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Three British trends that could shape the future of beauty around the world
Markets & trends
Microbiome skincare, clean makeup and vegan haircare are driving growth in the UK beauty market and could lead the way of innovation for...
Danish retailer bans fluorinated compounds in all cosmetics
Industry buzz
The Danish subsidiary of retail group Coop has decided to discontinue all purchases of cosmetic and personal care products containing...
French and European authorities in disagreement about the safe use of phenoxyethanol on babies
Laws & regulations
The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) no longer wants so-called "non-rinsed" cosmetics...
Hermès has big ambitions in the luxury beauty market
Industry buzz
Hermès is preparing to make its move on the cosmetics industry. According to several media reports, the luxury fashion brand is in the...
Amazon launches in-house beauty brand with sustainable packaging
Industry buzz
Amazon has officially entered the beauty arena with the launch of its own skincare label. The online retail giant has unveiled the...
Puig takes minority stake in Colombia’s Loto del Sur
Industry buzz
Spanish beauty group Puig has taken a minority stake in Loto del Sur, the Colombian premium beauty company. With this investment, Puig...
Glossier to expand further, following new fundraising
Industry buzz
Glossier shows no signs of slowing down in its quest for global domination. The cult beauty company has announced that it has...
Charlotte Tilbury to open first North American standalone store in Los Angeles
Companies & industry
The world’s number one makeup artist and queen of celebrity Red Carpet makeup, Charlotte Tilbury, announces her first North American...
FusionPKG strengthens turnkey capabilities through acquisition of Architectural Beauty
Industry buzz
Dallas-headquartered beauty packaging supplier FusionPKG has acquired Architectural Beauty (AB), a cosmetic formulation, marketing and...
Herbal Essences gives beach plastic a new lease of life
Industry buzz
Herbal Essences has found a way to make use of beach plastic in a new sustainable initiative. The Procter & Gamble-owned haircare...
