The Cosmetics Business Podcast

The Body Shop’s future, playful packaging and Beyoncé’s hair debut

What will The Body Shop’s administration journey mean for the iconic British retailer, and how can it turn its fortunes around? Which beauty brands are ushering in a playful new era in packaging? And what’s the BeyHive’s verdict on Beyoncé’s new hair care brand?

Sephora kids, Pat McGrath's masterpiece, and L'Oréal's new rules

Why are ten year olds really using anti-ageing products? Ft The Inkey List's Mark Curry. What does Pat McGrath's 'porcelain doll' make-up mean for backstage beauty? Who is the real Pamela Anderson? Is L'Oréal's CEO right and do remote workers lack creativity? 

The Beauty Trends to Watch in 2024

What is the next 'it' skin care ingredient? Why are beauty brands making $18,000 face creams? Is your job at risk from AI? The Cosmetics Business team predicts and analyses the trends that will define 2024. 

The Beauty Trends that Defined 2023

From Barbiecore, to trouble in celeb beauty brand land and good-enough-to-eat make-up, the Cosmetics Business team analyse the trends that defined 2023. Join journalists Sarah Parsons, Julia Wray, Amanda Pauley and Alessandro Carrara in conversation as they go beyond the headlines to explore beauty's most interesting news, trends and talking points.