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Cosmetics Business Live postponed until 2021

The conference, due to take place in October 2020, has been pushed back to the following year

Beauty retail: Why the ‘new normal’ isn’t really working out

In the space of three months, Covid-19 has forced beauty retail to change beyond recognition. But what does the pandemic really mean for the Britain’s high street staples and is a return to normal their only lifeline?

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest men's care trends in new report

The men’s category continues to pose challenges, but by offering more choice and focusing on wider male issues, brands are starting to win. This report reveals how

The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue: How oral care became luxury beauty in 2020

From designer toothpaste to mauve-kissed lips, embrace oral care with attitude ahead of National Smile Month

Positive news: Industry stories that brought hope this week

From financial donations to rainbows and free supplies, the beauty industry continues to lend a helping hand to communities in need

How coronavirus has revolutionised beauty's entire hand care category

From luxury hand wash to plastic-free soaps and hand cream, products designed for hands aren't going to be the same again

Positive news of the week: More uplifting stories from the beauty industry

Cosmetics Business has rounded up the good news stories over the seven days

'Sephora isn't very happy': Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore on retail's big problem

She spent her career creating products that flew off other peoples’ shelves. Here Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore explains why her latest venture has retailers raising their eyebrows – and why she doesn’t care

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest skin care trends in new report

Skin care continues to glow with opportunity. This report identifies how brands can differentiate and stay relevant for the future

In all her splendour: The products breaking female body hair taboos

Say goodbye to minimalism and welcome back the bush, with body hair at its fullest

Level up: Why the future of beauty marketing is in video games

No longer just for teenage boys, the gaming industry is getting a makeover and beauty wants in

Beauty on-demand: 7 cosmetics series to stream right now

Netflix, the BBC, Apple and Facebook have all released binge-worthy cosmetics content in recent months – and here’s why

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2020 finalists revealed

The Pure Beauty Global Awards is thrilled to reveal the most innovative and creative beauty products of the year

Fashion Week AW 2020: 5 beauty trends from London, New York and Milan

Cosmetics Business explores the upcoming hair and make-up trends from the catwalk

Packaging trends: All wrapped up in the one place

Taking place on 13-14 May 2020 in Amsterdam, Cosmetics Business Live will address the latest packaging trends and innovations and advise brands on how to implement them

Why the secondhand beauty industry is a 'risk not worth taking' in 2020

A new and unregulated market is emerging in used cosmetics as consumers begin trading a new beauty commodity

'We need to stop talking about being clean': Drunk Elephant founder on life with Shiseido

She is hailed by skin care fans as the queen of ‘clean’ beauty. But here, Drunk Elephant’s founder Tiffany Masterson reveals why she is trying to scrub off the reputation

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest wellness trends in new report

Wellness is becoming 'the code word for beauty'. This report reveals the white space opportunities for brands

'If the British government were execs, they'd be sacked': The beauty industry reflects on Brexit

As Britain leaves the EU on 31 January, beauty experts and brand owners reflect on the biggest political upheaval the country has seen in a lifetime and what it means for business

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key trends shaping the rise of beauty activism

Beauty has become a playground for activism. It may not always be a safe space for brands to play in, but those who get it right have much to gain

How can beauty brands tap into the brow lamination trend in 2020?

A 'perm for the eyebrow', the Instagram trend has converted into major sales thanks to influencers and celebrities sporting the fuller, affordable look

'Who we are doesn't matter': Why Estée Laundry wants you to stop focusing on its identity

Estée Laundry, the Instagram account the beauty industry loves to hate, talks to Cosmetics Business about its offline plans and sparking conversation

Why is the beauty industry still failing people with disabilities?

Beauty brands are more inclusive than ever, but the world's largest minority group are being left behind when it comes to product launches and representation

New decade, new do: 5 hairstyles to inspire consumers in 2020

There’s no better way to start a new year than with a new ‘do. Jump into 2020 with these high energy launches and hairstyles that are easy to recreate

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