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What beauty consumers were talking about on Reddit in 2023

The social news site has revealed the beauty topics and discussions most popular among its global communities this year

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Why celebrity fragrances need to move on from Y2K nostalgia

From Beyoncé to Victoria Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown, Tori Crowther explores why new celebrity perfumes need to go beyond nostalgia to prove they're long-lasting
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Year on TikTok 2023: Clinique, skin care and GRWM make-up top trenders

TikTok’s annual report highlights the top trends and insights of the year, and what can be expected in 2024

Estée Lauder faces lawsuit over ‘false statements’ about demand and inventory

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire filed the complaint on behalf of any investors who have suffered losses
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Hackett teams up with Jenson Button for Absolute fragrance launch

The Formula 1 driver is a long-time ambassador for the British menswear brand
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When luxury is not enough: Enter the new tier of ultra-luxe beauty

As the luxury landscape blurs, premium brands are spotting a golden opportunity for a new level of elite creations for their most discerning clients
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Pinterest's Head of Beauty on the trends and looks to take over 2024

Tom Spratt, Head of Beauty at Pinterest UK and Cosmetics Business columnist, on how brands can make the most of the upcoming beauty trends

MAC and Sol de Janeiro 2023’s most searched for beauty brands

Lookfantastic has named the beauty brands and products consumers could not get enough of this year in its 2023 Beauty Trends Report

Cosmetics Business Picks: 9 beauty launches to know in December

Cosmetics Business rounds up eight new skin care and fragrance releases which have hit store shelves this month
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Pantone names ‘gentle’ Peach Fuzz colour of the year

As Pantone unveils its 2024 prediction, Cosmetics Business rounds-up some peachy beauty inspiration

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Retail

Inside Boots' power move for Britain's beauty retail

Boots is introducing a beauty-only concept store in Battersea Power Station, London – how does it compare to Sephora and Space NK?
Hair Care

The key beauty brand acquisitions and investments to know this week

Cosmetics Business takes a look at the key brand acquisitions and minority investment rounds which have been completed this week
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Skin Care

Bubble enters UK heating up the battle for teen skin care spend

US-based Bubble Skincare has launched into the UK via an exclusive partnership with Boots, with plans to become the go-to beauty range for teens
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Marketing

Cosmetics Business launches The Cosmetics Business Podcast

Go beyond the headlines as Cosmetics Business' journalists analyse the biggest stories and trends in beauty in this new podcast
Body Care

Lush launches Willy Wonka-style competition for factory tour

The competition forms part of Lush’s 2023 Christmas campaign and celebrates the eight year anniversary of its Intergalactic bath bomb
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Colour Cosmetics

Meet Obayaty: The brand bringing Scandi-cool to men's make-up

Male colour cosmetics brands have risen and fallen over the years, but newcomer Obayaty is on a mission to make a difference with the category in 2023
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Packaging

Can single-use beauty products ever be sustainable?

With the benefits of single-use beauty encompassing freshness and convenience, we look at the pioneers making single-use greener
Manufacturing

Shiseido opens university to develop future talent

Group CEO Masahiko Uotani will serve as the founding dean of The Shiseido Future University
Ingredients

L’Oréal acquires Lactobio to ‘strengthen’ its microbiome research

The beauty conglomerate has bought the Danish research company, which specialises in precision probiotics, for an undisclosed sum
Regulatory

Boots and No7 secure ‘multi-million’ pound funding for inclusive skin research

The Project Spectrum partnership seeks to redress imbalance in the existing body of skin research, which skews towards lighter skin tones
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Male Grooming

Cosmetics Business Picks: 12 holiday collections to buy in December

Cosmetics Business rounds up the top 12 Christmas launches that are available to buy this gifting season
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Digital

The Gen Z beauty trends and shopping habits dominating Roblox

The gaming platform’s 2023 Digital Expression, Fashion & Beauty Trends Report lifts the lid on its Gen Z users buying and personalisation habits

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The Beauty Accelerator 2024: Investing up to £250,000 in emerging beauty brands

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When luxury is not enough: Enter the new tier of ultra-luxe beauty

As the luxury landscape blurs, premium brands are spotting a golden opportunity for a new level of elite creations for their most discerning clients

How the obsession with longevity is shaping the future of skin care

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Cosmetics Business predicts the top 5 beauty trends of 2024 in new report

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Therapeutic body care balms are soaring, and this is why

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