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Beauty's ‘Wicked’ winter is here, but can it last?

The beauty industry is in the grips of Wicked-fever in the lead-up to the film’s release. But can the trend evolve into a timeless aesthetic, or will it last for just ‘one short day’

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The Body Shop appoints CMO and CFO to drive growth post-acquisition

Penny Brook and Sally Dowling have joined the British beauty retailer’s executive leadership team, with the aim to bring the company back to its former glory
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Lancôme lands singer Olivia Rodrigo as global brand ambassador

The 21-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist will star in future campaigns for the L’Oréal-owned beauty brand
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Cosmetics Business Picks: 6 beauty launches tapping Wicked and Gladiator II

Lush launched its Wicked bath and body collection in November, and Paul Mescal is fuelling the mini-mullet craze with his hairstyle in Gladiator II

Viral make-up brand P.Louise to open Christmas event after stellar sales

The TikTok Shop best-selling brand is hosting a month-long wonderland to elevate its presence after achieving 125% year-on-year growth

Urban Decay signs American basketball player Cameron Brink as ambassador

The Los Angeles Sparks star has signed a multi-year deal with the L’Oréal-owned make-up brand as it recognises the power of beauty-sport partnerships

Lilac Blush To ‘Gladiator Core’ – The Next Beauty Trends

In the latest episode of The Cosmetics Business Podcast, Sarah Parsons and Julia Wray discuss the blush boom and films influencing beauty
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Cosmetics Business Picks: 6 beauty launches to know in November

Maya Jama and Rimmel have joined forces on a new cosmetics collection inspired by astrology, while David Beckham adds a new edp to his fragrance line-up

e.l.f. Beauty reports 40% sales surge and raises FY25 outlook

The drugstore beauty brand has reported an increase in revenue to US$301.1 million for Q2 fiscal year 2025 thanks to strong retail and e-commerce channels

Pure Beauty Global Awards: Entries open for 2025!

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Coty growth fuelled by prestige fragrance sales, while mass beauty declines

Demand for ultra premium fragrances have helped deliver a 5% boost in the company’s prestige sales Q1 2025, while Consumer Beauty revenues are down

Trinny London to debut US pop-up as it gears up to crack America

The four month-long New York-based activation will be the beauty brand’s first owned store to open in North America

Smashbox latest make-up brand to unveil beauty-fashion collaboration

The cosmetics company has partnered with Mexican-based accessories brand Ilka on a four-piece limited edition handbag range

Patrick Ta defends $42 eyeshadow pricing amid backlash

The debate has sparked mixed reactions from influencers and consumers
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L’Oréal Paris earned $1 million on TikTok Shop’s Super Brand Day – and you can too

TikTok Shop UK’s Nora Zukauskaite reveals how the drugstore beauty brand secured a 466% uptick in TikTok Shop purchases via its ‘Super Brand Day’ concept
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Cosmetics Business Picks: 5 beauty launches for November

Cosmetics Business rounds up the top new beauty launches in November, including a look at Riverdale star Lili Reinhart’s new skin care brand

Dior opens first beauty boutique in US

The store, located in New York, is the first beauty standalone venue for the French fashion house
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The business case for beauty and Diwali

The Diwali beauty economy is booming, as an influx of influencers boosts attention and product demand around the Hindu festival of light

Charlotte Tilbury taps Kylie Minogue, Richard E Grant and Kate Moss for Christmas campaign

The Puig-owned brand’s ‘Beauty Show’ campaign also stars Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg and model Jourdan Dunn
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Refillable lipsticks are the new ‘heirloom watch’

Beauty brands are crafting refillable lipsticks designed to last generations

BPerfect to open flagship store in Glasgow

The make-up brand aims to create an immersive experience for customers
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No7 taps expertise of 115 MUAs for new range and unveils launch with a pop-up

The Boots-owned make-up brand’s 12-piece Pro Artist collection leans into the budget beauty trend by offering ‘luxurious quality at reasonable prices’

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Aptar Oyonnax: The symbol of Aptar Beauty’s strategic presence and vision in France

With the inauguration on July 12th of its new site dedicated to luxury packaging in Oyonnax (Ain department), Aptar is further strengthening its ties with France, and...

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