https://noseandnote.com/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-home.svg https://noseandnote.com/news/pattern-beauty-expands-range/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-pattern-beauty-expands-range.svgPattern Beauty Expands Range for Straight StylingPattern Beauty, a textured hair care brand founded by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, has introduced a new line of products for straight styling, including a vibrating flat iron, shampoo, and styling... https://noseandnote.com/news/neal-yard-remedies-expands/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-neal-yard-remedies-expands.svgNeal's Yard Remedies Expands Store Footprint and Enters Fragrance MarketThe 45-year-old natural cosmetics brand celebrates its milestone anniversary by opening new stores and launching mood-boosting perfumes. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/neutrogena-responds-criticism-ambassador/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-neutrogena-responds-criticism-ambassador.svgNeutrogena Responds to Criticism Over Ambassador's Makeup Wipes VideoNeutrogena has responded to criticism surrounding a viral video featuring singer and Brand Ambassador Tate McRae using its make-up removing face wipes. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance.svgFragranceA workshop on rheology is coming in September, offering hands-on laboratory work and expert-led sessions. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/westman-atelier-emea-general/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-westman-atelier-emea-general.svgWestman Atelier EMEA General Manager Steps Down After Six-and-a-Half YearsAnna Marcovici, the General Manager of Westman Atelier's EMEA region, is leaving her position after six-and-a-half years with the luxury beauty brand. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/space-nk-opens-waitlist/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-space-nk-opens-waitlist.svgSpace NK Opens Waitlist for 2026 Beauty Advent CalendarThe highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers' and a value of over £1,200. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/henkel-recalls-schwarzkopf-professional/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-henkel-recalls-schwarzkopf-professional.svgHenkel Recalls Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Due to Packaging IssueHenkel has voluntarily recalled its Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml in the US due to a potential packaging issue that may cause the product to leak and create a risk of... https://noseandnote.com/news/rabanne-becomes-first-exclusive/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-rabanne-becomes-first-exclusive.svgRabanne Becomes First Exclusive Fragrance Partner for The Warehouse ProjectFrench fashion and fragrance house Rabanne has secured an exclusive partnership with the UK club series The Warehouse Project, aligning its 1 Million Black launch with the event’s 20th-anniversary... https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance-focus-fragrances-beauty-248b99-2ad8d6bc/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance-focus-fragrances-beauty-248b99-2ad8d6bc.svgFragrance Focus: New Fragrances and Beauty LaunchesDiscover the latest fragrances and beauty launches from top brands, including YSL Beauty and The Nue Co. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9-584c1c6b/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9-584c1c6b.svgSkin Cupid Brings K-Beauty to UK Communities with Summer RoadshowSkin Cupid, a UK-based K-beauty retailer, is hosting a multi-stop summer roadshow to connect with its community and showcase leading Korean beauty brands. https://noseandnote.com/news/jo-malone-london-fortnite-442c53-cafd80e0/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-jo-malone-london-fortnite-442c53-cafd80e0.svgJo Malone London’s Fortnite Collaboration: A Bold Move to Capture Gen ZJo Malone London has partnered with Fortnite to promote its Sea Salt & Bergamot collection, aiming to attract Gen Z consumers. A beauty industry insider assesses whether this unconventional marketing... https://noseandnote.com/news/legendary-makeup-artist-olivier-fc53fc-e640f5e4/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-legendary-makeup-artist-olivier-fc53fc-e640f5e4.svgLegendary Makeup Artist Olivier Echaudemaison Passes Away at 84Olivier Echaudemaison, a renowned French makeup artist and former creative director at Guerlain, has passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his work with iconic stars such as Grace Kelly... https://noseandnote.com/news/brazilian-fragrance-house-botic-2efdfb-e13b2d36/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-brazilian-fragrance-house-botic-2efdfb-e13b2d36.svgBrazilian Fragrance House O Boticário Launches Perfumery Club in GrasseO Boticário, a Brazilian fragrance house, has launched its Perfumery Club in Grasse, a hub for modern perfumery. The initiative aims to foster discussions, debates, and knowledge-sharing among... https://noseandnote.com/news/french-perfumer-guerlain-mourns-885b53-b434ea0b/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-french-perfumer-guerlain-mourns-885b53-b434ea0b.svgFrench Perfumer Guerlain Mourns Loss of Makeup Creative Olivier EchaudemaisonGuerlain announces the passing of iconic makeup creative Olivier Echaudemaison, who worked with major personalities and collaborated with top fashion designers and photographers. https://noseandnote.com/news/douglas-adapts-changing-consumer-951b59-d8d30fc7/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-douglas-adapts-changing-consumer-951b59-d8d30fc7.svgDouglas Adapts to Changing Consumer Behavior with Digital InvestmentBeauty retailer Douglas plans to increase its digital investment as Q3 profits decline due to weak dynamics in key markets and ongoing price competition. (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/douglas-reports-q3-revenue-e648f4-0439356d/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-douglas-reports-q3-revenue-e648f4-0439356d.svgDouglas Reports Q3 Revenue Decline, Accelerates Digital ShiftDouglas, Europe's largest beauty retailer, reported a 2.0% revenue decline in Q3 2025/2026, driven by weak demand in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. While online sales grew in Eastern and... https://noseandnote.com/news/kenneth-benaim-campbell-appointed-ee4698/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-kenneth-benaim-campbell-appointed-ee4698.svgKenneth Benaim Campbell Appointed CEO of OriflameOriflame, the Swedish cosmetics company, has named Kenneth Benaim Campbell as its new CEO, succeeding Anna Malmhake. Benaim Campbell brings over 30 years of leadership experience, including 27 years... https://noseandnote.com/news/frasers-group-acquires-harvey-138ce8/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-frasers-group-acquires-harvey-138ce8.svgFrasers Group Acquires Harvey Nichols Department Store ChainFrasers Group has acquired luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols out of administration, with plans to restructure the business and make tough decisions to create a sustainable future. https://noseandnote.com/news/botic-rio-launches-perfumery-d21898/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-botic-rio-launches-perfumery-d21898.svgO Boticário Launches Perfumery Club in Grasse, FranceBrazilian beauty brand O Boticário has launched its Perfumery Club in Grasse, France, a platform for experts, influencers, and fragrance enthusiasts to explore the art and culture of perfumery. https://noseandnote.com/news/frasers-group-acquires-harvey-28f545/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-frasers-group-acquires-harvey-28f545.svgFrasers Group Acquires Harvey Nichols UK Stores Amid Bankruptcy ProceedingsFrasers Group has taken over Harvey Nichols' six UK department stores and online operations following a court-appointed administration, pledging a major restructuring to revive the luxury retailer. https://noseandnote.com/houses/2026-08-18 https://noseandnote.com/perfumers/2026-08-18 https://noseandnote.com/about/ https://noseandnote.com/sources-and-methods/ https://noseandnote.com/corrections/