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Elementis expands in green cosmetics with Alchemy Ingredients acquisition
The chemicals company aims to scale Alchemy globally through its sales and distribution network.
France battles Shein amid rising scrutiny of online platforms
The French government will ask a Paris court to order a three-month suspension in France of the Singapore-based online retailer Shein, over sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons. The EU has now also made a request for more information.
Future haircare retail: e-commerce, hybrid spaces & the value of education
Hair salons will stay the first port of call for new product discovery, but will need to embrace seamless retail to stay ahead, says one industry expert…
Retail parks are driving health & beauty’s UK expansion
Health & beauty retail parks are set for £5.7bn growth in the UK by 2029, says market intelligence firm Globaldata.
ELC announces its first-ever LATAM brand investment
“As a minority investor, we are proud to support XINÚ as it continues to grow and share the rich creativity and spirit of Mexico and Latin America with the world,” said Estée Lauder Companies President and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie.
TikTok Shop LIVE set for record Christmas sales
The social media platform says beauty brands are likely to drive TikTok Shop’s biggest festive season yet.
Unregulated LED masks “flooding” the beauty market, says expert
As unverified LED devices surge, official bodies and experts are urging for compliance and clarity from manufacturers, brands and retailers in this space.
Revieve launches AI Beauty Discovery for brand control in ChatGPT
According to Revieve, Generative AI is the new first touchpoint for beauty retail. Here’s why the business says beauty brands need an AI-native strategy now.
Why flaws are the future of beauty branding (and what to do next)
How can brands embrace the ‘imperfect beauty’ trend that’s set to dominate 2026?
Coty narrows US fragrance gap amid FY26 growth push
In its 1Q FY26 earnings call, the company reported momentum in prestige, while streamlining operations and reshaping the consumer beauty market.
Beauty innovation: lessons from Trinny London’s £70M journey
NPD has changed beyond recognition in recent years, becoming much more driven by consumer needs. One brand that has seen great success with this strategy is Trinny London. We spoke to its Head of Innovation to find out more.
Euromonitor on the trends that will reshape beauty R&D in 2026
Data analytics and research firm Euromonitor International has heralded a new era for beauty and health where efficacy, speed and personalisation are paramount.
Aptar Beauty earns inclusive design label for accessible innovation
Beauty packaging and dispensing company Aptar Beauty is among the first in France to receive the “Inclusive Designer” label.
Are boutiques the future of fragrance? Inside The Perfume Shop’s strategy
Sales for the first three months of opening show that a growing number of fragrance shoppers are favouring niche scents, as consumers increasingly seek out personalisation.
Puig sees fragrance sales slow down in Q3
While the Spanish luxury beauty company has seen impressive sales across the board for the first nine months of the year, perfume sales have slowed in the third quarter of the year.
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue in $48.7B deal
The deal, which includes both cash and stock, is set to close in the second half of 2026 and would establish a combined business with projected annual revenue of $32 billion.
Fragrance, France & digital shopping: what’s behind Estée Lauder Companies’ revival?
As beauty multinational Estée Lauder Companies reports a return to positive sales and profit growth in its latest financial results, its CEO revealed more about its future focus during the analyst call.
“The Great Reformulation”: Brenntag backs biomanufacturing
German cosmetics chemicals company Brenntag has entered a strategic partnership with biomaterials production platform Synonym to fast-track bioproducts to the global market.
Across the CD-Verse: October 2025
This month’s installment of CosmeticsDesigns’ global roundup examines shifting regulatory landscapes, financial news, and breakdowns of industry analysis reporting.
Boots opens first fragrance-only store
The UK health and beauty retailer Boots has just opened the doors to its first-ever fragrance-only concept store in Broadgate Central in London.
Inside L’Occitane Group’s travel retail: pop-ups, Gen Z shoppers & spa innovation
In this exclusive interview with L’Occitane Group’s travel retail division MD and Marketing Director, we find out what’s happening in this key retail channel and what’s coming next for its brands.
“Global beauty market remains dynamic,” L’Oréal CEO on Q3 sales
The French multinational has shared its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, showing recovery in the North American and Chinese markets, but a slowdown in Latin America.
Luxury beauty meets longevity: inside L’Oréal’s Kering move
L’Oréal Group has acquired Creed and numerous fashion house beauty licences, but also plans joint wellness and longevity innovation in the €4bn Kering deal.
Euromonitor on Middle East beauty trends: ingredients, brands & innovation
Ahead of the Beautyworld Middle East show, we spoke to a Euromonitor International consultant for MENAT & Pakistan to learn more about what’s happening in the region.
French beauty leaders demand EU action on trade & regulation
French cosmetics leaders met EU VP Séjourné at Cosmetic 360 to urge regulatory reform, trade support, and innovation backing amid global market challenges.
LVMH’s Sephora sees record growth despite Amazon Beauty’s rise
As Sephora’s parent company LVMH sees sales rebound, the firm’s CFO has shed more light on whether Amazon Beauty could be a serious competitor for Sephora’s crown.
Kate Somerville acquired by Rare Beauty Brands as Unilever refocuses strategy
In recent years, the brand has struggled to maintain relevance in an extremely saturated market.
THG Beauty & Nutrition sees sales bounce back
UK-based beauty and wellness business THG Beauty and THG Nutrition has reported a return to growth following a period of restructuring and strategic change.
Mintel’s 2026 beauty trends forecast: Q&A with director of insights
Mintel’s 2026 global beauty trends forecast a shift towards wellness diagnostics, emotionally resonant experiences, and a celebration of imperfection. We explore what this means for the future of beauty.
L’Oréal Group reinventing its travel retail with experiential beauty zones
Is travel retail the new beauty playground? L’Oréal thinks so...
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.