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#Hairtok: Is the clock ticking for brands to cut into the buzz?

Hair care content is killing it on TikTok, and brands are seeing results. Is now the time for more players to move in?

How robots and AI are pushing the boundaries in nail care

New tech is transforming the way consumers can choose nail colour, and get a manicure

Why face make-up is behaving like sophisticated skin care

As consumers look for cosmetics to support their skin, brands are being challenged to keep up. Enter elevated primers and skin-improving foundations

Career Advice: How I became the founder of Byoma, Isle of Paradise and Tan-Luxe

Marc Elrick, CEO and founder of brand incubator Future Beauty Labs, on his rise to the top in partnership with CEW UK

One to watch: Commune is the pagan-inspired beauty brand to discover this autumn

Founded by Rémi Paringaux and Kate Neal, Commune's body care line is inspired by the magic of the English countryside

Refillable make-up: how can brands boost the customer experience?

The vogue for eco-friendly refillables is also informing new product development in make-up, but experts warn consumer compliance is key

Boss of the gloss: Why the trend for lip oils will stick around in 2023

Demand for lip oils continues to grow as the format offers exactly what consumers are looking for – a blend of care and style

How oral care is brushing up on sustainability

Cosmetics Business spotlights the new formats and materials making oral care more eco-friendly

DIY dentistry: How new tech will bring dental treatment into the home

Dental crises are deepening, but devices featuring AI-based guidance and at-home professional support could spot oral health issues before they become problematic

How plant-based and superfood ingredients are spicing up toothpaste launches

Brands are brushing up on the benefits of using botanical extracts to link oral care with whole-body health

5 ways skin care is transforming oral care

'Skinification' has come to oral care. Cosmetics Business reveals how it is sinking into innovation

What can the industry do next to protect vulnerable supply chain producers?

Brands are increasingly expected to support workers throughout their supply chain. Cross-company collaboration could be the industry’s best shot at progress

One to watch: LilaNur Parfums wants to be India's first global perfume house

Paul Austin co-founded LilaNur Parfums with Anita Lal to showcase India's rich fragrance history from local florals to the traditional attar

How can brands beat the rising tide of consumer cynicism?

Beauty brands say they are making the world a better place, but consumers don’t believe it. What can they do to tackle this disconnect?

How the Great Resignation is shaping office beauty habits

The Big Quit revolution is expected to impact 20% of the workplace, but what impact does that have on everyday make-up and cosmetic choices? Pinterest's Head of Beauty, Tom Spratt, explores

Are beauty companies doing enough to improve boardroom diversity?

New initiatives are challenging the status quo, but there is still much room for companies to build ethnic diversity and female leadership at the highest executive levels

How to survive fresh inflation as a beauty business owner

This July hasn't just seen temperatures soar, fresh inflation has hit consumers worldwide. Clare Kiteley, Client Director at Kantar UK, explains why prioritising your brand is the key to staying cool in the heat

What exactly is beauty's business with mental health?

In an industry long scrutinised for its impact on mental health, is it now a responsibility for beauty companies to provide tangible support?

Cost of living crisis: how should beauty brands respond?

Consumers are being hit by record high inflation and they expect support. How can beauty companies get it right?

Isamaya Ffrench on her new beauty brand, 'weird' make-up and finding inspiration

The British make-up artist is playing by her own rules following an impressive CV including Dazed Beauty, Byredo and Burberry

Pinterest's Head of Beauty: 'Michelin-star beauty products is the future of supplements'

What will the next generation of skin and hair supplements look like? Pinterest's beauty boss Tom Spratt explores

Top 3 skin care brands for women over 55

Cosmetics Business reveals who they are, why they appeal, and what they share in common

How 3 Gen X beauty founders are fighting for midlife visibility

Often labelled as the 'forgotten generation', Gen X is now being targeted by powerhouse female entrepreneurs who want to empower them

It’s Susanne’s world: How Susanne Kaufmann took her Austrian beauty brainchild to global heights

Humble beauty entrepreneur, Susanne Kaufmann, went from fifth generation hotelier to beauty brand pioneer, without even so much as a business plan

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    How beauty brands should prepare for a possible TikTok ban A US TikTok ban would impact content creation, and beauty brands globally. Social media experts reveal the strategies, and platforms, that could win through
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    Why the bold blush trend is reaching a fever pitch in make-up Overblushing rules, but is this trend following the same rise and fall as bold brows and lashes, or is something more going on with statement blush?

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