Love Island drives glitter sales up 321%, despite ocean health warnings

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 1-Aug-2018
Sustainability Retail

The festival season staple has come under fire in recent months for pollutant impact on the environment, but the beauty industry has seen a huge spike in sales in July

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Glitter sales are up 321% in the UK, thanks to reality TV series Love Island and the British heat wave.

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