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Two of the Middle East's major markets - Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (Dubai pictured) - both see significant international beauty and personal care presence (Getty Images) Top beauty brands in the Middle East? Dove, Always and Nivea strong in Saudi Arabia and UAE Natura & Co and L'Oréal are two of just nine beauty and personal care companies that ranked in the top 100 list of diverse and inclusive businesses by Refinitiv (Getty Images) Natura & Co and L’Oréal ranked most ‘inclusive and diverse’ beauty majors in the world: Refinitiv report Everything that touches the skin is 'touching the skin microbiome' and this thinking will really take NPD one-step further (Getty Images) The future of the skin microbiome? ‘It’s mind blowing’ – think oral care, intimate care and makeup In 2019, the Middle East and Africa represented 6.4% of the global €428bn (US$500bn) beauty and personal care market, with Saudi Arabia worth €4.5bn (US$5.3bn) and UAE €1.9bn (US$2.3bn) (Getty Images) A.S. Watson ME expansion: ‘The significance of this deal is immense’, say analysts ECHA's proposal to restrict microplastics completely underestimates the value that beauty and personal care products give consumers, according to Cosmetics Europe (Getty Images) Microplastics restriction: ECHA has a ‘very restricted and narrow view’ of our industry, says Cosmetics Europe chief L'Oréal's system uses personalised e-commerce orders from consumers following video consultations with colourists to create single-unit customised hair dye kits (Getty Images) ‘Made-to-order’: L’Oréal files patent on smart robotic system for personalised hair dye kits Physical retail and digital must be seen as 'intertwining tools' used to engage beauty consumers in a highly personalised way (Getty Images) The physical-digital blur is ‘an absolute given’ for beauty in 2020, says retail expert In the last 12 months, British women have increased their use of face wash, micellar water, toner, day cream, night cream and face masks (Getty Images) UK facial care surges – ‘skin health is the big driver’, says Mintel In cosmetics, 'credible and authoritative science and evidence' can be 'quickly eroded' by social media misinformation, an expert says (Getty Images) Cosmetics claims expert: Social media a ‘virulent source’ of misinformation By 2030, Johnson & Johnson's Aveeno, Johnson’s, Listerine, Neutrogena and OGX brands will strive to use 100% recycled plastic in their bottles (Image: Johnson & Johnson) ‘Accelerating action’: Johnson & Johnson outlines 2030 goals on plastic packaging, ingredients transparency and preventive health Charlotte Tilbury has a range of coloured cosmetics and skin care products available in its flagship stores, retailers and online worldwide (Image: Charlotte Tilbury Facebook) Beauty boost: Charlotte Tilbury talks 'critical' big data omnichannel push

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