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A guide to seed fundraising: everything you need to know

Law firm Freeths explains how how to successfully attract seed investors to your beauty business, covering the opportunities and risks

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Indie beauty retail thrives amid gap left by ailing department stores

The British Beauty Council finds 1,653 new indie beauty retailers opened in UK in the past year
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Career Advice: How to work your way to the top

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Legal 101: The key risks for beauty brands entering the metaverse

As beauty brands delve deeper into the metaverse via digital stores, wearables and events, law firm Freeths outlines the legal challenges to consider
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My period brand was the target of a complaints storm. Here's how I fought back

After receiving hundreds of complaints over an TV advert aimed at breaking period stigma and taboos, Here We Flo founder Susan Allen explains how she managed the misogynistic backlash and spun the situation in her favour

Unlock the secret to sustainable beauty

In the year 2023, it is essential to prioritise best practices in sustainable beauty
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Everything you need to know about drafting up a buyout offer and bringing in external expertise

Law firm Freeths explains how and when drawing in experts from outside your business could help deliver a successful buyout offer

Limited edition free tickets to attend the virtual Pure Beauty Global Awards winners ceremony

The famed event will be back for it’s sixth year with a metaverse themed event

Getting ahead of the curve with cosmetic ingredients

Our award-winning publications can guide your business in remaining compliant and adapting to consumer needs
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The ultimate guide to buying or selling a beauty brand facing bankruptcy

With Revlon and Forma Brands having both faced potential insolvency, law firm Freeths reveals how to acquire a beauty brand – or be acquired – in this situation

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Staying on top of trends is crucial to remain competitive

Cosmetics Business publishes a monthly subscriber exclusive Trend Report which can act as your go-to-guide on trends that are shaping the industry.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's ski crash trial has been good for her wellness brand Goop. This is why

All press is good press, right? This is the case for the Marvel actress, with searches for her wellness brand growing 195% after lawsuit win

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How beauty giants can stay ahead of the competition

The beauty industry can be complex for larger scale corporations, but Cosmetics Business has a number of resources that can help.

How to navigate the beauty industry as an independent brand

The industry is daunting for small businesses. Cosmetics Business has a number of resources that can help
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Olaplex lawsuit: how to manage a social media crisis and save your brand reputation

As Olaplex continues to publicly battle a hair loss lawsuit, Rebecca Howlett and Iona Silverman from law firm Freeths explain how to protect your brand reputation during litigation
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Which beauty brands have topped the CDP’s environmental ‘A List’ for 2022?

Only five beauty businesses ranked in the list have scored an A on their climate change, forests and water security disclosures

Estée Lauder heir convinced Trump to buy Greenland

Ronald Lauder’s financial support of Donald Trump led to a petition for him to be removed from ELC’s board of directors
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Is Egyptian beauty the next big trend?

The beauty landscape in Egypt has shown significant change and growth in recent years. In the vein of K-beauty, could now be the time for Egyptian beauty’s moment on the world stage?

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J&J says air conditioner is to blame for asbestos found in Baby Powder

The personal care giant says that the positive asbestos result that led to its recent Baby Powder recall was due to contamination from a portable air conditioner unit
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The next step in animal-free testing: Measuring cosmetic mildness in vitro

A first-of-its-kind project is validating in vitro mildness tests through correlation with human patch test data. Carol Treasure, Alex Edwards, Fiona Bailey and Stewart Long tell Cosmetics Business more

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BeautySourcing presents a new sourcing guide: Beauty Supply Side TREND ARCHIVE

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The Skin Microbiome: Classification, analysis and claim support

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STAR – point of sale facial skin measurement instrument with product recommendations launched by Delfin

The new instrument was launched at in-cosmetics in Paris this year

Pressing the right buttons – Why beauty is looking to the gaming industry

It doesn’t initially sound like a match made in heaven, does it? The image of the gamer that most of us tend to visualise isn’t usually that of a typical beauty...

Accelerated Response Equals Accelerated Release

Using an RMM can help make faster business decisions regarding your company’s large portfolio of raw materials and finished products

Hybrid working – Lavandi Talent discuss the pros, the cons, and the considerations for employers

Hybridity, like most workplace changes, needs to be embraced and integrated to get the most from it

Cosmetics and allergens testing from QACS Lab

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Rousselot announces the reopening of its upgraded Brazilian innovation lab

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