Cosmetics Business is the go-to-guide for beauty industry professionals. Expect breaking news, exclusive interviews, regulatory updates and all the latest global business information, in one place https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/ Copyright: (C) HPCi Media Limited, https://www.hpcimedia.com/tsandcs Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:25:44 +0000 1800 Cosmetics brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Revolution Beauty and Daise have set tongues wagging on social media after teasing mini powder compacts and lip balms that double up as phone grips. But how viral can these get? https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/charlotte-tilbury-pop-grip-powder-compact-phone-acessory-revolution-beauty https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/charlotte-tilbury-pop-grip-powder-compact-phone-acessory-revolution-beauty Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Brand founder Dame Pat McGrath will allegedly hand over her equity in make-up brand Pat McGrath Labs to GDA Luma, according to a new report https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/pat-mcgrath-labs-bankruptcy-exit-plan-approved https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/pat-mcgrath-labs-bankruptcy-exit-plan-approved Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Subsidiary Shiseido Creative provides branding communication services for the Japanese beauty giant, including product design, and will be absorbed into the Drunk Elephant owner on 1 June 2026 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/shiseido-to-absorb-its-branding-subsidiary https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/shiseido-to-absorb-its-branding-subsidiary Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0000 The beauty brand, founded by viral duo Alexis Androulakis and Dr Christina Basias Androulakis, took an ‘intentional break’ to assess feedback on its first launch, Amplify Flexi Powder, and address how the business will operate going forward https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lipstick-lesbians-leaked-labs-offers-refunds-on-debut-launch https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lipstick-lesbians-leaked-labs-offers-refunds-on-debut-launch Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:12:00 +0000 Stephanie Davies explains how they can take action... https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/kylie-cosmetics-to-hair-syrup-many-beauty-brands https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/kylie-cosmetics-to-hair-syrup-many-beauty-brands Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0000 BOLD, L’Oréal’s venture capital fund, has announced the addition of ‘clean’ body care brand Hanni to its beauty portfolio via a LinkedIn post https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/loreal-bold-venture-fund-invests-in-hanni https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/loreal-bold-venture-fund-invests-in-hanni Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 SETHIC is redefining the relationship between beauty and health with a new-category of cosmetic active ingredients called Super-Metabiotics. These complex metabolite systems, which are produced through proprietary co-culture fermentation technology, embody SETHIC’s core mission statement, that ‘Longevity Starts at the Frontlines.’ https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/sethic-launches-illumeta-a-new-super-metabiotic-ingredient https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/sethic-launches-illumeta-a-new-super-metabiotic-ingredient Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 New upside down spray pump, ensuring effective dispensing even when inverted https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/eurovetrocap-introduces-new-upside-down-spray-pump https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/eurovetrocap-introduces-new-upside-down-spray-pump Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0000 CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 14, 2026 – Lubrizol presents new Oilkemia 7S polymer, a powerful and highly versatile biodegradable rheology modifier designed for oil-based systems. Developed to deliver maximum thickening efficiency, clarity, suspension, and long-lasting stability, Oilkemia 7S polymer also provides a pleasant, non-tacky sensory experience, meeting the growing demand for textures that perform as beautifully as they feel https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lubrizol-launches-oilkemia-7s-polymer-redefining-texture-and https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lubrizol-launches-oilkemia-7s-polymer-redefining-texture-and Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0000 Where AI Meets Science to Reawaken Tired Eyes. CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 14, 2026 – Pushing the boundaries of skincare innovation, Lubrizol introduces Eyeseryl All-In peptide, a naturally derived, PFAS-free hexapeptide designed to target seven key soft tissues of the eye contour. This advanced multifunctional ingredient helps visibly improve dark circles, eye bags, wrinkles, and other signs of fatigue, delivering a fully rejuvenated eye contour with visible results in just 7 days https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lubrizol-unveils-eyeseryl-all-in-peptide-a-breakthrough https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lubrizol-unveils-eyeseryl-all-in-peptide-a-breakthrough Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0000 CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 14, 2026 – Lubrizol announces the launch of Arbalon RC-76 cellulose liquid, a highly functional, cationic, cellulose-derived rheology modifier designed to meet the evolving needs of modern personal care formulations https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lubrizol-introduces-arbalon-rc-76-cellulose-liquid-science https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lubrizol-introduces-arbalon-rc-76-cellulose-liquid-science Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0000 L’Occitane Group-owned Elemis is hosting a water-themed activation in London, UK, to celebrate the luxury British brand extending the science in its ‘high-performing’ Pro-Collagen facial skin care range into body care https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/elemis-celebrates-hero-franchise-pro-collagen-expanding-into https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/elemis-celebrates-hero-franchise-pro-collagen-expanding-into Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0000 Chemspec Europe has unveiled further details of its highly anticipated conference programme, offering attendees fresh insight into the key themes, sessions and new interactive formats shaping this year’s event. Taking place on 6–7 May 2026 alongside the exhibition at Koelnmesse in Cologne, the programme has been designed to reflect the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the fine and speciality chemicals industry today https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/chemspec-europe-reveals-new-details-about-2026-conference-1 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/chemspec-europe-reveals-new-details-about-2026-conference-1 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0000 BASF’s “Beyond Beauty: Authentic+” concept redefines personal care by prioritising authenticity, sensory aspects, and emotional connection. Plantigenix Bisabolol: Biotechnologically produced bisabolol delivers soothing performance, high purity, and improved sustainability. Uvinul T 150 X EcoBalanced: BASF introduces its first UV filter in a biomass balance (BMB) version https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/in-cosmetics-global-2026-basf-champions-authenticity-and https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/in-cosmetics-global-2026-basf-champions-authenticity-and Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0000 NeoHelix Regenerate delivers adaptive collagen rejuvenation for visible improvements in wrinkle appearance and skin tonicity. SkinNexus Collag3n offers next-generation collagen banking through advanced biotechnology. The new products will be showcased for the first time at in-cosmetics Global in Paris https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/basf-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-collagen https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/basf-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-collagen Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0000 Brands CurrentBody and ZIIP drove increased revenue for the beauty device company last year, with the business also benefiting from joining the London Stock Exchange https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/the-beauty-tech-group-hails-stellar-2025 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/the-beauty-tech-group-hails-stellar-2025 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Marchisotto’s appointment comes amid a wider C-suite shuffle at the US beauty business – which owns Hailey Bieber’s Rhode – with Oshiya Savur being named Chief Marketing Officer https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/e-l-f-beauty-kory-marchisotto-to-president-of-brands https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/e-l-f-beauty-kory-marchisotto-to-president-of-brands Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000 Hybrid event to explore the European Commission’s cosmetic regulatory challenges, with online and onsite participation available https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/cosmetics-consultants-europe-announces-9th-annual-open-academy https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/cosmetics-consultants-europe-announces-9th-annual-open-academy Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0000 As the long-awaited sequel of the cult classic film drops, Cosmetics Business rounds up the best The Devil Wears Prada 2 beauty partnerships, including Tangle Teezer, Tweezerman and Lancôme https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/beautys-groundbreaking-the-devil-wears-prada-2-collaborations https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/beautys-groundbreaking-the-devil-wears-prada-2-collaborations Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000 QVC Group, the television shopping network, has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings as part of a restructuring support agreement to cut the company’s debt by more than $5 billion https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/qvc-group-shopping-network-files-for-bankruptcy https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/qvc-group-shopping-network-files-for-bankruptcy Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0000