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Banned chemicals found in cosmetics

A pilot enforcement project by the European Chemicals Agency found 6% of inspected products contained hazardous substances

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Rituals continues Asia expansion with Japanese distribution deal

The Dutch beauty brand opened its first store in Japan on 19 September in the Aoyama district of Tokyo
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Refillable lipsticks are the new ‘heirloom watch’

Beauty brands are crafting refillable lipsticks designed to last generations

Estée Lauder Companies names Stéphane de La Faverie President and CEO

The company veteran has been chosen to take the reins at the US beauty giant, effective 1 January 2025, succeeding long-term ELC President and CEO Fabrizio Freda

BPerfect to open flagship store in Glasgow

The make-up brand aims to create an immersive experience for customers

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

UK sets safe limits for sun care ingredients

The Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Product has published its opinion on benzophenone-3, octocrylene and DHA
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Forget rosemary oil, batana oil is the new TikTok hair hero

With scalp care being seen as an extension of skin care, interest in trending natural oils remains high. Batana, sage, and prickly pear oil are the latest winners

Beyoncé unveils new fragrance Cé Lumière

Singer announces new scent a year after Cé Noir launch

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Retail

John Lewis doubles down on beauty with multi-million-pound store overhaul

The updated halls place a focus on global beauty businesses as well as emerging brands
Male Grooming

'My heart left my body': What it's really like to win at the Pure Beauty Awards

With the 2024 edition of the Pure Beauty Awards UK set to take place this October, the editorial team speak with former winners to see how winning at the event has helped their business thrive
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Digital

From ChatGPT to Dall-E, here are the surprising ways AI can help beauty brands

Becki Murray discovers how the AI revolution is freeing up formulators’ time, letting them focus on what they do best
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Hair Care

Playful and sensorial textures are picking up in hair care, and this is why

The sensory beauty movement is surprising and delighting consumers with novel textures and thoughtful packaging that elevate their hair care routines
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Skin Care

Exclusive: Dr Sam Bunting to host first pop-up after Sephora UK sell-out success

The activation will celebrate the dermatologist’s skin care brand, Dr Sam’s, selling out of its hero skus at Sephora just two weeks into its UK retail partnership
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Colour Cosmetics

No7 taps expertise of 115 MUAs for new range and unveils launch with a pop-up

The Boots-owned make-up brand’s 12-piece Pro Artist collection leans into the budget beauty trend by offering ‘luxurious quality at reasonable prices’
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Marketing

The untold story of CeraVe’s Moisturising Cream

The L’Oréal-owned drugstore skin care brand lifts the lid on how its 18-year-old cream has become a category-defining item in Cosmetics Business’s new ‘Untold Story’ series
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Body Care

Cosmetics Business Picks: 7 beauty products to know in October

Cosmetics Business rounds up the hottest launches in October, including a new retinol from Dior and new foundation formulas from Too Faced
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Manufacturing

Discover this scientist’s hack for the ultimate, non-greasy scalp serum

Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, reveals a common mistake formulators make when developing this hair care essential
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Regulatory

The ultimate guide to testing anti-damage products for textured hair

Croda Beauty’s Helene Hine, Global Insights and Innovation Manager for Hair, discusses cyclic fatigue testing for textured hair
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Packaging

Beauty packs are unsticking their reliance on glue

Removing glue can improve the safety of packaging – meet the suppliers helping brands to cut back on the sticky stuff
Ingredients

Givaudan debuts collaborative fine fragrance hub in China

The Swiss fragrance supplier will foster partnerships with Chinese brands to co-create perfumes in the Shanghai-based centre L’Appartement 125

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The first line of Japanese cosmetics to be sold in pharmacies

ONSHINDO OSAKA has landed in Spain! Made in Japan, this cosmetics line brings with it all of the benefits of the Japanese beauty routine

BeautyLab's Christmas guide 2024

Celebrate the festive season with BeautyLab’s collection of skincare sets

Glass Skin Routine by ACTIVON

The second K-beauty craze based on the harmony of natural ingredients and cutting-edge technology

Sublime Cosmetics introduces Dermaclar product line for dark spot treatment

Sublime Cosmetics, a premium dermatology brand owned by Carmel Cosmetics Labs, has launched its latest innovation, the Dermaclar product line. Focused on combatting dark...

Berry Global and true skin care collaborate to deliver refillable deodorant

Refillable deodorant contributes to the circular economy by keeping resources in circulation

Paris calling. Your invite to the beauty packaging event of the year

Registration is open for the next edition of PCD Paris on 28 & 29 January at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Aptar Beauty wins the 2024 formes de luxe award with Marc Jacobs

The award-winning packaging included a snap-on, custom upper set combined with our high-performance VP4 fragrance pump and custom dip tube. The ceremony was held during...

Aptar Beauty teams up with SoPost to optimize the sampling experience

Combining the expertise of Aptar Beauty’s innovative sampling solutions with SoPost’s digital sampling and distribution logistics, the partnership opens up new and...

Aptar Beauty releases a new white paper on inclusive design

Global leader in dispensing systems Aptar Beauty continues the conversation on inclusive design with a new White Paper

Biotechnology Advances in Exosomes, Skin Lifting, and Dandruff Control

Interested in a revolutionary approach to skin fitness and anti-dandruff care? Vytrus Biotech continues to drive innovation in the cosmetic industry with its latest...

New small-scale In-Line mixer range from Silverson Machines

Silverson Machines has launched a range of new mixer variants. These mixers have been developed in response to demand for small-scale In-Line mixers that bridge the gap...

Five must-know Instagram tips for cosmetic brand growth

In today’s visually driven market, Instagram offers cosmetics brands a powerful platform to connect with industry professionals, influencers, and end consumers alike....

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Forget rosemary oil, batana oil is the new TikTok hair hero

With scalp care being seen as an extension of skin care, interest in trending natural oils remains high. Batana, sage, and prickly pear oil are the latest winners

Playful and sensorial textures are picking up in hair care, and this is why

The sensory beauty movement is surprising and delighting consumers with novel textures and thoughtful packaging that elevate their hair care routines

How 'glass hair' became the most influential trend in hair care

'Expensive’ glass hair is having a significant impact on product innovation in hair care, as brands from L'Oréal Paris Elvive to TREsemmé invest deeply in the trend

Goodbye quick fix, frizz control has entered the longevity era

A new frizz-fighting journey has begun, as brands offer innovations boasting long lasting control and hair health-enhancing formulas

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