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Positive news: Industry stories that brought hope this week

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

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

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

Trending Articles

  1. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 K-beauty trends of 2026 in new report Korean hair care, K-pharmacy skin care and bloom skin are among the biggest trends that will shape K-beauty in the year ahead
  2. 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
  3. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 ‘beauty hotspots’ of 2026 in new report, from K-beauty to Arab beauty India, the Middle East, Scandinavia and Taiwan join South Korea as the hotspot regions shaping global beauty trends. But they are also shifting consumer expectations
  4. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 fragrance trends of 2026 in new report Scent stacking, slow perfumery and alcohol-free perfumes are among the biggest trends shaping fragrance this year
  5. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 skin care trends of 2026 in new report K-beauty spicules, barrier hero ingredient beta-glucan and support for cosmetic treatments are among the skin care trends on the rise this year

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