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Browsing Cosmetics

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Beauty

The Trend: The Great Beauty Blur

2025 marks a critical inflection point for beauty. The sector, once defined by diversity and creativity, has grown increasingly monotonous, as global norms are flattened by algorithms and homogenised ideals.

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Beauty

The Campaign: The Ordinary exposes beauty industry buzzwords in dystopian new…

In a provocative campaign in October 2025, skincare brand The Ordinary called out the beauty industry’s reliance on pseudo-scientific language.

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Beauty

Why MAC’s choice of Chappell Roan matters in a world of algorithmic sameness

MAC Cosmetics has named Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Chappell Roan as its newest global brand ambassador, bringing one of music’s most visually expressive voices to the beauty giant’s global stage in 2026.

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Beauty

The Great Beauty Blur

Beauty has become monotonous, influenced by powerful algorithms that entrench long-standing ideals. Its future depends on embracing complexity, friction and cultural depth to spark genuine connection and consumer curiosity.

Hyrular, UK
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Marketing & Branding

Hyrular launches surreal beauty that breaks the mould

Hyrular is a new luxury beauty brand bringing a surreal, sci-fi edge to make-up.

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Fashion

Innovation Debrief 2025: Certified in Space

Tested in space' is fast becoming the ultimate badge of innovation – a signal of exceptional quality and in-house expertise. If a product can survive space, it suggests the brand’s everyday offerings are built with the same advanced thinking and craftsmanship.

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Beauty

EcoBeautyScore unveils science-backed beauty scoring system

EcoBeautyScore, the first science-based environmental scoring system for cosmetics and personal care, has officially launched with support from over 70 global manufacturers and trade associations.

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Marketing & Branding

Laura Geller issues comical invitation to Own Your Age

New York beauty brand Laura Geller Beauty has launched the captivating campaign Own Your Age, embracing the idea that age doesn't limit beauty, but enriches it.

Department Of founder Gia Seo in her maximalist apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Photography by Max B Photo, US
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Marketing & Branding

Curated Clutter

Culture is experiencing a move from clean to cluttered, but this consumer shift is not just about aesthetics.