Families
Lindsay Lohan's Potential Beauty Brand Raises Questions Amid Celebrity Beauty Brand Failures
Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly preparing to launch a beauty brand called Linlo Beauty, according to trademark and financial documents.
Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)
Staff reporter at Nose and Note, covering Fragrance.
Houses
Ulta Beauty Appoints Specialty Retail Executive to Board of Directors
Ulta Beauty has appointed Brieane Olson to its board of directors, bringing over 20 years of experience in specialty retail to the role.
Perfumers
La Roche-Posay Opens Young Investigator Grant Applications for 2026
La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme that provides up to $50,000 in funding to early-career dermatologists.
Performance
Beauty's Buzziest Family-Run Businesses
Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional partnerships.
News
Fragrance: Dreame Technology Ordered to Modify Hair Drying Claims
The National Advertising Division has recommended that Dreame Technology modify or discontinue its advertising claim that its hair styling tools can dry hair in two minutes.
Notes
Colgate Partners with BTS' j-hope for Vitamin C-Infused Toothpaste
Colgate has partnered with K-pop star j-hope to launch its new vitamin C-powered whitening toothpaste in the Asia-Pacific market.
Performance
Urban Living Drives Innovation in Beauty Formulations
The beauty industry is adapting to the demands of urban living by developing products that protect skin and hair from environmental stressors while offering convenience and sensory appeal. Formulators are focusing on lightweight textures, multi-functional benefits, and advanced ingredient combinations to meet the needs of city dwellers.
Houses
Pattern Beauty Expands Range for Straight Styling
Pattern Beauty, a textured hair care brand founded by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, has introduced a new line of products for straight styling, including a vibrating flat iron, shampoo, and styling product.
Perfumers
Neal's Yard Remedies Expands Store Footprint and Enters Fragrance Market
The 45-year-old natural cosmetics brand celebrates its milestone anniversary by opening new stores and launching mood-boosting perfumes.
Performance
Neutrogena Responds to Criticism Over Ambassador's Makeup Wipes Video
Neutrogena has responded to criticism surrounding a viral video featuring singer and Brand Ambassador Tate McRae using its make-up removing face wipes.
Notes
Westman Atelier EMEA General Manager Steps Down After Six-and-a-Half Years
Anna Marcovici, the General Manager of Westman Atelier's EMEA region, is leaving her position after six-and-a-half years with the luxury beauty brand.
Families
Space NK Opens Waitlist for 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar
The highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers' and a value of over £1,200.
Houses
Henkel Recalls Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Due to Packaging Issue
Henkel has voluntarily recalled its Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml in the US due to a potential packaging issue that may cause the product to leak and create a risk of explosion.
Perfumers
Rabanne Becomes First Exclusive Fragrance Partner for The Warehouse Project
French fashion and fragrance house Rabanne has secured an exclusive partnership with the UK club series The Warehouse Project, aligning its 1 Million Black launch with the event’s 20th-anniversary season and promising immersive scent experiences, creative collaborations and VIP moments through early 2027.
Performance
Fragrance Focus: New Fragrances and Beauty Launches
Discover the latest fragrances and beauty launches from top brands, including YSL Beauty and The Nue Co.
Performance
Skin Cupid Brings K-Beauty to UK Communities with Summer Roadshow
Skin Cupid, a UK-based K-beauty retailer, is hosting a multi-stop summer roadshow to connect with its community and showcase leading Korean beauty brands.
Notes
Jo Malone London’s Fortnite Collaboration: A Bold Move to Capture Gen Z
Jo Malone London has partnered with Fortnite to promote its Sea Salt & Bergamot collection, aiming to attract Gen Z consumers. A beauty industry insider assesses whether this unconventional marketing strategy could succeed in appealing to younger audiences.