Beauty & personal care sales to decline by steepest rate in 60+ years due to Covid-19
The U.S. cosmetics and toiletries market is on track to experience the sharpest decline ever recorded due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Kline has been tracking the market for 60+ years and, so far, the 0.8% drop in 2009 during the last recession is the biggest market dip ever reported. The…
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Botched filler complaints double in one year
Complaints over botched dermal filler treatments have doubled in the last year, according to Save Face, a national register of accredited practitioners that provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Save Face has revealed it received 672 complains about ‘botched’ dermal filler services in 2018, however this figure rose to 1,342 in 2019.…
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Mii Cosmetics shows support to charities via beauty product donations
Mii Cosmetics lent its support to the Foundation For Change beauty sale, which raises funds for Help Refugees UK, a non-profit organisation to support those fleeing war, persecution and climate change. Now in its fourth year, the charity – with its slogan ‘Choose Love’ –has raised over £51,000 to help…
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Consumers say the beauty industry needs to be more transparent
A recent survey conducted by Showerstoyou.co.uk sought to test the knowledge of British consumers on common ingredients in beauty products. Out of 2,014 individuals, 59% couldn’t identify the purpose of certain ingredients within beauty products. What’s more, only 37% could state the potential risks that such ingredients carry. This means…
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New report highlights compliance concerns for global cosmetics market
The results of a survey by Cosmetic Compliance of over 600 industry leaders have been revealed, highlighting trends and concerns for the global cosmetics industry. The Cosmetic Compliance Report notes that the cosmetic industry is poised to see 7% annual growth over the next five years and is expected to reach…
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Unilever reveals support for worldwide animal testing ban for cosmetics
Personal care giant, Unilever, has announced its support for a global ban on animal testing for cosmetics. With 57 brands in its portfolio, the announcement comes as part of a new collaboration with animal protection organisation, Humane Society International (HSI). Unilever brands include Dove, Lynx, Sure, Toni & Guy and Simple.…
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Offer an ideal Christmas gift with festive HD Brows box
HD Brows has launched a limited edition ‘Best of Beauty Box’, packed with an assortment of HD Brows products worth over £210. Available to both professionals and consumers, it’s been designed with make-up lovers and HD Brows stockists in mind and includes: Eye Define, Intense Black – A long-lasting, waterproof…
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Beauty Express & Salon Services announce merger to streamline shopping experiences
The Salon Services and Beauty Express brands will merge on 28 October 2018 to enable a more streamlined shopping experience for beauty professionals. The Sally brand was founded in New Orleans over 50 years ago has grown into one of the most respected beauty suppliers across the globe. Its divisions…
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Add Halloween makeovers to your services with Airbase
Capitalise on the spooktacular Halloween holiday by offering monster make-overs to clients. Airbase is running a Halloween Airbrush Make-Up course dedicated to all things scary, designed by make-up and body artist, Katie Wrigley. Katie has designed the course with a commercial aspect to create looks that customers will want to be seen…
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Astral Brands acquires nail & cosmetics brand, Butter London
Colour cosmetics brand, Butter London, has been acquired by Atlanta based company, Astral Brands. Best known for its lacquer range, Butter London was founded in 2005 by British entrepreneur, Sasha Muir, with the help of London fashion manicurist, Nonie Creme. The move will serve to develop Butter London’s make-up offering,…
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Care for hands with Jane Iredale HandDrink
Jane Iredale has revealed the HandDrink Hand Cream, offering to protect and hydrate skin. Rich in antioxidants, the cream is lemongrass-scented and contains SPF 15 broad-spectrum sunscreen – also boasting a non-greasy formula. Lemongrass oils aim to refresh and revive skin while the liposomal encapsulated apple extract brightens and evens…
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Freshen up beauty routines with Jane Iredale Lemongrass Hydration Spray
Offering to put a citrusy kick in any beauty routine, Jane Iredale has released the Lemongrass Hydration Spray. Featuring a light lemony scent and natural, organic ingredients, the spray promises to re-energise the skin and the spirit. The spray is also a handy size for a client’s tote bag, car…
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Kit out salon space with Cosmetronic beauty equipment
Ensure your salon is as practical as it is stylish with the Lumina No Plumbing Pedicure Chair and Spec Nail Station from Cosmetronic. The unplumbed Lumina pedicure chair features a centre section that slides out for bowl storage, with an adjustable footrest for the customer to use while in treatment.…
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Male ‘beauty from within’ market is huge, reveals new research
A ‘new standard and awareness of beauty has appeared throughout the male market’ according to the team at Redshoe, a branding and communications agency, who reveal that more men are turning to supplements to enhance skin from within. They put this down to frequent launches in the beauty industry, and…
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Go wild for #GARDENBROWS
Quirky Hong Kong-based blogger, Taylor R, has revealed a green-fingered approach to her brow grooming. In an effort to add some greenery to her routine, Taylor created this look by first waxing her brows to create a brushed-up look, before adding a green tinge with a Jeffree Star Cosmetics’ liquid…
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