Pioneering molecular skin therapy for hair, Flora Lab Paris combines cutting-edge science with sensorial indulgence, uniquely offering 41 powerful, clean, vegan, gender-neutral, and transgenerational biomimetic formulas. The first truly luxury haircare brand in the world.

Cellcosmet, the Swiss expert in cellular cosmetics, is proud to announce the creation of its Scientific Advisory Board, composed of six distinguished experts from diverse scientific disciplines. This newly established board will play a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s innovation strategy, advancing its mission to deliver customized skincare solutions that address the unique needs of every individual’s skin.

Myndstream, a leading health and wellbeing music provider under Cutting Edge Group renowned for soundtracks in blockbusters like Stranger Things, Whiplash, and Bridgerton, is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Shared Beauty Secrets, a pioneer in spa treatments and developer of multi-sensory spa experiences and home retail products. Together, they've created the immersive Sound Escape massage treatment, combining the power of seamless touch massage with a bespoke soundscape designed to destress the mind, restoring a sense of calm and balance. The treatment can be further enhanced by adding an Escape self-heating eye mask to soothe the senses, delivering up to 25-minutes of gentle heat for a multi-sensorial experience, helping to heighten and engage more of the senses.

Dermalux, a leading British brand in professional LED phototherapy, has launched the Dermalux Academy, a comprehensive educational platform designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of skincare professionals in advanced LED phototherapy.

In a landmark move for the UK cosmetic, aesthetics and medical dermatology sector, Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV Limited has successfully acquired and re-launched the sk:n and The Harley Medical Group (THMG) aesthetic and cosmetic surgery clinic chains. Lorena Cosmetics has actively worked to re-employ many former sk:n and THMG employees and are dedicated to ensuring ongoing delivery of high-quality medical aesthetic and cosmetic services at over 30 clinic locations across the length of the UK, with flagships at London’s Harley St. and Glasgow’s St. Vincent St. The acquisition is part of a broader strategic consolidation which also includes The Skin Experts and ABC Medical – who now join leading ophthalmology providers Optical Express under the Lorena Investments group portfolio.

This Christmas, anatomē—London's Modern Apothecary—invites us to experience wellbeing in a unique Greenhouse-inspired Pop-Up inside Turbine Hall B at Battersea Power Station. The Greenhouse Pop Up was created to immerse visitors in the brand's botanical expertise, and to offer a nurturing, green environment that honours the ingredients and nature-inspired ethos behind anatomē's formulations.

The INKEY List, award-winning affordable skincare brand driven by knowledge, has announced its latest pop-up billboard - spotlighting skin hydration and featuring an immersive tap experience.

Wales has become the first nation in the UK to implement a mandatory licensing scheme for special procedures, including acupuncture, body piercing, electrolysis, and tattooing (encompassing semi-permanent makeup). This initiative, effective from 29 November 2024, aims to enhance public health protection by standardising safety and hygiene practices across these industries.

The GelBottle Inc (TGB), a leading UK-based nail brand renowned for its innovative products like Builder In A Bottle (BIAB), has expanded its market presence through a strategic partnership with Aston & Fincher, a prominent professional hair and beauty distributor. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility for nail technicians across the UK, enabling them to acquire TGB's professional-grade products more efficiently.

Pantone has unveiled its Colour of the Year for 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a rich, warming brown that evokes the comforting essence of chocolate and coffee. This selection reflects a cultural gravitation towards everyday indulgences and a desire for understated luxury.

Phorest is enhancing its offering by introducing a new pre- and post-care feature to aesthetic clinics and salons. This addition is designed to help streamline processes and deliver an even higher standard of care. This feature allows clinics and salons to send tailored, timely, and service-specific guidance, reducing manual workload and ensuring that patients receive consistent, accurate information before and after appointments.

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the world’s oldest pharmacy and a legacy brand famous for its fragrances, personal and home care products but also "ancient preparations", inaugurates the new store in London at number 4 Burlington Gardens. 

It’s been a record-breaking year for Fragrance, with TikTok driving a surge of excitement in the category and more customers than ever heading into stores to add to their fragrance collections. To celebrate, The Fragrance Shop is giving all its Christmas fragrance shoppers the chance to win up to £1,000,000!

Introducing the UK’s first Artificial Intelligence fragrance machine. Via a partnership with EveryHuman, the Fragrance Shop has unveiled the first groundbreaking 'Algorithmic Perfumery’ experience at its flagship Oxford Street store.

Bramley, renowned for its sustainable, botanical-inspired skincare, bath and body products, harnessing the power of nature, proudly announces its B Corp certification. Achieving B Corp status underscores Bramley’s longstanding dedication to environmental responsibility, social impact, and ethical business practices, setting it apart in the beauty industry and highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainability. 

On Friday 8th November, PCA Skin, Colgate's renowned cosmeceutical skincare brand held their annual Social Symposium at London's Bulgari Hotel, celebrating another incredible year from the brand. The highly-anticipated event provided a night of education, innovation, and celebration with a twist, with an awards ceremony which honoured stockists who have delivered exceptional patient results through industry best practices, followed by an exclusive announcement of their new 2025 brand ambassadors along with insightful expert-led talks from Clinical Educator, Karen Olsoy, Dr Hannah Higgins from The Wellness Space and Sophie Attwood, Leading PR founder and CEO of SA Communications. 

Unilever has made a significant stride in the beauty industry by investing a substantial €100 million to establish a state-of-the-art fragrance house. This bold move signifies the company's dedication to innovation and its aspiration to elevate its fragrance offerings to new heights.

A study presented to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) uncovers that over 50% of individuals who travel abroad for cosmetic surgery end up regretting their decision. The study, which won the BAAPS Hackett Memorial Prize 2024, delves into a decade of patient experiences at a UK tertiary plastic surgery unit, shedding light on the consequences of the growing trend of cosmetic tourism.

Clinic Brands is excited to welcome Jo Pillans as the new Head of Sales UK & NI for Skeyndor. Jo brings a wealth of experience from the beauty and aesthetic industry, having worked with leading brands such as Image Skincare, Inika Organic, and most recently Obagi Medical.  Jo also held the position of Director of Training and Development at the Edinburgh School of Beauty.