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Cortisol Control

Tackling stress is a major concern for the wellness community, with new research and innovations emerging to measure and lower cortisol, along with...

Big Ideas

Brand Innovation Debrief: Refy

By blending minimalist innovation, community-driven marketing and immersive brand experiences, viral beauty brand Refy is proving it’s here to stay.

Refy : Beauty : TikTok

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Stat: Millennials to overtake Gen X in beauty spending by 2034

Gen X is currently the dominant force in global beauty spending, with the generation set to contribute an additional $150bn (£119bn, €141bn) to the...

Beauty : Society : Retail

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Stat: Fragrance becomes the second-largest luxury beauty category in 2024

Fragrance took centre stage in beauty retail in 2024, emerging as the second-largest category in prestige beauty behind make-up, according to year-...

Beauty : Luxury : Retail

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Aesop’s new Hainan store uses algae to elevate the luxury retail experience

Luxury cosmetic brand Aesop’s latest store, in Hainan, is pushing the boundaries of sustainable design, using algae to create an immersive, ocean-i...

Retail : Beauty : Design

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The Ordinary’s new platform shatters skincare myths

The Ordinary is dispelling skincare myths with its new platform, TheTruthShouldBeOrdinary.com.

Advertising & Branding : Beauty : Health & Wellness

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Gen Alphas are throwing birthday parties in Sephora stores

Gen Alpha are swapping traditional parties for beauty retail experiences, as beauty stores become the go-to destinations for skincare-obsessed tweens.

Beauty : Retail : Alphas

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Sephora explores the intersection of beauty and music with Faces of Music docuseries

Sephora has teamed up with Digitas Pictures and Imagine Documentaries to produce Faces of Music, a new Hulu docuseries highlighting the connection ...

Beauty : Music : Media

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Skin Fetish: Glass 001 Artistry Mask takes glass skin from runway to reality

Pat McGrath Labs has launched Skin Fetish: Glass 001 Artistry Mask.

Beauty : Fashion : Luxury

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Estée Lauder innovates home fragrance with smart technology partnership

Estée Lauder Companies, the beauty giant behind brands like Le Labo and Jo Malone London, is transforming the home fragrance market with an innovat...

Beauty : Technology : Design

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Stat: Wealthy consumers most likely to purchase dupe beauty products

According to Morning Consult’s The State of Beauty and Personal Care report, beauty and personal care consumers in the US are pulling back on volum...

Luxury : Retail : Finance

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NRF 2025 Retail’s Big Show daily recap: The business of authenticity

Day two of NRF 2025 Retail’s Big Show began with a keynote entitled The Business of Authenticity from Tracee Ellis Ross, actor and founder of ...

Retail : Advertising & Branding : Beauty

Big Ideas

Four Beauty Brands Harnessing the Power of Sports Fandom

As the beauty industry taps into sports culture, brands are capitalising on athletes’ influence to innovate and inspire, scoring big with fans worl...

Beauty : Sports : Leisure

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L’Oréal unveils Cell BioPrint to predict skin issues before they appear

At CES 2025, L’Oréal has introduced Cell BioPrint, a pioneering device capable of predicting skin issues before they become visible, offering perso...

Beauty : Technology : Wellness

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The Big Idea: TFWA Asia-Pacific 2024: Ritualising Beauty Retail

The Asia-Pacific region, a powerhouse of global travel retail sales, is reshaping beauty retail with a focus on rituals and personalisation.

Beauty : Health : Travel

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The Trend: Deep Sea Wellness

The beauty and wellness industries are looking to the ocean as a new research and innovation hub for skincare and hydration solutions.

Health : Wellness : Beauty

Macro Trends

Future Forecast 2025: Beauty

From wellness-inspired Guochao to Gen Alpha beauty, the industry is evolving to meet the demands of every consumer, while simultaneously being educ...

Beauty : Health & Wellness : Luxury

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The Space: Na Chainkua Reindorf and Glossier take over New York basketball courts

Artist Na Chainkua Reindorf has re-imagined her vibrant, empowering artwork on a large-scale canvas: basketball courts in New York’s Tompkins Squar...

Design : Sports & Leisure : Beauty

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The Space: Liberty's Fragrance Lounge

On 15 March 2024, luxury department store Liberty opened The Fragrance Lounge, its new innovative space redefining how scents are discovered a...

Beauty : Retail : Fragrance

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The Trend: Skintellectual Bodycare

Bodycare is getting an upgrade, driven by consumer demand for science-backed, active and ingredient-led products and treatments that contribute to ...

Beauty : Skincare : Longevity

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The Big Idea: India’s Beauty Playground

To tap into India’s booming beauty market, global and local brands are using skincare-infused make-up, men’s grooming innovations and localised mar...

Beauty : Retail : Indian Beauty Market

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The Campaign: Colgate champions smile diversity with The Beauty of Gaps campaign

Colgate is challenging beauty standards and celebrating smile diversity with its latest campaign, My Smile is My Superpower.

Beauty : Diversity : Health And Wellness

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The Viewpoint: Embracing True-Age Beauty in China

Sue Kyung Lee, global CEO of beauty brand SK-II, tells LS:N Global why its recent ad campaign in China sparked passionate discussions about how wom...

Beauty : China : Ageing

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Scents of Ancient Egypt exhibition brings history to life with VR experiences

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has unveiled a captivating new exhibition, Scents of Ancient Egypt Through the Ages.

Beauty : Travel : Hospitality

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Nail tech meets fintech with Cash App and Chillhouse partnership

Financial services app Cash App and New York-based nail studio and spa Chillhouse, have teamed up to create an innovative Cash in Hand manicure.

Beauty : Finance : Technology