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4 April 2019
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty bronzer offers unprecedented shade range
Fenty Beauty has recently announced it will launch a new compact bronzer in April 2019, in an unprecedented shade range including eight colours. This launch, called Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth...
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16 November 2018
South Korea’s ‘Escape the Corset’ movement challenges the cosmetics industry
South Korea is widely viewed as the epicentre of beauty innovation. The term ‘K-beauty’ was even coined in recognition of the huge global influence of South Korean-inspired beauty trends. But...
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15 November 2018
Personal care brands should push natural credentials when conveying quality
The importance of natural credentials is strong within the personal care space, and one which brands cannot ignore.
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31 October 2018
Solid soap makes a comeback amid plastic debate
The current anti-plastic climate may in fact spur a renaissance for one particular personal hygiene item – the humble bar of soap.
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28 August 2018
Boy de Chanel: Chanel’s first male-specific makeup range
French fashion and luxury goods giant Chanel has just unveiled its first makeup line created specifically for men, reaffirming the continued growth and evolution of male beauty, and more specifically,...
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8 August 2018
Sun-smart UAE presents opportunities for skincare and beauty brands
The hot climate of the United Arab Emirates creates unique opportunities for suncare brands as well as for beauty players across categories to integrate suncare features into their product portfolios.
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2 August 2018
Glass skin: South Korean beauty trend adds layers to skincare
While enlarged pores and facial wrinkles are established beauty concerns, dull skin is emerging as a newer concern in the beauty space.
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30 July 2018
Shift in online beauty personalisation as brands embrace diversity
Social media platform Pinterest has launched an experimental feature that narrows down beauty-related content, enabling consumers to filter pins by different skin tones.
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30 July 2018
Social media has helped Kylie Cosmetics become a billion-dollar brand
Social media has been instrumental in contributing to Kylie Cosmetics’ phenomenal brand popularity.
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4 July 2018
Makeup brands make strides on inclusivity
In June, cosmetics brand Sephora launched Bold Beauty for the Transgender Community, a complimentary 90-minute class for people transitioning and those who identify themselves as transgender.