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Career Advice: How I became VP of NielsenIQ’s Global Beauty Vertical

In partnership with CEW UK, Claire Marty, VP for NielsenIQ’s Global Beauty Vertical, on her rise to the top at the data analytics and consumer intelligence division supplying key beauty insights

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Career Advice: How I became VP of NielsenIQ’s Global Beauty Vertical

LVMH growth buoyed by Dior and Sephora in second quarter of 2026

LVMH growth buoyed by Dior and Sephora in second quarter of 2026

The French luxury group’s perfumes and cosmetics business remained stable, with fragrance outperforming thanks to...
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How AKT London’s fragrance mist debut elevates the deodorant player without compromising its identity

How AKT London’s fragrance mist debut elevates the deodorant player without compromising its identity

AKT London has launched The Haze, available in five scents, with notes ranging from mandarin and neroli to vetiver, cedar and yuzu
Armani Beauty names Olympic skier Eileen Gu as Global Make-up Ambassador

Armani Beauty names Olympic skier Eileen Gu as Global Make-up Ambassador

Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu is joining Armani Beauty as Global Make-up Ambassador and is set to star in multiple campaigns for the brand
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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
Is Kim Kardashian’s Skims teasing the return of its beauty line?

Is Kim Kardashian’s Skims teasing the return of its beauty line?

As Kim Kardashian gears up to re-enter beauty via her shapewear and lifestyle brand, Skims, eagled eyed fans believe she may be teasing the upcoming release through fabrics
Unilever reports best H1 in a decade in half-year 2026 financial update

Unilever reports best H1 in a decade in half-year 2026 financial update

Unilever offloaded its food business in March after much speculation, with the UK conglomerate doubling down on its Beauty & Wellbeing offering, and has benefitted from the divestment
Georgia May Jagger’s May Botanicals pauses operations after three years

Georgia May Jagger’s May Botanicals pauses operations after three years

The British Supermodel revealed on social media that she has made the ‘personal decision to pause May Botanicals’, the organic skin care line she launched in 2023
Donald Trump imposes sweeping US tariff hikes in response to ‘forced labour’ claims

Donald Trump imposes sweeping US tariff hikes in response to ‘forced labour’ claims

The new tax increases have hit countries including the UK and South Korea, ranging between 10% and 12.5%, and replacing previously imposed global tariff hikes which expired on 24 July 2026
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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YSL Beauty names Alisha Boe Black Opium Ambassador to mark ‘thrilling new chapter’

YSL Beauty names Alisha Boe Black Opium Ambassador to mark ‘thrilling new chapter’

The L’Oréal-licensed company has signed 29-year-old Boe, who stars in Apple TV+'s critically acclaimed show The Buccaneers, to front Black Opium Pink Glaze – the newest addition to its Black Opium flagship fragrance
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
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Digital
How AI beauty advisors are impacting organic discovery and in-store experts

How AI beauty advisors are impacting organic discovery and in-store experts

From L'Oréal to Jo Malone London, artificial intelligence (AI) beauty advisors have become the latest craze for beauty companies. But does their implementation create more harm than good in an age of increasingly less organic product discovery?
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Ingredients
How AI is accelerating beauty ingredient discovery and innovation

How AI is accelerating beauty ingredient discovery and innovation

From molecule discovery to efficacy evaluation, Julia Wray discovers how beauty ingredient companies are using AI in their latest launches
Packaging
Nuon Medical Technologies secures the win for the Best Primary Packaging Innovation Category at the Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards

Nuon Medical Technologies secures the win for the Best Primary Packaging Innovation Category at the Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards

Judge Frederic Dreux highlighted the product’s aesthetic and economic design, and its innovative approach to bridging skincare packaging and beauty technology.
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Skin Care
The next generation of under eye patches are here

The next generation of under eye patches are here

From branded patches to tech-led LED masks, discover why under eye masks are having a major moment and the best new launches in the skin care subcategory
Colour Cosmetics
Armani Beauty named official beauty sponsor of 83rd Venice Film Festival

Armani Beauty named official beauty sponsor of 83rd Venice Film Festival

The luxury beauty brand will spotlight its new Dolci Makeup Blush at the event in Italy in September, as well as a new fragrance set to be revealed in August
Regulatory
Beauty industry slams Burnham’s business rates cut

Beauty industry slams Burnham’s business rates cut

A tax reduction for pubs, clubs and live music venues announced by the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been branded a ‘slap in the face’ for the beauty industry
Body Care
Salt & Stone teams up with Role Model in biggest music partnership to date

Salt & Stone teams up with Role Model in biggest music partnership to date

The premium personal care brand has tapped the singer, real name Tucker Pillsbury, to front its latest campaign ahead of his upcoming album release
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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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...
GEKA marks 100 years with major sustainability milestones: 63% emissions reduction and 100% renewable electricity across global operations

GEKA marks 100 years with major sustainability milestones: 63% emissions reduction and 100% renewable electricity across global operations

The report highlights GEKA's progress towards its validated climate targets, advances in sustainable product innovation, and commitment to transparency, supported by...
Lumson, a leader in primary cosmetic packaging, has been chosen by Lancôme to develop the packaging for its latest innovation

Lumson, a leader in primary cosmetic packaging, has been chosen by Lancôme to develop the packaging for its latest innovation

Absolue Longevity MD Anticipate The Cream. This a perfect synthesis of compliance and efficacy which confirms the company’s skill and ability to develop highly...
Virospack celebrates its 70th anniversary with a high-beauty video and a new premium catalog

Virospack celebrates its 70th anniversary with a high-beauty video and a new premium catalog

The newly launched portfolio combines precision engineering, high-end custom finishes, and advanced eco-design solutions
Advancing cosmetic safety testing for rosacea-prone skin

Advancing cosmetic safety testing for rosacea-prone skin

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition characterised by persistent redness, vascular instability and heightened skin sensitivity. These features increase the risk of...
Brabender TwinLab B-TSE-S 30/40: Pilot-scale extrusion with lab-level insight

Brabender TwinLab B-TSE-S 30/40: Pilot-scale extrusion with lab-level insight

With throughput up to 100 kg/h, the new twin-screw extruder brings lab-grade process understanding into pilot-scale production, enabling users to validate process...
Gattefossé accelerates production ramp-up at its Lufkin facility with eight validated ingredients

Gattefossé accelerates production ramp-up at its Lufkin facility with eight validated ingredients

Gattefossé, a leading provider of specialty ingredients and formulation solutions for the pharmaceutical and personal care industries, announces the successful validation...
Emerging Trends February 2026

Emerging Trends February 2026

Explore the latest behavioural shifts across beauty, cosmetics, wellness and health. Backed by nationally representative data
Aptar closures strengthens portfolio of e-commerce-ready closures for beauty, personal care and home care applications

Aptar closures strengthens portfolio of e-commerce-ready closures for beauty, personal care and home care applications

As e-commerce continues to boom, the company’s set of four closures helps brands enhance product protection and consumer experience

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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
Ilia, La Roche-Posay and Kiehl’s are launching mineral SPF serums, but what’s driving the trend?

Ilia, La Roche-Posay and Kiehl’s are launching mineral SPF serums, but what’s driving the trend?

Mineral sunscreen is entering its glow-up era, with transparent formulas that reinforce the moisture barrier, and are suitable for sensitive skin, writes Megan Fahy

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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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MODELROCK celebrates their iconic Ultra Luxe Individual Lashes Makeup artists’ number one favourite lash since 2012
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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