Cosmetics Business

14/09/2025

Balms and glazes have taken over lip make-up in 2025 with glossy, hydrating formulas and ever-expanding ranges of playful shades and flavours. But possibly the most unexpected trend to surface amid the lip balm craze is a certain style of applicator: the ‘doughnut’ tip.

Made of silicone and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and shaped like a little ring, or doughnut, these applicator tips are bouncy, squishy and offer a cushion-like touch which hugs the lips as the balm is applied, and offers ASMR-worthy appeal.

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✍️ Jo Allen

04/09/2025

Giorgio Armani, fashion designer and founder of the Armani Group, has died aged 91.

The Armani Group confirmed the news in a statement today (4 September) that the Italian-born designer passed away at home in Milan surrounded by loved ones.

“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani,” the maison shared in a statement on Instagram.

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✍️ .hancock

01/07/2025

The future of sunscreen was put under the microscope by leading scientists, researchers and industry experts at the prestigious Sun Protection Conference () last week. 

Issues such as technical standards, regulation and public messaging were highlighted as speakers from the likes of beauty giants L’Oréal (), Coty () , and Procter & Gamble () took to the stage over two days (24 and 25 June) at the Royal College of Physicians in London, UK.

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✍️ Lynsey Barber (.barber.journo)

11/06/2025

This year’s Sun Protection Conference agenda revealed and it includes groundbreaking insights and global experts speakers from top companies like L’Oréal, Beiersdorf, Coty, and many more.

This biennial conference brings together the brightest minds in sun care to explore cutting-edge research, innovation, and the future of sun protection.

The speakers will dive into what’s ahead for the industry.

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24/03/2025

Kim Karshadian’s shapewear company Skims has acquired the entrepreneur’s beauty label SKKN by Kim from Coty as part of a larger brand consolidation.

The apparel brand has bought the beauty giant’s 20% minority stake in the cosmetics line as well as Kardashian’s 80% majority stake.

Coty and Kardashian are parting ways, with the entrepreneur’s shapewear brand now housing all of her clothing and beauty businesses under one umbrella

17/03/2025

Charlotte Tilbury, the MUA entrepreneur behind her eponymous make-up and skin care brand, has topped The Sunday Times Rich List for beauty.

The publication’s first round-up of Britain’s 30 wealthiest beauty entrepreneurs is led by Tilbury, who boasts an estimated fortune of £350m.

Trinny Woodall, Jo Malone and ​​John Frieda also made the publication’s inaugural list of Britain’s wealthiest beauty entrepreneurs, as well as Lush’s co-founders

12/03/2025

Henkel is forecasting a slower than expected start to 2025 due to subdued consumer spending and a challenging industrial environment in some markets, particularly in North America.

The Schwarzkopf and got2b owner said it expects organic sales growth of between 1.5% and 3.5% in 2025, “despite a business environment that remains challenging”, with stronger growth expected to be weighted to the second half of the year.

Product launches and sales for the German consumer goods company are expected to come in the second half of the year amid a ‘challenging’ environment

12/03/2025

Space NK is marking National Fragrance Week 2025 in the UK (17-25 March) with an immersive pop-up in London’s Soho.

Called the Space NK Fragrance Library, the British premium beauty retailer’s activation will run from 21-23 March at the capital’s The Vinyl Factory location.

The premium beauty retailer’s National Fragrance Week activation will feature workshops ranging from dried flower arranging to a cocktail masterclass

03/03/2025

L’Oréal Groupe has cut the ribbon on its new North America Research & Innovation Center.

Located in Clark, New Jersey, the US$160m scientific research hub is L’Oreal’s largest outside of France at nearly 250,000sqft.

The new R&I Center is the group’s largest outside of France and employs more than 600 individuals

24/02/2025

Chanel has introduced a new verification e-logo for online partners authorised to distribute its beauty products to help tackle counterfeiting.

The luxury French house said the digital certification will enable beauty shoppers to verify whether its cosmetics and fragrances are being sold through official channels.

The luxury house said the digital verification symbol will highlight to consumers the official channels allowed to sell its cosmetics and fragrances

17/02/2025

CeraVe has created a new hair care campaign aimed at destigmatising dandruff.

The ‘Head of CeraVe' campaign features social media and Broadway star Charli D'Amelio, NBA Mavericks player Anthony Davis and UCONN basketball player Paige Bueckers.

The ‘Head of CeraVe’ campaign stars dancer Charli D'Amelio, NBA Mavericks player Anthony Davis and UCONN basketball player Paige Bueckers

03/02/2025

The Ordinary has taken to social media to announce 2025 price adjustments in two markets – Korea and Mexico.

The Deciem-owned company said the change is part of its ongoing commitment to “sensible pricing”, managing its costs “in order to keep skin care accessible to as many people as possible”.

The Deciem-owned beauty brand has decreased the price of eight products in Mexico, while it plans to ‘align’ its prices in Korea with other global markets