The New Year has arrived and with it comes the return to work following the festive period.
While the last few weeks may be a blur of cocktails and canapés, cooking and catch-ups with friends and family, news from the beauty industry has not slowed.
Read on for the biggest beauty news headlines you may have missed over the holiday period.
Vieve secures £9 million investment as its gears up to enter ‘next phase’
Jamie Genevieve's cosmetics brand Vieve secures £9m funding
British make-up brand Vieve, founded by MUA Jamie Genevieve, has secured £9m in new investment.
Existing investors Venrex, Pembroke VCT and Active Partners have continued to support the brand during this funding round, led by consumer brand specialist Piper, which committed £7m to support Vieve’s growth.
Piper’s previous investments include Ancient + Brave, Neom Wellbeing and more, with £58m invested into female-led brands.
The investment will support the brand through its “next phase”, as Vieve looks to expand internationally, advance product innovations, enter new retailers, and continue to strengthen its senior leadership team and scale Vieve’s Pro Artist community.
Anastasia Beverly Hills closes recapitalisation transaction
Anastasia Beverly Hills completed a recapitalisation transaction as founder Anastasia Soare makes a US 5m equity investment
Anastasia Beverly Hills has completed a recapitalisation transaction as founder Anastasia Soare makes a US $225m equity investment into the brand.
The transaction was completed with support of the cosmetics brand's lenders and investment firm TPG, strengthening its long-term financial positioning while reducing the company’s debt.
Soare said: “With this transaction, we have greater financial flexibility to support Anastasia Beverly Hills both today, and through our next chapters of innovation and growth.
“We have been encouraged by the success of our recent launches, steadfast loyalty to our core products and the inspirational customer engagement and feedback we receive, which has contributed to our resilient performance even through an uncertain market environment.
“Now, we are in a stronger position to invest in and capitalise on our growth strategy – developing new products, deepening our engagement with customers, investing in our talented team, and enhancing our distribution and marketing strategies.”
Ancient + Brave taps Traitors star Joe Marler alongside presenter Davina McCall for campaign film
Joe Marler joins Davina McCall as Ancient + Brave's newest brand ambassador
Wellness brand Ancient + Brave have announced England Rugby star and The Celebrity Traitors UK contestant Joe Marler as its latest brand ambassador.
Marler joins long-standing brand partner and British television presenter Davina McCall for the ‘Resolutions Worth Nourishing’ campaign, which sees the pair explore an alternative approach to New Year’s resolutions.
By partnering with Marler, the brand is hoping to help real people embrace “brave, sustainable habits, one joyful ritual at a time”.
Marler said: “I love brands that do not take themselves too seriously but still do things properly.
“Ancient + Brave is exactly that.
“Their products are world-class, they help me feel my best, and I get to talk about wellness in a way that feels real – and actually fun.”
Founder and CEO Kate Prince added: “We have always been passionate about empowering people to feel their best through simple but powerful daily rituals.
“Joe brings a unique mix of credibility, emotional honesty and down-to-earth humour that helps share our message to more people than ever before.
“He is here to remind us that wellness does not have to be serious to be effective – and that bravery takes many forms.”
Stylpro founder Tom Pellereau regains 100% ownership from Lord Alan Sugar 14 years after The Apprentice win
Stylpro founder Tom Pellereau regains 100% ownership after buying out Lord Sugar
Stylpro founder Tom Pellerau has regained 100% ownership of his company 14 years after Lord Alan Sugar’s initial investment.
Pellereau, who won the BBC’s The Apprentice television show in 2011 and received £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar in exchange for a 50% stake, shared on LinkedIn that the pair have agreed terms to reinstate full ownership to the founder.
In the LinkedIn post, Pellereau wrote: “I will always be so grateful for the investment Lord Sugar made, and the potential he saw in me and my inventions.
“His time, knowledge and guidance have been invaluable.
“While now is the right time to regain full ownership of my business, I look back on the amazing journey we have taken together over the last 14 years with deep gratitude and happy memories.
“I am beyond excited to take it forward with the incredible Stylpro Team around me.”
A quote from Lord Sugar said: “14 years after investing in Tom, I have agreed with Tom’s decision to purchase back my shares and return sole ownership to him.
“When I first met Tom, he was a naïve inventor with ideas and drive, but he desperately needed my business help.
“He has gone on to build one of the UK's fastest-selling electrical beauty-tech brands.
“It is now the right time to part ways and allow Tom and his team to take the company to new heights.”
In 2025, Tropic Skincare founder Susie Ma also regained full brand ownership from the British business magnate following her time on the show.
Dior extends Jisoo, Anya Taylor-Joy and Willow Smith ambassadorships to fragrance
Dior Makeup's ambassadors Jisoo, Anya Taylor-Joy and Willow Smith front fragrance campaign
The House of Dior has announced K-pop star Jisoo, actress Anya Taylor-Joy, and singer and actress Willow Smith as the new faces of Dior Addict Fragrance.
Building on the trio’s current ambassadorship roles as the faces of Dior Makeup, the partnership will see Jisoo, Taylor-Joy and Smith embody three new additions to the Dior fragrance line-up as the Dior Addict family enters a new chapter.
Created by Francis Kurkdjian, Dior Perfume Creation Director, the three new scents are Peachy Glow, Rosy Glow and Purple Glow.
Image credit: Jeanne Lucas for Christian Dior Parfums.