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Updated: From Pat McGrath to Dr. Jart+ – beauty brands which could find new owners in 2026

A number of beauty brands are on the market and could soon find new owners. Cosmetics Business looks at what could happen in 2026 following 2025’s busy year for beauty M&A

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Cult nail brand Chillhouse acquired by Kiss Beauty Group to fuel growth

Chillhouse will accelerate expansion under nail and lash brand owner Kiss Beauty Group
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Olaplex’s share price soars following rumours of Henkel takeover

Bond-building hair care brand Olaplex has allegedly attracted takeover interest from Henkel, the German conglomerate behind Schwarzkopf, according to a new report

Is Estée Lauder Companies planning to sell Dr. Jart+, Too Faced and Smashbox?

It is alleged that the beauty giant is reportedly mulling a deal to offload all three brands, according to a new report, as it continues with its ongoing ‘Profit Recovery and Growth Plan’

The Body Shop becomes British Beauty Council patron

As patron, the Auréa-owned British beauty retailer will support the British Beauty Council on its mission to raise the beauty industry’s reputation

Pat McGrath Labs seeks buyer as assets are put up for auction

The luxury cosmetics brand, founded by Dame Pat McGrath, is up for auction, with the opportunity to acquire the brand's assets, included collateral pledged by Pat McGrath Cosmetics, LCC and Patricia McGrath

Nykka shares jump on strong anticipated Q3 update as beauty delivers

The positive Q3 outlook builds on a strong first half performance in 2025, which saw Nykaa onboard the likes of Armani Beauty, Chantecaille and Paula’s Choice

Claire’s UK collapses again as owners declare no ‘realistic possibility of trading profitably’

Modella Capital rescued Claire’s from administration last year, but has started insolvency proceedings after the accessories retailer was left “highly vulnerable” from trading under previous owners

Saks Global appoints new CEO amid bankruptcy rumours

Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick has stepped down and will be replaced by the luxury retailer’s Executive Chairman Richard Baker

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Coty names Interim CEO after Sue Nabi exit

Nabi is succeeded by Markus Strobel, who became Interim CEO and Executive Chairman of the board on 1 January 2026

Douglas sales jump in full-year 2025 amid Middle East expansion plans

The multinational beauty retailer is currently evaluating a market entry in the Middle East and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries following strong full-year results

P.Louise raises £70,000 for Cash for Kids following donation shortages

The viral beauty brand donated a portion of full price orders to the charity for the third year, with founder Paige Williams personally donating gifts to Cash for Kids following shortages

Sacheu Beauty appoints CFO and CMO to help ‘scale’ the business

Former Topicals executive Connie Kim has joined the US indie make-up company to run its financial operations, while ex-Vegamour executive Michelle Miller will lead its marketing

Mia Young joins Ulta Beauty as SVP Cosmetics

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Molly Sims’ YSE Beauty closes $15 million Series A funding round

The funding round, led by Silas Capital, has raised fresh investment for the skin care and colour cosmetics brand following a strong year and its Sephora rollout

Jo Malone London VP and General Manager Rachel Baker steps down

The executive is leaving parent company Estée Lauder Companies ‘to focus on what matters most’, stepping down as VP and GM of Jo Malone London, Le Labo, Kilian Paris and Frédéric Malle

Is Coty CEO Sue Nabi set to step down in leadership shake-up?

It is rumoured that Nabi and Coty Chair Peter Harf could both potentially exit the beauty giant following a lacklustre start to its 2026 financial year, alleges sources in a new report that speculates on the company’s future

111Skin taps beauty veteran Sarah Rotheram as Non-Executive Director at ‘pivotal moment’

Rotheram, who has previously served as CEO for Creed Fragrances and Aspinal of London, will support the premium skin care brand as it expands its reach in Asia and North America

Church & Dwight offloads VitaFusion and L’il Critters to focus on ‘power brands’

Personal care company Church & Dwight has sold vitamin brands VitaFusion and L’il Critters after putting its vitamin business under review

Mallows Beauty enters voluntary liquidation with £1.9 million debt

The British beauty brand announced last week it had entered into liquidation, with lifestyle brand Skinnydip London stepping in to purchase the intellectual property

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Lemon Bottle reaches major milestone with 3 million vials sold globally

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Croda's fragrances and flavours business reports strong annual finance results, delivering 18% growth

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Haut.AI recognised as one of Eastern Europe’s fastest-growing startups

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Solabia announces that it has acquired a majority stake in PolymerExpert

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GEKA expands global footprint with major investments in 2024

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Dermaclaim Lab closes first half of 2024 with a 38% increase in turnover

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CEW UK to sponsor a student for a third year in a row

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Beauty industry – A profitable business

Carmel Cosmetics Labs, experts in private label cosmetics, details its top tips for increasing income in the beauty industry

Croda's flavours and fragrances business tops $290m in sales

Croda’s Fragrances and Flavours (F&F) business, comprising global fragrance company Iberchem, fragrance house Parfex, and Scentium for Flavours, today announced yet...

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