L’Oréal UK and Ireland has developed a support guide for UK barbers, hair and beauty salons outlining post-confinement hygiene and operating guidelines for when businesses are able to reopen.
The British Beauty Council has called for UK government action to support the country’s hair and beauty salons and self-employed during the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19.
Bulldog Skincare certified its hero moisturiser brand carbon neutral in the UK last year, but the move is just part of its wider sustainability journey, says the head of new product development.
US prestige hair brand DevaCurl will expand into the UK through an exclusive partnership with British online beauty retailer Feelunique, marking part of an important deeper dive into Europe.
L’Occitane’s acquisition of Elemis in January has contributed to strong growth across the group for the first half of FY2020, with overall net sales up 22.1% and extremely fast growth in the UK.
Glow make-up is rising fast through the cosmetics ranks, fuelled by changing consumer demands and a flurry of product launches and it’s providing promise in a challenging retail environment, according to The NPD Group.
There are unknown facts around the full impact Brexit will have on cosmetics regulation and compliance, but regulatory knowledge and harmonisation across the European Union must still be prioritised, says the president of Cosmetics Consultants Europe...
The British Beauty Council and London’s infamous Covent Garden will debut ‘London Beauty Week’ next month to showcase innovation, growth and influence in the UK beauty market.
Use of facial cleansers and wipes has tumbled in the UK as women ditch complicated, multi-product skin care routines for simpler options, lured by sleep, the 'au natural' look and saving the planet.
In the first report of its kind, the British Beauty Council reveals the economical contribution of beauty in 2018 to equate to 1.3% of the UK’s total GDP — a figure that is equivalent to all the economic activity occurring in either Manchester or Glasgow...
A new market report from NPD Group has revealed exclusive insights pointing to a premium segment that shows no signs of letting up on its growth in the UK.
Diversity continues to be a key focus for the beauty industry, as brands big and small increasingly look to cater to a multicultural consumer base. We consider how this evolved throughout 2016.
Euromonitor analysts across industries have spoken of the likely impact Brexit will have, and its global lead for beauty believes that when it comes to beauty, the effect is likely to be ‘muted’.
UK men’s grooming brand Hommage recently launched a crowd funding campaign that met with such a degree of success that it exceeded the £500,000 target within two weeks.
The UK may be subject to a number of ‘bad weather’ jokes but that doesn’t leave Brits looking pale as the self-tanning products market is set to maintain strong growth thanks to a host of innovations in galenic formulations and a strong influence from...
In an age where the recession birthed savvy shoppers that are here to stay, brands have to work harder to secure customer loyalty and meet the needs of demanding consumers in the UK.
Online retailer, hairtrade.com has published a report that reveals the average British woman spends up to £40,000 in a lifetime on her hair and £100,000 on cosmetics.
Factors such as the Royal Wedding and Olympic fever greatly boosted prestige beauty spending in 2012, pushing if far above the regional average. Now, a Euromonitor report reveals how companies can take advantage of this trend.
Sometimes cosmetics companies are exposed for misleading claims in adverts, but sometimes they can substantiate every single claim; this is an example of the latter as nutricosmetic maker Lifes2good prevailed having had an advert for its hair growth supplements...
Luton Borough Council's trading standards service have issued a safety warning about buying cosmetics after seizing 640 contaminated products which were on sale locally.
Despite the economic crisis over the last few years causing consumers to take a serious look at their spending, it appears they have stayed serious about their look, as UK make-up sales appear to be recession proof.
The recession appears to have claimed another victim in-part in the UK, as cosmetics manufacturer Swallowfield has been forced to cut jobs as it looks to reduce costs following a turbulent twelve month period.
The economic slowdown in Europe is beginning to take its toll on natural and organic personal care brands, as the market stutters, forcing companies to focus on distribution.
Within the UK, the women’s fragrance sector has experienced significant year on year growth over a ten year period whereas the deodorant and body spray sector has been almost stagnant, according to research analyst Mintel.
An Organic Market Report issued by the UK Soil Association has made special mention of the dynamic growth in organic health and beauty products in the UK, which increased by a third to £36m (€40.7m) last year.
The male cosmetics market in the UK is growing at double the rate of the women’s category, according to AC Nielson data cited in L’Oréal’s 2010 Men’s Grooming Report.
Avon's ongoing restructuring program has led to the loss of 184
jobs in Northamptonshire, UK, as the company continues to trim its
operations worldwide to increase profitability.
In response to widespread confusion since the implementation of
strict security measures for all passengers flying out of the UK,
British Airport Authorities (BAA) has confirmed that passengers
cannot carry cosmetics onboard aircrafts...
The UK has overtaken Germany to become the largest market in Europe
for internet sales - a market that has already proved to be rich
pickings for personal care producers. But research suggests the
French market is set for even bigger...
Eros Laboratories, a contract cosmetics manufacturer based in the
Midlands, UK, has been fined for polluting a 2 kilometre stretch of
river with pink shower gel, causing extensive damage to water life
in the affected area.
Reflecting the mixed fortunes of UK retailers in general over the
Christmas period, leading beauty retailer Boots has reported strong
beauty sales, while direct sales cosmetic player Victory and The
Body Shop reported lower than expected...
Although younger women remain the main target for cosmetic
companies, the latest report on the UK colour cosmetics and make-up
market highlights the growing importance of older women.
Cosmetics and toiletries in the UK are enjoying moderate but steady
growth, according to a new report by Euromonitor International,
which identifies science and premium products among the key
incentives to boost sales.
A new report from market analyst Datamonitor reveals the average
Norwegian spends more on haircare products than anyone in Europe.
Consumers in Norway spend €50, almost twice the amount as the UK
consumer at €27.