Kim Kardashian to relaunch make-up range
Kim Kardashian has revisited her color cosmetics offer and is poised to relaunch her make-up line under the Skkn by Kim banner. The range is said to build upon her previous two make-up collections, drawing on the reality TV star’s extensive experience of near-daily glam throughout her 20-year career.
Cascadia acquires Threadstone Capital
Cascadia Capital has announced that it will acquire Threadstone Capital. Under the terms of the deal, Threadstone’s investment banking team will join Cascadia’s Consumer, Retail & E-commerce group. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Debut launches first beauty brand, Deinde to tackle ‘inflamm-aging’
L’Oreal backed incubator, Debut has unveiled its first beauty brand. Deinde as the new line has been dubbed is a skin care line comprising three products aimed at addressing trending concern, ‘inflammaging’.
Compass Diversified acquires The Honey Pot Company
Compass Diversified has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to partner with The Honey Pot Company, purchasing a majority stake in the feminine care brand for an enterprise value of US$380 million.
Keratase names Sydney Sweeney as Global Ambassador
Keratase has named Sydney Sweeney as Global Brand Ambassador. The White Lotus star is poised to appear in two high-profile releases this year and is popular among Gen Z and millennial audiences.
Lancôme names Joy Sunday Global Ambassador
Lancôme has announced the appointment of Nigerian-American actor, Joy Sunday as Global Ambassador of the brand. The Wednesday star joins fellow faces of the L’Oreal-owned brand Emma Chamberlain, Amanda Seyfried and Julia Roberts.
Judge Dismisses Estee Lauder Lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Estee Lauder’s virtual “try-on” tool violated Illinois’ biometric privacy law was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins
Sephora Appoints New Chief Digital Officer
Anca Marola has been named the new global chief digital officer at Sephora, starting February 12.
Kosas Cosmetics Explores Potential Sale
Kosas Cosmetics, a Los Angeles-based makeup brand, is exploring sale options with the assistance of investment bank North Point.
Fund Manager Terry Smith Divests from Estée Lauder
Terry Smith, a UK fund manager, has sold his stake in Estée Lauder Cos. while retaining his holding in L’Oréal SA.
Juice Beauty Appoints New CEO
Juice Beauty has announced that Lance Patterson will replace Karen Behnke as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
Walmart reinvents the shopping wheel; new commerce announced at CES
Walmart is planning to harness tech deliver a new type of commerce to the shoppers of the future – one that is customer centric, interconnected, frictionless and consistently exceeds expectations.
NYX to make Super Bowl debut
L’Oreal’s NYX Professional brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its first Super Bowl commercial. The 30-second ad will showcase the recently launched Duck Plump Extreme Plumping Gloss.
Whodunnit? Elf Cosmetics releases true crime parody
Elf Cosmetics has released a true crime parody documentary on Amazon Freevee. Cosmetic Criminals, as the show has been named, will also make its theatrical debut ahead of Paramount Pictures’ new Mean Girls movie at select AMC locations.
Revlon names Madelyn Cline Global Brand Ambassador
Revlon has named Madelyn Cline as a Global Brand Ambassador. The Netflix star joins Ashely Graham and Megan Thee Stallion as face of the brand.
Kose America names Vice President
Kose America has announced the appointment of Chinae Kim to the newly created role of Vice President. Kim will lead the company’s strategic marketing and sales efforts in North America.
St. Bernard Soap Co. Closing
St. Bernard Soap Co. has announced it will shut down operations by mid-March
Allergan Sues Revance Over Secrets
AbbVie’s Allergan unit is proceeding with a lawsuit against Revance Therapeutics, accusing them of using confidential data to compete in the anti-wrinkle injection and facial filler market.
Earth & Halo Pledges Graceful Aging
Earth & Halo introduces the “Pledge to Our Community,” aiming to redefine beauty standards by focusing on graceful ageing.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Sees Sales Growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, ending November 30, 2023.
Jaclyn Cosmetics becomes latest casualty of Forma Brands bankruptcy
Jaclyn Hill has announced that her make-up brand is closing ‘for the foreseeable future’. The YouTube influencer’s eponymous line is the latest casualty of the collapse of owner, Forma Brands.
Sephora unveils birthday gift offer for 2024
Sephora has unveiled its birthday gift offer for 2024 for US and Canada. The gifts are available to the LVMH-owned retailer’s Beauty Insider members during their birthday month and can be redeemed in store for free on online with a minimum purchase.
Charlotte Tilbury to hit shelves in Ulta Beauty stores across the US
Charlotte Tilbury is set to hit shelves in some 600 Ulta Beauty stores across the US. The Puig-owned brand will join Ulta’s make-up assortment, which includes fellow prestige brands Fenty Beauty and Pat McGrath.
Can a robot apply lashes? LUUM Precision launches beauty experience automation pilot with Ulta Beauty
LUUM Precision has announced the launch of its first commercial pilot with Ulta Beauty. The technology helps create personalized lash extensions via a combination of AI and robotics and is said to have invented an entirely new beauty category: beauty experience automation.
Influencers need not apply; True Botanicals names Jessica Chastain brand ambassador
True Botanicals has announced Jessica Chastain as its latest brand ambassador. The Oscar-winning actor will front a campaign for the brand’s recently launched Phyto-Retinol Sleep Serum.
Native launches collection inspired by Girl Scout cookies
P&G-owned Native has unveiled a limited edition range inspired by America’s Girl Scout Cookies. The collection comprises deodorant, body spray, body wash, shampoo and conditioner in a range of scents inspired by the popular baked goods.
Johnson & Johnson shareholders given green light for class action over talc cases
A US federal judge has granted shareholders permission to launch a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly hiding the asbestos content of its talc products. Johnson & Johnson continues to maintain that its products are safe and do not contain asbestos.
Wendy C. Arlin Joins Kohl’s Board of Directors
Wendy C. Arlin has joined Kohl’s Board of Directors as an independent director.
Luxe Brands signs licence for Khloe Kardashian fragrance line
Luxe Brands has announced that it will partner with Khloe Kardashian to launch a new fragrance line in the second half of 2024. The fragrance will be Khloe Kardashian’s first standalone scent – the reality television star has released perfumes together with her sisters in the past.
ELC’s venture capital arm buys minority stake in China’s Melt Season
The Estee Lauder Companies’ New Incubation Ventures is said to have acquired a minority stake in Chinese luxury fragrance brand, Melt Season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Naomi Watts buys back her Stripes brand from bankrupt Amyris portfolio
Following Amyris’ bankruptcy, Naomi Watts is said to have acquired her brand, Stripes, at auction for US$500,000. The purchase was completed via Watts’ investment vehicle, Sakana, which lists the actor as Managing Member.
FDA unveils electronic registration and listing submission portal to ease MoCRA duties
The US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance for the industry on the requirement for cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings ushered in under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, 2022 (MoCRA).
Univar signs distribution agreement with InDerma Laboratories
Univar has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with ImDerma Laboratories. Under the terms of the deal, Univar will offer ImDerma’s ingredients on the US market for the first time.
Olehenriksen to make Ulta debut
Olehenriksen will hit shelves in Ulta Beauty stores in the New Year. The Scandi skin care brand will be stocked in 700 stores across the US and on the Ulta website.
Madonna unveils limited edition collab to mark her The Celebration Tour
Madonna has teamed up with Jarrod Blandino to create a limited edition collection to coincide with her Celebration Tour. The collection will launch as the North American leg of the tour kicks off this winter.
Lionel Messi to debut fragrance line at Cosmoprof North America
Lionel Messi is set to unveil his fragrance brand at Cosmoprof North America. The footballer created his first scent with Game On Product Group and it is set to hit shelves in 2024.
Founder vows to challenge sale of Uoma Beauty
The Founder of Uoma Beauty, Sharon Chuter has vowed to challenge the sale of her brand to MacArthur Beauty after the private equity firm announced the purchase of the black-owned brand’s intellectual property.
Revolution Beauty names President for North America
Revolution Beauty has named Erin Cast President of its North America unit. Cast joins from Mars where she held the role of General Manager, Royal Canin. Prior to that, she served as CMO, Global Consumer Beauty at Coty.
SkinCeuticals Unveils SkinLab™ in Atlanta
SkinCeuticals, a leading skincare brand, has opened SkinCeuticals SkinLab™ Atlanta in partnership with Dr. Michael Kelly
Estée Lauder Launches Skin Longevity Platform
Estée Lauder has introduced its new Skin Longevity platform, focusing on age reversal and skincare science.
Kamloops Sephora Workers Negotiate for Improved Conditions
The Sephora store in Kamloops, the only unionised Sephora in North America, is negotiating with UFCW Local 1518 over worker conditions
Sally Beauty Debuts Digital Colorist
Sally Beauty has introduced “Licensed Colorist OnDemand” across the United States, a free digital service offering hair colour consultations from licensed professionals.
P&G names new Board Member
Procter & Gamble has named Ashley McEvoy to its Board of Directors. McEvoy is best known for her three-decade-long career with Johnson & Johnson, culminating as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman of MedTech.
Sephora names 2024 cohort for Accelerate program
Sephora North America has announced the names of eight BIPOC brand founders who have been selected to join its 2024 Accelerate program. The cohort spans the hair care, make-up, skin care and fragrance categories.
Rare Beauty debuts body care range
Rare Beauty is set to unveil a new body care line. The brand has opened a waitlist for its Find Comfort Body Collection.
Major Bid to Privatise Macy’s
Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital have put forward a significant proposition to acquire Macy’s for $5.8 billion,
E.l.f. Launches Bitmoji Lipstick Promo
E.l.f. Cosmetics has partnered with Snapchat for a unique promotion, introducing the “Bitmoji Beauty Drop” for their O Face Satin Lipstick.
Gillette’s New Gaming-Focused Campaign
Gillette announced the launch of the “Hit Reset with Gillette” campaign, targeting the gaming community to promote grooming post-gaming.
Class Action Suit Hits Estee Lauder
A class action lawsuit has been filed against The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Pantone Unveils 2024 Color: Peach Fuzz
Pantone has chosen Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz as its color for 2024.
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