Shoppers avoiding stores is the last thing retailers want, especially after lockdown. A report from Sephora looks at how common it is for Black and Indigenous shoppers to experience racial bias from retailers, highlighting the need for better training, product diversification, and more diverse hiring.

Olay's #DecodetheBias campaign looks at how algorithmic bias is impacting beauty ideals and standards. With male-centric tech culture perpetuating racial biases within the beauty sector, the brand hopes its campaign will encourage more girls to tackle this by pursuing a career in STEM.

The beauty industry still has a way to go to meet the hair care needs of the Black British woman. And while new brands are emerging to fill this gap, fuelled by active digital communities, their IRL offerings often leave much to be desired. So, how can the sector evolve to become more inclusive?

Why are beauty fans asking for science-backed language from beauty brands? How are digital filters changing the ways we experience beauty? Where are the new players in beauty coming from and how are they disrupting the space? And why are people craving sensory beauty moments post-lockdown?