The Editor's Pick

Welcome to the Cosmetics Business Editor's Pick – your weekly newsletter featuring the biggest stories, talking points and trends of the past week.

Everyone can now listen to the fourth episode of The Cosmetics Business Podcast.

What will The Body Shop’s administration journey mean for the iconic British retailer, and how can it turn its fortunes around? Which beauty brands are ushering in a playful new era in packaging? And what’s the BeyHive’s verdict on Beyoncé’s new hair care brand?

Our journalists answer these questions as they go beyond the headlines to explore beauty's most interesting news, trends and talking points of the past month.

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Meet the beauty brands moving in on fashion and lifestyle

A reversal of luxury fashion houses moving into skin care and make-up, more beauty brands have been expanding into lifestyle categories in 2024. Here’s why...

Kao bets on Bondi Sands to double EMEA business

Kao Corporation 's Consumer Care Business EMEA is banking on Bondi Sands to fuel its skin protection strategy and increase the division's reach by 50% by 2030

Looksmaxxing: Is anyone talking to Gen Alpha boys?

The TikTok trend covers everything from spot treatments to bone smashing as boys try to 'maximise' their looks. Yet the beauty industry is still ignoring them

The make-up trends Gen Z are searching for on Pinterest

Tom Spratt , Pinterest UK's Head of Beauty, on the make-up looks inspiring Gen Z and how brands can win them over with AI

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