https://shadesandseasons.com/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-home.svg https://shadesandseasons.com/news/basics-rheology-workshop-set-27131c80/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-basics-rheology-workshop-set-27131c80.svgBasics of Rheology Workshop Set for SeptemberA two-day workshop on the fundamentals of rheology is scheduled for September, offering expert-led sessions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory work. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/pattern-beauty-expands-range-2bf2eb82/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-pattern-beauty-expands-range-2bf2eb82.svgPattern Beauty Expands Range for Straight StylingPattern Beauty, the textured hair care brand founded by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, has expanded its Heat Collection line-up with a new hair tool, styling product and shampoo aimed at straight styling. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/neal-yard-remedies-expands-56076fbc/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-neal-yard-remedies-expands-56076fbc.svgNeal's Yard Remedies Expands Store Footprint and Enters Fragrance MarketThe British natural cosmetics chain marks its 45th anniversary with new store openings, fragrance launches, and a focus on its hero ranges. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/space-nk-opens-waitlist-d308df71/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-space-nk-opens-waitlist-d308df71.svgSpace NK Opens Waitlist for 2026 Beauty Advent CalendarThe highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers' and valued at over £1,200. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/rabanne-partners-warehouse-project/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-rabanne-partners-warehouse-project.svgRabanne Partners with The Warehouse Project for Exclusive Fragrance ExperienceRabanne has been named the Exclusive Fragrance Partner of The Warehouse Project, a club series celebrating its 20th anniversary. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/beauty-trends-henkel-recalls/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-beauty-trends-henkel-recalls.svgBeauty Trends: Henkel Recalls Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip in US Due to Packaging IssueHenkel has voluntarily recalled select batches of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip in the US due to a potential packaging issue that may cause the product to leak and create a risk of explosion. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/westman-atelier-emea-gm/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-westman-atelier-emea-gm.svgWestman Atelier EMEA GM Anna Marcovici Steps Down After Six-and-a-Half YearsAnna Marcovici, General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Westman Atelier, is leaving the luxury beauty brand after six-and-a-half years. She played a key role in expanding the... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/oriflame-appoints-ceo-guide/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-oriflame-appoints-ceo-guide.svgOriflame Appoints New CEO to Guide Business Through Next Phase of Development and GrowthOriflame has appointed Kenneth Benaim Campbell as its new CEO, replacing Anna Malmhake who has stepped down after three years in the role. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/boots-trend-forecaster-brings-b74de5/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-boots-trend-forecaster-brings-b74de5.svgBoots' Trend Forecaster Brings Viral Beauty Brands to Shelves in Record TimeGrace Vernon, head of Boots Ignite, Foresight and Trends, discusses how her team rapidly identifies and launches trending beauty brands, including viral products and wellness innovations, into Boots... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/rituals-unveils-make-up-a451e0/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-rituals-unveils-make-up-a451e0.svgRituals Unveils New Make-up Collection with Skin Care FocusBeauty brand Rituals has launched a new make-up collection that combines creamy textures with high-performance skin care actives. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/guerlain-make-up-artist-a2b60e/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-guerlain-make-up-artist-a2b60e.svgGuerlain Make-up Artist Olivier Echaudemaison Dies Aged 84Olivier Echaudemaison, the renowned make-up artist behind French luxury houses Guerlain and Givenchy, has passed away at the age of 84. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/sephora-expands-uk-presence-9513e4/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-sephora-expands-uk-presence-9513e4.svgSephora Expands UK Presence with New Glasgow StoreSephora UK has opened its latest store in Glasgow, marking its 17th UK location and the final launch of its 'Sephora Summer' 2026 openings. The 4,940sqft space at Silverburn shopping centre features... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/revitalash-cosmetics-introduces-dark-111ab8/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-revitalash-cosmetics-introduces-dark-111ab8.svgRevitaLash Cosmetics Introduces Dark Brown Shade to Length Define Tubing Mascara LineRevitaLash Cosmetics expands its popular Length Define Tubing Mascara collection with a new Dark Brown shade, catering to the growing demand for natural, neutral makeup looks. The formula, enriched... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/singer-tate-mcrae-may-491b6c/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-singer-tate-mcrae-may-491b6c.svgSinger Tate McRae May Launch Her Own Beauty BrandA recent trademark filing suggests that singer Tate McRae may be planning to launch her own beauty brand, covering a range of products including fragrances and skin care preparations. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/croda-beauty-honoured-pioneering-b33611/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-croda-beauty-honoured-pioneering-b33611.svgCroda Beauty Honoured for Pioneering Sustainability InitiativeCroda Beauty's Biodegradability Initiative wins the Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the inaugural Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards for drastically reducing testing time from 28 days to... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/behind-scenes-beauty-industry-a078c7/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-behind-scenes-beauty-industry-a078c7.svgBehind the Scenes: Beauty Industry Leaders Share Their Workday RealitiesA new series from *Cosmetics Business* offers a glimpse into the daily lives of top beauty executives, revealing their biggest challenges, surprising moments, and essential beauty products. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/jo-malone-london-enters-477098/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-jo-malone-london-enters-477098.svgJo Malone London Enters the Gaming World with Fortnite CollaborationThe Estée Lauder Companies-owned fragrance brand has partnered with Epic Games' Fortnite to promote its new Sea Salt & Bergamot collection, but will this bold marketing move pay off with Gen Z... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/summer-final-flourish-eight-2e0617/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-summer-final-flourish-eight-2e0617.svgSummer’s Final Flourish: Eight Fresh Beauty Launches to Elevate Your RoutineThis week’s beauty highlights include YSL Beauty’s new cushion foundation, Lemme’s NAD+ supplement for longevity, and summer-inspired fragrances from Michael Kors and The Nue Co. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/harvey-nichols-acquired-frasers-4ef084/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-harvey-nichols-acquired-frasers-4ef084.svgHarvey Nichols Acquired by Frasers Group, Saving Luxury Retailer from AdministrationFrasers Group, a UK retail empire, has acquired Harvey Nichols, a struggling luxury department store chain, saving it from administration. The acquisition includes Harvey Nichols' flagship store in... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9.svgSkin Cupid Brings K-beauty to UK Communities via Summer RoadshowSkin Cupid, a UK-based K-beauty retailer, is launching a multi-stop summer roadshow across the UK, bringing leading Korean beauty brands to its consumers in Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, and... https://shadesandseasons.com/seasons/2026-08-18 https://shadesandseasons.com/fashion-weeks/2026-08-18 https://shadesandseasons.com/industry/2026-08-18 https://shadesandseasons.com/topics/backstage-beauty/2026-08-18 https://shadesandseasons.com/about/ https://shadesandseasons.com/sources-and-methods/ https://shadesandseasons.com/corrections/