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News updates: Estée Lauder Co; Coty; L’Oréal’s Prada Beauty; Avon

We've rounded up the latest European news stories from beauty companies.

Until the age of three a child's skin microbiome is very different to that of an adult (Image: Getty)

Certifying 'microbiome-safe' baby skin care

We spoke to the CEO of MyMicrobiome about the criteria to give a 'seal of approval' to microbiome-friendly products and the importance of analysing baby skin care differently to adult skin.

Givaudan is dedicating an entire exhibition to Gen Z's definition of love and seduction

Decoding Gen Z: what’s driving this consumer cohort now?

Generation Z can be vocal, but their words don’t always align with their actions when it comes to buying beauty products. We spoke to EY’s Marcie Merriman to find out more…

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including the impact of Japan’s nuclear wastewater release, Burberry’s potential in China and more.

5 beauty brands with a mental health focus

With Mental Health Day on the horizon in October, we’ve rounded up five beauty and wellness brands that have cleverly incorporated mental health awareness and support into their marketing strategies.

“We are 100 times more demanding than the cosmetic regulations requirement.” Cellcosmet CSO on microbiome claims

We spoke to Cellcosmet’s Chief Scientific Officer Jeremie Soeur about the brand’s skin microbiome focus, the science behind the products and future plans for unique product personalisation.

“I'm hoping for greater diversity in innovation.” Eco-specialist futurologist shares insights

Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.

Cosmetics companies set to finance additional treatment costs for micro-pollutants in water

As the European Parliament’s ENVI committee voted for a report that will attribute extra costs to the cosmetics industry, the trade organisation Cosmetics Europe said it had "a number of concerns”.