In depth: What to expect from British Beauty Week 2023

The British Beauty Council’s annual British Beauty Week celebration will return later this month, hosting a line-up of special events from 26-30 October.

British Beauty Week brings together brands, consumers, press and policymakers to highlight the influence of British beauty brands in the UK and overseas via a selection of in-person and digital events.

This year's celebration will focus on "The Power of Beauty" to engage with the industry across three key themes - Talent, Growth and ESG.

The objective is to drive growth and awareness among consumers, whilst also strengthening the reputation of the UK beauty industry with businesses and government.

Millie Kendall OBE, CEO of the British Beauty Council said: "We are so excited about British Beauty Week 2023.

"We hope this year’s event highlight the industry’s success but also launch it into a whole new era of growth, prosperity and innovation.

"Few industries in the country are as diverse, inclusive and life-enhancing as the beauty industry - it’s time people realised its power."

What will British Beauty Week 2023 involve?

Activities will be focused in and around London’s West End, with a spotlight 'Beauty Night Out' taking place on 26 October - described as "an extravaganza of beauty experiences, masterclasses, demonstrations and one-off events".

British Beauty Week will also feature a Trade Hub in Covent Garden, hosting a series of free panel discussions around key issues, such as sustainability, diversity, aesthetics licensing and the importance of responsible content creation.

• Female Founders and Funding, supported by Elemis
• Stylists as brand founders: A journey to success.
• Encouraging Diversity, Inclusivity and Opportunity within Beauty.
• Creator Collective: The power of influencer education.
• Aesthetics: Raising the reputation of the industry via regulation.
• Accessible Beauty: Making a beauty industry that looks like you.

Another element to the week will be activity around the UK’s biggest beauty brands, with exclusive content profiling the unique people working in their businesses, engaging with young people to offer mentoring opportunities.

This includes the chance to spend time with renowned makeup artist and British Beauty Council ambassador, Bobbi Brown, on a webinar designed to uncover her journey to beauty mogul.

Brands taking part in British Beauty Week 2023 include: L'Oreal, THG, Snapchat, Benefit Cosmetics, Boots, Superdrug, Bobbi Brown, Weleda, Elemis, Lush, Neal's Yard Remedies, Holland & Barrett, KMI Brands, Space NK, Hada Labo Tokyo, Treatwell, JC Decaux, Unidays, Unseen Beauty, Dr. Organic, Dr. Thomas Clinic, META, Glow Consultancy, Provenance, Pelham, Arkive, The Red Tree, Nutriburst, Navy Professional, Bolt Digital, Decree Skincare and Argentum Apothecary.

The full schedule for British Beauty Week 2023 is available here.