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    Olaplex to Salt & Stone: All the beauty M&A deals of 2026 so far Estée Lauder Companies, Henkel, and Procter & Gamble are among the beauty giants bolstering their portfolio with acquisitions such as Forest Essentials, Olaplex and...
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    It’s complicated: Estée Lauder Companies and Puig’s relationship status if they enter this merger The news that Estée Lauder Companies is in ‘discussions’ with Puig around a potential merger has shaken the beauty industry, but could this mega deal be mutually...

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Exclusive: This Government SIC code change will have a huge impact on UK beauty

The UK Government is introducing updated Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes for hair, beauty and spa services. British Beauty Council CEO, Millie Kendall OBE, explains why this is a monumental moment for the UK beauty industry
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China’s beauty market is bouncing back in 2026. Here’s why…

After years of economic challenges, China’s beauty market is showing signs of recovery, with players such as Estée Lauder Companies and L’Oréal reporting improved financial growth in the country. But will this rebound maintain?
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Exclusive: British Beauty Council to debut inaugural British Beauty Festival in China

The new initiative aims to spotlight the innovation and heritage of British beauty brands on the global stage, starting with China
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Estée Lauder to Armani: the risks and rewards of reformulating a hero beauty product

Reformulating an iconic product is risky business for any beauty brand, so why are Estée Lauder, Armani and The Body Shop tinkering with their bestsellers? CB explores how and why formula upgrades happen, and how to make them land successfully
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Regulatory

Women and Equalities Committee urges UK Government for urgent ‘de facto ban’ on BBLs

The committee has released its 11th report on cosmetic procedures, calling for ‘high harm’ procedures, such as Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) and liquid breast augmentation, to be banned immediately, while highlighting the dangers of cosmetic tourism
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The Body Shop becomes British Beauty Council patron

As patron, the Auréa-owned British beauty retailer will support the British Beauty Council on its mission to raise the beauty industry’s reputation
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Blue beauty to make-up’s punk revival: the 2026 beauty trends to watch

As we enter a new year, British Beauty Council CEO and Cosmetics Business columnist, Millie Kendall, reveals the beauty trends to watch in 2026, from blue beauty and the slower consumption movement, to messy make-up's big comeback
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