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H&M boosts fragrance offering with 25 new scents
Industry buzz
H&M is launching a brand new "wardrobe of fragrances" for fall. The Swedish fashion and beauty retailer has teamed up with perfumers...
Beiersdorf taps into skin microbiome research with investment into S-Biomedic
Industry buzz
Germany-based personal care manufacturer Beiersdorf, which owns brands such as Nivea, Eucerin, La Prairie or Labello, has taken an equity...
Beautyblender bounces into the makeup sector with new foundation line
Industry buzz
Beautyblender is making its first foray into the makeup industry. The brand, which is famous for its cult-status sponge makeup...
Are selfies linked to plastic surgery boom?
Industry buzz
Selfies are an inescapable part of modern life, but could they also be responsible for driving up cosmetic surgery procedures?...
Australia scientists develop ’world first’ melanoma blood test
Science, R&D
Australian researchers said Wednesday (July 18, 2018) they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a...
Procter & Gamble adds indie brand First Aid Beauty to portfolio
Industry buzz
Cult skincare brand First Aid Beauty has been snapped up by Procter & Gamble. According to press reports, P&G, which counts Olay,...
Pat McGrath continues her quest for beauty industry domination with new investors
Industry buzz
Pat McGrath’s beauty brand is set to increase its stronghold on the cosmetics industry. The celebrity makeup artist has secured a $60...
USA: The prestige skincare category drives beauty industry growth
Markets & trends
The skincare category continues to drive growth of the U.S. beauty industry. According to a new report by The NPD Group, most U.S. women...
Odore automatically dispenses fragrance samples and collects data
Industry buzz
Created by Armaan Mehta and Karan Gupta, two university friends sharing the same passion for fragrances, Odore is an intelligent...
Kim, Kylie and the female entrepreneurs shaking up the beauty business
Industry buzz
There has never been a better time to be a female beauty entrepreneur — at least, that is, if you believe the data from the new list of...
