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Exclusive: Inside Avon’s innovation plans for Gen Z launches, ‘guardianship’ of hero products and partnerships

Avon’s head of R&D Deb Pellen tells Cosmetics Business what innovations are ahead for the 139-year-old brand.

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From age ratings to skin care A to Zs: What’s the legacy of Sephora Kids one year on?

Brands, retailers and parents are getting a grasp on their responsibilities when it comes to getting the right products in Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s hands
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Unilever to invest £80 million in UK fragrance facility

The new site is set to open in 2027 and will include fragrance development for brands such as Dove and Rexona
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Which organisms are beauty's biggest recall villains?

Ben Elmadi, Technical Manager – Cosmetics, at MSL Solution Providers, warns that cutting corners in testing can lead to significant losses and calls out the biggest offenders

Amorepacific doubles down on US manufacturing amid Trump tariff mayhem

The Laneige-owner relies on production from China and South Korea, which have been hit with higher tariffs than most by US President Donald Trump

kdc/one and Clarion Group target Indian beauty expansion with joint venture

New partnership aims to help establish local packaging and formulation capabilities
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The evolution of LED light therapy: A new era in skin care

With scientifically backed benefits, LED masks provide an accessible way to achieve professional-grade skin care at home
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Automation to energy consumption: The cosmetics facility design trends you need to know

Michael Durbin, North America Market Segment Manager – Pharmaceutical at Sherwin-Williams, explores the role of coatings amid tighter regulations and facility advancements

L'Oréal SA recalls Effaclar Duo in the US over fears acne treatment may contain cancer-causing chemical

A common ingredient for treating acne has been found to produce high levels of benzene

Meet the winners: Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025

Pure Beauty’s leading international awards ceremony showcased the best in the business, with winners including e.l.f. Beauty, Glow Recipe and Sol de Janeiro

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How to make shampoo paste, a low-water alternative to traditional and solid shampoos

With eco-friendly solid shampoos prone to cracking and softening, IFF‘s Carole Gherardi, Global Market Segment Lead, Actives, explains how to formulate an easy-to-use, low-water shampoo paste
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Beauty brands should not ‘cheapen’ products due to inflation

Cosmetics players should avoid shrinkflation and price hikes if they want to retain fans, says cosmetics manufacturer Rohan Widdison, CEO of New Laboratories

L’Oréal completes $160 million US innovation centre in New Jersey

The new R&I Center is the group’s largest outside of France and employs more than 600 individuals

Two confirmed dead and multiple victims injured in shooting at kdc/one warehouse

Suspect Bruce Reginald Foster III has been taken into custody following the New Albany mass shooting
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Kdc/one acquires Maesa’s EMEA division in expansion of beauty capabilities

The acquisition will allow Maesa to fully focus on US brand growth and ‘sharpen’ company focus
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Hydration is the hack behind a self-tanning mousse that applies evenly

Marcia Pinto Souteiro and Aurelie Brunel from THG Labs provide their top tips for creating a self-tanner with glowing results

Amika urges customers to stop using product after voluntary recall

The hair care brand said the batches did not meet the quality standards due to presence of bacteria

Seppic opens US fermentation biotechnologies laboratory

The lab’s Delaware location is a ‘significant step’ in the internationalisation of the French company’s innovation strategy

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant opens Los Angeles collaborative facility

Beauty ColLABoration House is anticipated to grow the ingredients firm’s annual sales by $80 million by 2028

Weleda opens €90 million ‘Cradle Campus’ logistics centre

The zero emissions facility in Germany incorporates the principles of a ‘circular economy’ and highlights the Swiss brand’s commitment to sustainability
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How indie beauty brands can break America

The US beauty landscape going into 2025 is one of unique challenges but big rewards, as Daniela Ciocan explains

Revlon relocates New Jersey R&D hub to ‘further amplify’ its capabilities

The move marks an ‘exciting step’ in Revlon’s future, says CSO

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