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Why is modern day slavery thriving in the beauty industry?

Cosmetics Business removes the polish of the nail industry to uncover how modern slavery has entered the high street

Call for speakers: Lead the discussion at Cosmetics Business Live 2020!

Cosmetics Business announces the launch of Cosmetics Business Live 2020, due to be held in Amsterdam next year

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 key bath and body trends in new report

Amid a dynamic and fast-changing bath and body care market, brand distinction, and a driving purpose, is everything

Meet Sophia Hutchins: Beauty CEO, Jenner-Kardashian insider and reluctant influencer

In an interview with Cosmetics Business, the businesswoman explains how she landed multi-million dollar investment for her Silicon Valley-approved sun care brand Lumasol

Disco daze: The beauty brands embracing the Studio 54 trend for Christmas 2019

Make-up brands are channelling their inner dancing queen with bold glitter and strobe highlights

The Mighty Moustache: How to wear your facial hair for Movember 2019

From gunslinger to goatee, help your customers take their ‘taches to new lengths this Movember

Nyx founder opens up about life after L'Oréal's $500m buyout: "I needed to roll up my sleeves"

Toni Ko, one of the richest women in America, bets on the next evolution of influencers for her new make-up venture

Pure Beauty Awards 2019: Winners revealed!

Pure Beauty's annual awards ceremony honoured the best in beauty last night at a rebel-themed evening held at London's 8 Northumberland Avenue

Good vibrations: How beauty is leading the sexual wellness movement

Cosmetics Business finds out what is really going on between the sheets of retail’s new sexual wellness category

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key trends shaping the future of hair care in new report

As 2020 fast approaches, this report identifies the key opportunities for hair care brands, and the new trends that are breaking through

Make-up's financial crisis: Why have consumers fallen out of love with drugstore brands?

Once beacons of the beauty industry, Cosmetics Business investigates how legacy drugstore make-up brands L’Oréal Paris, Rimmel and Revlon have fallen from grace – and why it's more than the rise of indie brands

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest beauty supplements trends in new report

Beauty supplements are growing in sales – and controversy. This report reveals how brands can eradicate scepticism and build trust

Beauty and wellness: 6 brands and retailers living and breathing the trend

Mindfulness, wellness and self-care are now part of the beauty lexicon. But which brands and retailers are living and breathing the trend?

Breast Cancer Awareness 2019: 23 beauty brands that are giving back this October

Next month, consumers will be able to buy beauty products knowing that their pounds will go to good causes as cosmetics brands put the iconic pink ribbon front and centre

Meet the exhibitors at Cosmetics Business’ Regulatory Summit and Packaging Live 2019

The co-located events will return to Barcelona on the 8 - 9 October for two days of cosmetics innovation

Super cica: Cosmetics Business reveals the beauty ingredient swooping in to rescue skin

Cosmetics Business looks at the ‘wonder ingredient’ trending in the beauty realm and the brands that are harnessing it in their products

From Shiseido's salon for kids to princess parties: Why mini-me beauty is far from child's play

After MAC and John Lewis cancelled its 'back to school' workshop oversight, Cosmetics Business explores which brands are acing the children's industry

How Holland & Barrett is becoming the Goop of the high street

From ditching wet wipes to investing in plastic-free brands, the British health food and beauty retailer is on a mission to democratise wellness

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 key sustainable beauty trends in new report

88% of consumers want brands to help them live sustainably. This report reveals how beauty brands can rise to the challenge, and do sustainability well

Be in control of cosmetics compliance at the 2019 Cosmetics Business Regulatory Summit

The sixth Cosmetics Business Regulatory Summit will take place 8-9 October in Barcelona. Cosmetics Business discovers what 2019’s attendees can expect to keep them up-to-date with regulatory changes, especially those affecting trending areas of the beauty business

How the rising star of perfumery Jérôme di Marino is casting a spell on the fragrance world

The nose behind some of 2019's coveted launches, from Molton Brown to Kendo, di Marino learnt from the best with Francis Kurkdijan, the creator of Jean Paul Gautier's Le Male, as his mentor

How beauty is taking flight in the turbulent world of travel retail

Travel retail has been a key driver for cosmetic giants in recent years and as airports report record numbers of passengers, independent experts reveal to Cosmetics Business how you can stand-out

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest colour cosmetics trends in new report

The future of colour cosmetics depends on finding ways to respond to demands for inclusivity, sustainability and long-term benefits. This report reveals how brands can stay ahead

For love or money: What do the Love Island men mean for the future of male grooming?

With millions of consumers smitten on Love Island 2019, Cosmetics Business explores how the beach boys from the reality TV show have shaped and reflect long-term male grooming trends

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