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The beauty industry impact of Trump’s tariffs

US President-elect Donald Trump has promised a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada, with an additional 10% tariff for Chinese goods. How will this affect cosmetics companies?

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Djerf Avenue to open first UK pop-up to mark five-year anniversary

The Swedish fashion and beauty brand’s ten-day London pop-up follows successful activations in New York and Stockholm
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Sephora and r.e.m. Beauty among top US beauty brands in October

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty has also been named in Traackr’s monthly report of the top-performing beauty brands in the US

Salicylic acid unveiled as most searched skin care ingredient

The new data crowned retinol/ retinoids in second place as the skin care ingredient generating the greatest online interest

The real impact of beauty’s dupe culture

Sculpted By Aimee founder Aimee Connolly joins us to unpack why all make-up suddenly looks the same

Khloé Kardashian debuts first solo fragrance XO Khloé

The reality TV star has teamed up with luxury perfume maker Luxe Brands to create a floral scent inspired by her ‘positive spirit’
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Premium body care and deodorant brands are the next M&A target

As consumers trade up to premium bath, body care and deodorant products, investors and strategics are swooping on the sector. Which brands are on the M&A radar?
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Huda Beauty and Sephora are winning at micro-influencer engagement

Why nano and micro-influencers are having an increased impact on marketing and audience engagement in beauty

e.l.f. Beauty unveils new campaign featuring Joey King and Lucien Laviscount

The beauty brand targets sports fans in latest campaign

Pure Beauty Global Awards: Entries open for 2025!

The latest edition featuring revamped criteria and new categories is calling for entries

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Retail

90s fragrance revival to help TikTok deliver ‘record-breaking Christmas sales’

Black Friday is predicted to deliver triple-digit growth on the platform, thanks in part to demand for nineties fragrances and viral make-up items
Male Grooming

Men’s skin care brand Caldera + Lab raises $6 million

The US brand will use funding from early-stage investment business HIPstr to accelerate growth
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Digital

The Christmas beauty trends worth jumping on this year

From the undeniable popularity of beauty advent calendars to tapping into core festive looks, Pinterest’s Head of Beauty Tom Spratt reveals how your brand can nail 2024's big Christmas beauty trends
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Hair Care

Move over Y2K, Rivals’ 80s glam is party season’s nostalgic beauty trend

The success of streaming service Disney+’s adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s ‘bonkbuster’ could further boost eighties hair and make-up trends
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Skin Care

Dr Sam Bunting doesn’t “chase trends” – here’s why

The dermatologist and Dr Sam’s founder talks launching in Sephora and future plans for global expansion
Colour Cosmetics

Harry Styles’ Pleasing opens Christmas pop-ups to accelerate growth

The singer’s beauty and lifestyle brand has unveiled two US-based festive pop-ups after the performative success of its previous experience-led activations
Marketing

What makes a great beauty PR launch?

Cosmetics Business journalists reveal what they love about PR beauty events – plus their pet peeves
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Body Care

Cosmetics Business Picks: 7 beauty launches out now

Cosmetics Business rounds up the hottest launches in November, including a new Kayali fragrance launch and new dry shampoo from Biotech brand K18
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Manufacturing

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
Regulatory

Drunk Elephant initiates voluntary product recall in the US

The skin care brand said there was an isolated ingredient mix-up between preservatives and surfactants during production
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Packaging

The great packaging debate: How to reduce costs without damaging aesthetics

Can brands micro-adjust packaging costs in a way that doesn’t negatively affect a product’s aesthetics? We explore how to make changes without diminishing the consumer experience
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Ingredients

From the ozempiconomy to cellasticity, meet the skin buzzwords for 2025

What terminology will be exciting skin care consumers in the new year and what buzzwords are ingredients firms leveraging on right now? Asks Cosmetics Business

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O&3 wrap up with the hottest natural trends of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the shifts we’ve seen in natural oil ingredients and sustainability in beauty and personal care

Opal Cosmetics Group brings AI-powered skinification to hair care at COSMOPROF Asia 2024

At COSMOPROF Asia Hong Kong 2024, Opal Cosmetics Group Limited (“Opal”) launched COSMOLAB, an interactive installation developed in collaboration with Cosmopack Asia

Haut.AI explores the potential of AI-enhanced fluorescence photography for non-invasive skin diagnostics

Haut.AI, a pioneering AI company for skincare and beauty applications, has published an exciting scientific review—one that explores developments in skin fluorescence...

Vistanol GDHR-Pure by SEIWA KASEI attracted attention at in-cosmetics Asia 2024

At in-cosmetics Asia 2024, held in Bangkok, SEIWA KASEI introduced a new ingredient Vistanol GDHR-Pure which was nominated as a finalist in the functional category of the...

Provital presents Keradeep: Unveiling deep protection for invisible hair strength

Have you ever wondered what exists beyond what our senses can perceive? This is where the universe of the invisible comes into play, a hidden dimension in which other...

What sets truly effective skincare products apart in a crowded market?

In the oversaturated skincare market, it can be extremely challenging to create successful products that actually work, while delivering on consumer expectations

TRI-K expands team with technical marketing experts for skin and hair care, reinforcing commitment to innovation and customer success

New technical marketing division enhances TRI-K’s scientific and market expertise, supporting clients in developing high-performance, sustainable products aligned with...

Haut.AI recognised as one of Eastern Europe’s fastest-growing startups

Haut.AI has proudly secured the 26th position on the Sifted 30 leaderboard, which highlights the fastest-growing startups in Eastern Europe and the Baltics for 2024

Appeals court confirms conviction of Intercos Korea in Kolmar Korea tech theft

Intercos Korea to be held criminally liable for leaking and misusing Kolmar Korea’s trade secrets

Kolmar Korea to expand its presence in the US suncare market

The new North America Innovation Center is based in New Jersey, with research teams stationed locally

Slick Gorilla unveils new game changing cream styler

Slick Gorilla, the men’s innovative hair care brand, known for creating game changing hair products, are excited to announce the launch of their latest product, the...

MyMicrobiome unveils World ́s First Microbiome-Friendly Pet Care for Dogs

WagWell, a leading innovator in pet care products, proudly announces the launch of the global first microbiome-friendly certified paw balm for dogs

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Premium body care and deodorant brands are the next M&A target

As consumers trade up to premium bath, body care and deodorant products, investors and strategics are swooping on the sector. Which brands are on the M&A radar?

Why 2025's body care lines must be both scented and skinified

Sol de Janeiro's success and #PerfumeTok's influence have reignited the body care segment. The new wave of body care prioritises both fragrance and function

Meet the new generation of high-tech hand and nail care

Boosted by breakthrough innovation, and celebrity and influencer nail trends, it’s time for the neglected hand and nail care category to take the spotlight

Consumers are ready for 'miracle' body care. Are brands?

Performance body care that offers clinical-grade efficacy is seeing fresh demand. But the pressure is on for brands to provide visible results, and regain consumer trust

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