Headlines

New clinical testing to “investigate microbial roots of various skin conditions”

Microbiome testing company Sequential has just launched ‘targeted skin condition panels’, which are designed to address conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and malodour, as well as UV exposure.

Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"

Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...

Paid for and in partnership with Univar Europe Ltd.

'Luxury for less' sees rise of masstige and dupes as affordable alternatives

Economic pressures and new regulations are creating challenges across the entire beauty and personal care market. What strategies can manufacturers adopt to streamline costs and align with new trends?

Lipotrue award nomination for biomimetic skin care innovation

Lipotrue’s Frag-Brillin ingredient has been nominated for an award at the upcoming Cosmetics 360 Awards in Paris. We spoke to the Spanish company about the innovation…

Mintel global beauty trends for 2025 (& what happens after that)

The market intelligence company has shared three trends it expects to see impact the global beauty and personal care (BPC) industry in 2025 and beyond...

ANUA is set to expand its presence in Europe with Boots. ©ANUA

‘Expectations are high’: K-beauty brand ANUA plans to expand to 120 Boots outlets by October

South Korean beauty brand ANUA is set to expand its presence in Europe with plans to roll out to 120 UK Boots outlets by October as it works to increase its global footprint.

Natural beauty ingredients in the future: Provital's IFSCC innovations

We spoke to cosmetics ingredients company Provital about the innovations it’s showcasing at IFSCC this week and the potential future for natural cosmetics ingredients...

“Made for TikTok dreams”: behind new Gen Z beauty-from-within brand Glowery

French beauty and wellness brand Glowery is set to launch this week after five years in the making. We spoke to founder and CEO Alexandra Kolasinski to find out more...

Nutrafol expands into topical hair care with Men’s Active Cleanse

Beauty supplements player Nutrafol is entering the male topical market after learning that men "experience more scalp concerns than women and that shampoo is top of mind for over half of men (56%) when it comes to hair growth products", said...

Chanel N°5's new ad with Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi: watch the film

Chanel N°5 unveils new ad with Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi

The iconic French fragrance brand has created a mini campaign film that features the Australian two actors…

What's happening in the Dubai beauty market?

As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.

The Russia dilemma for beauty brands

After years of pressure on the British multinational, Unilever has just sold its Russian assets to a local manufacturer of perfume, cosmetics, and household products. Where does this leave other cosmetics brands that are still in the market?

Treatwell acquires Salonized; plans to expand b2b retail offer

The salon booking service shares more on its future expansion plans...

A-list ambassador revival: new celebs fronting beauty campaigns

From Margot Robbie to Sabrina Carpenter, we take a look at some of the famous faces that have recently signed up to promote the cosmetics’ industry’s biggest brands

Cosmetics packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup

Beauty packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup

From new refill innovation to packaging with built-in at-home-use devices, here are some of the most forward-thinking products we saw at the luxury packaging show in Monaco this year…

BASF’s new tools and innovations at IFSCC

From AI-selected ingredients to sun care safety: BASF to show new research at IFSCC

Highlights from the German cosmetics chemicals company include a new method for visualising skin models, innovations in AI-selected ingredients, a sun care tool in partnership with Kenvue, and new digital tools that will support sustainability…

Skin care and technology special: part II

In the second part of our skin care and technology special, we address the tech that is changing beauty's biggest category at lightning speed...

Olive Young's sales data highlights the differring purchase preferences of US, UK, and Japanese consumers. [Olive Young]

Different strokes: Olive Young sales data reveals UK, US, Japan consumer K-beauty preferences

Olive Young's sales data highlights purchase preferences, with US consumers favouring sun care, UK buyers focusing on skin texture concerns, and Japanese shoppers choosing personal care products and supplements.

How Gen Z has affected perfume packaging design

This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco revealed many innovations in terms of scent packaging formats based around Gen Z’s preferences. We spoke to Superga Beauty about its new launches...