M·A·C Cosmetics has appointed Doja Cat as its new global ambassador. The long-term partnership will see the Grammy-winning artist front a series of international campaigns for several of the brand’s best-known products.

The Michelin Guide has added a Wellness Award to its hotels portfolio, one of four new “Special Awards” that will sit alongside the MICHELIN Key distinctions and recognise properties where mental and physical wellbeing is central to the stay. The winners will be announced in Paris on 8 October 2025 during Michelin’s first global Key reveal.

W-Wellness, the UK’s leading expert-driven wellness retail platform, has announced the launch of its Nutritional Therapist Programme, an initiative that enables qualified nutritional therapists, doctors and expert practitioners to grow their practice, connect with clients, and earn income through personalised supplement recommendations.

Curlsmith, the leading curl care brand trusted by millions of curlies worldwide, is proud to unveil its latest campaign and brand refresh: “It’s a Curl’s World. ” More than just a tagline and visual update, this open invitation for everyone with waves, curls, coils, and kinks to celebrate their natural hair with renewed confidence, clarity and community.

Sephora has unveiled the latest chapter in its ‘We Belong to Something Beautiful’ campaign, featuring Lady Gaga as its ambassador. At the heart of this campaign is a new film featuring Lady Gaga sharing her vision of beauty as being part of a kind, inclusive, joyful, inspiring community, where everyone can safely explore and express themselves, mirroring Sephora’s purpose and vision. The film highlights “Classes for Confidence,” a program that brings community members together around a shared passion for beauty and storytelling.

Austrian health innovator BIOGENA has opened its first UK flagship on Regent Street. The move signals a new focus on personalised wellbeing from one of Europe’s most respected health brands.

The British Hair Consortium is asking for employers to cast their votes on the potential national minimum wage increase in the autumn budget. 

Elemis will stage a pop-up Skin Spa in Covent Garden Piazza from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 September, open daily from 10.30am to 7pm. The activation marks the brand’s role as Official Skincare Partner to the Aston Martin Formula One Team.

Benefit is excited to announce the return of its immersive holiday pop- up experience! This September, Benefit is transforming Selfridges stores in Manchester, London, and Birmingham into the whimsical world of The Beneland.

Wild, the leading sustainable personal care brand on a mission to eliminate single‑use plastic from households worldwide, unveils its new ‘Champions of Change’ campaign in partnership with British tennis star Emma Raducanu. Raducanu is the brand’s first‑ever Global Ambassador and the exciting partnership is debuting during the highly-anticipated 2025 US Open Tennis Championships.

Bio Sculpture, the award‐winning pioneer in prescriptive nail care, today announces the launch of its first standalone UK nail salon, located within Selfridges London. This landmark extension marks a major milestone for the brand in the UK beauty landscape.

Arthur Edward’s 2025 Salary Survey spans more than 50 roles across Technical, Sales, Marketing, Operations and C-suite, with 70% of respondents based in the UK and many concentrated in and around London. The average salary across respondents is £66,869, highlighting solid mid-market earnings in a sector that remains attractive to experienced professionals.

A growing body of evidence suggests that people undergoing aesthetic plastic surgery are motivated by more than just aesthetics. Recent studies by members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal highlight that procedures such as breast reduction, body contouring, and facial cosmetic surgery are increasingly linked to improved psychological well-being, relief of physical symptoms, and enhanced quality of life.

Global personal care brand REMINGTON is proud to unveil its newest ambassador: Micah Richards, former footballer and much-loved TV pundit as the face of its Shave & Trim Category.

The MHRA has introduced two public-facing services aimed at shutting down unlawful online sellers. A new Medicines Website Checker lets people search a live “Not Recommended” list of sites linked to illegal sales, while a companion e-reporting form enables anyone to flag suspicious websites or social media sellers directly to the regulator. Both tools sit alongside the agency’s FakeMeds campaign and can be used anonymously.

Olaplex has bought Boston-based biotech Purvala Bioscience, the brand’s first acquisition since launch in 2014. Announced on 26 August 2025, the deal signals a sharper push into lab-driven ingredients and next-gen formulations. Terms were not disclosed.

Louis Vuitton has made its first move into colour cosmetics, unveiling La Beauté Louis Vuitton under the creative direction of Dame Pat McGrath. The debut centres on 55 refillable lipsticks in satin and matte finishes, 10 tinted balms and eight eyeshadow quads, positioned as collectible objets that marry craft with payoff. Global launch is set for 29 August in select Louis Vuitton stores and online.

M&S Beauty has announced the expansion of its partnership with one of the world’s leading skincare and make-up brands, Estée Lauder.

Guerlain has unveiled Spa Metropole at Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, the brand’s first spa in the Principality and a centrepiece of the hotel’s wider renovation. The light-filled space was created with a modern, mineral aesthetic and opened in late July, signalling a tighter link between luxury skincare and Monaco’s hospitality scene.

Chenot has joined ULYSSIA, a 320-metre residential superyacht, to deliver a full Chenot Palace-level health experience for owners and guests. The ship, designed by Espen Øino with interiors by Francesca Muzio of FM Architettura, will host 122 private residences and 22 guest suites, creating a travelling community with access to science-based programmes wherever they sail.