Corinthia London Relaunches Former ESPA Life Spa as Biome
The 3,300-square-metre Whitehall spa has ended its 15-year ESPA partnership and reopened as Biome, with Wildsmith, Augustinus Bader and AMP signed as the three founding brand partners.
TRESemmé Professional Appoints Maura Higgins As Head of Hair
TRESemmé has appointed television presenter Maura Higgins as the first-ever Head of Hair at TRESemmé Professional, the relaunch of the brand's professional-tier line.
Opatra Sets Sail with MSC Cruises Spa Collaboration
Luxury skincare and technology brand Opatra London has launched a global partnership with MSC Cruises to introduce advanced, results-driven spa treatments across the cruise line’s fleet.
Vaseline Appoints JENNIE as Global Ambassador for its Body Care Collection
Vaseline announces global superstar JENNIE as Global Ambassador for its body care collection.
Lisa Franklin London Partners with One Brain X for UK 'Neuro-Wellness' Launch
Lisa Franklin London has signed an exclusive UK partnership with cognitive technology company One Brain X, bringing the firm's neural-mapping device into the clinic's consultation and treatment process.
Face the Future Backs Industry Call for National UV Safety Strategy
Face the Future is supporting calls for a national UV safety strategy, following the publication of a parliamentary report that describes overexposure to ultraviolet radiation as a severe but entirely preventable public health crisis in the UK.
LOOKFANTASTIC Absorbs VAT on SPF for Third Consecutive Year
LOOKFANTASTIC is absorbing the cost of VAT on selected SPF 30+ products for the third year running, offering customers 20 per cent off across its core sun protection range through the summer.
Paula's Choice Announced as Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Paula's Choice, a global leader in high-performing, science-backed skincare, today announces its landmark partnership as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. To mark the occasion, the brand is launching its new global campaign, Proud Supporter of Your Skin, which celebrates skincare that keeps its promises for fans and athletes in the world's most high-pressure environments.
P.Louise Partners with Boots to Make Viral Brand Available on the High Street
P.Louise, the beauty brand founded by professional make-up artist and social sensation Paige Louise Williams, is launching at Boots to bring the range to the high street for the very first time. After a meteoric rise since its inception in [2014], P.Louise is now widely recognised as one of the UK’s most successful beauty brands, known for its bold colour, viral icons and record-breaking TikTok Shop Live sessions. From 29 May, brand fans will be able to shop the range in 36 Boots stores across the UK and online at boots.com.
Beauty Pie Opens First Permanent Location Inside Liberty London
Beauty Pie is arriving at Liberty, marking the brand's first standalone space in a major retail destination.
Superdrug Launches Government-Accredited Health Training
Leading accessible health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has announced the launch of its new Level 3 equivalent Healthcare Ambassador Accreditation, designed to strengthen the expertise of store colleagues and helping them to deliver safe, informed advice on everyday health concerns.
Roseway Labs Announces Strategic Partnership with Mast Cell Action
Roseway Labs has announced a strategic partnership with Mast Cell Action; a UK-based charitable organisation that works to support the Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) community and raise awareness and understanding of MCAS.
Subtle Energies Appoints Victoria Dello-Ioio as Regional Director EMEA
Subtle Energies has appointed Victoria Dello-Ioio as regional director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in a move that signals a wider commercial push for the Australian aromatherapy and Ayurvedic brand.
Restylane Contour Gains FDA Approval for Temple Hollowing
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Galderma's Restylane Contour for the correction of temple hollowing in patients aged 21 and over, the Swiss dermatology group has announced.
Health Optimisation Summit to Return for 6th Edition 11–13 September 2026
The Health Optimisation Summit will return to London for its sixth edition this autumn, following a sold-out run in 2025.
Gisborough Hall Appoints Vicki Jackson as Spa Director Ahead of Sakura Spa Launch
North Yorkshire’s beloved privately owned country house hotel, Gisborough Hall, has announced the appointment of Vicki Jackson as Spa Director.
Sophie Attwood Launches New Industry Substack Tackling The Business Behind Beauty
Sophie Attwood, Founder and CEO of SA Communications, PR consultant, author of Beautiful PR and Forbes contributor, has launched a new Substack publication offering an authoritative, unfiltered view on the strategy, reputation and commercial thinking that drives success in the health, beauty, wellness and medical aesthetics industries.
Estée Lauder Companies takes minority stake in 111SKIN
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has taken a minority stake in 111SKIN, the London-founded clinical skincare brand created by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides. Terms of the investment have not been disclosed.
Mylee To Take Over Superdrug Beauty Studio With Free Manis for National Nail Day
Mylee, the at-home gel brand is taking over the Superdrug Beauty Studio at 49 to 50 Strand on 5 May, marking National Nail Day with a one-day pop-up offering free plain gel colour manicures to walk-in customers.
British Hair Consortium Appeals for Urgent Tax Reform to Save Jobs
The British Hair Consortium (BHC) has launched a sector-wide campaign calling on hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses to write to their MPs in support of urgent tax reform, warning that current VAT rules are driving legitimate salons out of employment models and into self-employed chair-rental arrangements.