The changing face of beauty

Published: 3-Feb-2015
Research & Development Retail Marketing

Technology is evolving at a rapid rate in the cosmetics industry. Rick Grundy, Co-Founder of Techdept, discusses the latest advances

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In the next of Cosmetics Business' Expert Advice articles, Rick Grundy, Co-Founder of Techdept, discusses the fast-moving arena of beauty technology – and makes predictions about where it could be headed next...

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