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How Walmart and Target’s beauty offerings dominated in Q1 2026

Both US department store chains have reported bumper first quarter 2026 sales, amid an increase in investment in beauty over the past year. Cosmetics Business deep dives into the numbers

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Opinion: Indie beauty is booming, but survival has never been harder

CEW UK Managing Director Sallie Berkerey provides a deep dive into how indie brands are thriving in 2026, yet are...
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Is there such a thing as a gap in the beauty market anymore?

With new launches across beauty constantly claiming to fill a space with something needed and never seen before, Cosmetics Business asked industry experts their thoughts on if a gap in the market still exists

Unilever completes £150 million investment in Port Sunlight to ‘strengthen’ UK supply chain

The British consumer goods giant has finalised a £150 million investment into its UK strategic hub Port Sunlight, including manufacturing upgrades across its home care operations and a new advanced automated distribution centre

L’Oréal and Unesco to honour ‘pioneering’ scientists at 2026 For Women in Science International Awards

Five scientists have been named laureates in the programme’s 28th edition, which recognises the excellence of women in science worldwide, for their work in tissue engineering, genomic research, agricultural biotechnology and more
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How Unilever is using AI to become the ‘superior’ beauty player in 2026

Unilever has been quick to onboard artificial intelligence (AI) into its Research and Development (R&D) team. Jason Harcup, Chief R&D Officer for Beauty & Wellbeing, provides a deep dive into how AI is giving an edge to the British conglomerate in the cutthroat beauty industry
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Inside hair serum’s 2026 surge – and the category’s most innovative launches

While masks and oils have been mainstays in recent years, hair serums are seemingly on the up as formulation advances turn the hair care subcategory from an additional step to a routine essential

The Rock’s Papatui breaks into fine fragrance with three scents

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s personal care brand extends its fragrance offering beyond deodorant, with the introduction of three accessibly priced luxury colognes

Olive Young to open debut experience-focused US store

The South Korean beauty retailer will open its debut bricks-and-mortar store, focused on personalisation and interactivity, in Pasadena, California, later this month

House of Creed's sixth-generation leader and Master Perfumer Olivier Creed dies

The beauty industry has seen an outpouring of condolences for the Master Perfumer and former Creative Director of the now L’Oréal-owned fragrance brand

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Male Grooming

Dior unveils beauty suite at Cannes Film Festival

The Riviera-themed 350 square meter space also nods to the art of film costume design, and will host celebrities and Dior Ambassadors throughout the festival
Digital

La Roche-Posay debuts docu-series ‘debunking’ sun myths for Gen Zalpha

Experts will help identify fact from fiction when it comes to sun safety in the four-part web series targeting young people aged 13 to 24
Hair Care

Ouai appoints Susan Kim as CEO to ‘help scale the business globally’

Kim joins hairstylist Jen Atkin’s hair care business from sun, skin and body care brand Kopari Beauty, with the beauty executive having also served at giants L'Oréal and Benefit Cosmetics
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Skin Care

Medik8 to open lab-themed UK pop-up to celebrate Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ launch

The L’Oréal-owned premium skin care brand’s lab-inspired activation in London, hosted in partnership with Space NK, will bring the innovation behind its Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ serum to life in an immersive setting
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Colour Cosmetics

Cosmetics Business picks: 7 new beauty launches to know this May

From Medik8’s vegan PDRN, overnight renewal with Augustinus Bader and mousse formulas by Fenty Beauty, to summer scents from Phlur, discover this week’s biggest beauty launches
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Marketing

The Ordinary spotlights New York City transit problem with free bus shuttle service

The skin care brand’s latest stunt aims to provide a ‘solution’ to a New York City transportation pain point, running a free express shuttle from Williamsburg’s Domino Park to Prospect Park in Brooklyn to cut the usual commuting time in half
Body Care

Vaseline signs Blackpink’s Jennie as Global Ambassador for Body Care

The South Korean singer and actress, known for solo hit ‘Like Jennie’, will front campaigns for the Unilever-owned heritage player’s core body care collections, Gluta-Hya and Pro Derma
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Manufacturing

How the Middle East conflict is impacting the beauty industry

As the ongoing conflict continues to destabilise parts of the Middle East, writer Julia Wray explores how the beauty industry has been affected, how companies are navigating the war and the long-term impact of the conflict on the sector
Regulatory

Estée Lauder Companies agrees $210 million settlement in China sales practices lawsuit

Shareholders had claimed the US beauty giant did not disclose the impact of a crackdown on resellers in the country
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Packaging

Beauty’s ‘jelly’ trend is bouncing into packaging too

It’s not just textures that are taking a stride on the wobbly side. Packaging is playing a supporting role in beauty’s jelly era, writes Julia Wray
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Ingredients

What is MSM and how can the ingredient support skin?

Methylsulfonylmethane is a celebrated go-to ingredient for joint health, but holds surprising potential for skin care, says Jessica Arnaly

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Dermaclaim Lab concludes a landmark mid-season on the global tradeshow circuit

From Hangzhou to New York, our team connected with industry leaders, renewed strategic partnerships, and opened new doors across four of the world's most influential...

CPL Aromas unveils ‘wonderstate’: its 2026 macrotrend celebrating joy through fragrance, launching with an immersive 2-day event

CPL Aromas unveiled Wonderstate, its 2026 macrotrend, through a vibrant two-day immersive event that brought together customers, press, influencers and colleagues to...

BASF Showcases Personal Care Solutions at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

BASF hopes attendees had an opportunity to learn more about BASF’s Personal Care Solutions at the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in New York City

Cloud Beauty highlights refillable beauty and fragrance innovation at LUXEPACK New York 2026

Packaging innovations focused on sustainability, performance, and premium user experience were showcased at Booth A35 during the two-day exhibition

Best AI skin analysis tools in 2026

Skincare has always been personal. But for years, online shopping made it feel like a guessing game, pick a moisturiser based on a model's face and some generic marketing...

Revieve unveils “The Future Face of Beauty” Report: A landmark four-part series predicting the AI-powered, personalised beauty landscape of 2030

Revieve, the global leader in AI-powered beauty and wellness technology, today launches The Future Face of Beauty—a four-part report series capturing one of the most...

Why Hygienification of Beauty is the next major shift in personal Care, according to Symrise

Personal care is entering a new phase. Modern hygiene principles such as protection, balance, and prevention are increasingly moving beyond cleansing into everyday...

Alchemy receives prestigious King’s award for enterprise in international trade

Alchemy Ingredients is proud to announce it has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding achievement in International Trade

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What are the best foundation shade matching technologies in 2026?

Finding the perfect foundation shade online has always been one of the biggest challenges in beauty e-commerce. Differences in undertones, inconsistent shade naming across...

Silab Softcare celebrates its 10th anniversary

Ten years ago, Silab launched Silab Softcare, an in-house department fully dedicated to the care of compromised skin: it develops, manufactures and markets patented active...

Cosmewax advances the stick format trend with hybrid skin care innovation

Cosmewax, a leading cosmetics contract manufacturer for the global beauty industry, is redefining one of the fastest-growing formats in cosmetics: the stick

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The future of fragrance personalisation, from product development to retail

With the fragrance category’s continued upward trajectory, the opportunity for brands lies in serving growing desire for personalisation beyond discovery

Scent stacking: How minis and discovery sets are driving fragrance layering

As interest in mini perfumes grows, Megan Fahy explores how they are enabling consumers to experiment with scent, match their mood and build fragrance wardrobes

Vanilla girl or granny chic: How fragrance became a lifestyle aesthetic

With gourmand girly and fruit girl also on the rise, vibe-led storytelling on social is not only overhauling our olfactory language, it's driving fragrance sales

Alcohol-free perfume is meeting Gen Z demand for skin-friendly scents

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Provital continues to evolve with Nina Esposito as new Managing Director for US and Canada This year, as part of our ongoing evolution, Provital is excited to announce the appointment of Nina Esposito as the new Managing Director of Provital LLC, overseeing our...
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