Market Reports

8 brands rocking the punk beauty trend this Christmas 2018

The festive season is here and this winter make-up is all about consumers finding their inner rebel and breaking the beauty rules

Pure Beauty Awards 2018: Winners revealed!

The best in beauty were announced at last night’s midnight garden-themed ceremony at the Savoy, London

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest trends in bath and body care

Colour cosmetics and facial skin care have been disrupted and redefined. Now it’s bath and body care’s turn to make waves

International Men's Day: 8 ways male grooming is redefining masculinity

With November ringing in Movember and International Men’s Day on 19 November, Cosmetics Business explores this year’s theme of positive role models

Lottie Tomlinson: The rising star on handling Instagram fame, make-up shaming and her blossoming beauty empire

Tipped to be Britain’s answer to Kylie Jenner, Lottie Tomlinson is a flourishing online force to be reckoned with. Here she talks followers, Tanologist and beauty geeks...

Alternative energy: Why Ayurveda is the latest wellness trend to break into beauty

Established in India, the ancient health care practice is taking centre stage in the West thanks to a new generation of holistic brands

The brands leading the vegan revolution in 2018

A growing number of animal-free and cruelty-free brands are capitalising on the ethical beauty alternative

Shine on: The brands revamping the noughties lip gloss for 2018

As crop tops and chokers go full circle back onto consumers’ radar, the 1990s staple lip gloss is making a comeback to the market with a year-on-year growth of 6.9% to US$2.94bn. But how are they different this time around?

Exclusive: Michael Bublé on beating the 'cringey' celebrity fragrance stereotype and his motivations for success

From selling out stadiums to fronting his new By Invitation Peony Noir perfume, award-winning singer Michael Bublé reveals to Cosmetics Business his inspirations in scent and success, and how he stays grounded

Negative reviews and undisclosed ads: The ugly side of beauty influencer marketing

From sponsored posts without disclaimers to paid-for negative reviews, the relationship between brands and influencers is under renewed scrutiny

How witchcraft is casting a spell over the beauty industry

As a growing number of consumers embrace Wicca, brands can learn from Sephora and Pinrose's cautionary tale when tapping into the occult

K-beauty to A-beauty: Cosmetics Business reveals top 5 beauty hotspots in new Trend Report

Korean beauty has opened the gates to a new trend for beauty destinations. But just how influential could this movement be?

Exclusive: Strictly Come Dancing star and Pure Beauty Awards host Vick Hope reveals her favourite beauty products

As she prepares to take the stage at the Pure Beauty Awards in London on 25 October, Capital FM Breakfast presenter and Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant Vick Hope reveals her beauty life lessons…

2018 hair care trends: Why 'choice' is the buzzword for brands

In 2018, consumers want a tailored approach to their individual hair needs, and the beauty and personal care industry seems happy to oblige, as Katie Middleweek reports

Fenty Beauty one year on: What the rise of the 'credible celebrity' means for brands

As Rihanna’s Fenty celebrates its first anniversary in September, Cosmetics Business explores how celebrity – from Goop to Max Factor – has changed the face of beauty brands

Exploring hair care materials past and present

R J W Hefford looks at the history of shampoos, conditioners and hair styling products, and provides his pick of the new hair care materials available to formulators

Restoring youthful tresses: A global solution to hair ageing

Alopecia and greying are manifestations of hair ageing that, when they occur prematurely, can negatively impact self-esteem

Fragrant travels: 7 brands taking note of the destination-inspired perfume trend

Cosmetics Business picks the niche perfume brands taking consumers on a scented journey down memory lane

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 disruptive colour cosmetics trends in new report

No longer beauty's double digit success story, colour cosmetics is facing a world of new challenges, with brands needing to become more agile

Are beauty brands ready to invest in this summer's viral jelly nails trend?

The 1990s inspired look has become of the hottest looks for beauty fans thanks to Kylie Jenner and cult brands

A whiff of nostalgia: 6 men's retro fragrances making a comeback in 2018

A preference for male perfume brands from the 1960s, 80s and 90s has turned out to be a surprise trend for 2018

Miller Harris CEO Sarah Rotheram on the new wave of retail and overhauling the 'dull' fragrance category

How much do you really know about your business? Here the CEO of London inspired niche perfume brand Miller Harris explains why it’s time to swap the boardroom for the shop floor

Beauty down below: Why vulvas and scrotums are the current 'it regions' in skin care

From pubic hair oils to scrotum cleansers, the beauty industry is leaving its prudish ways behind as it embraces the human body in all its glory

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest trends in beauty advertising

Consumers are tired of beauty adverts making them feel inadequate, and brands must now reinvent how they speak to them

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