How to boost your online sales in the French market with Department for Business and Trade
2023-06-20 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
Join this free webinar organised by the Department for Business and Trade in France on Tuesday 20 June at 10:30am BST to learn how to boost your online sales in the French market.
Discover everything you need to know to develop your export strategy with marketplaces and succeed in the French market, whether you’re an experienced marketplace seller already or are still exploring opportunities.
The webinar will cover:

Market overview
Regulations
Routes to market
Marketplaces specificities

Key speakers include:

Diatly
Galeries Lafayette
Mirakl
Pertemba

Take this opportunity to learn more from our experts and to ask your questions during the dedicated Q&A.

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Curl Summit 2023
2023-07-03 | Hilton London Syon Park, Park Road, Brentford, TW8 8JF, United Kingdom
Curl Summit 2023 is your opportunity to gather with like-minded hair professionals that work with afro + curls. It is an industry conference that shares business and marketing insights for hair pros like you.
Learn how to strengthen your technical hair skills, develop your operations to increase profits, and build a legacy. Attend this intimate one-day deep dive hair business boot camp to learn directly from Klerissa McDonald, the founder of the award-winning hair-care brand Curly By Nature, and a range of other speakers.
Agenda:

CEO MINDSET: Learn and practice reframing your beliefs to build a wealthy mindset.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE MAPPING: Speakers will show you how to improve your clients’ experience – every time, by building your signature offer.
PROFITABLE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT: Experts will teach you how to maximise the opportunities in your business so that you are not leaving money on the table and have your systems and processes on lock.
CONTENT + CONNECTIONS: Whether you are managing multiple salons across multiple territories or just starting out, speakers will walk you through how to expand your business and achieve your goals using a simple strategy.
AFRO + CURL MASTERY: Discover new hair care systems to quickly master Afro, curls + colour.

This event is for salon owners and hairdressers who:

Want to learn new ways to work with afro + curly textures
Feel overwhelmed with the multiple hats involved in building your salon business – want to free up your time
Want to level up their operations to adopt systems and processes that work
Value education: Invests in themselves and other people
Are tired of fixing the mistakes of bootleg IG Stylist who ruin peoples’ edges and hair
Are ready to build and create wealth and a legacy that will last beyond their lifetime!

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Beauty Through a Lens: The Power of AR with Snap and British Beauty Council
2023-07-05 08:30 - 22:00 | Snap Offices, 50 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6AL, United Kingdom
Join us on Wednesday, July 05 2023 at the Snap Offices for Beauty Through a Lens: The Power of AR – a breakfast event for British Beauty Council Patrons and Snap beauty stakeholders, dedicated to all things beauty and AR.
‘Beauty Through a Lens: The Power of AR’ will shine a light on the intersectionality of tech and cosmetics, explore how AR is changing the way we shop for and apply makeup, and uncover new ways to enhance natural beauty with the latest technology.
We will be joined by key speakers from across the tech and beauty space including The Plastic Boy and Indiyah Polack, along with others for an exclusive panel talk, after exploring the power of Snap mirrors for expanding the client experience.
This event is for British Beauty Council Patrons only. If you are interested in becoming a Patron, find out more here.

Trading with Global Retailers - An IRL Event with Wizz Selvey
2023-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
Are you maximising the sales potential with your retail partners? Join Wizz Selvey, a brand and retail strategy expert, for this in-person event to learn how to increase sales and better understand the buyer.
You will learn:

The three mistakes brands make when trading with retailers so you can avoid them

What buyers want to know at strategy meetings

Gain a real insight into how to navigate the buyer relationship

Retail vs DTC, what you should be considering as the landscape is evolving

This event is for:
Brands (founder, or senior sales team and marketing teams) trading with large retailers and independent multi-brand retailer wanting to learn how to scale up and trade like a large retailer.
When: 13th July, 10am – 12pm.
Where: Paddington, London.

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The Power of CX with the Pull Agency
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00
With customer acquisition costs on the rise, it’s never been more important to ensure every prospect and customer has an exceptional experience with your brand. Not to mention the lifetime value of a customer who’s in love with the experience you deliver!
Your customers have high expectations for digital experiences, driven by their day-to-day interactions with innovative brands, products and services.
While improving customer experience can be time-consuming and expensive, not moving quickly enough to solve your more immediate challenges could be detrimental to the success of your brand.
Join The Pull Agency as the team:

Explores what the key elements of a great customer experience are
Takes a deep dive into the typical omnichannel journeys for health & beauty consumers & uncover where we often see the pain points
Looks at the brands with great customer experiences, the results their getting, and how you can emulate them
Talks you through how you can analyse and optimise your brand’s customer experience now!

This practical session should inspire you to view customer experience as a key strategy and differentiator for your brand, armed with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver highly effective experiences for your customers in a demanding climate.

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Northern Fashion Week 2023
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16
Northern Fashion Week is returning on 14th, 15th and 16th July. An immersive event for art, culture and fashion sectors to collide, this fashion week will bring together a range of businesses within the creative space.
Engaging cities across the North for breakout events, Northern Fashion Week aims to champion northern talent and develop northern industry – delivering opportunities, creating change and driving the northern fashion scene.
Buy tickets for the event here.

Webinar: Getting your IP Protection Right in China
2023-07-26 10:00 - 11:00
Ensuring your Intellectual Property (IP) rights are protected is a crucial step for UK companies wanting to succeed in China.
This includes anything from protecting confidential information, registering domain names, securing patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, etc. The consequences of not ensuring adequate protection can be severe, and not only limited to counterfeit.
The CTPA is hosting a webinar on 26 July with the UK’s IP Attaché team in China, based in the British Embassy Beijing and British Consulate Shanghai, which supports over 100 companies each year from across the UK. This includes advising British companies of all sizes on risk mitigation strategies ahead of China projects and helping resolve disputes after they arise.
During this free webinar, the team comprising of Samuel Stone (Intellectual Property Attaché, China), Max Jiang (Senior Intellectual Property Officer), and Leo Zhuang (Intellectual Property Officer), will share practical tips to attendees, including:

the main IP risks of doing business in China and how this affects sales, manufacturing and exports;
‘know before you go’: practical steps to mitigate IP risk, including IP registrations, China contract best-practice and structuring relationships with Chinese partners;
the remedies available when infringement occurs.

The webinar will allow a Q&A session where our expert speakers will be available to answer any questions businesses may have. The webinar is aimed at all relevant functions within a company, including legal, regulatory, formulation and development, manufacture, market access and supply chain.

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Trading with Global Retailers Webinar with Wizz Selvey
2023-07-27 15:00 - 16:00
Are you maximising the sales potential with your retail partners? Join Wizz Selvey, a brand and retail strategy expert, for this free webinar to learn how to increase sales and better understand the buyer.
You will learn:

The three mistakes brands make when trading with retailers so you can avoid them

What buyers want to know at strategy meetings

Gain a real insight into how to navigate the buyer relationship

Retail vs DTC, what you should be considering as the landscape is evolving

This event is for brands (founder, or senior sales team and marketing teams) trading with large retailers.
In addition to this live masterclass, Wizz will be sharing an exciting new project to support your strategy for peak trading in 2023 and 2024 with a bonus for joining live.

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Snap Summer School: A platform 101
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00
Snapchat and the British Beauty Council are back to give you an in-depth Summer School Session on the best ways to utilise the platform for beauty businesses.

From Snap Codes to Spotlights, Snapchat’s platform is used by 21 million active users. And, with 90% of them being Gen Z – the cohort of young people brands are continuously trying to pin down – the platform provides a vital access point to some of the most influential beauty buyers of the moment. This webinar will take you through the most important facets of the technology platform, and teach you how to connect with beauty consumers through the only camera-first app.

London Fashion Week 2023 - Spring/Summer
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-19
September’s London Fashion Week hits the city from the 15th – 19th September 2023. Emerging designers and renowned fashion houses will be setting up shows across the city to reveal the cutting edge trends and global leading beauty for the forthcoming Spring/Summer season.
This is a womenswear and menswear event spanning the digital and physical.
Find out more here.

Join the Sustainable Beauty Coalition at London Packaging Week
2023-09-22 11:45 - 12:15 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Considering the Future of Packaging through an Environmental lens…

Join Chief Policy Officer at the British Beauty Council, Victoria Brownlie, and Sustainable Beauty Coalition Co-Chair, Oriele Frank, at this year’s London Packaging Week. Together, they will explore the role of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition in pushing for planet-friendly beauty waste streams, as well as how global brands are working together to implement better packaging strategies, and the role that legislation plays in more sustainable business practices.
When?: Friday 22nd September, 11:45 – 12:15 BST
Where?: London Packaging Week, ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
You can find out more here.

BeautyMatter X British Beauty Council: The Middle East Beauty Opportunity
2023-09-28 14:00 - 19:00 | Spring Studios, 10 Spring Place, NW53BH, United Kingdom
Join BeautyMatter and the British Beauty Council for an exclusive event designed to decode the Middle Eastern beauty market.

Beauty’s international growth playbook of the past decade needs a refresh. Scanning the globe for the next market opportunity, many beauty brands are looking toward the Middle East. Change is in the air in the region as consumers redefine beauty ideals mixing the traditional and contemporary, raising the bar for how brands behave. We will take a deep dive into understanding the nuances of the beauty landscape in the Middle East to surface the opportunities in the emerging market.
Space is limited, first priority is given to BeautyMatter Members and British Beauty Council Patrons and Individual Members.
The Agenda:
State of the Middle East Beauty Market
Just the NumbersDefining the RegionUnderstanding the Culture + Consumer
The Market Landscape
Retail Online + OfflineTrends Driving GrowthLocal Players
Regional Realities: Doing Business In The Middle East
Legal ConsiderationsRegulatory ConsiderationsHow to Entering the Market

BY INVITATION ONLY: Plastic Solutions Summit II
2023-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Made Thought, 1 St John's Ln, EC1M 4BL
Last year, the British Beauty Council hosted the first Plastic Solutions Summit alongside Made Thought and Sian Sutherland. The event brought beauty business leaders together to set out new strategies to solve beauty’s plastic waste problem.
We heard from Professor Hugh Montgomery and witnessed effective break-out sessions, within which attendees shared their visions for what a successful, sustainable, and future-proofed business looks like.
Since then, we have been gathering our findings and are now in a position to present our collective vision to you at the Plastic Solutions Summit: Phase 2 on the 5th October 2023.

When?:
October 5 @ 9am – 11am BST
Where?:
Made Thought, 1 St John’s Ln, London EC1M 4BL
The summit is strictly INVITATION ONLY and free to attend.

Labour Party Conference: How can Labour deliver a thriving post-plastic economy?
2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:00
Plastic is old economy. We need a revolution in materials and systems to create a world beyond plastic waste. Single-use packaging litter is a blight on communities across the UK and beyond.
Britain needs a Plastics Strategy that drives a fundamental shift towards re-usable packaging. This Labour Party Conference, join a panel of experts to explore how we can work with policy-makers to create a new blueprint for a future beyond single-use.
Invitation and speakers below:

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British Beauty Council X WGSN: Beauty Personas 2025
2023-10-12 09:00 - 10:00
WGSN and The British Beauty Council are joining forces to bring you an exclusive live webinar on the key Beauty Personas taking centre stage in 2025.
Join WGSN’s Director of Beauty, Clare Varga, on the 12th October at 09:00 to explore the beauty consumers of the future. She will present the six newly adapted and intentioned beauty personas emerging in 2025, so you can deliver the products and services that will effectively meet their future needs in anticipation of evolving priorities and demands.
More about Clare:
Clare marries an understanding of product design and innovative technology to create future visions for customers in manufacturing and retail. She is interested in how human behaviour influences the products and services people want to buy.
Clare marries an understanding of product design and innovative technology to create future visions for customers in manufacturing and retail. She is interested in how human behaviour influences the products and services people want to buy.
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Salon International 2023
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-16
Salon International 2023 is taking place from 14th to 16th October. The trade show welcomes hair professionals, established salon owners, colleges as well as everyone looking to start a career in hair.
One of the main benefits of attending an exhibition is that you can check out the latest developments, get your hands on new products, compare prices and see live demonstrations all under one roof!
The event is a fantastic opportunity for trend spotting, inspiration, networking and learning, with your favourite brands and newcomers presenting their innovations and industry experts sharing their knowledge on the hottest industry topics.
Learn more about how to register here.

Olympia Beauty 2023
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-16 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Olympia Beauty, autumn’s biggest beauty event, will take place on the 15th and 16th October 2023 at ExCel London!
Returning for its 19th year, the two-day event will deliver live demonstrations, special show features and engaging seminars from some of the biggest British beauty brands.
Find out more about how to attend and exhibit here.

CIEH Beauty Conference
2023-10-18 09:00 - 13:45
The government’s crackdown on unregulated cosmetic procedures will be discussed at The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s (CIEH) Beauty Conference on Tuesday 18 October.
Victoria Brownlie, Chief Policy Officer at the British Beauty Council, will be sitting on the afternoon panel discussion ‘Influencing the journey towards licensing for the aesthetic industry in England’ alongside other industry stakeholders.
This event is open to members and non-members of the CIEH:
CIEH member: £70
Affiliate member: £170
Non-member: £170
CIEH Student member: FOC

Find out more here

British Beauty Week 2023
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-30
This years British Beauty Week 2023 will take place from 26th-30th October.
Last year, beauty consumers were able to connect with a diverse cross-section of the industry as businesses came together to host workshops, fireside chats and discounts. And, this year’s is set to be bigger, and better, than ever.
This year, the British Beauty Council is on the hunt for brands wanting to take part in British Beauty Week. Whilst the Council will be hosting tentpole events revealing the behind the scenes of beauty, we would love to hear your ideas for events in your local area.

Email the Partnerships team today!

Beauty Independent's Dealmaker Summit- London 2023
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-07 | Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ, 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom
The Ins and Outs Of Dealmaking In Europe & UK

Following a successful NYC inaugural event, the Dealmaker Summit is coming to London November 6-7.
Unique macro factors influence dealmaking in Europe and the UK, making the route to expansion more complex for European brands. Join us for two days of first-in-class content and networking opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.
The Dealmaker Summit is a two-day seminal event bringing together the most influential dealmakers active in the beauty and wellness industry. With best-in-class thought leadership and unparalleled networking opportunities, this Summit is a “must-go” event on every dealmaker’s calendar. Agenda topics can be found here.
Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit of three tickets per company. Tickets include admission to both days of programming, access to networking cocktail reception as well as breakfast, lunch and refreshments. British Beauty Council Members can use code “BBCMembers” to secure a special rate.

Register here

International Trade Week 2023
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-10
International Trade Week 2023 will take place 6th-10th November. Building upon last year’s large success, there will be many in-person and online events for businesses to sign up to.
Events range across webinars that focus upon trade in specific countries, in-person events discussing expanding businesses globally, and advice from experts in a variety of sectors.
With an extensive selection to choose from, there will be relevant and vital knowledge for every business. Last year, thousands of businesses from the UK took part- and this year is set to be even bigger!

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Webinar: Cosmetics market in Central Europe/Exporting cosmetics into Central Europe with DBT
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
As part of Department for Business and Trade’s International Trade Week, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is hosting a webinar outlining how to export goods to Central Europe.
The event will be an overview of the cosmetics market in Central Europe and tips on exporting to the continent including preparing all customs paperwork.

An Introduction by Bogna Szulc- Roszkowska DBT Poland,
Market overview, size, trends, case study and good practices by Jakub Peska, Notino,
Practical tips from local Customs agency for UK cosmetics producers interested in exporting to Central Europe by Agnieszka Samulak P&G, Logan Plus Customs Agency (tbc)

You can find out more about the agenda here.
When: November 9 at 10:00am – 11:00am UK time

Tune into the webinar here

BeautyMatter Webinar: Busting MoCRA Myths And Misinformation
2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:00
Signed and passed into legislation, MoCRA grants the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greater control over standards and regulations of the cosmetics industry. This overhaul will ripple throughout the cosmetic supply chain and apply to all cosmetics marketed in the US, including those imported from other countries. As we wait for implementation updates, speculation and misinformation about the law and the associated requirements have been circulating in the industry, creating confusion for brands and manufacturers. With the December 29th deadline looming, BeautyMatter has brought together a panel of experts to discuss compliance and deadlines.
What MoCRA means for you:

Agenda

Update on compliance and deadlines
Product listing and facility registration
Good manufacturing practices (GMP) for facilities
Suggestions for proactive preparation
Safety testing and serious adverse event documentation

When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 · 7:00 p.m. · London

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United Against Workplace Bullying Annual Conference: Learn more about CIISA
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-15
UAWB is taking place on the 14th and 15th November during anti-bullying week 2023 with live talks from expert speakers from around the world.
On the first day, Jen Smith from the CIISA will be hosting a discussion named ‘A Regulatory Body for the Creative Industries’ which will set out workplace expectations for the beauty industry and beyond.
The webinar will look at the purpose and progress of CIISA alongside exploring the challenges in establishing such a body, and upcoming plans with launch planned for 2024.

Find out more and sign up here

SCS Formulate: Inspiring the next phase of Future Talent
2023-11-14 16:30 - 17:30 | SCS Formulate, Judds Ln, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
Can you help to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in the vibrant and diverse beauty industry?
Join Victoria Brownlie, Chief Policy Officer of the British Beauty Council, at this year’s SCS Formulate to learn more about the Council’s Future Talent Programme.
From its film series, to a mentor scheme, careers fair activity, and job role directory, the Future Talent Programme has bold objectives that rely on the brands and individuals with a passion for the industry to shout about what it is that gets them out of bed everyday. Could this be you or you? Come and find out more and join the movement to inspire young people and futureproof the personal care and cosmetic industry.
This presentation will highlight how the organisation is working to lift the lid on the numerous opportunities available in the beauty industry whilst also ensuring a steady pipeline of talent to the personal care and cosmetic industry.
When: 14th November 2023 at 16:30
Where: SCS Formulate, Coventry Building Society Arena

International Day of Natural Cosmetics
2023-11-23
On 23 November NATRUE will be championing natural and sustainable beauty with the International Day of Natural Cosmetics. The global awareness day, spearheaded by NATRUE, will promote the benefits – for both people and planet – of truly natural cosmetics, and inspire us all to #choosetruebeauty.
The day will be marked in over 30 countries all around the world. All genuinely natural beauty brands are encouraged to join in and raise awareness of natural beauty benefits.
The focus for the global awareness day is to encourage producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors of natural and organic cosmetics to promote natural cosmetics, and inspire and motivate both the beauty industry and beauty consumer.

Find out more here

British Beauty Council X Dash Hudson: Mastering the Art of Social Marketing with Estée Lauder Companies
2023-11-29 15:00 - 16:00 | British Beauty Council X Dash Hudson
The Global Beauty and Cosmetics Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is expected to reach $13.3bn by 2030. And, with the Value of Beauty Report 2023 stating that AI is one of the key structural changes facing the personal care sector, it’s time for brands to get on board
In this webinar, experts from marketing software company – which has worked with the likes of Fresh, Ouai, and Estée Lauder Companies – will uncover how it uses AI to master social marketing in beauty.
Join Dash Hudson’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kate Kenner Archibald, and Lauren Bruker, Executive Director of Go-to-Market Activation at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), as they unveil the blueprint for social marketing success in the ever-evolving digital landscape. In this workshop, you’ll discover how AI-powered insights can drive creative effectiveness to optimise social strategies and deliver results.
Via a case study from ELC, you will be able to garner key tips for combining AI with your existing marketing strategies to reach the right people at the right time.
Details
Date: Wednesday 29th November
Time: 3pm GMT

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Cop28: United Arab Emirates
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-12
The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC is scheduled to take place from 30 November – 12 December 2023. It will take place in the United Arab Emirates.
Keep checking this page to stay up to date with the schedule.

NIQ Webinar: 2023 Black Friday Results in a cautionary consumer climate​
2023-11-30 15:00 - 16:00
According to OECD, consumer confidence in Europe is at its lowest point in 40 years*, unsurprising as they continue to face the pressure of prolonged and compounded economic impacts. Sustained inflation has resulted in consumers having to shift their wallet spend with 76% of Europeans prioritizing “value for money” (vs 66% Global Average) as one of their main purchase drivers.
With 30% of European shoppers saying they now shop online more than they did 6 months ago online shopping events like Black Friday provide retailers and manufacturers a unique opportunity to drive sales. But will Black Friday 2023 see consumers more cautious in their spending or seek out deals and promotions to save on their holiday shopping?
Join NIQ in this webinar as they unravel the online Black Friday results in Western Europe revealing what and where shoppers chose to part with their cash this year.
NielsenIQ and Foxintelligence experts will share unique e-commerce data and insights from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK – and for the first time Ireland, Austria, Netherlands and Belgium – to allow you to strategise and succeed in a world of omni shopping.

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The Beauty Beat 2023
2023-12-02 08:00 - 2023-12-03 17:00 | Mary Ward House Conference Centre, Tavistock Place, WC1H 9SN
The Beauty Beat, the UK’s only luxury beauty event devoted to Women of Colour, returns this December to central London. This year the team has partnered with TikTok and some of the world’s biggest beauty brands to deliver a weekend of unmissable beauty talks, discounted shopping, some of your favourite creators and lots of freebies and gifts.
Tickets Include…
– Goodie bag worth over £400: receive a goodie bag worth over £400 filled with full-sized products from epic brands including NARS, Aveda, Lancôme, Charlotte Tilbury, IT Cosmetics, Shiseido, MAC, Urban Decay, Youth To The People, OLAPLEX, Medik8, Boots, Wakati, Emolyne, The INKEY List and many, many more!
– Free Foundation: one full sized bottle of foundation for each ticket holder. Major make-up brands Lancôme, Urban Decay and IT Cosmetics will be offering free shade matching services to help you find your perfect foundation. Once shade matched, each attendee will receive a complimentary full-sized bottle of foundation to take home.
– Shopping: shop some of the world’s biggest and best loved beauty brands – from NARS to Aveda, Lancôme, Bumble and bumble, 456 Skin, IT Cosmetics, The INKEY List, Urban Decay, Youth To The People, Adowa Beauty and Emolyne – all together in our spectacular beauty hall.
– Closet Confessions: join Candice Brathwaite and Coco Sarel for a very special edition of their hit podcast as they address your confessions around beauty and confidence live at The Beauty Beat.
– Huge discounts: shop all these brands and more with exclusive discounts of between 15%-50% off their epic products!
– Panel discussions: hear from your favourite beauty influencers and creators – including Bernicia Boateng, Sabrina Elba, Toni Tone, Estare, Mikai Mcdermott, Uche Natori, Tolly T, Alicia Lartey, Abibat, Jourds, Dr Fab, Dija Ayodele and many more, deep diving into everything about skincare, haircare, make-up and wellness for Women of Colour across eight unmissable sessions (find out more details below*).
– Cocktails: enjoy drinks on us as well as even more opportunities to create content, engage with your favourite Creators of Colour and take advantage of the epic brand discounts at this unmissable event!
– Content: grab your friends and create unforgettable content with the help of our headline partners TikTok.

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