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Sol de Janeiro promotes Jordan Saxemard to CEO

Saxemard succeeds former CEO Heela Yang, with Sol de Janeiro owner L’Occitane stating she is ‘no longer with the company’

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Luxury department stores are slowly becoming a one-stop shop for beauty...

From mani-pedis and medical aesthetics to everything in between, luxury department stores are slowly becoming a...
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Unilever reports stable Q1 in first update since food division divestment

Volume growth was led by Unilever’s Power Brands, a group of 30 core companies, including Dove, Vaseline and Sunsilk, that contribute 75% of sales for the British consumer goods goliath

Estée Lauder Companies takes minority stake in 111Skin

111Skin, the luxury clinical skin care brand, has received investment from Estée Lauder Companies as it continues to focus on science-driven innovation
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Update: How Aussie beauty brands are winning over the world

Australia is a market where innovation thrives amid savvy, health-conscious consumers, so it is no wonder the region is producing globally successful beauty brands. Cosmetics Business explores the demand for Aussie beauty
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Beauty’s 2026 peach obsession offers something sweet in troubled times

From Mona Kattan’s Kayali launching a new peach-drenched perfume, to P.Louise’s latest Peaches & Dreams subscription box, the juicy fruit is back in a big way. But can this resurgence buck the fruit-themed trend’s flash-in-the-pan track record?
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Escentric Molecules unveils Selfridges pop-up to mark launch of debut cologne

The chemistry-focused fragrance brand will be taking over Selfridges’ Ground Floor Beauty Hall in London, UK, to celebrate the launch of the brand’s first-ever cologne, Cologne One

This is what Coty Interim CEO Markus Strobel earns

Markus Strobel, who joined Coty as Interim CEO on 1 January 2026 after Sue Nabi’s departure, has a package which is made up of an annual base salary, one-time sign-on bonus and equity grants
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Post-workout recovery is an opportunity for men’s grooming brands

Swapping shots for squats, Gen Z men are working out more. How can recovery products benefit their routines?

Who will you meet at the Pure Beauty Awards 2026?

The Pure Beauty Awards is bringing together sponsors from across beauty, retail, packaging, logistics and technology. From AI-powered customer experiences to fulfilment, packaging and retail expertise, discover the companies you can meet and network with at this year’s ceremony

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Male Grooming

Vichy Laboratories scores PSG footballer Vitinha as Global Brand Ambassador

The L’Oréal-owned dermocosmetics brand has tapped Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vítor Machado Ferreira, known as Vitinha, to front campaigns as the brand’s new Global Ambassador
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Digital

L’Oréal Professionnel hosts first global event to celebrate hair transformation

The professional beauty brand’s Transformation Day event in France – where top hairdressers created ‘striking transformations’ on-site, with the live reveal shared with audiences via social media – reached a combined audience of more than 150 million followers
Hair Care

Charles Leclerc named L’Oréal Paris Global Ambassador

Formula 1 star Leclerc joins L’Oréal Paris as Global Ambassador, working with the brand on the L’Oréal Paris Men Expert and L’Oréal Paris hair care and styling ranges
Skin Care

Puig CEO gives update on Estée Lauder Companies merger ‘situation’

Jose Manuel Albesa, CEO of Puig, confirmed during a Q1 2026 earnings call that the company’s merger talks with Estée Lauder Companies are ‘ongoing’, but ‘no agreement has been reached’ yet
Colour Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury appointed Global Ambassador for The King's Trust

Beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury has stepped up her connection with the charity that supports young people, to help champion its mission on the global stage
Marketing

Is Nick Jonas launching a skin care brand? Everything we know so far…

The singer, actor and member of boy band the Jonas Brothers has sent fans into a frenzy after teasing an upcoming beauty product for the “skin care obsessed”
Body Care

P&G hails ‘solid’ progress in Q3 but warns of $1 billion hit from Middle East conflict

Despite organic sales soaring 3% in the third quarter, higher oil prices as a result of the US-Iran war are expected to impact the Head & Shoulders and Olay-owner in 2027
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Manufacturing

How the Middle East conflict is impacting the beauty industry

As the ongoing conflict continues to destabilise parts of the Middle East, writer Julia Wray explores how the beauty industry has been affected, how companies are navigating the war and the long-term impact of the conflict on the sector
Regulatory

Estée Lauder Companies reaches settlement in data breach class action lawsuit

The beauty giant was hit by two data breaches in 2023, potentially compromising personal and financial information of some individuals in Canada
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Packaging

Why foundation packaging design is getting a big rethink

Rare Beauty, Refy and Clarins are among the brands bringing fresh packaging innovation to the complexion category, which has traditionally seen little deviation from the basic form, driven by demand for accessible and personalised products
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Ingredients

Are colour-correcting SPFs the cool kid on the beauty block once again?

Colour-correcting sunscreens that aim to reduce the appearance of redness, uneven tone and pigmentation are on the rise again, trying to become 2026’s ‘it’ beauty product. But, with tinted sunscreens being nothing new, can this fresh wave of launches make an impact?

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NATURSOL BIOSEVEN: The cationic polymer that redefines the standards of a biodegradable cationic polymer for rinse-off formulations

At in-cosmetics 2026, SNF introduced NATURSOL BIOSEVEN, a biodegradable cationic polymer developed for foaming formulations in hair and body care applications

Gideapac launches sustainable packaging solutions for a greener future

Ningbo, China – April 29, 2026 – Gideapac, a leading innovator in cosmetic packaging solutions, today officially unveiled its breakthrough "Sustainable Packaging...

PCR droppers to rethink the future

Virospack reinforces its leadership in sustainability with its range of complete PCR droppers

Beauty Tech Myths: What actually drives performance

Beauty technology is now a central part of modern skin care, spanning microcurrent devices, LED systems, vibration applicators, and scalp-focused tools. But as the...

Haut.AI to sponsor Beauty Leaders Summit 2026 in Paris with Skin.Chat giveaway

Haut.AI will take the stage at the Beauty Leaders Summit 2026 in Paris, bringing its clinically validated skin analysis technology to one of the industry’s most...

Lipoid Kosmetik AG celebrates triple success at the BSB innovation awards 2026

Lipoid Kosmetik is a leading manufacturer of high-quality botanical extracts, actives and natural phospholipid products for the cosmetic and personal care industry

Cloud Beauty at LUXEPACK New York 2026 – Booth A35

Join Cloud Beauty at Booth A35 at LUXEPACK New York, Javits Center on May 6–7 and explore a range of beauty packaging solutions designed for better performance and lower...

Recombinant PDRN delivers vegan DNA regeneration comparable to salmon-derived PDRN

RJMPDRN REC is a vegan-certified recombinant PDRN produced through a patented biological synthesis platform using engineered bacteria. The technology enables precise...

INdermal presents EXO DDS Bakuchiol

Biomimetic longevity care for mature skin. INdermal introduces EXO DDS Bakuchiol, an advanced biomimetic delivery system designed to support skin longevity in mature skin

Aptar Beauty unveils double click technology to enhance inclusivity and e-commerce reliability for twist‑to‑lock aerosol actuators

Aptar Beauty, global leader in dispensing systems, strengthens its aerosol expertise with the Double Click™ technology trademark. This new feature reinforces...

Lubrizol celebrates multiple award wins in Paris

Lubrizol is proud to announce that several of its innovative ingredients were recognized with prestigious awards last week in Paris, during incosmetics Global

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Post-workout recovery is an opportunity for men’s grooming brands

Swapping shots for squats, Gen Z men are working out more. How can recovery products benefit their routines?

Pocket perfume: the growing appeal of solid colognes in men’s fragrance

On TikTok, sales of solid scents are booming, and their discreet and practical format is appealing to male consumers too

Anti-grey hair serums are the next men's grooming trend

Peptide-based grey hair prevention serums are trending as men seek new measures to revive their natural colour, reports Megan Fahy

‘Bro brows’ are trending with Gen Z men in 2026, and this is why

Gen Z men are raising their brow game, seeking fuller-looking but natural styles. Julia Wray explains how ‘bro brows’ have become a mainstay in male grooming

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Kaffe Bueno names Thomas Durhuus as CEO Kaffe Bueno has announced the appointment of Thomas Durhuus as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February, as the company enters its next phase of growth focused on scale...
Provital continues to evolve with Nina Esposito as new Managing Director for US and Canada This year, as part of our ongoing evolution, Provital is excited to announce the appointment of Nina Esposito as the new Managing Director of Provital LLC, overseeing our...
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Inolex taps Art Knox as President to drive next phase of customer-focused growth and sustainable innovation Inolex is pleased to announce the appointment of Art Knox as its new President. Knox will lead the company’s strategic vision to deepen customer relationships and drive new...
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