You asked for more trends… and we listened! Join Cosmetics Business journalists Sarah Parsons and Julia Wray as we reveal next year’s unexpected blush fave, as well as the films inspiring beauty looks this winter.

In this episode, Cosmetics Business’ journalists Sarah Parsons and Julia Wray discover how beauty brands have breathed new life into advent calendars for Christmas 2024.

In this episode, the Cosmetics Business team answer your questions, exploring the hype behind overconsumption core and deinfluencers.

In this episode, Cosmetics Business explores the pop culture icons shaping beauty’s next big trends – from Beetlejuice to Wicked and the late Queen Elizabeth II.

In this episode, Cosmetics Business answers your questions, exploring how trends come about and identifying what's a real trend, and what's just a fad. Journalists Sarah Parsons and Julia Wray also answers your questions about LED masks.  The team will also be answering listener questions in a new fortnightly Q&A edition.  Send your questions to [email protected] or contact us on your preferred social media platform.  @CosmeticsBusiness #TheCosmeticsBusinessPodcast Contact us: Media...

In this episode, Cosmetics Business explores the future of luxury beauty – and why it may never be the same again.   Join Sarah Parsons and Julia Wray as they explore beauty's most interesting news, trends and talking points.  @CosmeticsBusiness #TheCosmeticsBusinessPodcast Contact us: Media & PR contact: [email protected] Sponsorship: Trystan Hurley, [email protected]  Follow us here: Website: www.cosmeticsbusiness.comIG: www.instagram.com/cosmeticsbusiness LI:...

Was Huda Beauty’s rebrand a success? What does the TikTok ’make-up blindness’ trend mean for brands? Is SheerLuxe’s AI beauty editor really a problem?

Sarah, Julia and Amanda are some of beauty's most experienced journalists. Along with relative industry newcomer Alessandro, they share their career journeys leading up to Cosmetics Business.  In this bonus episode, they remember their first jobs, some of their quirkiest stories, and why they built a career in beauty.  In order of appearance:  Sarah Parsons (Managing Editor, Cosmetics Business Group) Julia Wray (Head of Editorial, HPCi Media) Alessandra Carrara (News Reporter, Cosmetics...

Who will win the battle of Britain’s beauty retailers? The next billion-dollar beauty brands? What’s behind the boom in hair care?

Why ‘smelling expensive’ is trending amid the quiet luxury movement. How should the industry respond to the child labour for perfumery ingredients scandal? And is it okay for Glossier to backtrack on a vegan reformulation following consumer ‘pester power’?

Is beauty at risk from America's TikTok ban? Is sleep the ultimate wellness luxury? Why are sports stars really muscling in on beauty? Can this ancient practice reinvent the cosmetics industry? Join Sarah Parsons, Julia Wray, Alessandro Carrara and guest Fable & Mane CEO Akash Mehta as they explore beauty's most interesting news, trends and talking points. 

Can these acne products really cause cancer? Which beauty trends will be everywhere this summer? Is Nicki Minaj redefining the nail industry? And what's next for Revolution Beauty after its finance scandal? Join journalists Sarah Parsons, Julia Wray, Amanda Pauley and Alessandro Carrara in conversation as they go beyond the headlines to explore beauty's most interesting news, trends and talking points.

What will The Body Shop’s administration journey mean for the iconic British retailer, and how can it turn its fortunes around? Which beauty brands are ushering in a playful new era in packaging? And what’s the BeyHive’s verdict on Beyoncé’s new hair care brand?

Why are ten year olds really using anti-ageing products? Ft The Inkey List's Mark Curry. What does Pat McGrath's 'porcelain doll' make-up mean for backstage beauty? Who is the real Pamela Anderson? Is L'Oréal's CEO right and do remote workers lack creativity? 

What is the next 'it' skin care ingredient? Why are beauty brands making $18,000 face creams? Is your job at risk from AI? The Cosmetics Business team predicts and analyses the trends that will define 2024. 

From Barbiecore, to trouble in celeb beauty brand land and good-enough-to-eat make-up, the Cosmetics Business team analyse the trends that defined 2023. Join journalists Sarah Parsons, Julia Wray, Amanda Pauley and Alessandro Carrara in conversation as they go beyond the headlines to explore beauty's most interesting news, trends and talking points.