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Julia Wray

London

Editor at SPC. Obsessions include make-up, movies, shoes and running! All views/musings are my own

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  • 3 weeks ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

    By Julia Wray | Published: 3-Jun-2025 The Commission has promised to reduce animal testing in response to the ‘Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics’ citizens’ initiative You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more. The European Commission has announced plans to finalise a roadmap for phasing out animal testing by March 2026.

  • 3 weeks ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

    The bakuchiol trend is poised to evolve. Extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia, commonly used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine, the natural ingredient is known for its ‘retinol like’ results. Bakuchiol helps to protect the skin from free radicals, while also improving skin tone, texture, firmness and elasticity, “resulting in skin that feels smoother and more radiant”, according to Jane Saint, in-house skin care expert and educator at British skin care brand Beautypro.

  • 1 month ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

    By Julia Wray | Published: 19-May-2025 Desirable, portable and sustainable: refillable travel perfume is beauty’s new objet d'art You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more. Chanel’s latest drop transforms fragrance purse spray into a keepsake objet d’art – and experts believe other luxury players will follow its lead.

  • 1 month ago | formesdeluxe.com | Julia Wray

    With beauty brands like Ethique Beauty, known for its plastic-free bars, powder specialist Dust&Glow and tablet cleansing company Seadrop Skincare boosting the visibility of water-free formats, it is unsurprising that today’s consumer is increasingly curious about anhydrous and low-water solutions. “According to Google Trends, interest in the keyword ‘waterless beauty’ surged in 2022, waned, and is now making a strong comeback in the second half of 2024.

  • 1 month ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

    By Julia Wray | Published: 1-May-2025 Cosmetics Business looks into Brand Finance’s definitive ranking of the most valuable cosmetics brands to discover who is thriving and who is struggling in 2025 You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more.

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Julia Wray
Julia Wray @juliawray
8 Jun 24

Cheers @IKEA - just had to cancel my pick-up van/help at vast expense. Some people need a hand shifting 70kg of washing machine that you don’t deliver direct and an ‘ooops’ email less than 24hrs before is VERY inadequate. Do better! #ikeafail #ikea https://t.co/pHWO1lvFkX

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Julia Wray @juliawray
18 Mar 24

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Julia Wray
Julia Wray @juliawray
18 Mar 24

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