Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck Takes Majority Control of TONI&GUY Global Group
TONI&GUY, the internationally recognised hairdressing brand founded in London in 1963 by brothers Toni and Guy Mascolo, has announced that Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck now holds majority ownership and full voting control of TONI&GUY Global Group at both Board and shareholder level. LABEL.M, the professional haircare brand she co-founded with her father Toni Mascolo, is also now wholly owned and controlled by her, unifying leadership across both businesses. Calling it “not simply the next chapter” but “the new book,” Mascolo-Tarbuck outlined plans to modernise the legacy brand through digital integration, elevated salons, and global expansion, with further strategic announcements expected in the coming months.
Sephora Hosts Founders’ Luncheon at Global Beauty Forum 2026
At The Business of Beauty’s Global Beauty Forum 2026 in Napa, California, Sephora hosted its annual founders’ luncheon following CEO Guillaume Motte’s main-stage remarks on the retailer’s growth strategy. The event gathered leaders from Ilia Beauty, Summer Fridays, Danessa Myricks, Merit Beauty, Kosas, Violette_FR, L’Occitane Group, and The Estée Lauder Companies, along with Kayali founder Mona Kattan and model-entrepreneur Paloma Elsesser. Sephora’s global chief merchandising officer Priya Venkatesh emphasized that brand partnerships go beyond commercial transactions, telling guests “Brand partnership lies deep in the heart and culture of Sephora.” The luncheon underscored a broader forum theme: that lasting success depends on strong, trust-based partnerships across the beauty industry.
Beauty Bulb Debuts London Trade Show Built on Equal Access
Beauty Bulb will launch its first in-person trade show, Beauty Bulb Live London, on 7 October 2026 at The Business Design Centre. The one-day, brand-equal event has already secured over 200 confirmed retailers, including Boots, Harrods, Space NK, and Tesco, alongside sponsors CEW UK, The British Beauty Council and COPRA. Every exhibitor occupies an identical pod, with all-inclusive packages priced at £4,950 plus VAT. A hybrid model extends the show’s reach via a virtual platform, connecting brands with 2,000 additional international buyers through Q4. Founder and CEO Faye Speedie called it “a new era of mindful and streamlined beauty trade.”
Charlotte Tilbury Receives CBE in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Charlotte Tilbury, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for services to the beauty and cosmetics industry. The honour recognises her role in building the brand into the UK’s number one prestige makeup label, now spanning 57 markets, 5,500+ distribution points and over 3,000 employees. Previously awarded an MBE in 2018, Tilbury has led the company to a valuation exceeding £1 billion following Puig’s 2020 investment, driven by bestsellers like Pillow Talk and AIRbrush. The CBE also reflects the UK beauty sector’s growth from £17 billion in 2013 to over £31 billion today.
French Cosmetics Industry Calls for Tariff Relief After Turnberry Deal
The French Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) is calling on French and EU authorities to negotiate the removal of US tariffs on European cosmetics, following the European Parliament’s approval of the Turnberry Agreement, which sets a 15 per cent tariff on cosmetics entering the US. The rate follows a volatile period since 2025, when an initial 15 per cent tariff was briefly cut to 10% before rising again. FEBEA reports the US, still France’s top cosmetics export market with €2.35 billion in 2025 sales, saw a 19 per cent year-on-year decline, contributing to nearly €800 million in cumulative export losses since tariffs began. The organisation, representing over 300 mostly SME beauty manufacturers, warns continued barriers could further erode competitiveness and strain smaller businesses reliant on international trade.
Bangkok Hosts 5th Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN With 730+ Exhibitors
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN opened its 5th edition at Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, running 24-26 June 2026, with more than 730 exhibitors, a 12 per cent rise from 2025, across an expanded 33,000 sqm venue. The show debuted Cosmopack CBE ASEAN, a new supply-chain-focused segment covering ingredients, manufacturing and packaging, alongside the existing branded-products exhibition. Organisers expect 25,000 visitors, including over 550 qualified international buyers, up 30 per cent year-on-year. The event features five country pavilions, with Italy named 2026 Country of Honour, and is backed by Thailand’s Convention and
Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) as part of the country’s push to grow its global trade show presence.