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

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

'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

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

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

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
Beauty on-demand: 7 cosmetics series to stream right now

Beauty on-demand: 7 cosmetics series to stream right now

Netflix, the BBC, Apple and Facebook have all released binge-worthy cosmetics content in recent months – and here’s why
Pure Beauty Global Awards 2020 finalists revealed

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2020 finalists revealed

The Pure Beauty Global Awards is thrilled to reveal the most innovative and creative beauty products of the year
Fashion Week AW 2020: 5 beauty trends from London, New York and Milan

Fashion Week AW 2020: 5 beauty trends from London, New York and Milan

Cosmetics Business explores the upcoming hair and make-up trends from the catwalk
Packaging trends: All wrapped up in the one place

Packaging trends: All wrapped up in the one place

Taking place on 13-14 May 2020 in Amsterdam, Cosmetics Business Live will address the latest packaging trends and innovations and advise brands on how to implement them
Why the secondhand beauty industry is a 'risk not worth taking' in 2020

Why the secondhand beauty industry is a 'risk not worth taking' in 2020

A new and unregulated market is emerging in used cosmetics as consumers begin trading a new beauty commodity
'We need to stop talking about being clean': Drunk Elephant founder on life with Shiseido

'We need to stop talking about being clean': Drunk Elephant founder on life with Shiseido

She is hailed by skin care fans as the queen of ‘clean’ beauty. But here, Drunk Elephant’s founder Tiffany Masterson reveals why she is trying to scrub off the reputation
Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest wellness trends in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest wellness trends in new report

Wellness is becoming 'the code word for beauty'. This report reveals the white space opportunities for brands
'If the British government were execs, they'd be sacked': The beauty industry reflects on Brexit

'If the British government were execs, they'd be sacked': The beauty industry reflects on Brexit

As Britain leaves the EU on 31 January, beauty experts and brand owners reflect on the biggest political upheaval the country has seen in a lifetime and what it means for business
Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key trends shaping the rise of beauty activism

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key trends shaping the rise of beauty activism

Beauty has become a playground for activism. It may not always be a safe space for brands to play in, but those who get it right have much to gain
How can beauty brands tap into the brow lamination trend in 2020?

How can beauty brands tap into the brow lamination trend in 2020?

A 'perm for the eyebrow', the Instagram trend has converted into major sales thanks to influencers and celebrities sporting the fuller, affordable look
'Who we are doesn't matter': Why Estée Laundry wants you to stop focusing on its identity

'Who we are doesn't matter': Why Estée Laundry wants you to stop focusing on its identity

Estée Laundry, the Instagram account the beauty industry loves to hate, talks to Cosmetics Business about its offline plans and sparking conversation

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    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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    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
  3. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 SPF and sun care trends of 2026 in new report Tanmaxxing, mineral sunscreen serums, milky SPF and the skinification of self-tan are shaping the category this year
  4. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 male grooming trends of 2025 in new report Gen Z men's experimentation with skin care brands, deodorants' fine fragrance glow up, and Amazon's category domination are among the latest trends in male grooming
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    The tanmaxxing crisis: Inside the dark world of Gen Z sunscreen avoidance From Melanotan injections and SPF avoidance to using UV-tracking apps to maximise tanning and a resurgence in sunbed use, "tanmaxxing" is worrying experts. Now, the beauty industry is ramping up educational efforts to tackle the escalating public health crisis

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