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LVMH-backed L Catterton sells supplement brand Thorne to P&G in $3.8 billion deal

Thorne, founded in 1984 and which sells supplements such as magnesium and omega-3, originally received investment from L Catterton in 2023

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LVMH-backed L Catterton sells supplement brand Thorne to P&G in $3.8 billion deal

Sephora and Olive Young ‘strategic’ partnership debuts in August as full K-beauty lineup unveiled

Sephora and Olive Young ‘strategic’ partnership debuts in August as full...

The LVMH-owned retailer’s new omnichannel partnership with Olive Young will see 19 K-beauty brands including...
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Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis, NARS and more to headline Covent Garden 2026 beauty festival

Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis, NARS and more to headline Covent Garden 2026 beauty festival

Ulta Beauty-owned retailer Space NK has been named as the experiential partner for the 2026 return of shopping destination Covent Garden’s annual beauty festival
Beiersdorf eyes acquisitions to reduce reliance on Nivea

Beiersdorf eyes acquisitions to reduce reliance on Nivea

Beiersdorf CEO Vincent Warnery told investors that the German beauty conglomerate needs to increase its portfolio to be less dependent on Nivea
Samantha Ravndahl’s Auric beauty brand to close due to market conditions

Samantha Ravndahl’s Auric beauty brand to close due to market conditions

The Canadian beauty influencer’s make-up brand said tariffs and production costs were among the factors that made it ‘increasingly unsuitable to continue operating’
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How to formulate a hybrid make-up remover with skin care benefits

How to formulate a hybrid make-up remover with skin care benefits

Clara Piriou shares a formulation that balances cleansing with long term skin care benefits
Kylie Cosmetics reveals details of new ‘Mood Stone’ fragrance trio launch

Kylie Cosmetics reveals details of new ‘Mood Stone’ fragrance trio launch

The new fragrance franchise from Kylie Jenner’s beauty brand includes a trio of scents, building on the success of the reality star and entrepreneur’s Cosmic collection
E.l.f. Cosmetics and Bubble partner for limited edition ‘holy grails’ hybrid make-up and skin care range

E.l.f. Cosmetics and Bubble partner for limited edition ‘holy grails’ hybrid make-up and skin care range

The new collection, inspired by the beauty communities 'cocktailing’ of skin care and make-up products, includes Drop N’ Dunk, which merges e.l.f. Skin Bronzing Drops and Bubble’s Slam Dunk Hydrating Cream Moisturiser
Too Faced co-founder reveals true thoughts on impact of Estée Lauder Companies acquisition

Too Faced co-founder reveals true thoughts on impact of Estée Lauder Companies acquisition

Speaking on the Gloss Angeles podcast with hosts Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan, beauty entrepreneur Jerrod Blandino revealed for the first time that selling Too Faced was not part of his plans for the brand, and weighs in on what some in the industry describe as the ‘ELC curse’
Meet the winners: Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards 2026

Meet the winners: Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards 2026

The CBIAs celebrate the most impactful innovations across the global cosmetics and personal care supply chain, with winners including Croda, Nuon Medical, Innospec and Symrise

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Urban Decay taps Off Campus star Mika Abdalla to front new Ghosting Trio collection

Urban Decay taps Off Campus star Mika Abdalla to front new Ghosting Trio collection

Mika Abdalla is fronting the L'Oréal-owned brand's new All Nighter Ghosting Trio, which claims to offer one of the first-ever tinted loose powders suspended in a dry aerosol spray
Skin Care
Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 K-beauty trends of 2026 in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 K-beauty trends of 2026 in new report

Korean hair care, K-pharmacy skin care and bloom skin are among the biggest trends that will shape K-beauty in the year ahead
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Regulatory
Beauty from within supplements: Navigating the regulatory grey zone

Beauty from within supplements: Navigating the regulatory grey zone

Ingestible beauty supplements fall within a regulatory ‘grey zone’. GCRS Global’s Food and Dietary Compliance Officer Dr. Anusree Maneesh explains how brands can navigate the guidelines across key markets
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Marketing
Chantecaille bolsters commitment to lion conservation with new collection

Chantecaille bolsters commitment to lion conservation with new collection

Sales from the Beiersdorf-owned prestige brand’s Fall 2026 Lion Collection will help fund essential field technology used to track, monitor and identify lions in the wild, building on the company’s existing partnership with conservation organisation Lions Guardians
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Digital
Kylie Cosmetics, Huda Beauty and MAC Cosmetics crowned most popular beauty brands of 2026 so far

Kylie Cosmetics, Huda Beauty and MAC Cosmetics crowned most popular beauty brands of 2026 so far

Huda Kattan’s namesake make-up brand reclaimed the top spot on The Cosmetify Index, while luxury companies Dior Beauty and YSL Beauty have climbed up the top 50 ranking by improving their digital presence
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Body Care
Beauty screams for ice cream: inside the next evolution of beauty’s sweet treat obsession

Beauty screams for ice cream: inside the next evolution of beauty’s sweet treat obsession

From pop-ups in ice cream parlours to collagen-infused popsicles and fragrances that transport you to a gelateria, uncover why beauty’s got a sweet obsession with ice cream
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Packaging
L'Oréal and Gisou lead beauty’s shift towards next-generation precision droppers

L'Oréal and Gisou lead beauty’s shift towards next-generation precision droppers

New droppers and dosers are elevating formulas as well as delivering precision application. Lynsey Barber finds out how they are pushing the right buttons
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Ingredients
Legendary perfumer Olivier Cresp talks creativity, favourite scents and growing his own fragrance brand Akro

Legendary perfumer Olivier Cresp talks creativity, favourite scents and growing his own fragrance brand Akro

The Master Perfumer behind iconic fragrances such as Angel, Thierry Mugler and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue tells Cosmetics Business about his inspiration and growth plans for Akro
Hair Care
Kao USA updates recall notice for Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo

Kao USA updates recall notice for Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo

A new restricted lot has been identified following selected batches of Oribe’s Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo being voluntarily recalled by Kao USA in the US and Canada earlier this month due to the detection of bacteria
Manufacturing
Fenty Beauty is discontinuing its iconic Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation

Fenty Beauty is discontinuing its iconic Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty pioneering Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation is being ‘retired’ to ‘make way for another icon’
Male Grooming
Dior unveils beauty suite at Cannes Film Festival

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

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Protameen's Elegant Body Lotion showcases triple-ester blend

Protameen's Elegant Body Lotion showcases triple-ester blend

The goal with Elegant Body Lotion was to prove that a rich, emollient-forward formula doesn't have to feel heavy
Cosmetic refill packaging: How to choose the right system in the PPWR era

Cosmetic refill packaging: How to choose the right system in the PPWR era

Until a few years ago, refill packaging was primarily a branding choice. Premium beauty brands used it to reinforce their sustainability credentials, while luxury...
Beyond tyrosinase: How is Tianshan Snow Lotus (W) advancing multi-pathway brightening?

Beyond tyrosinase: How is Tianshan Snow Lotus (W) advancing multi-pathway brightening?

As pigmentation science evolves, cosmetic formulators are moving beyond single-target brightening towards ingredients that address melanin synthesis, inflammation and...
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna unveils new layout for its 60th anniversary in 2027

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna unveils new layout for its 60th anniversary in 2027

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the leading global event for every sector of the cosmetics industry, will return from 18 to 21 March 2027. The edition will celebrate 60 years...
Naolys earns ISO 9001:2015 certification

Naolys earns ISO 9001:2015 certification

Naolys, a pioneer in plant cell culture biotechnology since 2003, is now ISO 9001:2015 certified, reinforcing its commitment to scientific excellence, operational...
AI Helps Shoppers Discover Their Next Signature Scent at Sephora Marbella

AI Helps Shoppers Discover Their Next Signature Scent at Sephora Marbella

For three weeks this summer, visitors to Sephora Marbella are being invited to discover whether artificial intelligence can identify their perfect fragrance through a new...
K- Beauty: Trends Into Essentials

K- Beauty: Trends Into Essentials

Not so long ago, K‐Beauty felt like a niche trend. You'd hear beauty insiders talking about glass skin, innovative sheet masks and skincare ingredients that hadn't quite...
Beauty outpacing retail when it comes to AI-powered shopping

Beauty outpacing retail when it comes to AI-powered shopping

New Google Trends data suggests beauty brands are getting ahead of retailers when it comes to AI-powered shopping, as they look towards a faster, more personalised world...
Efficacy and applications of Activon's Houttuynia cordata exosomes

Efficacy and applications of Activon's Houttuynia cordata exosomes

Plant-derived exosomes are intercellular signaling vehicles that encapsulate the plant's unique, bioactive secondary metabolites within a stable membrane structure
Inolex honoured by Charlotte Water

Inolex honoured by Charlotte Water

The ingredient design firm is a Gold recipient in Charlotte Water's Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognise industrial partners that go beyond compliance
Göymen gains Ecocert COSMOS approval for natural aromatics

Göymen gains Ecocert COSMOS approval for natural aromatics

Turkish supplier adds four COSMOS approved raw materials as demand for certified naturals continues to build
BASF introduces “Beyond Beauty: Renewed Authenticity” at NYSCC 2026, spotlighting authentic, science-based personal care solutions

BASF introduces “Beyond Beauty: Renewed Authenticity” at NYSCC 2026, spotlighting authentic, science-based personal care solutions

BASF features ingredient innovations, including breakthrough technologies supporting adaptive collagen renewal to multifunctional hair conditioning boosters and...

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Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 K-beauty trends of 2026 in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 K-beauty trends of 2026 in new report

Korean hair care, K-pharmacy skin care and bloom skin are among the biggest trends that will shape K-beauty in the year ahead
Another heatwave? Cooling SPF could be this summer's hottest skin care product

Another heatwave? Cooling SPF could be this summer's hottest skin care product

With scorching temperatures forecast again next week, Maisie Bovingdon finds out whether cooling sunscreen can effectively lower body temperature
Got milk? Beauty’s milky texture trend has entered the SPF chat

Got milk? Beauty’s milky texture trend has entered the SPF chat

Sun care is the latest beauty category tapping the trending texture for its pleasing application experience
Self tan sales rise 43% as sunless tanning enters skin care routines

Self tan sales rise 43% as sunless tanning enters skin care routines

The future of self-tan is ‘tanning skin care’, as brands reposition the category to prioritise skin performance in their latest ingredient-focused launches

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Inolex President Art Knox elected to IBA board of directors Joins the leading Association dedicated to independent beauty founders and their companies
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Kaffe Bueno names Thomas Durhuus as CEO Kaffe Bueno has announced the appointment of Thomas Durhuus as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February, as the company enters its next phase of growth focused on scale...
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...
Squeeze 2.0: better, lighter, greener Eurovetrocap is excited to introduce you the Squeeze 2.0, the enhanced version of our tottle, now even more efficient and sustainable
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Inolex taps Art Knox as President to drive next phase of customer-focused growth and sustainable innovation Inolex is pleased to announce the appointment of Art Knox as its new President. Knox will lead the company’s strategic vision to deepen customer relationships and drive new...
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