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Dolce & Gabbana creates Light Blue Island on Roblox to attract Gen Z

The luxury Italian brand’s island on the gaming platform aims to ‘introduce a new generation of gamers’ to its hero fragrance franchise, Light Blue

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Superdrug names Simon Comins COO in ‘major’ company milestone

The long-standing executive, previously Chief Commercial Officer, will lead combined retail and commercial operations at the UK beauty chain
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e.l.f. Beauty and Pinterest create AI-powered beauty tool to ‘democratise’ colour analysis

‘Color e.l.f.nalysis’ will help users discover shades that match with their individual colour story, before leading them to a curated board of shoppable e.l.f. Beauty make-up products tailored to them

L’Oréal teams up with start-up Omi to create 3D gen AI brand product imagery at scale

The collaboration with the 3D gen AI virtual studio will enable the beauty giant to streamline its image creation process and accelerate product launches, saving time and money
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L’Oréal partners with Nvidia to ‘supercharge’ its beauty experiences with next-gen AI

The French beauty giant is working with the artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker to scale the use of generative and agentic AI across its business
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How 2025’s educated beauty consumer is dictating the direction of the industry

Circana’s Emma Fishwick discusses how today’s knowledgeable and empowered consumers are impacting innovation and trends
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How to create an AI fragrance

Master Perfumer Christophe Laudamiel explains how artificial intelligence can be used to create and optimise fragrances
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Inside beauty’s new era of 'high-tech' marketing strategies

Naureen Mohammed, Director of CPG at Pinterest UK, on the key to creating technology-driven, refreshed and ‘authentic’ beauty marketing campaigns in 2025 and beyond

Lancôme debuts star-studded Juicy Tubes campaign in nostalgia-filled Y2K throwback

Paris Hilton, Mischa Barton and Ed Westwick are among the celebrities reminiscing about the iconic lip gloss

The power of recognition: Winners share how the Pure Beauty Awards transformed their brands

As entries for the 2025 edition are in full swing, past winners reflect on how their victories have reshaped their businesses

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Huda Beauty drops setting spray claims after Charlotte Tilbury complaint

An influencer's claim that Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Setting Spray was the ‘strongest setting spray ever’ was challenged by Charlotte Tilbury through The National Advertising Division

Superdrug bets on fashion with marketplace clothing expansion

The move aims to reposition the retailer towards a more personal care and lifestyle-focused offering

Update: Dior hit by customer data breach in China amid hacking wave

Dior has warned customers to beware of scam communications after the incident, which follows attacks on UK retailers
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Are we in the midst of a beauty brand identity crisis?

As brands compete for consumers’ attention and cash, Lollie Hancock investigates whether branching out across multiple categories or staying in your lane is key to success

One third of influencer posts fail to disclose ties to brands, ASA finds

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) watchdog said posts with commercial connections must make it obvious or risk being sanctioned
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From Brazilian Bum Bum Cream to Cheirosa 59 mist: The secrets behind Sol de Janeiro’s success

Sol de Janeiro’s rise within the fragrance space has been phenomenal. Leonora Eckley explains how its media strategy has played a key role
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How the Yuka app is changing consumer and brand behaviour

Beauty shoppers have a growing interest in what's inside the products they buy – apps like Yuka are fulfilling that need. But what does that mean for brands?
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L’Oréal to launch new device offering microneedling-inspired treatments at home

The Lancôme branded gadget will go on sale in UK beauty retailer Boots this September, with an RRP of £250

Charlotte Tilbury makes gaming debut with Genshin Impact beauty collaboration

The Puig-owned brand has teamed up with the open-world role play platform on its first-ever gaming-inspired collection which comprises two limited-edition beauty boxes

TikTok launches SME Council to ‘turbocharge’ growth of hair and beauty brands

The social media platform’s new group aims to get small fast-growing businesses on the government’s agenda
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Beauty influencer collaborations: How to avoid legal headaches

As influencer collaborations turn into full-blown partnerships, Jennifer Gallagher from Primas Law explains the legal dos and don’ts for beauty brands

Cosmetics Business and Pure Beauty named British Beauty Council patrons

HPCi Media’s B2B publications will work closely with the not-for-profit organisation to help raise the reputation of UK beauty to a global audience

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Founder of Haut.AI wins Digiday Future Leader Award

Anastasia Georgievskaya, Co-Founder and CEO of Haut.AI, has been recognised as a 2025 Digiday Future Leader in the Technology Provider category. The award honours her...

Haut.AI named Finalist for Best Breakthrough Technology (Omnichannel) at 2025 BeautyMatter Awards

Haut.AI, a leading AI technology provider for skincare and wellness, has been named a finalist in the Best Breakthrough Technology (Omnichannel) category at the 2025...

Carmel Cosmetics Labs launches Cosmetopreneur podcast

New weekly series explores the business of beauty across Morocco and Europe

How retailers can stay competitive as TikTok Shop rewrites the e-commerce playbook

Fast, flexible fulfilment is now a competitive edge - here’s how retailers can keep pace with TikTok Shop’s evolving demands

Haut.AI named one of Central & Eastern Europe’s fastest-growing startups

This recognition places Haut.AI among a select group of innovative, high-growth companies from across 25 countries, including Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, and...

Sampl named Marketing Tech Innovation of the Year at the National Technology Awards 2025

UK scale-up recognised for transforming how beauty brands deliver trial at scale

Haut.AI to present on AI in sustainable cosmetics at Natural Beauty Expo in London

Haut.AI, a pioneer in AI-powered beauty personalisation technologies, is pleased to announce that its CEO and Co-founder, Anastasia Georgievskaya, will be speaking at the...

Haut.AI Brings AI-Powered Beauty Tech to Dubai AI Week 2025

Haut.AI, a pioneer in scientific beauty technology, is proud to present the next generation of AI-powered skincare innovation at Dubai AI Week 2025

Pioneering the Future of Cosmetic Science with Electron Microscopy at In-Cosmetics 2025

The cosmetics industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advances in materials science and nanotechnology. Electron microscopy, a powerful imaging technique is becoming...

Sampling Innovations launches Smart Sampling, the platform that transforms the interaction between brands and consumers

Innovation, digitalisation, and personalisation enhancing the consumer experience

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