Rael gains TowerBrook backing for expansion
The investment will support Rael’s retail expansion, product innovation and global growth.
Beauty
Target opens a new chapter in beauty
The retailer is replacing its Ulta Beauty departments with a proprietary concept featuring more than 1,600 products.
Mérieux NutriSciences deal expands OTC and supplement testing
The Certified Group acquisition will add 31 North American laboratories and expand testing services for OTC products, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
Estée Lauder brings science to shade matching
The collaboration could help the company improve shade accuracy, develop more natural, consistent formulas, and enhance inclusivity across its luxury beauty portfolio.
SNAPBRANDS launches Crayola Beauty at CVS
SNAPBRANDS™ Debuts Retro-Inspired Crayola Beauty Collection at CVS for Back-to-School 2026.
Circana sees 'strong momentum' in beauty category
Prestige retail beauty sales increased 7% to $17.1 billion in the year through June.
Palmer’s launches Lemon Sorbet body care collection
The Lemon Sorbet Collection will roll out nationwide at mass, drug, and grocery retailers beginning in August.
HigherDOSE and Ulta Beauty partner, bringing wellness innovation to over 400 stores nationwide
The nation’s largest beauty retailer continues to expand its wellness portfolio with HigherDOSE’s premium at-home wellness devices.
Future Beauty Brands appoints Heather Wallace CEO
Wallace succeeds Rob Keen and brings more than 20 years of experience in beauty and consumer health.
Cleanlogic launches Infusions collection at Ulta Beauty
The collection features collagen-infused exfoliating tools for smoother, hydrated skin, and magnesium-infused products to soothe muscles and promote relaxation.
L’Oréal secures 50-year global Gucci Beauty license
L’Oréal will take over Gucci Beauty worldwide in July 2027 under a new 50-year exclusive licensing agreement with Kering, expanding its luxury beauty portfolio.
Kiss New York is unveiling a 25-piece K-Beauty skincare line
The iconic beauty brand is bringing its first Korean skincare line to Amazon, with select products available to shop now.
L’Oréal and OpenAI expand partnership to transform beauty through AI
“At L’Oréal, we believe we can be more demanding of AI to augment our beauty consumers, our metiers such as Marketing and Research and our employees,” said Asmita Dubey, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at L’Oréal.
L’Oréal launches largest-ever refillable beauty campaign
Timed to coincide with World Refill Day, the initiative expands refill offerings across all four of L’Oréal’s business divisions and aims to make sustainable beauty choices more accessible and visible to shoppers.
OLIVE YOUNG opens new store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles
OLIVE YOUNG Century City opened June 13 with grand opening celebrations and a limited-time Chamberlain Coffee collaboration.
New summer beauty trends data from Daash Intelligence shows shifts in purchasing decisions
Categories tied to sun protection, long wear and hydration gained momentum, reflecting changing consumer priorities as warmer weather and outdoor activity began to drive purchasing decisions.