Market Reports

Emma Bunton on how motherhood and life as a Spice Girl inspired her debut beauty brand

From Baby Spice to baby care, Emma Bunton, tells Cosmetics Business how motherhood inspired her beauty industry career and new eco-brand Kit & Kin

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest ways AI is transforming beauty in new Trend Report

Artificial Intelligence is being hailed as the invention that will change the world. Here's how it is reshaping the beauty business

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2018 winners revealed!

Which beauty brands scooped prizes at the inaugural Pure Beauty Global Awards 2018?

Charlotte Tilbury reveals the secrets to Instagram success and Kim Kardashian's NPD advice

The British celebrity make-up artist shares with Cosmetics Business how working with the world's most glamorous women helps her with new product inspiration

The Meghan effect: How the royals influence beauty

As royal wedding fever hits the nation, Cosmetics Business looks at the ongoing influence of global royalty – from Kate Middleton to Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah – on the beauty industry

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest male beauty trends of 2018 in new report

Brands are calling time on male stereotypes, a new face of masculinity is emerging and the historical category name ‘male grooming’ is being rejected. The sector is on the brink of major change

Munroe Bergdorf opens up about diversity in the beauty industry

Trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf tells Cosmetics Business why brands need to stop seeing influencers as empty vessels if they really want to embrace diversity in a meaningful way

How to impress Harrods' Head of Beauty

Mia Collins on how new beauty brands can break into the luxury Knightsbridge retailer

7 things people really believe about natural beauty brands

Cosmetics Business has exclusively partnered with Your Beauty Club to uncover consumer behaviour and attitudes to organic and natural beauty products

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest ethical beauty trends of 2018 in new report

Millennials and Gen Zs are looking beyond product to discover a brand's ethical value – and calling time on those who fail to live up to their claims

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2018 shortlist revealed!

Has your brand made it to the final round of the Pure Beauty Global Awards? Scroll down to find out!

Transparent business: 9 beauty brands proving why honesty is the best policy

Transparency and ethical beauty is no longer the domain of a select few, but is now becoming the industry norm

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest skin care trends of 2018 in new report

Miracle potions are out – and in their place, transparency and efficacy are moving rapidly in. From fast masks to personalised devices and beyond, next-gen skin care has arrived

9 things to know about how consumers like to buy beauty products online

Cosmetics Business has exclusively partnered with Your Beauty Club to uncover consumer behaviour and attitudes to online shopping

Boy bands, body care and bacteria: The trends to expect from K-beauty in 2018

As Korean beauty continues to reign supreme, here are the trends taking off in the region this year

Nails Inc founder Thea Green on how to launch a sister brand with staying power

From meeting the Queen to 'Instagrammable' NPD, Thea Green talks to Cosmetics Business about her new lipstick business INC.redible

How to impress a Selfridges beauty buyer

You've just finished creating your new product, but now the daunting task of securing retail listings is on the horizon. Here's what might attract the attention of Emily Saunders, Beauty Buyer at Selfridges

Why Orveda's co-founder is championing 'inclusive difference'

Beauty veteran and former President of Lancôme, Sue Y Nabi, reveals the secrets to luxury skin care and why the industry needs to embrace diversity – but not at the risk of the bigger picture

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest 'healthy beauty' trends of 2018 in new report

Healthy and clean beauty is inspiring some of the biggest industry trends, from microbiome body care to anti-pollution skin care – and that's only just the beginning

Going it alone: How beauty brands are welcoming in a new era of retail

More and more beauty brands are prioritising standalone flagship stores over department store concessions to create a 'sweet shop effect' and shoppers are hooked

Beauty brand health MOT: 6 questions to ask yourself in 2018

Is your brand in the best health it can be? Find out how you can keep it fighting fit this year by answering the below questions

The rise of cult beauty: 7 indie brands to watch this year

The indie beauty market is bigger than ever and is rapidly claiming attention away from cosmetics giants. Here are 7 indie beauty brands to keep an eye out for in 2018

Year in review: The biggest beauty news of 2017

Cosmetics Business looks back at some of the stories and events which made the headlines during 2017

Cosmetics Business predicts the 5 Global Beauty Trends of 2018 in new report

A new beauty landscape has arrived. Here's your definitive guide to staying on-trend and relevant in the cosmetics and personal care industry in the year ahead

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