Cosmetics Business

Cosmetics Business is a brand focused on cosmetics and personal care, offered by HPCi Media Group, a global leader in information and publishing. This platform delivers news and insights related to the cosmetics, personal care, fragrance, and beauty sectors using a mix of print, digital, and live media channels.

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Superdrug bets on fashion with marketplace clothing expansion

16 hours ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

Superdrug is breaking into fashion through its online market. The budget beauty retailer’s marketplace platform, which allows various sellers to offer their products, has been updated to include 60 fashion brands. This includes Wrangler, Blue Vanilla and Nike, as well as other brands such as Pink Vanilla, Regatta and Jack and Jones.
Sephora breaks out of England with debut Welsh store

17 hours ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 15-May-2025 The LVMH-owned retailer re-entered the UK market in 2022 and has rapidly expanded with several stores nationwide, including sites in Northern England and Kent Sephora UK is set to open its first store outside of England in the heart of Cardiff, Wales. The 4,672 sqft retail space will be housed in St David’s Dewi Sant, a major shopping location in the city, and is earmarked to open later this year in autumn.
Glow Recipe and Cult Beauty unveil Korean-inspired pop-up

1 day ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 14-May-2025 The pop-up aims to celebrate Glow Recipe’s Korean heritage and will offer exclusive merchandise and opportunities to test products You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more. Skin care brand Glow Recipe and beauty retailer Cult Beauty have teamed up to launch a Korean-inspired night market pop-up.
Why beard care is itching for its ‘skinification’ moment

1 day ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

As one of the few male writers in beauty (with a beard), I have always had a unique perspective on this buzzy industry. This has been shaped by numerous events, speaking with incredible brands and writing countless stories during my time at Cosmetics Business. But if there is anything that disappoints me more about this vibrant and ever-evolving sector, it is this: beard care innovation is seriously lacking. Let me explain.
Natura & Co losses narrow on bumper Q1 2025

2 days ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

Brazilian cosmetics business Natura & Co’s losses have narrowed in Q1 2025 on the back of a bumper quarter of trading. The business reported revenues of R$5.3bn, up 12.2% compared with the same quarter last year, and total revenue hit R$6.7bn, including R$1.4bn from Avon International. This led to net losses decreasing by 84%, reaching R$151m and down from R$935m in 2024.
Shiseido Q1 disappoints as Drunk Elephant drags down sales

2 days ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

Japanese beauty giant Shiseido has reported a lacklustre first quarter of trading for 2025. Net sales at the brand owner declined 8.5% to ¥228.2m (US$1.5m) as softening demand in the US and challenges with travel retail in China impacted its performance. A “sharp” 65% sales decline from skin care brand Drunk Elephant also dragged down sales in America and led to a 19% slump in income for Shiseido’s US market.
Why Bedtime Fragrances Are Trending Beyond TikTok

3 days ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Jo Allen

By Jo Allen | Published: 12-May-2025 As sleep nestles to the centre of beauty and wellness trends, Louise Whitbread explores how bedtime fragrances have moved beyond social virality You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more. This article was originally published in the Fragrance Trend Report. Receive your copy here Across beauty and wellness, our relationship between scent and sleep has evolved into a core focus for many companies.
Boots Chairman more than doubles stake in Walgreens amid $10 billion takeover

3 days ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 12-May-2025 Sycamore Partners will complete its acquisition of Boots’ owner Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) later this year, turning it into a private company The Chairman of Boots is doubling his stake in the beauty retailer’s parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) amid a US$10bn takeover of the business.
US strikes deal with China and UK on tariffs, but beauty left hung out to dry

3 days ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Alessandro Carrara

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 12-May-2025 The US has struck deals with countries to reduce the tax hikes imposed in April, which resulted in an escalating trade war and increased prices You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more. The UK and China have struck deals to ease US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes following a gruelling month for global businesses.
Kérastase launches ‘House of Gloss’ London pop-up to celebrate Gloss Absolu debut

6 days ago | cosmeticsbusiness.com | Nyima Jobe

By Nyima Jobe | Published: 9-May-2025 The interactive pop-up in London’s Soho features expert masterclasses, scalp diagnostics and exclusive consumer experiences You need to be a subscriber to read this article. Click here to find out more. Luxury hair care brand Kérastase is unveiling its most interactive consumer activation to date with the launch of the House of Gloss, a week-long experiential pop-up celebrating its new collection, Gloss Absolu.