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Price Index

A tracked industry dataset for our beauty trends coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.

Beauty: Industry leaders from Elemis, Weleda, and Dermalux shared insights in August 2026 interviews

Elemis Sells Cleansing Balm Every 10 Seconds

Industry leaders from Elemis, Weleda, and Dermalux shared insights in August 2026 interviews. Elemis co-founder Noella Gabriel revealed the...

2026-09-01
France's plastics industry union Polyvia has issued a policy paper to presidential candidates, warning of an industrial...

French Plastics Industry Warns Candidates on

France's plastics industry union Polyvia has issued a policy paper to presidential candidates, warning of an industrial crisis driven by Chinese

2026-08-31
August 2026 saw major executive changes at Oriflame, LVMH Beauty, Coty, and John Lewis, alongside founder exits and new...

Beauty Industry Leadership Shifts in August

August 2026 saw major executive changes at Oriflame, LVMH Beauty, Coty, and John Lewis, alongside founder exits and new brand ambassadors including...

2026-08-30
The global beauty industry saw significant retail expansion, financial updates, and strategic moves in late August 2026

Beauty Retail Drives August 2026 Activity

The global beauty industry saw significant retail expansion, financial updates, and strategic moves in late August 2026.

2026-08-29
The beauty industry is seeing a rise in fragrance layering, with customers creating unique blends by mixing fragrances...

Beauty Industry News: Fragrance Layering, Weight-Loss Pills, and Influential Personalities

The beauty industry is seeing a rise in fragrance layering, with customers creating unique blends by mixing fragrances and matching them with body...

2026-08-21
Emma Bunyard, Chief Commercial Officer at Gisou, shares her insights on the beauty industry, its opportunities and...

Gisou CCO Emma Bunyard on Navigating Growth and Leadership in Beauty

Emma Bunyard, Chief Commercial Officer at Gisou, shares her insights on the beauty industry, its opportunities and challenges, and the key skills...

2026-08-20
Rapper Ice Spice launches her first fragrance, In Ha Mood, in collaboration with Revlon, marking her entry into the...

Ice Spice Makes Fragrance Debut with In Ha Mood Eau de Parfum

Rapper Ice Spice launches her first fragrance, In Ha Mood, in collaboration with Revlon, marking her entry into the beauty industry with a...

2026-08-19
Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional...

Beauty's Buzziest Family-Run Businesses

Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional partnerships.

2026-08-18
As consumers increasingly live in urban environments, the beauty industry is adapting to meet their changing needs

Urban Beauty Trends Shift Formulation Focus

As consumers increasingly live in urban environments, the beauty industry is adapting to meet their changing needs.

2026-08-18
A new series from *Cosmetics Business* offers a glimpse into the daily lives of top beauty executives, revealing their...

Behind the Scenes: Beauty Industry Leaders Share Their Workday Realities

A new series from *Cosmetics Business* offers a glimpse into the daily lives of top beauty executives, revealing their biggest challenges, surprising...

2026-08-16