Best Cosmoprof Podcasts (2024)

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Tech-Powered Product Personalization and Skin Analysis, featuring Perfect Corp Chief Growth Officer and President Wayne Liu 34:05

2d ago34:05

34:05

Virtual skin analysis and product try-on technologies continue to advance, even as AI and AR powered beauty tech has already reshaped consumer product discovery and retail experience across color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore consumer-facing applications of Augmented Reality and Artificial Int…

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111. Wave of Change From The Surfing World 23:20

3d ago23:20

23:20

Hello and welcome to WGSN’s fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. Surfer, filmmaker, and journalist Chris Nelson joins WGSN Editorial Director Bethan Ryder to discuss his documentary 'The Big Sea'. In this episode, we dive into the big sea a new documentary exploring the…

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Finding Beauty in Bacteria, featuring Gallinée Microbiome Skincare Founder Marie Drago 31:13

9d ago31:13

31:13

Skin microbiome science is disrupting how the cosmetics and personal care industry approaches product formulation, ingredient development, and ingredient testing. Knowledge of the brain-skin-gut axis is also influencing beauty supplements and neurocosmetics. This week on CosmoFactory, we look into microbiome beauty; cosmetic applications of prebiot…

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Consumer Beauty Brands, International Trade, and Cultural Connectivity, featuring Nordic Beauty Inc CEO Johanna Rönkkö 29:31

16d ago29:31

29:31

Consumer beauty brands, international trade, and cultural connectivity, featuring Nordic Beauty Inc CEO Johanna Rönkkö Every region within the global beauty economy has its own history, sensibility, technologies, and tastes. When consumer brands enter a new market, they become part of a dynamic exchange, inspiring further cultural awareness in and …

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110. Festival Fashion with WGSN 28:16

20d ago28:16

28:16

Hello and welcome to WGSN’s fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode, we discuss the emerging styles, subcultures, consumer drivers and aesthetics in youth fashion that we’ve been tracking at festivals across the globe. WGSN Youth Fashion Strategists Mia Jac…

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The collective process of skincare NPD, featuring FaceGym’s Senior New Product Development Manager Sinéad Whyte 33:15

23d ago33:15

33:15

Skincare product development requires inspiration, an awareness of trends and consumer behavior, a talent for brand alignment, and knowledge of cosmetic science. Access to the global beauty industry supply chain is another helpful advantage. In this week’s episode of the CosmoFactory podcast, we discuss how one NPD professional approaches the job o…

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Transparency and Sustainability in Contract Manufacturing, featuring Ancorotti Cosmetics Communication Manager Arwen Imperatori 30:44

29d ago30:44

30:44

Beauty industry contract manufacturers are the product production partners of established multinationals, emerging startups, and every sort of beauty maker in between. CMs can also serve as innovation and formulation partners, developing new concepts and product formats as well as monitoring, forecasting, and even initiating trends. This week on th…

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Advancements in Packaging and Dispensing, featuring President at Aptar Beauty EMEA Xavier Susterac and Marketing Manager Aptar Beauty EMEA Delphine Bony 26:34

29d ago26:34

26:34

Cosmetic dispensing solutions are fundamental to the functionality of product packaging and to consumer experience. With sustainable beauty packaging in increasingly high demand from regulators, retailers, and other industry stakeholders, dispending specialists along the supply chain are innovating on every level. The week’s episode of the CosmoFac…

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Sourcing a Zero-Waste Skincare Ingredient, featuring Macro Oceans Founder and CEO Matthew Perkins 31:24

29d ago31:24

31:24

Seaweed science is helping the beauty industry transition away from petrochemicals. Biotech entrepreneurs, producing natural polysaccharides for skincare, are reinventing the ingredient supply chain. In this episode of the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore zero-waste skincare ingredient production, single-country supply chains, regenerative ocean ag…

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Manufacturing Makeup with AI, featuring SEA Vision Cosmetic Business Development Manager Francesco Ringressi 32:50

29d ago32:50

32:50

AI has applications throughout the cosmetic and personal care supply chain. In color cosmetics manufacturing, Vision System technology, supported by AI, is being used to improve quality assurance processes for lipstick production. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we delve into AI, industrial automation, vision systems and neural networks, tra…

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109. How Tech Can Build an Inclusive Future For Everyone 23:13

1M ago23:13

23:13

Hello and welcome to WGSN’s fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode, the WGSN Consumer Tech team discusses how technology – or more accurately, the way we interact with technology – can help improve the lives of people from marginalised communities. Joining…

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108. Hand Luggage Only: WGSN Unpacks Future Travel-wear Trends 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, which brings you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and products. Planning a vacation? Hands up if you overpack, underpack, or just epically fail when packing for a holiday. Well, this episode is for you. Sprinkled in among the forecasting chat, we have some hacks and …

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Welcome to COSMOFACTORY 2:47

2M ago2:47

2:47

Beauty industry stakeholders listen to the CosmoFactory podcast for inspiration and for up-to-date information on concepts, tactics, and solutions that move business forward. CosmoFactory – Ideas to Innovation is a weekly interview series for cosmetics and personal care suppliers, finished product brand leaders, retailers, buyers, importers, and di…

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107. Mall Rats, Magic Mirrors and the Great Retail Revival 23:50

2M ago23:50

23:50

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. IRL retail is very much back with a bang. Discussing the green shoots of physical retail 2024 is Joe McDonnell, Director of Insight, together with our Insight retail experts Laura Saunter, Senior Strategist, …

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106. Milan Design Week 2024: Swings, Vibrating Bathtubs and Optimising the Senses 24:35

3M ago24:35

24:35

Milan Design Week is the world’s biggest event dedicated to design and innovation – and WGSN’s team of experts visit every year. In this episode, hear from WGSN forecasters Lisa White, Director of Strategic Forecasting and Creative Direction, Gemma Riberti, Director of Interiors, and Helen Palmer, Head of Materials, Textiles & Knit, as they dive in…

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105. Cosmoprof Unveiled with WGSN: AI, Beauty Glimmers, and ‘Tweakment Adjacent’ Skincare 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode of WGSN’s Create Tomorrow podcast, the WGSN Beauty team reflects on Cosmoprof Bologna – the biggest annual beauty trade show in the world that sets the agenda for all categories of beauty. Spe…

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Selena Gomez Explores $3 Billion Sale of Rare Beauty, Jackie Aina's Forvr Mood Set to Launch Fragrances at Sephora, Nicki Minaj Launches Press-On Nails Brand, 'Pink Friday Nails' 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below, so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:13 — Intro…

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104. WGSN Live From SXSW 25:05

4M ago25:05

25:05

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode of WGSN’s Create Tomorrow podcast, we report from this year’s SXSW festival, the annual event in Austin, Texas which brings together tech, film, music, education, and culture – it’s always buzz…

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103. Illuminating Nocturnal Living with Dutch Artist Daan Roosegaarde 25:28

4M ago25:28

25:28

How can the beauty of light help solve the climate crisis? What does it mean to see the stars at night? And what can we learn from fireflies? These are the questions answered by the enlightening artworks of Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde. Daan is the founder of the social design lab Studio Roosegaarde, most famous for Spark, organic sustainable fire…

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102. Collectible Figurines and Parasols with Passementerie - The Latest Decor Trends from Maison & Objet 25:07

4M ago25:07

25:07

We’re constantly scouring the globe for the latest trends, and in this episode of Create Tomorrow we report back from Maison & Objet, the biannual interiors trade fair in Paris. One of the most important global events for the interior design industry. Director of WGSN Interiors Gemma Riberti shares her fair highlights, from the colours she’s tracke…

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101. Why Apricot Crush is WGSN’s Colour of 2024 21:38

5M ago21:38

21:38

Why is 2024 set for a warm glow? Tune in to hear how WGSN – in collaboration with sibling business Coloro – forecasts the colour of the year 18 months in advance and why this year’s shade is such a warming, gentle and versatile hue. Exploring the inclusive, nourishing power of Apricot Crush with WGSN’s editorial director Bethan Ryder is Petra Lundg…

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Rhode Launches 'Pineapple Fresh' Cleanser, Dieux Skin Teases Sephora Launch, Stanley Cup Maker Sued in Class Action Lawsuit for Lead Contamination, Act+Acre Launch First-Ever Showerhead Filter 41:03

5M ago41:03

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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:14 …

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Beyoncé Announces Hair Care Line 'Cécred', Dame Pat McGrath Reveals Secret to Viral 'Porcelain Glass Skin' & The Honey Pot is Acquired by Compass Diversified for $380 Million 49:34

5M ago49:34

49:34

What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:25 …

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100. Olympic Breakdancing, Election Fever and Collective Effervescence – WGSN’s 2024 preview 20:43

5M ago20:43

20:43

Very much near-forecasting, in this episode we preview the year ahead, considering how the key events from politics, sports and entertainment will impact consumers and brands. WGSN’s editorial director Bethan Ryder speaks to Joe McDonnell, director of Insight, as he discusses 2024’s major events in relation to consumer behaviour. Discover how elect…

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99. Pack Your Totes – WGSN’s Top Three Cities to Watch in 2024 26:20

6M ago26:20

26:20

In this episode, editorial director Bethan Ryder is joined by colleagues Raeesa Brey, Cassandra Gagnon, and Natacia Lim to reveal three of WGSN’s cities to watch in 2024.From coastal concrete jungles to hyper-connected tech hubs preserving traditional cultures, here’s our pick of the cities now rising to meet the changing demands of urban living.We…

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5 Things Your Beauty, Lifestyle & Wellness Brand NEEDS to Have in 2024 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. It's time to get on your ZOOM! On this week's episode, Nia shares what your beauty brand NEEDS to have for your business to be successful in 2024. Connect with Nia on Instagram & leave …

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Dame Launches At-Home STI Kits, INKEY List Launches Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer, 2024 Beauty Trends: From Hormonal Skincare to AI Tech 53:48

6M ago53:48

53:48

What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:14 …

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98. Top Trends for 2024 - From the Multi-Species Home to Meals as Drinks 18:47

6M ago18:47

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Will the robots take over? How will brands tackle sustainability? And what will become our favourite tipple in 2024? Tune in to get the answers as we discover just some of the trends WGSN is forecasting for the coming year. Join Carla Buzasi, CEO of WGSN and the host of this end-of-the-year episode with her fellow WGSN guests Andrea Bell, VP of Con…

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97. Snow Globes, Teatails and Pudding Extinction… WGSN’s Festive Table Trends 24:47

7M ago24:47

24:47

Are you swapping your panettone for Christmas pudding? Toasting Lunar New Year with a Teatail? Or livening up your Hanukkah sufganiyot with Mexican guava flavours? If not, this episode might encourage you to dip into these new trends. As the year draws to a close, we tickle your tastebuds and take a look at how annual festive food and drink traditi…

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96. Faux Nipples and Leak-Proof Knickers – Underwear Trends Uncovered 29:34

7M ago29:34

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Join us for a rifle through the underwear drawer of fashion, as we examine this often contentious category, which historically has been very polarised. Intimates and Lingeries is often a category split between the fun - read sexy - and the functional and never the twain shall meet. But the smalls category has come on in leaps and bounds and in this…

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Black Friday 2023 Social Media Secrets, Strategies and Tips for Beauty, Lifestyle & Wellness Brands 40:23

8M ago40:23

40:23

What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. This week's episode is a little different as Nia will be sharing all her Black Friday social media secrets, strategies, and tips so you can have a successful 2023 Black Friday, Cyber Mo…

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95. Lounge Car – Why Electric Vehicles Are the Relaxation Pods Of the Future 28:43

8M ago28:43

28:43

Plump, swivel seats that offer massage functionality and bed-down flat, wraparound screens, lighting that boosts circadian rhythms and reduces stress and scentscaping possibilities… Lounge or spa? Neither actually. This could be the car interior of the future if CASE innovations (tune in to discover what that is) continue to evolve, helping to push…

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94. The Rise of Beauty’s Age-Positive Movement 25:17

8M ago25:17

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How do brands speak to us as we age? Does the language used encourage us to buy from them or steer clear? Food for thought on this conversation around age beauty and brands. Director of Editorial at WGSN Bethan Ryder speaks about the age-agnostic shift we are seeing in beauty products. Age-agnostic is essentially a move away from skin resilience cl…

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93. Must-Have Decor Trends for the Festive Season 26:32

9M ago26:32

26:32

In this episode, WGSN Interiors strategists discuss the key trends in Holiday decor, from tablescaping to gift wrapping. Host Bethan Ryder, Editorial Director at WGSN, speaks to Bonnie Pierre-Davis and Cassandra Gagnon about how consumers are approaching gifting for the Holiday season, interior trend aesthetics and ways we can gift wrap with a focu…

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92. Scenarios of the Future with Climate Fiction Writer Kim Stanley Robinson 30:57

9M ago30:57

30:57

In this episode, WGSN Creative Director Lisa White and acclaimed climate fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson discuss biodiversity, sustainability incentives and regulations, and whether AI is impacting human creativity. Kim Stanley Robinson has been writing for over 40 years and has published more than 20 books, focusing on near and far futures. He…

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91. Exploring Inclusive Design with Lekker Architects at Singapore Design Week 28:31

10M ago28:31

28:31

Exploring Inclusive Design with Lekker Architects at Singapore Design WeekFrom ceramics that conduct electricity to visions of the inclusive urban environments of tomorrow, in this episode, we preview Singapore Design Week (SDW) which runs until October 1. Dawn Lim, executive director of DesignSingapore Council, talks about this festival of creativ…

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90. London Design Festival Special #3 - Materials are the Message 21:16

10M ago21:16

21:16

In our final episode of mini-episodes reporting from the London Design Festival, an annual event that takes over the UK capital every September, we visit Material Matters on London’s Southbank. Now in its second year, the fair has sprung from a podcast of the same name and occupies the atmospheric Bargehouse at the Oxo Tower. On until September 23,…

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89. London Design Festival Special #2 - Colourful, Convivial Design Collaborations 25:37

10M ago25:37

25:37

In episode two of our series of mini-episodes reporting from the London Design Festival, an annual event that takes over the UK capital every September, we visit some of the exhibitions on show in the west side of town at Brompton Design District. Curator of the area, design writer and consultant Jane Withers, explains the theme, Conviviality – The…

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88. London Design Festival Special #1 – Building Regenerative Futures 16:58

10M ago16:58

16:58

As the London Design Festival kicks off, we take Create Tomorrow on the road for a series of mini-episodes reporting on the various events, installations and exhibitions that pop up across the UK capital every September. Tune in to hear our host Bethan Ryder, Editorial Director at WGSN, catch up with some of the curators, designers and studios cont…

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87. Will AI Become Your New Design Superpower? 28:32

10M ago28:32

28:32

Does AI pose an existential threat to designers? In this episode of Create Tomorrow, Director of WGSN Consumer Tech Lisa Yong discusses how AI is impacting the creative design process, and what it might mean for the future of creativity. Joining Lisa are Reiko Morrison, WGSN’s Head of CMF, and Matt Zara, WGSN Consumer Tech Strategist. The team cove…

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e.l.f. Beauty Set to Acquire Naturium in $355 Million Deal, Function of Beauty PRO Line Debuts Nationwide at Sephora & Youthforia Launches Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation 42:18

10M ago42:18

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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:33 …

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TOPICALS Launches 'SEALED' Primer for Acne Scars, Glow Recipe Launches ‘Dew You' Campaign with Anonymous Open Casting Call & Live Tinted Launches 'Hueskin' Serum Concealer 32:41

10M ago32:41

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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:32 …

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OUI the People Debuts in Sephora Online & In-Store, Fur Launches 'Ingrown Deodorant' & The Doux Officially Launches in CosmoProf Stores 30:07

10M ago30:07

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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency, deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:20 …

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86. Slime Moulding the Future with ecoLogicStudio 24:47

11M ago24:47

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How can microorganisms such as algae, fungi and slime mould be used to create a better future? In this episode of Create Tomorrow WGSN Editorial Director Bethan Ryder examines the future of biodesign. Her guests are Marco Poletto and Claudia Pasquero, architects, academics and co-founders of ecoLogicStudio, who talk about how we might create a bett…

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85. Low & No Alcohol: The Sober-Curious Movement 19:37

11M ago19:37

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Is the low or no alcohol movement a passing fad or a new lifestyle choice that’s here to stay? WGSN discussed a more mindful approach to drinking alcohol back in November 2022. In this episode, we delve further into the low and no alcohol drinking movement, discover why it’s popular with Gen Z and discuss its global expansion. Plus we offer a taste…

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Hero Cosmetics Launches in Canada, Pattern Beauty Expands into Professional Salons & Sephora Announces 'Sephora Sounds' Initiative for Upcoming Musical Artists 32:25

11M ago32:25

32:25

What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the mos…

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84. Inspiring coastal destinations from Rio to Margate 28:29

11M ago28:29

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At WGSN, our mission is to stay ahead of the curve for our clients. In this episode of Create Tomorrow, we explore the coastal cities making strides in retail, hospitality and culture. Our City by City team share insights on must-visit destinations in Asia, South America and Europe for fresh and inspirational experiences – all featured in our lates…

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83. Building a Timber Future with Waugh Thistleton 25:30

12M ago25:30

25:30

Could wood be the key to building more sustainable cities? In this episode of Create Tomorrow, architect Andrew Waugh and WGSN’s Editorial Director Bethan Ryder explore the power of engineered timber and how it might help us to build a better future for people and the planet. Andrew Waugh is co-founder with Anthony Thistleton of British architectur…

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10 Things to Take Away from a Successful Beauty Co-Founder & Investor 56:01

12M ago56:01

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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! In this episode, we're summarizing the top 10 valuable points to take your beauty brand to the next level from an interview with Ken Landis, who co-founded and successfully…

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Cult Beauty Pledges to Say 'No' to Airbrushing, Pattern Beauty Partners with Designer Sergio Hudson to Launch Curl-Conscious Robe & The Body Shop Opens Concept Store at Yorkdale Mall 48:56

1y ago48:56

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What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, CEO + Founder of Socialee Media Agency talks all things new and exciting within beauty, makeup, skincare, wellness — you name it! Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the mos…

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