches you need to know

From gut-supporting patches from Kind to colour cosmetics from Rodial and UKLash, discover this week’s biggest new beauty launches
Manufacturing

Nigeria bans export of shea nut used in beauty products for six months

Nigeria, the world’s biggest producer of shea nuts, is aiming to increase manufacture of refined products, such as shea butter used in beauty items, and boost its share of the $6.5 billion market
Regulatory

More than 100,000 Paris Hilton mini beauty fridges recalled over fire and burns risk

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said it is aware of 27 reports of the Paris Hilton branded fridges, made by Epoca International, overheating and catching fire
Packaging

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Ingredients

Why scar care is beauty’s next breakout trend

As the beauty industry caters for a more diverse range of skin needs, Julia Wray explores how ingredients makers are tapping scar care as the next skin and body care trend

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Kolmar Korea launches full operation of 2nd US factory, establishing K-beauty’s ‘tariff safe zone’ in America

New 17,805㎡ facility completed in Pennsylvania with an annual production capacity of 300 million units

Exosomic peptides & resveratrol: latest patented innovation for skincare

Vytrus Biotech unveils its latest patented innovation: Exosomic peptides and resveratrol, harnessing the regenerative power of natural plant exosomes

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Haut.AI launches Skin.Chat – The AI skincare advisor that shops for you

Haut.AI, the award-winning leader in AI-powered skin analysis and personalisation, today announced the launch of Skin.Chat, the only skincare-specialised AI consultant...

Radiant skin overnight

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From Amazon rainforest to cosmetic excellence: The sustainable journey of Copaíba Oil

Delivering on Clariant's purpose "Greater chemistry - between people and planet." This story is an example of how Clariant delivers on its purpose-led strategy

Kolmar Korea aims to capture global skincare market with “uniquely Korean” cleansers and facial masks

Kolmar Korea, a leading global cosmetics ODM (Original Development Manufacturer), is ramping up its international skincare strategy with K-beauty products that spotlight...

Vetroplas to showcase components from European partners this year at London Packaging Week

London Packaging Week, 15th & 16th October, Halls S2 & S3, Excel London

BASF showcases sunscreen solutions under the “Beyond Beauty: Enduring Vitality” campaign at FLSCC’s 2025 Sunscreen Symposium

New campaign introduces comprehensive sun and skin care concept “SunSational Skincare: from Reactive to Radiant” that promotes long-term skin health and wellness

Discover bold, the new bottle line that blends style and sustainability

Introducing Bold, Eurovetrocap's new line of HDPE bottles containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, designed to meet the needs of a market that is increasingly...

Inference Beauty unveils AI Face Scanning powered by ingredient transparency, redefining personalised beauty with unmatched precision

Inference Beauty, the Swiss-based leader in ingredient intelligence and AI-driven beauty personalisation, today announced the launch of advanced AI Face Scanning...

CPL Aromas Appoints Pauline Holmes as General Manager of UK Sales Division

CPL Aromas, the world’s largest fragrance-only fragrance house, is delighted to announce the appointment of Pauline Holmes as General Manager of its UK Sales Division,...

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Grip primers: can the latest launches unstick e.l.f.'s viral reign?

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Doughnut-style applicators are the new lip balm trend

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