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Exclusive: Michael Bublé on beating the 'cringey' celebrity fragrance stereotype and his motivations for success

From selling out stadiums to fronting his new By Invitation Peony Noir perfume, award-winning singer Michael Bublé reveals to Cosmetics Business his inspirations in scent and success, and how he stays grounded

Negative reviews and undisclosed ads: The ugly side of beauty influencer marketing

From sponsored posts without disclaimers to paid-for negative reviews, the relationship between brands and influencers is under renewed scrutiny

How witchcraft is casting a spell over the beauty industry

As a growing number of consumers embrace Wicca, brands can learn from Sephora and Pinrose's cautionary tale when tapping into the occult

K-beauty to A-beauty: Cosmetics Business reveals top 5 beauty hotspots in new Trend Report

Korean beauty has opened the gates to a new trend for beauty destinations. But just how influential could this movement be?

Exclusive: Strictly Come Dancing star and Pure Beauty Awards host Vick Hope reveals her favourite beauty products

As she prepares to take the stage at the Pure Beauty Awards in London on 25 October, Capital FM Breakfast presenter and Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant Vick Hope reveals her beauty life lessons…

2018 hair care trends: Why 'choice' is the buzzword for brands

In 2018, consumers want a tailored approach to their individual hair needs, and the beauty and personal care industry seems happy to oblige, as Katie Middleweek reports

Fenty Beauty one year on: What the rise of the 'credible celebrity' means for brands

As Rihanna’s Fenty celebrates its first anniversary in September, Cosmetics Business explores how celebrity – from Goop to Max Factor – has changed the face of beauty brands

Exploring hair care materials past and present

R J W Hefford looks at the history of shampoos, conditioners and hair styling products, and provides his pick of the new hair care materials available to formulators

Restoring youthful tresses: A global solution to hair ageing

Alopecia and greying are manifestations of hair ageing that, when they occur prematurely, can negatively impact self-esteem

Fragrant travels: 7 brands taking note of the destination-inspired perfume trend

Cosmetics Business picks the niche perfume brands taking consumers on a scented journey down memory lane

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 disruptive colour cosmetics trends in new report

No longer beauty's double digit success story, colour cosmetics is facing a world of new challenges, with brands needing to become more agile

Are beauty brands ready to invest in this summer's viral jelly nails trend?

The 1990s inspired look has become of the hottest looks for beauty fans thanks to Kylie Jenner and cult brands

A whiff of nostalgia: 6 men's retro fragrances making a comeback in 2018

A preference for male perfume brands from the 1960s, 80s and 90s has turned out to be a surprise trend for 2018

Miller Harris CEO Sarah Rotheram on the new wave of retail and overhauling the 'dull' fragrance category

How much do you really know about your business? Here the CEO of London inspired niche perfume brand Miller Harris explains why it’s time to swap the boardroom for the shop floor

Beauty down below: Why vulvas and scrotums are the current 'it regions' in skin care

From pubic hair oils to scrotum cleansers, the beauty industry is leaving its prudish ways behind as it embraces the human body in all its glory

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest trends in beauty advertising

Consumers are tired of beauty adverts making them feel inadequate, and brands must now reinvent how they speak to them

No ifs or butts: 7 brands taking booty beauty to the next level

From butt masking to enhancement products, Cosmetics Business highlights the brands looking at beauty from the behind

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest ways fragrance can be disrupted in new Trend Report

Fragrance is in flux, yet far more can be done to improve sales and engage consumers more deeply

The new age of skin care: Trends that have boosted the category

Consumer attitudes are changing when it comes to skin care and the sector is in a strong position to respond

Glow up: The 9 beauty brands leading the self-tan and bronzing revolution

Goodbye orange hands and biscuity odours, today self-tan is in a new league – and these are the brands leading from the front

Exclusive: Mally Roncal on her RuPaul collaboration, drag culture and leadership

Her sunny disposition is as much a Mally trademark as her Mally Beauty brand. But what is it that drives Roncal to wear her heart on her sleeve from beauty tutorial to boardroom?

Sleeping beauty: Brands that help consumers catch a full 8 hours

Part of the wellness trend in beauty and personal care, sleep beauty has grown from a novelty into a thriving category. So which brands are helping us hit our sleep targets?

How Meghan Markle's freckles are spurring on a global beauty trend

From freckle face tattoos to a new make-up product category, the Duchess of Sussex has inadvertently contributed to a new skin positivity movement

Emma Bunton on how motherhood and life as a Spice Girl inspired her debut beauty brand

From Baby Spice to baby care, Emma Bunton, tells Cosmetics Business how motherhood inspired her beauty industry career and new eco-brand Kit & Kin

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