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Why the rise of animal-based skincare could signal the end of vegan beauty

Inside Retail

Vegan beauty has quickly become the industry standard in recent years but the rise in popularity of animal-based skincare hints at a shift in consumer behaviour. Now sheep wax and milk protein, along with other animal-based products, are readily available on pharmacy shelves and beauty counters branded as organic and natural alternatives.

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Why health, fitness and beauty brands are getting real (and funny)

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Health, fitness and beauty. A simple image search for health and fitness reveals screeds of bronzed, impossibly-toned bodies, paired with motivational slogans encouraging people to try harder, reach further, strive, dominate, or ‘just do it’. We’re seeing a similar shift in the beauty industry.

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How accessories brand Hello Updo is challenging traditional beauty standards

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Inside Retail connected with Hurtado to learn more about how Hello Updo fills a white space in the haircare market, how her brand honored Hispanic Heritage Month and her dream of creating a world where every hair type has its rightful place in beauty. We are empowering them to embrace their own beauty.

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Why Deciem is debunking clean beauty

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The rise of “clean beauty” in recent years, which has sparked an influx of “natural” and “vegan” products, is a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, the global clean beauty market is expected to reach US$11558.5 Kilner said it was Deciem’s duty to start a wider conversation on the meaning of clean beauty.

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Bankrupt beauty: Lessons from Revlon’s supply chain failures

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For the 90-year-old beauty giant, the filing represents a final lifeline, as it attempts to rectify debt with creditors by borrowing over $370million. The democratisation of beauty. In the 2010s, the narrative around beauty shifted dramatically, beauty became celebratory, more diverse and more personalised.

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Small beauty company Gellae lands $1.3 million Boots UK and Ireland deal

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Boots approached us via email in April after discovering us on social media. The post Small beauty company Gellae lands $1.3 Now, it will appear in 165 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland. The business’ founder, Serene Lim (pictured above), commented on the deal, “It is a dream come true.

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Analysis: Inside the greatness that lies behind the Supergreat beauty app

Inside Retail

Beauty lovers around the world are seeking alternative ways to learn about new products, reviews and beauty routines from trusted sources. They can find all that at beauty e-commerce app Supergreat. Live-streamed beauty routines enable others to find content creators with similar skin types and preferences.