https://noseandnote.com/2026-08-21https://noseandnote.com/share-home.svg https://noseandnote.com/news/coty-reports-wider-losses/2026-08-21https://noseandnote.com/share-coty-reports-wider-losses.svgA glass bottle of perfume on a dark, shiny surface.Coty's fiscal 2025/26 results show a net loss of USD 618 million, with full-year sales falling 5% to USD 5.8 billion (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/tropic-skincare-unveils-revamped/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-tropic-skincare-unveils-revamped.svgA woman holding a bottle of perfume to her face.Tropic Skincare has reopened its headquarters in Croydon, England, UK, following the completion of phase one of a £5 million investment (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-23a50546/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-23a50546.svgThree bottles of perfume on a white table with shadows cast across it.Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of Venaig Solinhac as the new head of its Dermo-Cosmétique and Personal Care division. (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-b321af33/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-pierre-fabre-appoints-venaig-b321af33.svgA silver sequined bag, a white soap dispenser with a silver pump, a white bottle with a clear...Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of Venaig Solinhac as CEO of its Dermo-Cosmetics and Personal Care division. (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/haut-ai-grupo-botic-a2b91718/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-haut-ai-grupo-botic-a2b91718.svgA young girl in a pink shirt leaning over a low fence, smelling a purple flower.The partnership between Haut.AI and Grupo Boticário has reached a significant milestone with the nationwide deployment of AI-powered skin analysis technology across approximately 4,000 stores in... https://noseandnote.com/news/scentfest-sf-model-niche-7e955d0c/2026-08-20https://noseandnote.com/share-scentfest-sf-model-niche-7e955d0c.svgA clear glass bottle of perfume lying on its side in the sand, with the cap removed and the...ScentFest SF 2026, the inaugural edition of the event, exceeded expectations with over 4000 visitors and the participation of more than 100 niche perfume brands. The event proved the existence of... https://noseandnote.com/news/celebrities-rumoured-launch-beauty/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-celebrities-rumoured-launch-beauty.svgThree bottles of perfume, each with a different label and cap.Several celebrities are rumoured to be launching their own beauty brands, including Tate McRae, Lindsay Lohan, and Sydney Sweeney. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/dsm-firmenich-proposes-chair/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-dsm-firmenich-proposes-chair.svgA black perfume bottle with a matching cap, placed on a light blue surface.Thomas Leysen is retiring as Chair of the Board of Directors at Dsm-firmenich, with Richard Ridinger proposed as his successor (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/squalane-plant-derived-emollient/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-squalane-plant-derived-emollient.svgA bar of yellow soap with a flower on top, a glass bottle with flowers in it, and a seashell on...Squalane is a plant-derived ingredient that mimics the skin's natural squalene, providing moisturizing and protective benefits. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/est-lauder-companies-sees/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-est-lauder-companies-sees.svgA bouquet of pale pink flowers with long green stems, resting on a light-colored surface.Estée Lauder Companies reports a 5% increase in net sales, reaching $15 billion, driven by growth in fragrance and skin care (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/pages-parfums-debut-collection/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-pages-parfums-debut-collection.svgA close-up of a peach-colored rose bush with several blooms and buds, surrounded by green leaves...Cépages Parfums, a new perfume house, has released a debut collection that showcases the work of perfumer Lauriane Guignon. Guignon's connection to nature is evident in her fragrances, which are... https://noseandnote.com/news/lindsay-lohan-potential-beauty/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-lindsay-lohan-potential-beauty.svgA bouquet of tulips resting on a rock.Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly preparing to launch a beauty brand called Linlo Beauty, according to trademark and financial documents. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/ulta-beauty-appoints-specialty/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-ulta-beauty-appoints-specialty.svgA woman's hands holding a small, ornate perfume bottle.Ulta Beauty has appointed Brieane Olson to its board of directors, bringing over 20 years of experience in specialty retail to the role. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/la-roche-posay-opens/2026-08-19https://noseandnote.com/share-la-roche-posay-opens.svgA glass bottle of perfume on a wooden surface, with a beige wall in the background.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. https://noseandnote.com/news/urban-living-drives-innovation/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-urban-living-drives-innovation.svgA close-up of white poinsettia flowers with green leaves and red buds.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... https://noseandnote.com/news/beauty-buzziest-family-run/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-beauty-buzziest-family-run.svgA blue rose with water droplets on its petals, set against a blurred background that appears to...Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional partnerships. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance-dreame-technology-ordered/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance-dreame-technology-ordered.svgA bottle of perfume with a hand reaching for it, set against a background of wavy lines.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. https://noseandnote.com/news/colgate-partners-bts-hope/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-colgate-partners-bts-hope.svgA cluster of pink roses with yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves and branches.Colgate has partnered with K-pop star j-hope to launch its new vitamin C-powered whitening toothpaste in the Asia-Pacific market. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/neal-yard-remedies-expands/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-neal-yard-remedies-expands.svgA pink bar of soap with a decorative cluster of pink berries on top, placed on a wooden surface...The 45-year-old natural cosmetics brand celebrates its milestone anniversary by opening new stores and launching mood-boosting perfumes. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/pattern-beauty-expands-range/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-pattern-beauty-expands-range.svgThe woman in the photograph is holding a bottle of perfume to her face.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... https://noseandnote.com/news/neutrogena-responds-criticism-ambassador/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-neutrogena-responds-criticism-ambassador.svgA woman holding a bottle of perfume.Neutrogena has responded to criticism surrounding a viral video featuring singer and Brand Ambassador Tate McRae using its make-up removing face wipes. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance/2026-08-18https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance.svgA hand holding a glass bottle of perfume, with the bottle being sprayed.A workshop on rheology is coming in September, offering hands-on laboratory work and expert-led sessions. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/westman-atelier-emea-general/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-westman-atelier-emea-general.svgA close-up of a woman's hand, from behind, applying a small amount of Westman Atelier's Soft...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. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/space-nk-opens-waitlist/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-space-nk-opens-waitlist.svgA close-up of a woman's hand, mid-action, applying a rich, golden perfume to her wrist, the...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. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/henkel-recalls-schwarzkopf-professional/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-henkel-recalls-schwarzkopf-professional.svgA close-up, shallow depth of field shot of a partially squeezed bottle of hair styling product...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... https://noseandnote.com/news/rabanne-becomes-first-exclusive/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-rabanne-becomes-first-exclusive.svgA close-up, low-angle shot of a hand, with dark skin tone, spraying the 1 Million Black...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... https://noseandnote.com/news/fragrance-focus-fragrances-beauty-248b99-2ad8d6bc/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-fragrance-focus-fragrances-beauty-248b99-2ad8d6bc.svgA collection of perfume bottles and an eyeshadow palette on a table.Discover the latest fragrances and beauty launches from top brands, including YSL Beauty and The Nue Co. (Source: Cosmetics Business (HPCi Media, UK)) https://noseandnote.com/news/skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9-584c1c6b/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9-584c1c6b.svgA rose bush with yellow and pink flowers against a blue sky with white clouds.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. https://noseandnote.com/news/jo-malone-london-fortnite-442c53-cafd80e0/2026-08-17https://noseandnote.com/share-jo-malone-london-fortnite-442c53-cafd80e0.svgA bottle of perfume, a pearl necklace, and a pink satin fabric.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... https://noseandnote.com/news/french-perfumer-guerlain-mourns-885b53-b434ea0b/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-french-perfumer-guerlain-mourns-885b53-b434ea0b.svgA close-up of a white peony flower with green leaves and another flower in the background.Guerlain announces the passing of iconic makeup creative Olivier Echaudemaison, who worked with major personalities and collaborated with top fashion designers and photographers. https://noseandnote.com/news/douglas-adapts-changing-consumer-951b59-d8d30fc7/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-douglas-adapts-changing-consumer-951b59-d8d30fc7.svgA white, cone-shaped object emitting a purple mist.Beauty retailer Douglas plans to increase its digital investment as Q3 profits decline due to weak dynamics in key markets and ongoing price competition. (Source: Premium Beauty News) https://noseandnote.com/news/douglas-reports-q3-revenue-e648f4-0439356d/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-douglas-reports-q3-revenue-e648f4-0439356d.svgThree bottles of perfume on a reflective surface, with a blurred background.Douglas, Europe's largest beauty retailer, reported a 2.0% revenue decline in Q3 2025/2026, driven by weak demand in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. While online sales grew in Eastern and... https://noseandnote.com/news/brazilian-fragrance-house-botic-2efdfb-e13b2d36/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-brazilian-fragrance-house-botic-2efdfb-e13b2d36.svgA collection of glass bottles containing various shades of amber-colored liquids, arranged on a...O Boticário, a Brazilian fragrance house, has launched its Perfumery Club in Grasse, a hub for modern perfumery. The initiative aims to foster discussions, debates, and knowledge-sharing among... https://noseandnote.com/news/frasers-group-acquires-harvey-138ce8/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-frasers-group-acquires-harvey-138ce8.svgA glass bottle of perfume on a white table, with a woman in the background.Frasers Group has acquired luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols out of administration, with plans to restructure the business and make tough decisions to create a sustainable future. https://noseandnote.com/news/botic-rio-launches-perfumery-d21898/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-botic-rio-launches-perfumery-d21898.svgFive bottles of perfume arranged on a wooden surface, with a beige cloth and dried flowers in...Brazilian beauty brand O Boticário has launched its Perfumery Club in Grasse, France, a platform for experts, influencers, and fragrance enthusiasts to explore the art and culture of perfumery. https://noseandnote.com/news/frasers-group-acquires-harvey-28f545/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-frasers-group-acquires-harvey-28f545.svgFive bottles of perfume arranged on a table, with shadows cast on the wall behind them.Frasers Group has taken over Harvey Nichols' six UK department stores and online operations following a court-appointed administration, pledging a major restructuring to revive the luxury retailer. https://noseandnote.com/news/kenneth-benaim-campbell-appointed-ee4698/2026-08-16https://noseandnote.com/share-kenneth-benaim-campbell-appointed-ee4698.svgA clear glass perfume bottle with a silver cap, a yellow origami crane on top, and a blurred...Oriflame, the Swedish cosmetics company, has named Kenneth Benaim Campbell as its new CEO, succeeding Anna Malmhake. 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