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Laura Mercier has announced its launch on the US Amazon Premium Beauty Store and Buy with Prime. The strategic collaboration will make the Advent-owned make-up brand more accessible for US shoppers with fast, free Prime shipping available across both shopping experiences.
A Californian state legislator has proposed a bill which would purport to restrict the sale of anti-aging products to children. If passed, tweens would be prevented from purchasing products containing AHAs and vitamin A derivatives, such as retinol.
L’Oreal USA has named Ali Goldstein as President of Acquisitions. Goldstein will be responsible for identifying American beauty brands and services for potential acquisition or investment across the French beauty giant’s four divisions.
Borntostandout has closed a Series A funding round led by Touch Capital. L’Oreal’s venture capital arm, BOLD, also participated in the round. Financial terms were not disclosed but the brand is hoping to benefit from the French beauty giant’s expertise in global brand building.
Huda Beauty has announced its intention to sell its share in fragrance brand Kayali with a view to separating the brand from its parent. Kayali face Mona Kattan will partner with General Atlantic to jointly own Kayali post sale, and to support the brand’s ambitious expansion plans.
Hainan’s Department of Commerce has announced that it will issue consumption vouchers worth more than CNY200 million in a bid to stimulate spend in duty free stores. The incentive program will run throughout the first quarter.
O Boticario has announced the appointment of Gabriel Medina as the ambassador for Clash, its new men’s fragrance. Clash will hit shelves in March and is said to celebrate the less conventional elements of masculinity and men who are unafraid to be their best selves.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint from the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) over alleged ‘PPD-free’ claims in hair dyes that actually contain a related allergen, toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate (PTD).
Spa L’Occitane en Provence at Le Couvent des Minimes has become the world’s first spa to achieve ECOCERT’s “Sustainable Wellbeing Center” status, setting an unprecedented benchmark in responsible spa operations.
South Korea-based Hugel has announced its strongest-ever annual performance in 2024, with KRW373.0 billion in net sales, KRW166.3 billion in operating profit, and KRW142.4 billion in net income, rising by 16.7%, 41.2%, and 45.8% year over year, respectively.
Dove Men+Care has announced that it is partnering with Marshawn Lynch to raise awareness of its whole body deodorant line. The Unilever-owned brand is launching two new sprays in Marine + Blue Cypress and Fig + Suede scents.
Damdam Tokyo has raised US$30 million in a seed funding round led by Silas Capital. Habitat Partners, Joyance Asia, Fab Ventures and Top Knot also participated in the round. The J-beauty brand made its debut in Sephora US stores in the fall.
MAC has debuted a campaign for its range of nude lipstick shades that is certain to turn heads. I Only Wear MAC features Julia Fox, Martha Stewart, Tiffany Pollard, Beabadoobee and Odell Beckham Jr wearing, as the tagline suggests, lipstick and little else.
Kiehl’s has launched a campaign to promote its intimate care line that is aptly describing as bold. The L’Oreal-owned brand has created a first-of-its-kind font, named Pubic Display Type, crafted entirely from human public hair, which it has used on posters.
LVMH has announced its results for fiscal 2024. The French luxury conglomerate said that reported sales dipped 2 percent to €84.7 billion (+1 percent in organic terms), due to a ‘challenging economic and geopolitical environment’.
L’Oreal has announced the appointment of Christina Fair as President of Consumer Products, North America, effective immediately. Fair succeeds Nathalie Gerschtein who is leaving the company after a 23-year career at the French beauty giant.
The Estee Lauder Companies has announced The Ordinary brand is the latest in its portfolio to launch a storefront on the US Amazon Premium Beauty Store. US customers can access The Ordinary's bestselling products, with the added convenience of fast, free shipping for Prime members.
Revolution Beauty saw its share price decline 25 percent last week after the UK make-up brand announced that it expects FY sales to be down by a quarter on the prior year. The mass market beauty line is due to publish its results at the end of February.
The Estee Lauder Companies has announced that Peter Jueptner will step down from his role as Group President, International on April 1, 2025 and will leave the company at the end of June. His replacement is yet to be announced.
Wesfarmers has cut the ribbon on a pilot beauty and wellness concept store. The inaugural branch of Atomica, as the chain has been named, opened in Sydney’s Castle Towers shopping Centre and is stocked with international brands, including Elf, The Ordinary and Innisfree.