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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

From the salon to the sheds: How Brittnee found her passion in shearing

Brittnee Bazeley transitioned from being a beauty therapist to a prominent figure in the shearing industry in regional New South Wales, working her way up to a wool classer role.

Mar 21 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Julia from Dnipro Knows All the Peculiarities of the Beauty Industry

Julia, a Ukrainian refugee from Dnipro, shares her experiences and challenges of adapting to life in Latvia after fleeing the war.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

K-Beauty Expo, a themed fair on Korean skincare, takes place in Guayaquil until this Sunday

The K-Beauty Expo, featuring Korean skincare products, is being held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, until Sunday, highlighting a booming global industry with numerous activities and expert consultations.

Mar 15 • 16:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Tragic curse of woman dubbed 'most beautiful girl in the world' as a child

Thylane Blondeau, once known as the 'most beautiful girl in the world,' shares her struggles with the modeling industry and its demanding expectations after achieving fame at a young age.

Mar 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Is it okay for L'Oréal to tell random people on the street that their hair is a "crisis"?

A recent L'Oréal advertising campaign criticized for labeling people's hair as a 'crisis' highlights ongoing issues in the beauty industry regarding self-image and marketing tactics.

Mar 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This is the world of dog and cat grooming salons, where clients pay 100 euros a month for treatments

The pet beauty industry in Spain is worth 3 billion euros, with many services becoming increasingly popular as pet owners seek high-end grooming for their animals.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Paulina Porizkova, 60, ditches ‘smoke and mirrors’ in candid lingerie video

Paulina Porizkova shares an unedited Instagram video revealing the realities of aging and the modeling industry.

Mar 13 • 00:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

They are deceiving us: it’s not about being thin, it’s about feeling strong

The article critiques the return of ultrathin beauty standards and highlights the pressure on women that benefits industries capitalizing on insecurity.

Mar 12 • 04:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

High goals in the skincare industry

The article discusses ambitions in the Icelandic skincare industry.

Mar 11 • 10:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

War Erupts Before the Middle East 'Golden Opportunity'... K-Beauty Logistics in Emergency mode

The outbreak of war in the Middle East before the Eid al-Fitr holiday has created tension in the K-beauty industry, which is dependent on the holiday's lucrative market.

Mar 9 • 20:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Filling in the 'Five Elements'... The ‘Fortune Telling and Shamanism’ Marketing Sweeping the Retail Industry

The retail and beauty industries in South Korea are increasingly adopting fortune-telling and shamanism themes in their marketing strategies due to the growing popularity of related content.

Mar 4 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-MA takes action against 11 beauty salons in São Luís, highlighting serious sterilization failures and health risks

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Maranhão has initiated legal action against 11 beauty salons in São Luís due to serious sanitation and health risks.

Mar 3 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beautician, 31, found dead on bedroom floor after triple cosmetic surgery horror

A 31-year-old beautician, Priscila Dorneles, was found dead at her home in Brazil after undergoing multiple cosmetic surgeries.

Mar 2 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can five days transform a business? Entrepreneurs share the impact of Empretec

An entrepreneur shares how attending the Empretec seminar significantly improved her business during a challenging time.

Mar 2 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet the barbershop specialized in hair prostheses that generates R$ 250,000 a month

A pioneering barbershop in Brazil, specializing in hair prostheses for Afro hair, earns approximately R$ 250,000 monthly under the leadership of entrepreneur Oberdã Luz.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Brooks Ginnan, the model and actor proud to be different with dysplasia: "I associated beauty with everything I was not"

Brooks Ginnan, a model and actor with dysplasia, reflects on his journey from self-hatred to embracing his uniqueness in the fashion and music industry.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Use of peptide 'amplification in cosmetic cultivation'

The article discusses the application of a newly discovered peptide in cosmetic products that enhances the appearance and benefits of skin care.

Feb 25 • 21:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Series beautifier sentenced to prison

A 32-year-old woman in Finland has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for committing multiple frauds and thefts as a beauty industry impersonator.

Feb 24 • 08:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Makeup Artist is the Star: Five Key Names in a Profession More Valued than Ever

The article highlights five prominent Spanish makeup artists who have gained recognition in an evolving industry largely shaped by social media.

Feb 24 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Beauty sector opens more than 235,000 new businesses and boosts entrepreneurship

The beauty sector in Brazil has seen the emergence of over 235,000 new businesses, highlighting a surge in entrepreneurship and employment opportunities within this industry.

Feb 21 • 23:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Behind the ‘boom’ of Arabic perfumes: Who owns the ARMAF brand and what fragrances does it sell?

The popularity of Arabic perfumes is surging, with celebrities endorsing brands like ARMAF, known for its award-winning fragrances.

Feb 20 • 23:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A New Beauty Trend Takes Over the World: Forget Concealer, Under-Eye Bags Are Now in Fashion!

The Z generation has embraced under-eye bags as a new symbol of beauty, challenging long-held beliefs about tired appearances.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Cindy Crawford, the 60 years of the model who changed the rules of the game

Cindy Crawford celebrates her 60th birthday and reflects on her influential career in the fashion industry, challenging ageism and shaping modern beauty standards.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Famous cosmetics brand announces bankruptcy, but its fate is not yet decided

Pat McGrath Labs, a prominent cosmetics brand founded by well-known makeup artist Pat McGrath, has filed for bankruptcy, yet there are prospects for its survival with new investor support.

Feb 18 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cosmoprof, the Future of Beauty with Over Half a Century of History

The 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, an influential global beauty trade show, will take place from March 26 to 29, 2026, highlighting the industry's significant economic impact and role as a platform for innovation and collaboration.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Exclusive Event on Style and Body Before Valentine's Day

An exclusive event on style and body hosted discussions featuring industry experts in fashion and sexual health, with special gifts for participants.

Feb 13 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aila Morin, from the cosmetic brand Merit: 'The big beauty brands only seek the young and forget about women over 30'

Aila Morin, marketing director of Merit, discusses the brand's mission to cater to women over 30, challenging the beauty industry's focus on youth.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A call turned Laima's life upside down: now she reads signs of fate

Laimos unexpected decision to move to Cyprus for a job in the beauty industry turned her life around 16 years ago.

Feb 11 • 18:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Beauty Battles: In Spain it contributes 1.03% of GDP

The cosmetics and perfumery industry in Spain significantly contributes to the country's GDP, reflecting a complex interplay of growth and challenges within the sector.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Obituary: Brejchová was a blessing for every film. Her charm was unparalleled

The article is an obituary celebrating the life and impact of Czech actress Brejchová, highlighting her talent and beauty in the film industry.

Feb 8 • 11:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

This beauty distanced herself from Bollywood at the age of 25; now living this life

Rageshwari, a former Bollywood sensation, distanced herself from the film industry at 25 and has led a different life since then.

Feb 8 • 02:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Retinol is booming, but doctors don't recommend it for pregnant women

Retinoids, popular in the beauty industry, are advised against for pregnant women due to safety concerns.

Feb 8 • 01:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Less glamour, more science: the rise of clinical beauty

The article discusses the shift in the beauty industry towards an emphasis on clinical and wellness-focused products amid changing consumer sentiments and economic pressures.

Feb 7 • 08:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Rituals Cosmetics celebrates 25 years in business

Rituals Cosmetics marks its 25th anniversary with a reported net revenue of €2.43 billion in 2025, reflecting a 16% year-on-year growth, and plans to invest over €30 million in social and environmental projects in 2026.

Feb 4 • 11:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Influencer: The Beauty Queen Who Is Currently Destroying Her Beauty Empire

An influencer is seen on Instagram violently smashing 'Huda Beauty' products with a dumbbell, expressing her frustration and sending a clear message against the beauty industry.

Feb 3 • 15:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

When you hear the word 'model', imagine her

Kate Moss, born on January 16, 1974, is one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry and global pop culture, known for her significant impact on beauty perception and celebrity status.

Jan 16 • 08:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Multi-million revenues of a young businesswoman. What risk did Claudia Sulewski take?

Claudia Sulewski, a young entrepreneur who began her social media journey at age 13, has transitioned into a successful businesswoman in the beauty industry, sharing her personal insights and experiences along the way.

Jan 14 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Beauty Entrepreneur Lund: Full Throttle with 'Retirement Plus Plus'

Brigitte Lund, once selling cleaning products at markets and now a successful entrepreneur in the beauty industry, continues to push forward with her hair care line despite having built a million-dollar business.

Jan 14 • 05:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

She is behind the hairstyles from Stranger Things, and now she has launched her own brand

Sarah Hindsgaul, the hairstylist known for her work on Stranger Things, is entering the beauty industry with her own brand after a decade on the show.

Jan 13 • 09:06 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Real and Unconventional Mature Beauty, the +40 Modeling Agency that Fights Against Ageism

The article discusses a modeling agency founded by photographer Anabel Luna that promotes real and diverse beauty for women over 40, challenging ageism and stereotypes in the fashion industry.

Jan 10 • 04:24 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Thora Birch, from surviving the 'American Beauty' phenomenon to shining in Kristen Stewart's directorial debut

Thora Birch, a former child star known for her roles in 'American Beauty' and 'Hocus Pocus', reflects on her career and her experiences in the film industry as she witnesses Kristen Stewart's directorial debut.

Jan 9 • 21:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Born into a poor mining family, she became a global symbol of beauty

Irina Shayk, born in a Russian mining town, has transformed her life from poverty to becoming a prominent figure in the fashion industry, overcoming numerous hardships along the way.

Jan 6 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Beauty in 2026 Will Be Holistic, Personalized, Respectful, and Technological

The beauty industry in 2026 is expected to focus on holistic and personalized approaches, advanced regenerative aesthetic medicine, less invasive treatments, and healthy aging.

Jan 3 • 01:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Mintela Report: The Future of the Beauty Industry Belongs to 'Oral Cosmetics'

The article discusses the growing popularity of a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the impact of mental well-being on physical health and the shift in how people perceive skincare, particularly towards oral beauty products.

Jan 1 • 13:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Katie Fang: from disappointment to gigantic financial success in the beauty world

The article narrates the journey of Katie Fang, a teenager who, amid tears and disappointment from an unexpected work call, skillfully conceals her emotions with makeup, showcasing her eventual rise to success in the beauty industry.

Dec 28 • 10:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Farewell to Brigitte Bardot: the world of cinema in mourning

Brigitte Bardot, the quintessential icon of French beauty and a European response to Marilyn Monroe, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving an irreplaceable void in the film industry, as announced by the foundation bearing her name.

Dec 28 • 09:53 UTC

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