Online beauty retailer and skincare and beauty specialists Face The Future is delighted to announce the strategic acquisition of luxury haircare retailer Luxurious Look for an undisclosed sum.

Construction has officially begun on Therme Manchester, a £450 million wellness and water resort beside the Trafford Centre, billed by backers as a once-in-a-generation project for Greater Manchester and the wider North. Enabling works finished in late 2024. A formal event on Friday 12 September marked the start of the main build, with opening targeted for 2028.

Following the significant success of previous years, Phorest, the global salon, spa and clinic software company, is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated 10th annual Salon Owners Summit in 2026. 

Face the Future, the UK’s trusted online skincare destination, has announced a long-term partnership with Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer.

Clarins will open a two-day ‘Sweet Spot’ pop up in Soho this weekend, showcasing its lip portfolio and celebrating ten years of Lip Comfort Oil. The event runs at 59 Greek Street on Saturday 13 September from 10am to 7pm and Sunday 14 September from 10am to 6pm. A Manchester edition follows on 20 to 21 September at 13 Thomas Street.

FACEGYM, the world’s first and only gym for the face, has announced the launch of its first-ever franchise model, marking a major milestone for the brand and the wider beauty and wellness industry. This is the first time FACEGYM has opened its innovative concept to entrepreneurial partners, creating a unique opportunity to be part of one of the sector’s fastest-growing movements.

Maybelline New York, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, is thrilled to announce the return of the iconic, pop culture phenomenon, “Maybe It’s Maybelline,” with a modern spin on the unforgettable jingle. The latest brand campaign features Maybelline New York's trendsetting global brand ambassadors, Gigi Hadid, Storm Reid, Peggy Gou, and the latest to join the crew, Shay Mitchell. Alongside these influential figures, are everyone’s favorite Maybelline products. Through the revived melody, we aim to convey and embody our brand's energy and values using the power of sound.

Dermalogica announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the PRO Pen Microneedling System as a Class II medical device. This authorization enables the company to market and distribute the PRO Pen in the United States beginning in 2026, while also establishing a strong regulatory dossier to support future global rollouts.

Bansk Group ("Bansk"), a consumer-focused private investment firm dedicated to building distinctive consumer brands, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in BYOMA, the science-backed, solution-focused, skin health brand formulated to strengthen and protect the skin barrier for healthier and better-looking skin, from Yellow Wood Partners, a private equity firm focused on partnering with consumer brands and companies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Allies of Skin, the next-generation skincare brand known for creating supercharged skincare, and marrying high-performance actives with intelligent formulations, is redefining luxury beauty with its debut at two of the most prestigious properties in the Indian Ocean: The Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, during the Fari Islands Festival, taking place 16-23 September 2025.

Today, health and beauty retailer, Superdrug is proud to announce a new fundraising initiative supporting children with cleft conditions. The initiative is part of AS Watson's Corporate Charity partnership with Operation Smile, a global, family-led organisation providing world-class cleft care in 37 countries.

John Bell & Croyden, the esteemed luxury pharmacy known for its commitment to pioneering health and wellness solutions, today announced the launch of its innovative Medicated Weight Loss Service. This bespoke offering sets a new standard by integrating pharmaceutical expertise with comprehensive holistic support, empowering patients to achieve sustainable lifestyle balance and desired health outcomes.

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.