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Why is the beauty industry still failing people with disabilities?

Why is the beauty industry still failing people with disabilities?

Beauty brands are more inclusive than ever, but the world's largest minority group are being left behind when it comes to product launches and representation
New decade, new do: 5 hairstyles to inspire consumers in 2020

New decade, new do: 5 hairstyles to inspire consumers in 2020

There’s no better way to start a new year than with a new ‘do. Jump into 2020 with these high energy launches and hairstyles that are easy to recreate
The 10 beauty brands that defined the 2010s

The 10 beauty brands that defined the 2010s

From start-ups to conglomerates, these brands have changed the conversation around beauty forever
Cosmetics Business forecasts 5 Global Beauty Trends of 2020 in new report

Cosmetics Business forecasts 5 Global Beauty Trends of 2020 in new report

In the year and decade ahead, beauty brands must go beyond product, and contribute positively to the world
These beauty gadgets are brightening up the teeth whitening market

These beauty gadgets are brightening up the teeth whitening market

More indie brands are partnering with influencers to create at-home treatments, an alternative to the growing illegal trade
Why is modern day slavery thriving in the beauty industry?

Why is modern day slavery thriving in the beauty industry?

Cosmetics Business removes the polish of the nail industry to uncover how modern slavery has entered the high street
Call for speakers: Lead the discussion at Cosmetics Business Live 2020!

Call for speakers: Lead the discussion at Cosmetics Business Live 2020!

Cosmetics Business announces the launch of Cosmetics Business Live 2020, due to be held in Amsterdam next year
Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 key bath and body trends in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 key bath and body trends in new report

Amid a dynamic and fast-changing bath and body care market, brand distinction, and a driving purpose, is everything
Meet Sophia Hutchins: Beauty CEO, Jenner-Kardashian insider and reluctant influencer

Meet Sophia Hutchins: Beauty CEO, Jenner-Kardashian insider and reluctant influencer

In an interview with Cosmetics Business, the businesswoman explains how she landed multi-million dollar investment for her Silicon Valley-approved sun care brand Lumasol
Disco daze: The beauty brands embracing the Studio 54 trend for Christmas 2019

Disco daze: The beauty brands embracing the Studio 54 trend for Christmas 2019

Make-up brands are channelling their inner dancing queen with bold glitter and strobe highlights
The Mighty Moustache: How to wear your facial hair for Movember 2019

The Mighty Moustache: How to wear your facial hair for Movember 2019

From gunslinger to goatee, help your customers take their ‘taches to new lengths this Movember
Nyx founder opens up about life after L'Oréal's $500m buyout: "I needed to roll up my sleeves"

Nyx founder opens up about life after L'Oréal's $500m buyout: "I needed to roll up my sleeves"

Toni Ko, one of the richest women in America, bets on the next evolution of influencers for her new make-up venture
Pure Beauty Awards 2019: Winners revealed!

Pure Beauty Awards 2019: Winners revealed!

Pure Beauty's annual awards ceremony honoured the best in beauty last night at a rebel-themed evening held at London's 8 Northumberland Avenue
Good vibrations: How beauty is leading the sexual wellness movement

Good vibrations: How beauty is leading the sexual wellness movement

Cosmetics Business finds out what is really going on between the sheets of retail’s new sexual wellness category
Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key trends shaping the future of hair care in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals 5 key trends shaping the future of hair care in new report

As 2020 fast approaches, this report identifies the key opportunities for hair care brands, and the new trends that are breaking through
Make-up's financial crisis: Why have consumers fallen out of love with drugstore brands?

Make-up's financial crisis: Why have consumers fallen out of love with drugstore brands?

Once beacons of the beauty industry, Cosmetics Business investigates how legacy drugstore make-up brands L’Oréal Paris, Rimmel and Revlon have fallen from grace – and why it's more than the rise of indie brands

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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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