Rachel Zoe named chief color director at essie
Zoe will bring a fresh, stylist-led perspective to essie, extending the role of color beyond the nail, elevating how the brand connects with its community.
Beauty
Dollar General’s 7 Days of Beauty starts April 12
From personal care must-haves to self-care essentials, shoppers can score savings every day, April 12–18.
Kiss Beauty Group debuts new identity as global beauty platform
“This isn’t about introducing something new, it’s about making visible what we’ve built,” said John Chang, CEO of Kiss Beauty Group.
La Roche-Posay expands retail presence with Walmart launch
La Roche-Posay skin care is now available at select Walmart stores nationwide.
Dr.BRID C debuts barrier-first K-Beauty line on Amazon
A new skincare brand from Hyundai Bioscience brings peptide-driven barrier care to mass-market price points, with all products under $25.
Kering and L’Oréal finalize beauty deal
For L’Oréal, the acquisition adds another jewel to its growing luxury portfolio, which already includes Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Lancôme, and Aesop, acquired in 2023.
Perfect Corp. showcases AI-powered beauty agents and API innovations driving the future of retail at Shoptalk 2026
Perfect Corp.’s next-generation AI agents and scalable, pay-as-you-go APIs empower retailers to deliver hyper-personalized, AI-driven shopping experiences across touchpoints
L’Oréal and NVIDIA deepen partnership to accelerate AI beauty innovations
The collaboration merges NVIDIA’s ALCHEMI framework with L’Oréal’s R&I ecosystem, allowing scientists to simulate ingredient interactions at the atomic level.
Vanicream launches Enhanced Moisturizer for sensitive skin
The new formulation reflects growing consumer demand for ingredient-forward products that extend advanced skin care benefits beyond facial routines.
ONYX Professional unveils “Beauty from the Ground Up” brand relaunch
The relaunch's theme, “Beauty from the Ground Up,” emphasizes the company’s focus on basic personal care steps that build larger beauty routines.
HairClub unveils new brand identity and advertising under new CMO
Through digital, social, video, and in-center experiences, the campaigns invite audiences to see HairClub as a trusted partner, not just a provider, on their journey to getting the hair they want and restoring their confidence.
Kiss names Love Island USA Season 7 winner, Amaya Elizabeth Espinal, as Brand Ambassador
The Amaya Edit showcases the newest ambassador's hand-picked favorite styles from the NEW. MORE. BETTER
U.S.-driven growth to propel global cosmetics market to $704B by 2032
As AI-powered diagnostics, AR try-ons, and science-backed formulas continue to grow, U.S. retail will be a key driver in shaping global beauty innovation through 2032.
Bio Creative Labs expands with dual Whole Foods rollout
In addition to Whole Foods, Bio Creative Labs maintains established distribution across Walmart, Amazon, and other mass and e‑commerce channels.
Magic Molecule launches in Whole Foods Market
The retailer’s first hypochlorous acid skin care brand.
L’Oréal gains momentum in U.S. as beauty market improves
Momentum in the U.S. grew driven by premium haircare, fragrance, and dermatologist-backed skincare.