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Christmas in July: How the coronavirus pandemic will transform beauty's festive season

The biggest event in the beauty calendar, Christmas in July, has been cancelled. But what does Covid-19 mean for this year’s festive season?

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key insights in new Covid-19 strategy report

The pandemic has sent shockwaves rippling through the beauty industry. But as stores reopen and brands prepare for the next phase, there is opportunity to shape a positive future

5 ways beauty innovation could change post-Covid

As the ‘new normal’ becomes reality, how can brands maximise changed consumer habits and attitudes?

The good news edit: Uplifting stories from the beauty industry

A weekly round-up of inspiring news from around the beauty industry during the coronavirus pandemic

How virtual consultations became the beauty retail trend of 2020

From hair care to skin concerns and make-up techniques, online one-on-one consultations are helping both brands and consumers during the coronavirus pandemic

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key beauty start-up trends and advice in new report

Fearless and fast-moving, beauty start-ups continue to set new standards for the beauty industry amid the current crisis. This report reveals how to start out in beauty, which brands to watch and uncovers new opportunities for innovation

Adventure awaits with the Pure Beauty Awards UK 2020 - now open for entries

The beauty industry staple event is open for entries from new beauty products available to purchase within the UK

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2020: The winners!

Who was crowned the best in beauty at the third annual Pure Beauty Global Awards ceremony?

World Bee Day: The brand's helping the unsung hero of the beauty industry

Ahead of 20 May, Cosmetics Business highlights the brands helping to save the bees

Meet the big names partnering with the 2020 Pure Beauty Global Awards

The annual ceremony will be held online and each sponsor will be joining to present an award

From bronzer to books: How the pandemic is changing beauty influencer content

Beauty influencer behaviour was already evolving in 2020, but the coronavirus and enforced lockdowns around the world has drastically changed the conversation

'Some brands feel icky being associated with poverty': Beauty Banks' Sali Hughes on how to help during the pandemic

Her writing has helped beauty consumers for two decades. Now journalist Sali Hughes explains how the industry is helping her fight hygeine poverty with charity Beauty Banks

Bring out the glad rags for PBGA's virtual winners ceremony

The winners of the awards will be announced during a live webcast on 14 May 2020

Cosmetics Business Live postponed until 2021

The conference, due to take place in October 2020, has been pushed back to the following year

Beauty retail: Why the ‘new normal’ isn’t really working out

In the space of three months, Covid-19 has forced beauty retail to change beyond recognition. But what does the pandemic really mean for the Britain’s high street staples and is a return to normal their only lifeline?

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest men's care trends in new report

The men’s category continues to pose challenges, but by offering more choice and focusing on wider male issues, brands are starting to win. This report reveals how

The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue: How oral care became luxury beauty in 2020

From designer toothpaste to mauve-kissed lips, embrace oral care with attitude ahead of National Smile Month

Positive news: Industry stories that brought hope this week

From financial donations to rainbows and free supplies, the beauty industry continues to lend a helping hand to communities in need

How coronavirus has revolutionised beauty's entire hand care category

From luxury hand wash to plastic-free soaps and hand cream, products designed for hands aren't going to be the same again

Positive news of the week: More uplifting stories from the beauty industry

Cosmetics Business has rounded up the good news stories over the seven days

'Sephora isn't very happy': Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore on retail's big problem

She spent her career creating products that flew off other peoples’ shelves. Here Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore explains why her latest venture has retailers raising their eyebrows – and why she doesn’t care

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest skin care trends in new report

Skin care continues to glow with opportunity. This report identifies how brands can differentiate and stay relevant for the future

In all her splendour: The products breaking female body hair taboos

Say goodbye to minimalism and welcome back the bush, with body hair at its fullest

Level up: Why the future of beauty marketing is in video games

No longer just for teenage boys, the gaming industry is getting a makeover and beauty wants in

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