Julia Wray

London

Editor at Cosmetics Business

Co-Host at The Cosmetics Business Podcast

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

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Chanel’s jewellery-coded purse spray is fragrance’s next big opportunity

2 weeks 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.
For waterless beauty formulas, transformation, play and ease-of-use are key

3 weeks 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.
Exclusive: Chanel named world's most valuable beauty brand in 2025, ahead of L'Oréal

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.
Love glow: the next big thing in skincare formulation?

1 month ago | formesdeluxe.com | Julia Wray

‘Feel-good’ moments are central to success in beauty, be it a delight-inducing unboxing experience, or good old-fashioned aromatherapy. Indeed, almost all cosmetic and personal-care products contribute to wellbeing on some level. Attaining the love glow is the latest trend in the growing neurocosmetics category.
in-cosmetics Global: Future beauty trends from the world’s biggest beauty ingredients event

1 month ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

By Julia Wray | Published: 14-Apr-2025 From ‘love glow’ to fermentation, via the 12 hallmarks of ageing and tackling cortisol face, in-cosmetics Global was crammed full of ingredient innovation to inspire your next generation of beauty product launches You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more.
Targeted ingredients show haircare's ‘skinification’ trend is no passing fad

2 months ago | formesdeluxe.com | Julia Wray

Haircare and scalp-care formulas are moving beyond repair to target prevention. The latest ingredients to come from the labs at Givaudan Active Beauty and Croda Beauty are testimony to this trend. Haircare brands continue to make the most of consumer interest in scalp wellness and the ‘skinification’ of the category with premium solutions targeting healthier hair from the root.
Blepharoplasty in a bottle: The active ingredients offering the next best thing to surgery

2 months ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

Botox and fillers remain popular for enhancing the area around the eyes. However, surgical procedures, like upper blepharoplasties and brow lifts, are on the rise. A recent report by RealSelf, an online marketplace for cosmetic treatment providers, noted a 324% year-over-year increase in searches for eyelid surgery last spring. Moreover, blepharoplasty has become the number one most-searched procedure so far in 2025.
Almost half of UK consumers do not apply SPF daily

2 months ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

By Julia Wray | Published: 26-Mar-2025 A new report from online skin care retailer Face the Future also revealed only 55% are aware that UVA is the leading cause of premature ageing Almost half of consumers in the UK (45%) do not apply SPF on a daily basis. This and other findings have been revealed in a 365 Days of SPF report from beauty retailer Face the Future.
Mugler names Miguel Castro Freitas Creative Director

2 months ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

By Julia Wray | Published: 25-Mar-2025 The L’Oréal-owned fragrance and fashion label confirmed the departure of former creative lead Casey Cadwallader Mugler has announced the appointment of Miguel Castro Freitas as Creative Director. The L’Oréal-owned fragrance and fashion house also confirmed the departure of seven-year creative lead Casey Cadwallader.
Space NK continues UK brick-and-mortar expansion with Birmingham venue

2 months ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Julia Wray

By Julia Wray | Published: 20-Mar-2025 The Bullring-based flagship, scheduled to open this summer, will be Space NK’s largest store outside of London Space NK is continuing its rapid brick-and-mortar expansion in 2025 with the announcement of a new flagship in Birmingham, UK. The 4,356sqft store, located in the city’s Bullring shopping centre, will be the high-end beauty retail chain’s largest venue outside of London.