Revieve, a beauty tech platform, has released a new report analysing consumer trends to help beauty brands and retailers maximize engagement and sales during the holiday season.

A recent study by Lookfantastic has revealed that Londoners may have some of the worst skin in the UK. The study analyzed various factors like sunlight exposure, pollution, and lifestyle habits to determine which cities are most and least friendly to youthful skin.

A recent study by digital marketing agency Foundation has found that salicylic acid is the most popular skincare ingredient of 2024. This exfoliating ingredient, known for its ability to fight acne, unclog pores, and reduce inflammation, is featured in many of the year's top-selling skincare products.

The UK government's Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS) has recently released a report on the safety of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a key ingredient in self-tanning products. DHA, a non-toxic sugar, reacts with the skin's protein to create a temporary tanning effect without UV exposure.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG's retail sales monitor revealed that UK total retail sales increased by 0.6% year-on-year in October 2024. However, in-store non-food sales decreased slightly, while online non-food sales saw a small increase.

Beauty is poised to be one of the top-performing sectors this Black Friday, with a projected 48% increase in web traffic compared to the previous year. This prediction comes from a recent report by Tank, a digital PR agency, which analyzed keyword data for over 150 retailers.

The Body Shop is making a strong comeback, starting with its Iberian division in Spain and Portugal. The embattled beauty brand has recently announced new owners for this region, signaling a renewed focus on rebuilding its international presence.

Boots, a leading health and beauty retailer in the UK, has joined forces with Just Eat, a popular food delivery app, to offer customers a convenient new service. Through this partnership, customers can now order a wide range of beauty and health products directly from their homes.

Sephora and Rare Beauty have renewed their partnership for World Mental Health Day to continue their Make A Rare Impact campaign.

The Perfume Shop has been meticulously preparing for the upcoming Christmas season for months, anticipating the surge in fragrance purchases during the festive period. Their team of experts has carefully analyzed past sales data and current fragrance trends to predict their top 10 selling scents.