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MCoBeauty launches sub-$40 skincare range at Woolies, Big W

The company says that it is focusing on bringing salon-quality skincare at a luxe-for-less price to meet the demand of c...

A small step for China, a giant leap for cruelty-free

China’s decision to end mandatory animal testing is one of the many ways the cruelty-free movement is progressing global...

Can’t touch this: cleaning up cosmetics

In a post COVID-19 world, retailers will need to quickly upgrade their digital offer, and do more to promote and drive ...

Beauty for all budgets

MCoBeauty launched in Woolworths stores across the country with a focus on the “luxe-for-less” trend-based beauty produc...

Monash chemists working with industry on sustainable alternative to palm oil

The Australian Research Council awarded Monash chemists $442,635 to work with industry on developing a new generation of...

L’Oréal to bring virtual make-up testing to Amazon

Amazon shoppers will soon be able to test thousands of lipsticks via live videos and selfies.

Australia’s animal testing laws are a good start, but don’t go far enough

OPINION: It is critical to develop and authorise alternatives to animals in testing.

More Aussies buying cosmetics and skincare products online

Priceline, Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist are winning with click and mortar stores.

J&J offers to buy out Japanese cosmetics firm

J&J plans to strengthen market presence in Japan and expand dermocosmetic brands.

Lush unintentionally underpays staff

Lush Cosmetics admits underpaying 5000 staff $2 million.

Maybelline New York reveals Josephine Skriver as new global spokesmodel

Cosmetics giant to launch supermodel's first campaign in May 2018.

L’Oreal propelled by Asia

Dynamic markets helped Asia drive giant’s first-quarter sales.

This week in FMCG

In the headlines this week.

Coca-Cola ventures into makeup

Soft drinks giant collabs with Korea's The Face Shop.

Australia will finally ban cosmetic testing on animals

It's difficult to know the impact on the number of animals affected.

CHOICE launches campaign against latest product industry proposal

Consumer group against removal of product weight on packaging.

Pharmacies attract cosmetic buyers

Priceline highly popular pharmacy among cosmetic buyers.

Green consumerism catapults cosmetics industry

Stronger global presence attributed to social media and eco-friendly products.

ModelCo to launch new Hailey Baldwin cosmetics range

Australian beauty brand launches new makeup line by celebrity model Hailey Baldwin.

Social media boosts beauty industry

Report identifies how consumer engagement is driving new trends.