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CTPA Releases COVID‐19 Guidance on In‐store Testers and Cosmetic Counters
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) this week announced the launch of an updated version of its COVID-19 Guidance on In-Store Testers and Cosmetic Counters in preparation for lockdown…
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Today’s beauty consumers are looking for a high level of online interaction with brands and retailers. With the Covid-19 pandemic having given rise to concerns around hygiene, we are seeing…
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Firmenich teams up with Central Saint Martins to Reimagine the Future Role of Fine Fragrance
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Pre COVID-19, the beauty consumer and shopper landscape in the UK was evolving. New direct to consumer brands and marketplaces were changing the…

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In a bid to encourage more inclusive marketing, Unilever-owned brand, @dove is offering to pay for their own models to appear in ...

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In a bid to encourage more inclusive marketing, Unilever-owned brand, @dove is offering to pay for their own models to appear in other brands advertisements. Writing an open letter inviting other brands to use their beauty models from Project #ShowUs for free, at each international casting call, Dove’s models will carry a message: ‘if you choose me, and show me as I really am, Dove will cover the cost of my appearance fee’. “For over 60 years, Dove has been taking action to represent real beauty – working to shatter stereotypes. We know from research that if women don’t feel represented, it can hold them back from reaching their full potential. By giving brands and companies the tools to show a more diverse representation of beauty, we are helping to change the way women are represented, which is proven to have a positive impact on how confident women feel in their appearance.” - Sophie van Ettinger, Global Dove Vice President at Unilever. #CEW #Dove #Unilever #ShowUs

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In the April issue of @purebeautymagazine, CEW Board Member and Head of Beauty at @harrodsbeauty, Mia Collins, discusses how she ...

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In the April issue of @purebeautymagazine, CEW Board Member and Head of Beauty at @harrodsbeauty, Mia Collins, discusses how she landed her dream role as lead buyer at one of the world's leading department stores. Mia highlights the core skills you need today when working as a retail buyer, including a passion for your consumers and the products you curate, as well as good negotiation skills and the creativity and commitment to forge positive partnerships and collaborations. Head to the link in bio to read the full article. #CEW #PureBeauty #Harrods

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We are delighted to announce that for the tenth consecutive year, @givaudan will be sponsoring the CEW Responsible Beauty Award. ...

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We are delighted to announce that for the tenth consecutive year, @givaudan will be sponsoring the CEW Responsible Beauty Award. The Responsible Beauty Award recognises a beauty product or product line that has most significantly moved towards the goal of improved sustainability and unlike the other categories, the finalists and winner will be determined by an independent panel of expert judges. The judges are interested in what you consider at each life cycle stage for your product or line and the entry process allows you to explore this in detail. Previous winners include; @beautykubes, @thehandmadesoapcompany, @nealsyardremedies, @sanajardin, @weleda, @melvitaofficial and @aveda. The countdown is on with only 4 weeks to submit your entries for the 2021 CEW Beauty Awards. For more information on this year's categories and entry criteria, head to the link in bio or email us at hello@cew.co.uk. #CEWBeautyAwards #ResponsibleBeautyAwards

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Consumers have been given more choice, and greater empowerment to compare and choose with the help of digital. COVID-19 has driven...

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Consumers have been given more choice, and greater empowerment to compare and choose with the help of digital. COVID-19 has driven many new purchase behaviours as well as new attitudes and accelerated existing ones. We know there has been an uptick in eCommerce and online intent for the beauty industry, but how is it playing out for the consumer? Register for our exclusive webinar with CEW partners @google on Wednesday 21st April at 10am to find out how beauty shopping behaviours have changed in the UK with a deep dive in to their latest insights (in collaboration with @trinitymcqueen Market Research). Member tickets for this event are priced at £25 +VAT and non-member tickets at £40 +VAT. For more information and to register for this webinar, head to the link in bio or email us at hello@cew.co.uk for further queries. #CEW #Google #CEWEvents

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We are delighted to announce that our popular Product Demonstration Event is back for 2021! Tickets will go on sale next week and ...

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We are delighted to announce that our popular Product Demonstration Event is back for 2021! Tickets will go on sale next week and open to CEW MEMBERS ONLY - make sure to renew your membership to avoid disappointment. By purchasing a ticket, you will have access to over 300 entries, CEW’s digital sponsor stands, networking opportunities and a calendar of exclusive webinars hosted by sponsors and partners of CEW. You will also receive a cross-section of products to test ahead of voting which will go live week commencing 28th June. Don’t miss the opportunity to book your ticket to one of the most highly anticipated events in the beauty industry calendar. For more information on how to renew your membership, head to the link in bio. #CEW #ProductDemonstrationEvent #CEWBeautyAwards

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Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow at 4pm, where we will be joined by Brit McCorquodale, SVP Revenue at ...

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Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow at 4pm, where we will be joined by Brit McCorquodale, SVP Revenue at @tribedynamics, the leading influencer marketing experts, who will be exploring the "Best in Class" case studies from influencer marketing programmes in the UK and across the globe. The webinar will discuss key trends and strategies that helped high-growth beauty brands expand their earned media footprints in a pivotal year, and what to expect in 2021. The event is free for CEW members, please contact hello@cew.co.uk if you require a non-member ticket. For more information and to register, visit the link in bio. #CEW #CEWEvents #TribeDynamics

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In our recent event exploring the value of the older consumer to beauty brands, research agency @2cv_research gave us some useful ...

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In our recent event exploring the value of the older consumer to beauty brands, research agency @2cv_research gave us some useful tips on marketing to this important and growing market, and challenged us to reconsider how we perceive this audience and the opportunity on offer. The research presented highlighted the various steps brands can take to effectively cater to the 50+ market by understanding the changing needs of the audience and developing relevant products and communications that also help support and empower this important group of consumers. The 2CV Research Report is available for CEW members - log in to cewuk.co.uk to download your copy. For more information on our upcoming webinars, and how to register, follow the link in bio. #CEW #2CV #AgeDiversityinBeauty

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In the latest issue of @purebeautymagazine, Helen Wood, General Manager at @shiseido, @narsissist, @cledepeaubeaute and ...

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In the latest issue of @purebeautymagazine, Helen Wood, General Manager at @shiseido, @narsissist, @cledepeaubeaute and @lauramercier, and CEW Board Member, discusses how she climbed the career ladder and her tips for standing out as an industry leader. Helen highlights the key skills and attributes needed within the beauty industry today, including agility, a digital-first mindset, customer-centric focus, strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as being proactive in finding ways to build on your profile and taking opportunities that enable you to make a difference out of your 'everyday'. Head to the link in bio to read the full article. #CEW #PureBeauty #Shiseido

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@beautybacked first launched last year to offer financial aid to individuals in the beauty sector who were unable to work due to ...

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@beautybacked first launched last year to offer financial aid to individuals in the beauty sector who were unable to work due to lockdown restrictions put in place by the Government. Today the initiative has relaunched after being awarded Trust status with the aim to support beauty professionals in their return to work after lockdown has ended. Beauty Backed’s trustees include skincare expert @carolinehirons, Group Director for Caroline Hirons Limited, Alexandra Forbes, aesthetic therapist and owner of West Room Aesthetics @dija_ayodele, @babtac chief executive @lesleyiblair and MUA @lisapotterdixon, who have collectively released a statement: “Over the last year, we have witnessed much of our industry struggle to stay open and viable. As a sector representing an 88% female workforce, with 82% of business owners as women, we need to stand together and make a change. As trustees, we are truly passionate about the beauty industry and are delighted to be instrumental in taking Beauty Backed from a movement to a Trust. Our initial goal is to support as many beauty professionals as possible to get back to work.” #CEW #BeautyBackedTrust

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The events of 2020 radically changed the online beauty space: as brands learned to connect with influencers from a distance, ...

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The events of 2020 radically changed the online beauty space: as brands learned to connect with influencers from a distance, self-care took on renewed importance and social causes became a central part of many brand and influencer conversations. Join us on Wednesday 31st March at 4pm where we will be joined by Brit McCorquodale, SVP Revenue at @tribedynamics, the leading influencer marketing experts, who will be exploring the "Best in Class" case studies from influencer marketing programmes in the UK and across the globe. The webinar will discuss the key trends and strategies that helped high-growth beauty brands expand their earned media footprints in a pivotal year, and what to expect in 2021. This event is free for CEW members, please contact hello@cewuk.co.uk if you require a non-member ticket. For more information and to register, visit the link in bio. #CEW #CEWEvents #TribeDynamics

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Pre COVID-19, the beauty consumer and shopper landscape in the UK was evolving. New direct to consumer brands and marketplaces ...

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Pre COVID-19, the beauty consumer and shopper landscape in the UK was evolving. New direct to consumer brands and marketplaces were changing the market. Consumers have been given more choice, and greater empowerment to compare and choose with the help of digital. COVID-19 has driven many new purchase behaviours as well as new attitudes and accelerated existing ones. We know there has been an uptick in eCommerce and online intent for the beauty industry, but how is it playing out for the consumer? Join Google's Strategic Insights Manager and Beauty Analyst on Wednesday 21st April, who will share Google's most recent research (in collaboration with Trinity McQueen Market Research) on how COVID-19 has changed shopping in the UK for the beauty category. Member tickets for this event are priced at £25 +VAT and non-member tickets at £40 +VAT. For more information and to register for this webinar, head to the link in bio or email us at hello@cewuk.co.uk for further queries. This is an exclusive CEW event in collaboration with Google, so make sure to book early to avoid disappointment. 📸: @google #CEW #Google #CEWEvents

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March is B Corp Month and it is exciting to see so many Beauty & Wellbeing businesses joining the B Corp movement and the ...

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March is B Corp Month and it is exciting to see so many Beauty & Wellbeing businesses joining the B Corp movement and the alignments between B Corp and organic and natural certification. Join us on Tuesday 23rd March at 4pm for a webinar hosted by the @soilassociation on the journey to becoming a Beauty & Wellbeing B Corp and how Soil Association COSMOS certification supports in this process. The webinar will be co-hosted by Sallie Berkerey, Managing Director of CEW UK, and will feature a discussion between Thomas Bourne, Founder of Greenheart Consulting and B Corp consultant and Fiona Campbell, Senior Business Development Manager at the Soil Association. This will then be followed by a Q&A session. For more information and to register for this event, please head to the link in bio. #CEW #BCorp #SoilAssociation

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The countdown has begun with only 6 weeks left to submit your entries for our 2021 CEW Beauty Awards before Friday 30th April ...

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The countdown has begun with only 6 weeks left to submit your entries for our 2021 CEW Beauty Awards before Friday 30th April 2021. With 33 categories, now is your chance to become part of the most coveted awards in the industry, voted on by beauty industry professionals. We will soon be announcing details for this year’s very exciting Product Demonstration Event, keep an eye on your emails - tickets for this event will be available shortly. For more information on this year's categories and entry criteria, head to the link in bio or email us at hello@cewuk.co.uk for further queries. #CEW #CEWBeautyAwards

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Last week, we welcomed Peter Soer, full-time coach and mentor at Bravely Honestly Generously for an interactive seminar on how to ...

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Last week, we welcomed Peter Soer, full-time coach and mentor at Bravely Honestly Generously for an interactive seminar on how to beat imposter syndrome and increase your success. The session discussed the situational and societal factors that can cause imposter syndrome to occur and the practical steps we can take to beat these feelings and increase our confidence. From reframing your mindset on how you respond to your failures and mistakes, to developing better relationships and focusing more on what you can learn and grow from, Peter provided fresh insight and understanding into how we can develop actionable new behaviours. For more information on our upcoming webinars, and how to register, follow the link in bio. #CEW #Webinar #CEWCareers #ImposterSyndrome #CEWEvents

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@unilever has announced it will eliminate the word ‘normal’ from all of its beauty and personal care brands’ packaging and ...

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@unilever has announced it will eliminate the word ‘normal’ from all of its beauty and personal care brands’ packaging and advertising, as part of the launch of their new 'Positive Beauty' vision and strategy. Positive Beauty, which sets out several progressive commitments and actions for their beauty and personal care brands, including @dove, @lifebuoy.uk, and @vaselineuk, will champion a new era of beauty which is equitable and inclusive, as well as sustainable for the planet. This comes as global research into people’s experiences of the beauty industry reveals that using ‘normal’ to describe hair or skin makes most people feel excluded. A 10,000-person study, commissioned by Unilever, was conducted across nine countries and found that more than half of people (56%) think that the beauty and personal care industry can make people feel excluded. Sunny Jain, President Beauty & Personal Care, said: “With one billion people using our beauty and personal care products every day, and even more seeing our advertising, our brands have the power to make a real difference to people’s lives. As part of this, we are committed to tackling harmful norms and stereotypes and shaping a broader, far more inclusive definition of beauty.” For more information head to the link in bio. #CEW #Unilever #YesToPostiveBeauty

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Join us on Wednesday 17th March for our next webinar which will focus on Age Diversity in Beauty where we will be challenging ...

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Join us on Wednesday 17th March for our next webinar which will focus on Age Diversity in Beauty where we will be challenging perceptions of age, in particular for the important 50+ market, with thanks to Boom Radio. From race, to gender identity and sexual orientation, inclusivity is being talked about more openly. The session will be led by Sabine Cronick, Managing Director and Hannah Davies, Associate Director at research agency @2cv_research. They’ll explore the value of the older consumer to beauty brands, give useful tips on marketing to this influential market, challenge you to reconsider how you perceive this audience, and bust a few myths and stereotypes along the way. This event is free for CEW members, please contact hello@cewuk.co.uk if you require a non-member ticket. For more information and to register, visit the link in bio. #CEW #CEWEvents #Webinar

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Multi-award-winning journalist, social commentator, broadcaster, diversity advocate and Beauty Director, Anita Bhagwandas, has ...

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Multi-award-winning journalist, social commentator, broadcaster, diversity advocate and Beauty Director, Anita Bhagwandas, has announced she will be releasing her debut non-fiction book entitled ‘UGLY’. Smart, intersectional, and insightful, UGLY asks why our lives are shaped by such limited ideas about beauty, the damage they can do, and how to break free of them for a happier, more inclusive future. A melding of history, pop culture, psychology and memoir, the book will examine where our beauty standards come from and how they shape what we see when we look in the mirror. “In a world of Instagram filters and fillers, we are all crying out for something to guide us through the very modern paradox of being told to love ourselves whilst also finding that perfect natural angle for a selfie. In UGLY, Anita unpicks the corrosive allure of the beauty myth, still all-too-prevalent over 20 years after we first noticed its dragging weight around our necks." - Susannah Otter, Editorial Director for @blinkpublishing UGLY will be available in Spring 2022 in hardback, ebook and audio formats. 📸: @itsmeanitab #CEW #UGLY #AnitaBhagwandas #BlinkPublishing