Nostalgia is set to be a big trend this year in the world of fashion and beauty. As 90’s trends take centre stage, the iconic stick on gemstone trend is making a return in 2022 along with some welcomed updates. Thanks to Gen Z’s social media domination, the stick on makeup craze inspired by season…
Over the past two years the world has changed drastically in a way that none of us could have expected and its impact on the ever-changing beauty landscape has been huge. If like us you are wondering what happened to 2021, then the prospect of looking into the new year may seem crazy. However, we…
With Christmas just a few weeks away, many of us are seemingly scrambling to find gifts for what seems like an endless list of friends and family. From your mum, who has everything and claims there is nothing she needs, to your bestie who is super picky and returns everything, Christmas shopping is often a…
Birchbox launched in 2010 and in the UK in 2013 and has quickly become the UK’s number one beauty box subscription service. Last month, the brand announced that they had been acquired by women’s health start-up FemTec Health. According to Forbes, the texas-based firm thought to be worth $380m alone, laid down more than $45m…
Make-up trends come and go, from the neon eyeshadows that defined the 80’s to supermodel Twiggy’s iconic false lash look of the 60’s. It is hard to pinpoint exactly why some trends become so iconic and why future generations take inspiration from them, but it is clear to see that many of our favourite looks…
In the wake of COP26 and Eco week, it seems the subject on everyone’s minds is climate change and particularly what we can do to help. You would be forgiven for thinking that what we eat, how we travel and how we power our homes are the biggest factors and the main things we can…
Spooky season is finally here. The time of year to play around with your most adventurous makeup looks and an opportunity to become any character you desire. With a number of top makeup brands launching special edition Halloween collections whilst others launch a range of deep shades and wintry colours that are fit for Halloween…
The hustle and bustle of airport terminals fell silent over the past year and a half and many of us missed the opportunity to travel the world. The drastic fall in airport traffic also hit beauty brands from Clarins to Estee Lauder as much of the holiday sales they would expect to make through travel…
In recent years, the African beauty business has grown significantly and is predicted to continue to grow by $1.26 billion over the next four years. Despite this demand for both luxury Western brands and homegrown beauty labels, Africa has been underserved by online retailers. Enter Jendaya, a new e-commerce platform launched this year which aims…
La Beauté Française is the first BtoB (Business to Business) marketplace specifically dedicated to Made-in-France, responsible cosmetics and indie brands. Aiming to better facilitate the relationship between independent cosmetic brands and retailers and distributors, this start-up uses a simple business model to provide a site that seamlessly caters to the needs of professionals. The launch…
