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How to survive fresh inflation as a beauty business owner

How to survive fresh inflation as a beauty business owner

This July hasn't just seen temperatures soar, fresh inflation has hit consumers worldwide. Clare Kiteley, Client Director at Kantar UK, explains why prioritising your brand is the key to staying cool in the heat
What exactly is beauty's business with mental health?

What exactly is beauty's business with mental health?

In an industry long scrutinised for its impact on mental health, is it now a responsibility for beauty companies to provide tangible support?
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?
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
Pinterest's Head of Beauty: 'Michelin-star beauty products is the future of supplements'

Pinterest's Head of Beauty: 'Michelin-star beauty products is the future of supplements'

What will the next generation of skin and hair supplements look like? Pinterest's beauty boss Tom Spratt explores
Top 3 skin care brands for women over 55

Top 3 skin care brands for women over 55

Cosmetics Business reveals who they are, why they appeal, and what they share in common
How 3 Gen X beauty founders are fighting for midlife visibility

How 3 Gen X beauty founders are fighting for midlife visibility

Often labelled as the 'forgotten generation', Gen X is now being targeted by powerhouse female entrepreneurs who want to empower them
It’s Susanne’s world: How Susanne Kaufmann took her Austrian beauty brainchild to global heights

It’s Susanne’s world: How Susanne Kaufmann took her Austrian beauty brainchild to global heights

Humble beauty entrepreneur, Susanne Kaufmann, went from fifth generation hotelier to beauty brand pioneer, without even so much as a business plan
4 midlife beauty opportunities for brands

4 midlife beauty opportunities for brands

Midlifers have the deepest pockets and some of the most underserved needs of any consumer. How can beauty brands reach them most effectively?
Pure Beauty Global Awards 2022: See the winners!

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2022: See the winners!

On 31 May, the beauty industry's leading international awards ceremony showcased the beauty in the business
Pure Beauty Global Awards 2022 host Becca Dudley on her ultimate products, dream collabs and industry idols

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2022 host Becca Dudley on her ultimate products, dream collabs and industry idols

The model and MTV presenter is hosting the disco-themed industry awards on 31 May
Ageism is the last accepted 'ism', and a pro-age movement is growing in beauty to tackle it

Ageism is the last accepted 'ism', and a pro-age movement is growing in beauty to tackle it

While the industry has made strides towards inclusivity, age diversity has been largely left behind. Can the latest brand and industry campaigns change this for good?
Pinterest's Head of Beauty: 'Sustainability is a wave, one which is difficult not to drown in'

Pinterest's Head of Beauty: 'Sustainability is a wave, one which is difficult not to drown in'

As searches for sustainable lifestyles spike on Pinterest, Tom Spratt explores how beauty brands can stay afloat
Perfumes that smell 'convincingly natural' are most popular with consumers

Perfumes that smell 'convincingly natural' are most popular with consumers

Natural-smelling scents are one of the biggest success factors for fragrances today, regardless of their use of natural or synthetic ingredients
One to watch: This French-Hong Kong skin care brand is a rising star in sustainable beauty

One to watch: This French-Hong Kong skin care brand is a rising star in sustainable beauty

MONO Skincare founder Laurie Mias explains why her tablet format is a long-awaited eco revolution
Science-backed, mood-boosting fragrance is the latest wellness trend

Science-backed, mood-boosting fragrance is the latest wellness trend

Consumers are using scent as a self care tool, creating an opportunity for performance fragrances that validate their claims

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