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Fluid foundations, mustard baths and a biodegradable face wipe are just some of the year’s best products
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The London-based start-up Ostens aims to demystify the world of perfume
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Older and wiser, meet the women bringing a dose of maturity to a youthful industry
Perfumiers’ love affair with glass is proving inspirational for the skincare industry
The bane of the season is dry skin, so the watchword is hydration
The French house is building its beauty business with a campaign starring Emma Stone. But who’s watching?
Asia’s biggest cosmetics group shifts focus to AI and personalised beauty
The first megastar make-up artist paved the way for today’s beauty billionaires
Kylie Jenner has turned her face into a fortune — and other entrepreneurs are right behind her. What’s the secret formula?
Blow dries at 7am are a way of life for many working women. But at what cost?
Marie Antoinette and Maria Callas had it. So does Brigitte Macron. Is the key to empowerment a huge coiffure?
As we move away from the cult of perfection, these facial ‘defects’ are coming into their own
Non-stick sun cream, salt-proof hair serums, supermodel skincare — the FT Style team have got your holiday wash-kit sorted
Two ‘le drugstore parisien’ outlets will offer extended hours and Sunday opening
Isabel Berwick always struggled with her wild, untameable curls. Now they’re the star of a new exhibition
Renaming of personal care unit suggests renewed focus on segment, say analysts
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From vampire facials to microneedling, the latest treatments are not for the faint-hearted
The make-up artist behind Jennifer Aniston’s glow has launched her own line. It’s green, but is it any good?
The actress and broadcaster has started a social media revolution to change the way we see ourselves
The likes of Sephora and Ulta are working hard to ward off Amazon
Record numbers of bankruptcies and store closures have devastated the retail sector. So why is the beauty market thriving?
