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H&M Beauty Taps Sharvari as First India Ambassador
H&M Beauty has appointed Indian actress Sharvari as its inaugural brand ambassador for India, launching a festive 2026 makeup and fragrance collection available from October 1.
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Rhode Expands into Sephora Europe September 2026
Rhode launches across 19 European countries at over 500 Sephora stores on September 30, 2026.
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Nuxe Appoints Christine Delfaut-Sara as New CEO
Christine Delfaut-Sara has been named CEO of French beauty brand Nuxe, succeeding Muriel Koch effective 1 October 2026.
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Diptyque Launches Les Rituels de Soin Bodycare Collection
Diptyque has launched Les Rituels de Soin, a fragrance-infused bodycare collection organized into morning and evening rituals.
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Dsm-firmenich and SCA3P Detail Provence Lavender Harvest
The harvest of lavender and lavandin in Provence is underway, with cooperative SCA3P collecting over a quarter of global lavandin production.
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Alfanak Cerise de Tlemcen by Nathalie Feisthauer
Nathalie Feisthauer composes a cherry-centric fragrance for Alfanak Parfums, inspired by the historic orchards of Tlemcen, Algeria.
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Boots, Harvey Nichols, Estée Lauder Lead August Retail Moves
August 2026 saw major beauty and retail developments. Boots takeover talks stalled, while Frasers Group acquired Harvey Nichols.
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PCHi 2027 Dates Set for Guangzhou
The PCHi 2027 trade show will be held from February 24-26, 2027, in Guangzhou, China. The event, a major platform for cosmetic ingredients and formulation, has opened visitor pre-registration and launched the call for entries for its 2027 Fountain Awards.
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Aptar Beauty Adapts to Fragrance Market
Aptar Beauty's innovation chief, Xavier Joseph, says the global beauty market is growing at 4% annually. He outlines how packaging innovation is responding to trends like alcohol-free perfumes, premium refills, and market polarization between niche creations and accessible body mists.
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Vaseline rebrands as 'Baseline' after viral video
Unilever's Vaseline has temporarily rebranded its social media presence to 'Baseline', a playful nod to a viral video by Korean creator Min Day.
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Allies of Skin founder Nicolas Travis exits
Nicolas Travis, founder and CEO of Allies of Skin, will leave the luxury skincare brand in February 2027. The company has appointed Alicia Valencia as interim President.
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Olay names Kelly Rowland global ambassador
Olay has named Grammy winner Kelly Rowland its Global Brand Ambassador for the Super Collection. The partnership launches alongside the brand's first UK TikTok Shop, with live events scheduled for September 10.
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Olaplex Launches Shape Set Hairspray for $38
Olaplex introduces Shape Set hairspray, priced at $38, promising 96-hour hold, heat protection up to 450°F, and its Bond Set Technology for damage repair. The product is available at multiple retailers and is part of a new campaign featuring actress Chloe Fineman.
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Weleda Revamps Skin Food with New Variants and Recycled Aluminium
Weleda’s Skin Food, launched in 1926 and now a 20% revenue driver, is expanding its range and returning to recycled aluminium tubes. New products include an eye cream, upcoming hand wash and lotion, and future research into skin-condition formulas and UV protection.
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Coty's Losses Deepen Ahead of 'Transition' Year Without Gucci
Coty's losses have increased ahead of a 'transition' year without Gucci, with the company announcing a net loss of $618 million for the fiscal year 2025/2026.
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Estée Lauder Raises Outlook After Solid Q4 Performance Driven by Fragrances
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) reports better-than-expected Q4 results, driven by strong fragrance sales, and raises its profit forecast for 2027.
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Pierre Fabre Appoints Venaig Solinhac as CEO of Dermo-Cosmetics Division
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of Venaig Solinhac as CEO of its Dermo-Cosmetics and Personal Care division.
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Haut.AI and Grupo Boticário Expand AI-Powered Skin Analysis to Thousands of Stores
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 Brazil.
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Estée Lauder Companies Sees Strong Finish to 2026 Financial Year
Estée Lauder Companies reports a 5% increase in net sales, reaching $15 billion, driven by growth in fragrance and skin care.
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Squalane: A Plant-Derived Emollient for Skin Benefits
Squalane is a plant-derived ingredient that mimics the skin's natural squalene, providing moisturizing and protective benefits.
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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.
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Beauty's Buzziest Family-Run Businesses
Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional partnerships.
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Rheology Workshop Set for September With Hands-On Lab Sessions
A workshop on rheology is coming in September, offering hands-on laboratory work and expert-led sessions.