Plastic-free deodorant brand AKT London raises £1m investment

The campaign, targeting AKT’s social following, outstripped the initial goal target of £600k

Overflowing with innovation: The renaissance of perfume fountains

Perfume fountains have a rich heritage among society’s wealthiest, but today’s players are taking the tradition to more sustainable and inclusive heights
Update: Superdrug, Space NK and The Perfume Shop latest retailers closing for Queen's funeral

A number of beauty shops, supermarkets and department stores are closing out of respect for late monarch

What happens to Royal Warrant holders after the Queen's death?

Elizabeth Arden, Clarins, Kent Brushes and Molton Brown are among the beauty brands that boast royal approval from the late Queen Elizabeth

More than 1.4 million EU citizens sign Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics ECI

The signature-collecting initiative launched August 2021 with the deadline ending 31 August 2022

Respect your microbes: A round-up of the newest microbiome-friendly cosmetic ingredients

Cosmetics may have a negative impact on the microbiome as the presence of preservatives may upset its equilibrium. So what 'friendly' ingredients are out there to help maintain the balance of the skin's microbiome?
Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Beauty unveils digital community platform

The GXVE Community lets consumers share make-up looks while benefitting from a commission rate that is above the industry average
Refillable beauty sales soar thanks to make-up, reveals fragrance potential

The refillable packaging is touted as a sustainable alternative to single-use beauty products

Nord Stream 1: How will a switch-off affect manufacture?

Cosmetics Business asks Germany’s biggest cosmetics, chemicals and life science players what measures they have in place to minimise the impact of a halt in Russian gas supply

Drybar continues UK expansion with DTC website

Shoppers can browse the US blow-dry specialist's full product range and book styling treatments at Harrods stores

What's the secret behind this invisible light and pollution shield?

Igor Chernyak from EviDenS de Beauté discusses what goes into hero product The Total Shield, an 'invisible' protective formula developed for sensitive skins

Breaking News

L’Oréal faces lawsuit over anti-wrinkle collagen claims

L’Oréal faces lawsuit over anti-wrinkle collagen claims

The plaintiffs of the case argued that the collagen in L’Oréal’s topical products was too large to be absorbed into the skin, countering the purpor...
L’Oréal to open Research & Innovation hub in New Jersey in 2024

L’Oréal to open Research & Innovation hub in New Jersey in 2024

The $140m development is the most significant R&I investment in the company’s history
Inside Claridge’s new spa destination featuring FaceGym and Josh Wood

Inside Claridge’s new spa destination featuring FaceGym and Josh Wood

Guests at the luxury UK hotel can enjoy facial workouts, massages, hair styling and more
Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation

Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation

To visualise the treatment effects of skin care actives, DSM Nutritional Products developed textured facial mapping, as Remo Campiche, Thibault Ver...
Chanel unveils celestial make-up collection for the festive season

Chanel unveils celestial make-up collection for the festive season

The French fashion house has also put a spin on its iconic No 5 perfume for the holiday 2022 line
Burberry confirms Daniel Lee to replace Riccardo Tisci as Chief Creative Officer

Burberry confirms Daniel Lee to replace Riccardo Tisci as Chief Creative Officer

The British designer will release his debut collection with the luxury fashion house and beauty brand in February
Beauty entrepreneurs are not happy about Brad Pitt's new skin care brand Le Domaine

Beauty entrepreneurs are not happy about Brad Pitt's new skin care brand Le Domaine

Indie beauty brand owners have released an open letter calling the celebrity to close Le Domaine Skincare
Why face make-up is behaving like sophisticated skin care

Why face make-up is behaving like sophisticated skin care

As consumers look for cosmetics to support their skin, brands are being challenged to keep up. Enter elevated primers and skin-improving foundations
Lush launches One Piece-inspired bath collection

Lush launches One Piece-inspired bath collection

Six products including four bath bombs, a bubble bar and a Knot Wrap feature in this first of its kind collection from Lush
Ciaté London partners with fashion icon Iris Apfel on new beauty range

Ciaté London partners with fashion icon Iris Apfel on new beauty range

Iris Apfel’s bold and eccentric clothing, oversized glasses and bright red lipstick feature on the packaging for the collection
Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty

Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty

Rebecca Bishop, Senior Buyer Haircare at Superdrug, on Great British beauty, supporting homegrown brands and why investing in digital is the key to...
Bridgerton to Euphoria: Why are TV collabs so successful for make-up brands?

Bridgerton to Euphoria: Why are TV collabs so successful for make-up brands?

Smash hit shows can inspire generation-defining make-up trends. Now, beauty is creating a lead role for TV collabs
TikTok could be fined £27 million for failing to protect children’s privacy

TikTok could be fined £27 million for failing to protect children’s privacy

The video-sharing platform is facing a possible £27m fine following an ICO investigation that found it may have breached UK data law by processing...
Harrods unveils new beauty loyalty programme for H Beauty customers

Harrods unveils new beauty loyalty programme for H Beauty customers

Luxury retailer Harrods new rewards scheme, MyBeauty, will give H Beauty customers exclusive member-only offers and promotions on luxury beauty pro...
Charlotte Tilbury taps Lily James for first ever Magic Cream campaign

Charlotte Tilbury taps Lily James for first ever Magic Cream campaign

The Pam and Tommy star will showcase the benefits of the luxury brand’s hero moisturiser for its new dedicated skin care Instagram channel
Cosmetics texture: The element of surprise

Cosmetics texture: The element of surprise

While texture has always been of importance to the cosmetics industry, transformational, experiential products that surprise and delight can elevat...

In Brief

Refillable, recyclable and practical: New Regula Refill Jar

Preservatives and environmental monitoring working together

8216 attendees visited the first edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN

in-cosmetics Global 2023

Baralan announces sustainability-minded versions of standard packaging

Givaudan Active Beauty launches New Purple 2364, a vibrant and sustainable vegan pigment for make-up

Suppliers' Day 2023

Ashland increases prices up to 15%

Spectra unveil Prevented Ocean Plastic commitment at London Packaging Week

SCS Formulate 2022

Embrace the new with HCP Packaging at Luxepack Monaco 2022 - Hall Ravel, Booth RA4/RB3

Lubrizol launches multi-ethnic skin, scalp and hair ingredient

Virospack at Luxe Pack: find out the newest in eco conscious droppers

London Packaging Week 2022

Asquan has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal

Pinolumin: Relax your skin – enjoy a flawless complexion

UK Beauty Editorial Coverage is Down 22% in 2022

in-cosmetics Korea 2022

Pujolasos presents a new packaging innovation at Luxepack Monaco 2022

Robertet launches e-commerce store for cosmetics formulators

Silgan Dispensing unveils latest dispensers recognised for sustainability

Cosmoprof North America 2022

Lumson supports Race for the Cure, the biggest event in the fight against breast cancer

JĀSÖN brand refresh: new look, same great products

LipoTrue opens new commercial office in Italy

Cosmoprof India 2022

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Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation
Mapping moisture: Textured facial maps for claim substantiation
Beauty entrepreneurs are not happy about Brad Pitt's new skin care brand Le Domaine
Beauty entrepreneurs are not happy about Brad Pitt's new skin care brand Le Domaine
Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty
Meet the Buyer: Superdrug on supporting Great British beauty
Harrods unveils new beauty loyalty programme for H Beauty customers
Harrods unveils new beauty loyalty programme for H Beauty customers
Cosmetics texture: The element of surprise
Cosmetics texture: The element of surprise
Nancy Mahon explains how ELC plans to 'green' its vehicle fleet
Nancy Mahon explains how ELC plans to 'green' its vehicle fleet
Overflowing with innovation: The renaissance of perfume fountains
Overflowing with innovation: The renaissance of perfume fountains
What happens to Royal Warrant holders after the Queen's death?
What happens to Royal Warrant holders after the Queen's death?
What's the secret behind this invisible light and pollution shield?
What's the secret behind this invisible light and pollution shield?
The September issue: Is Fashion Week still relevant?
The September issue: Is Fashion Week still relevant?