Clarins is taking its complexion message out of the department store and into high-footfall retail destinations with The Radiance Studio, a touring pop-up created with experiential agency Backlash. The activation supports the UK launch of Double Serum Foundation and has visited Westfield Shepherd’s Bush in London from 20 to 22 February, The Trafford Centre in Manchester from 28 February to 1 March, and is due to arrive at Eldon Square in Newcastle from 7 to 8 March.

As the wellness and supplement sector continues to boom, premium beauty-through-wellness brand WelleCo is reinforcing its pioneering spirit with the launch of an eight-part Instagram documentary series, Behind Our Standards. 

On 8th February, renowned celebrity hairdresser and charity ambassador Andrew Barton successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Standing at 5,895 metres, the daunting climb was undertaken to raise vital funds and awareness for Kidscape, the anti-bullying charity, who he has now been an ambassador for, for over 10 years.

The British Beauty Council and its Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) is calling on the industry to unite and champion sustainable practices, packaging and products. Returning on 2 March 2026, ‘The Great British Beauty Clean Up’ (GBBCU) partners with brands and businesses to promote sustainable initiatives, such as recycling and take-back schemes nationwide, and lead the shift toward reuse and refill. The campaign will run throughout the month, also aligning with Global Recycling Day (18 March) and the UN International Day of Zero Waste (30 March).

Gut health has moved from a niche wellness trend to a mainstream health priority. Yet in an increasingly saturated and often unregulated market, consumer trust remains fragile and demand for evidence-led solutions prioritising integrity has never been higher.

Skingevity has announced its launch as a newly formed medical aesthetics group, with the acquisition of three leading clinics in the UK.

A new report published today by the Women and Equalities Committee highlights serious safety concerns across both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It draws attention to high-harm treatments such as liquid BBLs, the lack of regulation in non-surgical procedures, and the risks associated with cosmetic tourism. The report also emphasises the importance of practitioner qualifications, aftercare, and public awareness.

Bestselling Korean skincare brand Anua is partnering with cult cafe EL&N for a limited time collaboration running from 17 February to 3 March, blending K beauty glow with an exclusive dessert concept inspired by glazed, glass skin.

Irish seaweed skincare brand VOYA has announced a new collaboration with thermal wellness specialists ANADA, launching ‘VOYA Thermal Rituals’, a professional steam and sauna programme for spa and hotel partners globally. 

John Campbell has been appointed Country Manager for Hydrafacial UK, Ireland, and the EMEA Distribution Markets, strengthening the brands clinically led leadership at a pivotal time for the aesthetics industry.

In a powerful move set to redefine the future of longevity, performance and preventative medicine, NADclinic has appointed Dr Tony Banerjee, Founder and CEO of HarleyDoc, as its Global Chief Medical Officer, following a strategic partnership between the two visionary healthcare platforms.

Leading accessible health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has announced its market leading 100% Money Back Guarantee on all own brand beauty and healthcare products.

indu has launched Skincare That Gets You campaign, shaped by teenagers through a programme of in-person and digital workshops, plus online surveys, designed to inform campaign messaging and activations across touchpoints.

RevitaLash Cosmetics, the global leader in lash and brow innovation, has proudly announced the Gayle Brinkenhoff Excellence in Cancer Research Award – a two-year, $286,000 grant dedicated to advancing breast cancer research at City of Hope, one of the nation's premier cancer research and treatment centers. This grant, the largest in RevitaLash Cosmetics' history, will fund groundbreaking work led by Jeff Perry, Ph.D., focused on developing more effective treatments for breast cancer.

The VIVAMAYR Medical Health Resort in Maria Wörth has announced the appointment of Dr. Sepp Bodo Fegerl as its new Medical Director, effective March 2026. Dr. Fegerl, a renowned expert in Modern Mayr Medicine, will bring his extensive experience and expertise to strategically and medically advance the internationally recognized VIVAMAYR concept.

After a nine-year hiatus, M·A·C Cosmetics today announces the return of M·A·Czine, the brand’s iconic editorial platform, relaunched in a fully digital, social-first expression of fashion, beauty, culture and artistry. Marking its return, M·A·C Global Brand Ambassador and pop provocateur Doja Cat appears as the first cover star of the reimagined M·A·Czine, setting the tone for a bold new chapter rooted in creative freedom and fearless expression.

Valentine’s planning is looking less like a dash to the card aisle and more like a short haul wellness itinerary. New analysis from Fresha suggests a sharp spike in demand for couples’ spa experiences, with “Valentine’s spa” searches reaching 64,000 in the past month, up 864% month on month, based on Google Search data.

Glow For It, the beauty brand founded by CEO Daisy Kelly, has partnered with lingerie and lifestyle brand Unndr, founded by Sofia Panwar, to launch a limited-edition Valentine’s Day Edit created to support confidence from within.

Thérapie Clinic has rolled out a new set of structured skin treatment packages across the UK, positioning “course-led” skin programmes as a default route for clients seeking measurable change rather than one-off appointments. The SKIN+ range launched nationwide on Monday 26 January 2026 and is available across all Thérapie Clinic locations.

Galderma, the pure-play dermatology category leader, has launched ‘Wake Up To Restylane’, a global campaign that showcases Restylane as an everyday beauty ally. Aligned with the growing desire for effortless, authentic results that restore facial balance and improve skin quality, the campaign highlights Restylane’s unique ability to deliver personalized results that move naturally with expressions to help people look and feel good.