L’Oréal to buy Kering’s beauty division in $4.6 billion deal
The French beauty giant will acquire Kering’s House of Creed and secure licenses for Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga fragrances, marking a major luxury beauty alliance.
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U.S. Beauty market trends: Mass beauty gains greater appeal as consumers seek value-driven efficacy
By Jennifer Famiano, beauty industry analyst at Circana
NIQ: U.S. beauty sales surge
The U.S. beauty market is expanding quickly, with online sales rising by 21 percent, according to NIQ’s latest State of Beauty report.
L’Oréal announces sweeping leadership changes
L’Oréal has unveiled a series of senior leadership changes effective January 1, 2026.
eos names Soyoung Kang president to drive next phase of growth
Kang joined eos in 2018 as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer and has been key to transforming the company into a leading mass body care brand in the U.S.
Neutrogena launches first-ever holiday advent calendar
Neutrogena’s 7 Days of Skincare Holiday Gift Set features seven bestselling essentials in an advent calendar format, making it a perfect under-$30 gift this season.
Palmer’s debuts three products, expands skincare portfolio
Indulge in Paradise: New Tahitian Vanilla Skincare.
Ulta Beauty opens its first stores in Mexico, marking its debut internationally
“Entering Mexico represents a bold and exciting step for Ulta Beauty as we bring our unparalleled assortment and inclusive shopping experience to beauty lovers in this significant international market.”
Now trending at Kroger: Autumn beauty routine shake-up
A lineup of new wellness, beauty and makeup products is hitting the aisles.
Drug stores’ challenges in beauty are surmountable
By Larissa Jensen, senior vice president and global beauty advisor at Circana
Danessa Myricks and Neutrogena launch exclusive ‘Get Glam Ready’ kits at CVS
The collaboration marks a full-circle moment for Myricks, who began her beauty career using a drugstore makeup kit she purchased at CVS.
Ulta and Target to end in-store beauty partnership in 2026
Launched in August 2021, the collaboration brought prestige beauty brands to select Target stores and Target.com.
Chi launches keratin-infused styling tools exclusively at Ulta Beauty
Each tool leverages keratin-infused ceramic technology and ion generation to smooth hair, reduce frizz, and help maintain hydration.
Revieve rolls out AI-powered skin age diagnostics, with RoC skincare as first adopter
Latest AI beauty solution reveals consumers’ skin age, providing expert-backed insights on overall skin health.