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Cosmetics regulations roundup: EU & UK markets

From fragrance allergens to potential endocrine disruptors and sun protection, here’s what you need to know about the latest cosmetics regulation changes in the EU and UK.

Travel-retail “must be more experiential” says L'Oréal sector president

At the TFWA Global Summit in Cannes, the L'Oréal Group revealed more about its travel-retail strategy, including its future focus on activations and sustainability.

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'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?

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Sustainability in focus: What to expect at the 2024 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit European edition

Ahead of this year's Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.

L’Occitane Group talks geotargeting and travel-retail

Geotargeting “reached more than 7 million travellers this summer,” L’Occitane Group talks travel-retail

At this year’s TFWA Global show in Cannes, we caught up with the head of marketing for travel-retail at L’Occitane Groupe, Mona L’Hostis, to talk about innovation pipelines, future markets to watch, and the runaway success of Sol de Janeiro.

Skin care & technology special: part I

In the first part of our focus on how technology is shaping the future of skin care, we explore the use of artificial intelligence and how this is impacting the category...

6 trending ingredients to have on your skin care radar

What's trending in skin care formulations right now?

Crystal Clear Clinical launches a popup with free £250 facial

We spoke to the founder about why the brand branched out into experiential marketing...

The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part 2

What can beauty brands and shoppers do to protect themselves in a climate where even some well-known chain stores are being impacted by counterfeit or ‘diverted’ beauty products?

MUVO develops Balayage shampoo to meet consumer demand for colour with minimal time and effort. [MUVO]

‘Temporary is the future’: MUVO launches Balayage shampoo for fashionable, time-poor consumers

Australian salon hair care brand MUVO has developed Balayage shampoo to meet consumer demand for colour with minimal time and effort.

The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part I

From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...

THG Beauty partners with Provenance to minimise greenwashing

The ecommerce retailer and manufacturer will roll out new technology across the company to verify product sustainability for its customers.

Body care trends you need to know about for 2025

What's trending in body care and how will this continue to evolve?

5 cosmetics packaging innovations to launch at Luxe Pack

5 cosmetics packaging innovations set to launch at Luxe Pack Monaco

We've rounded up some of the newest innovations that will be showcased at the world's biggest luxury packaging show...

Luxe Pack Monaco announces ‘in green’ awards finalists

As luxury packaging suppliers gather from across the world, the show will celebrate the latest innovations in sustainable packaging.

9 ‘beauty-from-within’ brands to watch

As more consumers realise that topical cosmetics have limitations, beauty and personal care brands are putting a focus on an inside-out approach, which aims to improve internal health and wellness and therefore boost beauty.