We’re pleased to see Cosmetics Business run the exclusive reveal of Breakout Beauty UK’s 11 finalists for 2026, alongside confirmation of the £1 million total support value on offer this year, including a winner support package worth £850,000. The piece...
We’re pleased to see FashionNetwork cover Breakout Beauty UK’s 11 finalists for 2026. The piece runs through each brand — from Shyne’s clean grooming system for men with textured hair to Selkie’s powder-to-liquid sustainable haircare and Stil’s mineral SPF —...
We’re pleased to see Beauty Magazine cover the 11 finalists joining Breakout Beauty UK 2026. The piece leads with what the cohort represents — purpose-led skincare, sustainable sunscreen, men’s haircare and personalised products for mothers — and captures Boots’ Grace...
“Ask Me Anything: Everything You Need to Know Before Applying to BBUK” – Episode 2
Today we hosted our second lunchtime “Ask Me Anything” all around Breakout Beauty UK 2026. Thank you to all the founders that attended and came with all the great questions. It was great to see so many of you already thinking...
Pitching the future of fragrance: Growth Studio at the Fragrance Foundation Next Gen Accelerator
The UK fragrance industry is in the middle of something genuinely exciting. A new generation of founders are rewriting what a fragrance brand can look like and this week, nine of them step into the spotlight at National Fragrance Week....
BBUK Founder Spotlight: Louis Watkins, Clear For Men
Most men’s grooming brands stop at the skin, but Louis Watkins is building one that goes further. Clear For Men is the purpose-driven grooming brand putting wellbeing at the heart of every bottle, turning a daily facial cleanser into a...
From Hackathon to Main Stage: How the GeoAI Festival Built 7 Pitch-Ready Businesses in 8 Weeks
Innovation only matters if it gets to market. You can have the most brilliant technical prototype in the world, but without a clear business model, a compelling pitch, and the confidence to stand in front of investors it stays a...
Meet Meg Gordon, a co-founder on a mission to make stretch marks impossible to ignore, in the best possible way. Striā Lab, is the world’s first true stretch mark specialist, bringing clinical credibility to one of skincare’s most universal yet...
Breakout Beauty UK Featured in Business of Fashion
We’re thrilled to share that our Breakout Beauty UK accelerator has been featured in Business of Fashion! The article highlights winners ByErim and Make Waves, and the powerful support ecosystem we’ve built with partners Boots and TikTok Shop to help...
Watch the Breakout Beauty UK 2025 Grand Finale Pitches
The Breakout Beauty UK Grand Finale brought together 12 of the UK’s most promising beauty entrepreneurs for an unforgettable evening of pitches, awards, and celebration. Each founder took to the stage to share their vision, their journey, and what makes...
