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.svgCoty Reports Wider Losses Ahead of Transition YearCoty'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.svgTropic Skincare Unveils Revamped HeadquartersTropic 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.svgPierre Fabre Appoints Venaig Solinhac as Head of Dermo-Cosmétique DivisionPierre 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.svgPierre Fabre Appoints Venaig Solinhac as CEO of Dermo-Cosmetics DivisionLaboratoires 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.svgHaut.AI and Grupo Boticário Expand AI-Powered Skin Analysis to Thousands of StoresThe 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.svgScentFest SF 2026: A New Model for the Niche Perfumery IndustryScentFest 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.svgCelebrities Rumoured to Launch Beauty BrandsSeveral 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.svgDsm-firmenich Proposes New Chair as Thomas Leysen Announces RetirementThomas 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.svgSqualane: A Plant-Derived Emollient for Skin BenefitsSqualane 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.svgEstée Lauder Companies Sees Strong Finish to 2026 Financial YearEstée 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.svgCépages Parfums: A Debut Collection Rooted in NatureCépages 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.svgLindsay Lohan's Potential Beauty Brand Raises Questions Amid Celebrity Beauty Brand FailuresActress 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.svgUlta Beauty Appoints Specialty Retail Executive to Board of DirectorsUlta 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.svgLa Roche-Posay Opens Young Investigator Grant Applications for 2026La 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.svgUrban Living Drives Innovation in Beauty FormulationsThe 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.svgBeauty's Buzziest Family-Run BusinessesMeet 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.svgFragrance: Dreame Technology Ordered to Modify Hair Drying ClaimsThe 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.svgColgate Partners with BTS' j-hope for Vitamin C-Infused ToothpasteColgate 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.svgNeal's Yard Remedies Expands Store Footprint and Enters Fragrance MarketThe 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.svgPattern Beauty Expands Range for Straight StylingPattern 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.svgNeutrogena Responds to Criticism Over Ambassador's Makeup Wipes VideoNeutrogena 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.svgFragranceA 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.svgWestman Atelier EMEA General Manager Steps Down After Six-and-a-Half YearsAnna 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.svgSpace NK Opens Waitlist for 2026 Beauty Advent CalendarThe 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.svgHenkel Recalls Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Due to Packaging IssueHenkel 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.svgRabanne Becomes First Exclusive Fragrance Partner for The Warehouse ProjectFrench 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.svgFragrance Focus: New Fragrances and Beauty LaunchesDiscover 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.svgSkin Cupid Brings K-Beauty to UK Communities with Summer RoadshowSkin 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.svgJo Malone London’s Fortnite Collaboration: A Bold Move to Capture Gen ZJo 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.svgFrench Perfumer Guerlain Mourns Loss of Makeup Creative Olivier EchaudemaisonGuerlain 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.svgDouglas Adapts to Changing Consumer Behavior with Digital InvestmentBeauty 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.svgDouglas Reports Q3 Revenue Decline, Accelerates Digital ShiftDouglas, 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.svgBrazilian Fragrance House O Boticário Launches Perfumery Club in GrasseO 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.svgFrasers Group Acquires Harvey Nichols Department Store ChainFrasers 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.svgO Boticário Launches Perfumery Club in Grasse, FranceBrazilian 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.svgFrasers Group Acquires Harvey Nichols UK Stores Amid Bankruptcy ProceedingsFrasers 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.svgKenneth Benaim Campbell Appointed CEO of OriflameOriflame, the Swedish cosmetics company, has named Kenneth Benaim Campbell as its new CEO, succeeding Anna Malmhake. 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