L’Oréal Group reinventing its travel retail with experiential beauty zones
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Is this the future face of travel-retail customer service?
TFWA in Cannes surprised its audience with a Q&A session featuring Ameca, a humanoid robot who shared insights about the travel-retail industry and speaks virtually every language known to humankind.
How beauty brands can stay relevant in 2025: Mintel insights
From the stratospheric rise of fragrance to what investors are looking for in brands, Mintel’s Head of Beauty Jane Henderson shares strategic insights to navigate the future of beauty.
Are we judging age wrong? New ΔAge benchmark could reshape skincare
A new AI-based study that was unveiled at the IFSCC 2025 congress reveals human beauty biases and pioneers the ‘ΔAge’ concept that could shape the future of personalised skincare.
Can Sephora’s new creator platform rival Amazon & LTK?
As Sephora bets big on influencer-driven beauty sales, we spoke to an affiliate marketing expert to explore what this means for the retailer, as well as the wider beauty creator economy.
Future focus: Naolys globally expands its custom exosome development and innovation
French biotech company Naolys has announced two new strategic partnerships in Europe and Asia to scale its technology.
EUDR enforcement delayed again over IT system readiness
The European Commission has proposed a second delay to the enforcement of the EUDR, citing that its technology systems are not yet ready.
Scalp skinification driving Symrise’s innovation in APAC hair care
German cosmetics ingredients company Symrise has expanded its APAC footprint with localised patented actives and manufacturing sites.
Sephora launches affiliate storefronts for beauty creators
The LVMH-owned retailer is tapping into the social shopping boom and will allow influencers to curate shoppable storefronts directly on sephora.com
FDA launches dashboard for real-time cosmetic safety data
The new FDA tool has registered a sharp increase in adverse event reports following the implementation of MoCRA.
Middle East beauty market embraces clean & conscious innovation
Sustainable beauty trends are increasingly shaping product development in GCC.
Holland & Barrett pilots ingestible beauty focus with 7% sales uplift
Against a backdrop of growing consumer interest in inside-out beauty products, UK wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has unveiled a new beauty category transformation.
Sustainable naturals: IFF invests €10m in Grasse expansion
IFF Scent has invested €10 million to expand its LMR Naturals site in Grasse to create more sustainable natural ingredients for fragrance.
Makeup rebounds as Puig outpaces global beauty market
For H1 2025, Puig has continued to outpace the global premium beauty market, thanks to strong fragrance sales, a recovering makeup segment, and geographic diversification.
7 inspiring summer beauty popups across Europe
From Sol de Janeiro to Valentino Beauty, check out the beauty popups that have made a splash this summer…
Morocco bans TPO in nail products amid EU regulatory shift
Following the EU’s ban on the substance, Morocco has also prohibited beauty salons from using nail polish formulated with Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide.
P.Louise hits £2m+ sales in record-breaking TikTok Shop Live
The UK’s number one TikTok Shop P.Louise smashed records with the pre-launch of its Christmas collection, which featured its highly sought-after new advent calendars.
Korean wave: Amorepacific’s profit rise, AESTURA enters Oceania, K-beauty in the West
This round-up highlights the latest news and developments from the South Korean beauty market, featuring Amorepacific’s financial results, AESTURA’s entry into Oceania, K-beauty’s moves in Western markets, and more.
Byredo & more join Covent Garden’s luxury scent revolution
Fragrance is the category that just keeps on winning and Covent Garden plans to welcome four new luxury scent brands as it continues to carve out a name as Europe’s ultimate beauty hub.
Trend alert: immersive beauty stores reshape cosmetics retail
Brick-and-mortar beauty has never been so exciting. What do cosmetics brands need to know about creating these in-real-life experiences for their customers?
Beauty market snapshot: Coty and ELC financial results highlight industry crosscurrents
‘Treatonomics’, strategic appeals to mass and prestige markets, and ongoing restructuring programs each exerted pressure on these beauty industry giants in fiscal year 2025.
Dr.G takes centre stage as L’Oréal streamlines K-Beauty portfolio
French multinational L’Oréal is reportedly focusing its efforts on Dr.G and discontinuing Heals and after acquiring Gowoonsesang Cosmetics earlier this year.
Creative adaptation: the key to survival for heritage cosmetics brands in 2025
As financial reports from Beiersdorf, ELC and Coty reveal that some of their most iconic beauty brands are struggling, we ask can heritage beauty brands outwit an economic downturn? One creative director says yes, if they make some key changes.
LG H&H’s Q2 profit drops due to market competition, domestic business restructuring
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s beauty division saw a decrease in sales and operating profit in the second quarter of 2025, which it says is caused by intensifying market competition and domestic business restructuring.
Global consumers redefine personal care as “preventive health,” says Kenvue
The multinational has worked with Kantar to quiz over 10,000 global shoppers to find out more about their needs and habits and how this is shaping the future of personal care.
Revolution Beauty founder launches Trouble Maker to shake up “Gen Zalpha” offering
The founder of Revolution Beauty and MUA Makeup Academy Adam Minto has launched fun-filled makeup brand Trouble Maker to younger consumers in the UK market.
Regulatory roundup: A review of US beauty sector enforcement and compliance actions
From packaging laws to the potential impact of the US-EU tariff deal, industry experts weighed in on a flurry of recent legislation proposals and legal decisions.
Beiersdorf cuts forecast as Nivea slows, derma drives growth
The firm’s CEO hopes Nivea’s upcoming epigenetic skincare launch can revive slowing sales.
Galderma reports “record growth” as derma skin care and injectable use grows
Swiss pure-play skincare business Galderma has reported “record sales” as derma skin care products and aesthetic injectables continue to win over beauty consumers.
Youthforia to shut down following foundation controversy and backlash
The brand, formerly popular with Gen Z consumers, failed to recover after missteps with its shade 600 launch last year.
PETA to update cruelty-free eligibility for beauty brands as progress is “under threat”
The EU animal testing loophole threatens progress for cruelty-free cosmetics, says PETA US.
Digital sampling can boost beauty sales by 13%, says marketing platform founder
With the integration of augmented reality and consumer data, sampling is rapidly evolving into a comprehensive marketing asset, says Will Glynn-Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Send Me a Sample.
Amorepacific’s flagship brands drive strong sales, profit in local and global markets
Amorepacific has reported increases in sales and operating profit across domestic and international markets in the second quarter of 2025, attributing them to the strong performance of its flagship brands and core products.
“More wellbeing & personal care:” Unilever CEO on business focus after HY25 results
After several acquisitions in this space already this year, the British multinational has clearly stated it will put a future focus on personal care and wellbeing.
Across the CD-Verse: July 2025
This roundup highlights the global regulatory actions, innovative ingredient launches, and compelling trend analyses dominating the beauty and personal care industry news cycle.
L’Oréal sees HY25 growth, but EU-US tariffs “not good news”, says CEO
For the first half of 2025, the French multinational’s overall revenue grew by 1.6% to reach €22.47bn, which the firm said was “well-balanced between volume and value,” but how does the future look for the business?
Boots to open first fragrance-only store
The UK-based health and beauty retailer will open the new boutique in London this autumn.
How the US-EU tariff deal could affect Europe’s cosmetics industry
The French cosmetics industry estimates that the agreement “could lead to an annual loss of 300 million euros and threaten up to 5,000 jobs in France.”
Chantecaille enters India market via partnership with LUXASIA
Prestige cosmetics brand Chantecaille is collaborating with Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury beauty distributor LUXASIA to set foot into the Indian market.
Biotech firm gets €1m funding to develop yeast-based alternative to mineral oils
Estonian biotech company ÄIO said the funding will “accelerate development of safer and more sustainable alternatives to traditional oils used in cosmetics.”
Tech & wellness key for APAC beauty market in 2025 & beyond, says Cosmoprof chief
As a “cradle for innovation and technology”, what’s happening at Cosmoprof Asia this year? And what trends should international brands take note of?
52% of content creators say they’ve experienced “burnout”
New research from a content creator marketing agency has shown that constant pressure for influencers to be creative ‘on-demand’ could have long-term implications for brand growth.
7 social-selling beauty brands to know about
It’s no secret that cosmetics brands are making huge strides on social media platforms like TikTok Shop and Instagram. Here’s a roundup of the ones making waves right now.
Ulta Beauty acquires Space NK to enter UK market
The US cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty has acquired the luxury high street beauty retail chain Space NK, from specialist beauty investors Manzanita Capital.
Why digital-printed pouch packaging is growing in the cosmetics sector
A combination of heightened sustainability regulations and a need to quickly meet new trends is pushing demand for digital-printed pouch packaging.
What’s trending in beauty popups?
We reveal what’s currently shaping this retail space and take a look at some of the latest beauty brand popups to launch.
EY report reveals two contradictory trends shaping the future of beauty retail
The firm says it has spotted polarised trends among beauty shoppers.
Kao expands UK Molton Brown manufacturing site
The Japanese beauty and personal care company said the investment will “future-proof manufacturing capabilities” in the UK.
New beauty innovations set to launch at Cosmoprof Asia
APAC is always an innovation hotspot for the beauty industry. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the launches that are set to be unveiled at this year’s Cosmoprof Asia show…