Colgate-Palmolive to acquire Filorga skin care portfolio
Colgate-Palmolive has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Laboratoires Filorga Cosmetiques Skin Care Business for €1,495.5 million (US$1,690 million). The purchase of the French premium anti-aging brand forms part of Colgate’s strategy to focus on its higher...
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Josie Maran Cosmetics launches national recycling program
Josie Maran Cosmetics has partnered with TerraCycle to launch a national recycling program for its entire line of cosmetics. Consumers will be able to send their empties to the recycling giant using a pre-paid shipping label to be processed and repurposed. "We are so...
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Green Growth Brands strikes deal with American Eagle to sell CBD-beauty line
Green Growth Brands has announced that it has received a purchase order from American Eagle Outfitters. Under the deal, a line developed exclusively for the American apparel and lifestyle chain by Green Growth Brands will be stocked in nearly 500 American Eagle stores...
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Coty and Lacoste renew fragrance licensing partnership
Coty has announced the renewal of its fragrance licensing partnership with Lacoste. Lacoste joined Coty in 2016 as part of the merger with P&G Specialty Beauty brands, and has since launched a successful male fragrance L’Homme Lacoste. Edgar Huber, President Coty...
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MAC and Kylie Jenner top most searched lipstick list
MAC is the most searched for lipstick brand in the U.S., followed by Kylie Jenner in the number two spot, according to a report by data provider SEMrush. The report narrowed down the top ten most searched for lipstick brands from January to May this year, based on...
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L’Oréal Canada announces finalists of 2019 corporate accelerator program
L’Oréal Canada has announced the five finalists of its corporate accelerator program, part of the company’s new Open Innovation Program. The program was created in collaboration with the OSMO Foundation, which acted as L’Oréal’s startup ecosystem partner, with the...
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Lady Gaga turns to Amazon for launch of new beauty line Haus Laboratories
Lady Gaga has announced the launch of a new beauty range called Haus Laboratories, which will be distributed by Amazon in nine countries including the UK, Japan and the U.S. Set to launch in September, the line will include color cosmetics for lips, face, and eyes in...
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L Brand owner sees shares drop as friend Jeffrey Epstein is indicted on sex trafficking crimes
Shares of L Brand, owned by Leslie Wexner, have fallen by more than four percent as friends of Jeffrey Epstein feel the brunt of the financier's recent indictment in New York courts on sex trafficking charges, according to a report by Bloomberg. The parent company of...
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The Estee Lauder Companies tops Forbes ranking for America’s Best Employers for Women
The Estee Lauder Companies has been named America’s Best Employer for Women 2019 in a list compiled by Forbes magazine. The US prestige beauty manufacturer climbed 21 places to top the chart. “It appears that the beauty brand has taken care to cultivate a culture that...
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BIC USA disrupts grooming category with gender neutral razor launch on Amazon
BIC has launched a gender neutral, direct-to-consumer razor brand, named Made For You, in a bid to disrupt the shaving category. The razor will be available exclusively on Amazon and features a metal handle and five flexible blades together with a lubrication strip...
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Ulta launches Frida Kahlo-inspired collection
US beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has launched a make-up range inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, according to a report published by Allure. The collection was released online on Kahlo’s birthday, July 6, and will hit physical shelves later this month. The line pays...
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Formula Z Cosmetics secures shelf space in Bloomingdale’s
The beauty brand founded by 17-year-old Zach Dishinger, Formula Z Cosmetics, has secured a spot of prime retail estate, joining the roster of brands on Bloomingdale’s Pride for All carousel, according to a press release issued by the company. The brand will b e...
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25 Black Women in Beauty inaugurates launch with dinner
25 Black Women in Beauty celebrated its official launch with a private dinner this week. Created by beauty industry executives Cara Sabin and Ella Gorgla, the association aims to celebrate, elevate and promote Black women in the beauty industry through collaboration,...
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The Estée Lauder Companies announces key executive changes at Smashbox and GlamGlow
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced key leadership changes at both Smashbox and GlamGlow. Sejal Shah Miller has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global General Manager, Smashbox, while Arnaud Goullin has been announced as Senior Vice President, Global...
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Sally Beauty promotes loyalty programme via new app
Sally Beauty has launched a new mobile phone app that highlights its rewards programme, enabling users to track their points, access reward certificates, and shop on the go. Available for iOS and Android devices the app is a continuation of the company’s digital...
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Knowlton Development acquires ALKOS Group as it looks to global expansion
Cornell Capital-owned Knowlton Development Corporation ((KDC/ONE) has announced the acquisition of France-based cosmetics manufacturer ALKOS Group. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, however, the purchase is hoped to boost Knowlton’s global expansion...
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Build better, not bigger: Coty announces turnaround plan
Coty has announced a Turnaround Plan aimed at driving ‘substantial’ improvement in its Consumer Beauty unit as well as optimizing its Luxury and Professional Beauty divisions. The plan centers on three strategic pillars: Rediscover Growth by focusing investment on...
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Triclosan linked to osteoporosis in women
Triclosan has long been the cause of controversy, with several countries branding it a ‘toxic substance’ but a new study suggests that the anti-bacterial agent commonly found in soaps and toothpaste could be linked to osteoporosis in women, according to a report...
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Procter & Gamble launches hair care line for black women
Procter & Gamble’s long-running My Black is Beautiful cultural platform has launched a collection of hair care products, available exclusively in Sally Beauty stores across the US and online. "The My Black is Beautiful line of hair products was inspired by the 2.6...
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P&G’s Taylor joins initiative to tackle lack of diversity at board level
The CEO of Procter & Gamble, David Taylor, has joined an initiative launched by the New York Stock Exchange’s Board Advisory Council to connect diverse candidates with companies on the hunt for new board members, according to a report published by the Cincinnati...
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AmorePacific launches Primera into the U.S.
AmorePacific has entered the U.S. prestige market with its clean skin care brand Primera, according to a report by WWD.com. The range has until now been sold exclusively in South Korea and will now enter sephora.com with around 25 products. Going forward, around five...
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Sophie Hanrot promoted to Coty Chief Human Resources Officer
Coty has announced the promotion of Sophie Hanrot to Chief Human Resources officer, effective 1st July, 2019. Reporting to Coty’s CEO Pierre Laubie, Hanrot will succeed Sébastien Froidefond who is leaving Coty for ‘personal reasons,’ according to the company. Hanrot...
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Beauty retailers suffer as Amazon expands into specialized markets
Beauty retailers are said to be feeling the hit following the announcement of Amazon’s new venture into specialised products with the launch of Amazon Professional Beauty. Shares in Sally Holdings Inc and Ulta Beauty dropped 17 percent and 2.6 percent respectively...
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Johnson & Johnson cuts Global CMO role
Johnson & Johnson has scrapped the position of Global Chief Marketing Officer after Alison Lewis, who held the position for almost six years, announced her resignation, according to a report published by Best Media Info. Lewis’ duties will be shared among her...
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New York braces for CBD ban
Retailers throughout New York are preparing to pull CBD-based food, drinks and supplements from their shelves as a city-wide ban on edibles containing the popular ingredient is poised to come into force, according to a report published by the New York Post. The ban...
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P&G-owned SK-II has announced that it will partner with Soul Machines to create the world’s first autonomously animated digital influencer, known to all as Yumi. Yumi is part of the brand’s ongoing transformation journey to connect with a new generation of...
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World Economic Forum launches six Global Councils to help regulate new tech
The World Economic Forum has created 6 Global Fourth Industrial Revolution Councils in order to assist governments and companies with tech governance. The councils will span artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, blockchain, drones, the internet of things and...
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Mink has launched a product it is claiming to be the world’s first 3D make-up printer, capable of transforming images into wearable make-up. Designed to be portable and compact, the printer weighs just 2.2lbs and is handbag-sized and controlled via an app. Ingredients...
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LVMH Chairman joins US$100 billion club
LVMH Chairman, Bernard Arnault is said to have become the third member of the centi-billionaires club, according to a report published by Money and Markets. Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft Founder Bill Gates are the only other two people on earth...
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Martha Stewart to step into CBD with Canopy Growth
Martha Stewart is working with Canopy Growth to develop a line of CBD-based products, including cosmetics and body care, according to a report published by Bloomberg. “We’re working in animal care, we’re working in cosmetics, body care. I’ve been experimenting a...
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The Estee Lauder Companies collaborates with Cruelty Free International to end animal testing
The Estee Lauder Companies and Cruelty Free International have announced a new collaboration with a view to ending animal testing for cosmetics once and for all. The US prestige beauty giant will support the animal rights advocate’s efforts to encourage leaders to...
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Lululemon launches new athleisure Selfcare range
Lululemon has entered the personal care market with the launch of a new four-SKU line of dual-gender products, which will be available via Sephora as well as its own website and select Lululemon stores and partner stores. The athleisure Selfcare range includes a dry...
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Colgate-Palmolive finalizes design of first recyclable toothpaste tube
Colgate-Palmolive has finalized the design of a recyclable toothpaste tube that is said to set a new industry standard. The tubes have replaced the standard toothpaste design in favour of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is said to be the second most popular...
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Cosmetic products cause thousands of child-related injuries in U.S., says report
Cosmetic products are said to have caused injury to more than 64,000 children younger than five years old in the U.S. between 2002 and 2016, according to a study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics. By studying the National Electronic Injury Surveillance...
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Is Coty courting Kylie Cosmetics for a possible buy-out bid?
Coty is reportedly looking at a possible investment bid for Kylie Cosmetics, according to a report by WWD.com. A source has stated that the brainchild beauty brand of Kylie Jenner is in talks with Coty Inc to sell a 51 percent stake of the company. The successful...
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MAC Cosmetics becomes first brand to trial YouTube’s new AR try-on function
YouTube has announced the new augmented reality function that allows viewers to virtually try-on make-up products, with MAC Cosmetics being the first brand to launch an AR campaign. The feature will act as an advert, with users watching beauty vloggers showcase the...
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Procter & Gamble cost saves by taking Secret deodorant brand in-house
Procter & Gamble has divulged that it no longer outsources ad creation for its Secret deodorant brand, with the in-house team now taking on the task, resulting in a cost saving to the company, according to a report by AdAge. Speaking at a Deutsche Bank investor...
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The Estee Lauder Companies CEO named as one of world’s best by Barron’s
The Estee Lauder Companies’ President and CEO, Fabrizio Freda has been named as one of the world’s best CEOs of 2019 by Barron’s for the second consecutive year. Freda is one of 30 top executives named to Barron’s unranked list, others include Ulta top dog, Mary...
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Essie announces Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness as first male partner
Essie has named Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness as its first ever non-female brand ambassador, according to a report published by Dazed Digital. “I’m so honored to announce I’ve teamed up with @essie as their first non-female ambassador in celebration of Pride,” Van...
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CreatorIQ closes US$12 million funding round; Unilever Ventures among investors
CreatorIQ has announced that it has raised US$12 million in funding to accelerate growth for its Enterprise Creator Cloud platform. The series B funding round was led by TVC Capital with Unilever Ventures and Affinity Group also named as investors. “The most impactful...
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L’Oréal USA launches March for Me Campaign for WorldPride 2019
In celebration of WorldPride 2019, L’Oréal USA has launched a digital campaign, named March for Me, inviting people the world-over to join its 860 employees who will be marching in support of the LGBTQIA+ community on June 30. “We celebrate individuality and champion...
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Estée Lauder launches new brand platform The Night Is Yours
Estee Lauder has announced the launch of a brand new platform The Night Is Yours to build on its history as experts in nighttime skin care regimes, according to a report by WWD.com. The platform will be integrated into its own website and focuses on interaction and...
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YouTube star Jaclyn Hill responds to lipstick launch controversy
Jaclyn Hill has responded to consumer claims of there being hair and bubbles within products following the launch of her new make-up collection. With a growing number of buyers alleging they have received faulty products, many took to social media to post images of...
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Kroger adds CBD products to retail offering
Kroger is to start selling CBD products and will become the latest U.S. retailer to bow to the growing desire for cannabidiol-based personal care items. The supermarket retailer will sell the likes of lotions and potions from some 945 of its 2,700 stores. Products...
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Drunk Elephant: We’re open to offers
Cult start-up beauty brand Drunk Elephant is apparently open to the idea of a possible buy-out bid, however, no deal is close to being finalized, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company is said to have already instructed bankers to assist in any potential...
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P&G pushes to #RedefineBlack and remove bias from dictionary definitions
Procter & Gamble has launched a campaign in partnership with DoSomething.org challenging dictionaries to reword the definition for ‘black’ in a bid to remove any implied link between people of color and negative uses of the adjective. The US FMCG giant’s...
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MAC, The Body Shop, Birchbox and Glossier team up to protest state abortion bans
Lauder-owned MAC, Lush, Natura &Co’s The Body Shop US, Birchbox, Unilever’s Dermalogica, Ouai and Glossier are among a number multinational companies listed on a full-page ad taken out in The New York Times that protests against state abortion bans. “Restricting...
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Unilever strikes deal to acquire Tatcha
Unilever has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire leading Japanese-inspired prestige skin care brand Tatcha. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but media reports suggest the Anglo-Dutch FMCG manufacturer paid in the region of US$500 million. “We are...
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Walgreens cuts health care for retirees
Walgreens has written to former employees who have taken retirement from the pharmacy chain informing all those aged under 64 on March 31, 2019 that they will no longer be entitled to health care benefits, according to a report published by CNBC. Some 550 retirees...
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Beauty moguls dominate Forbes richest self-made women
Several beauty entrepreneurs made it onto Forbes’ shortlist of America’s Richest Self-Made Women this year. So many, in fact, that Forbes has expanded its list to 80 women, a third more than a year ago with a record 25 billionaires sitting at the top of the ranking....
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