Beauty News

Beauty News caught up with Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali or Dr. B, as his friends refer to him, to talk about all things Skin Medicinals.

Mona and Huda Kattan have become stalwarts in the beauty world with their respective brands and recently launched the Lovefest collection.

This Coresight Research Report reveals how beauty and fragrance products can propel a fashion brand to luxury positioning.

In the world of hair care, products that work to ensure a healthy scalp are making for a rapidly growing category.

Beauty executives need look no further than Nathalie Gerschtein for advice on how to handle their ambition.

Beauty News reached out to several beauty brands for their thoughts on Instagram’s video-forward intentions.

RMS Beauty, one of the best-known brands among beauty industry executives is aiming to be just as popular with beauty shoppers.

Catering to summer weather is what many August 2022 beauty product launches were designed to do and prepping for a return to polished looks.

CreatorIQ released a report ranking the top beauty brands in earned media performance across major international markets.

Makeup and skin care service destination, Blushington, is expanding into new categories, namely hair services.

This special NPD report for CEW members provides insights into women’s attitudes toward makeup, shopping behavior and purchasing influences.

Shiko Beauty looks to target prestige U.S. consumers with nine hand-picked J-Beauty skin care brands to address a range of skin care concerns.

If the beauty industry was awarding annual superlatives for 2022, it’s no doubt that fragrance would take home the Best All Around award.

Skin care-related TikTok content, otherwise known as SkinTok, is one of the largest growing sections in the beauty content sphere.

Ulta Beauty has launched a digital innovation fund that looks to invest up to $20 million in emerging technology startups.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience is looking to build one of the biggest hair care success stories, the K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask.

CEW Beauty News tapped the knowledge of 24 Seven to delve into some of the biggest issues swirling around hiring and retaining talent today.

Since Codex Beauty Labs launched, the company has focused on creating product lines dedicated to very specific skin issues.

In Spate’s latest report the whitespace opportunities in skin care, from benzoyl peroxide face wash to honey lip balm, are revealed.

Emmy-nominated creator of “Abbott Elementary”, Quinta Brunson is the latest celebrity to join Olay’s roster of celebrity sponsors.

Make Up For Ever launched a new scholarship program for aspiring LGBTQIA+ makeup artists to enter to cover makeup school tuition.

Boris Oak talks to CEW Beauty News about Evolvh’s Better Roots range and the clinically backed trials that make each item a hero product.

As consumers reimagine their beauty regimens due to a more relaxed social environment, National Lipstick Day couldn’t fall at better time.

Traackr launched a job board that allows marketers to discover influencer marketing roles from brands across the globe.

Dive into the report to learn more about what’s important to ​female consumers when talking about ​women’s sexual wellness and health.

In a complete about-face, Glossier has announced it will enter Sephora stores in the U.S. and Canada beginning in early 2023.

Sampling expert Arcade Beauty has added two new capabilities to its newly-formed retail division to strengthen its suite of services.

Mass market shoppers are slowing their beauty spending, perhaps waiting to see which direction the economy is headed.

Is the beauty industry recession-proof? After reviewing first-half sales results for 2022, it sure appears that way.

To learn the latest behaviors on the French and American beauty consumer, be sure to access Spate’s French Skin Care Trends Report.

Premiumization among beauty’s top categories is driving strong growth in beauty, according to The NPD Group.

Avya Skincare is experiencing a boom thanks to what the brand’s founders are attributing to a rise in interest in Ayurvedic skin care.

Beauty News caught up with Sharon Chuter to discuss the Egyptian-inspired collection and her dedication to authenticity as a brand owner.

Beauty is intentional. That’s why companies like Dotdash Meredith are thoughtful about supporting readers in journeys beyond the mirror.

Credo Beauty is hosting its workshop to provide BIPOC brand founders the support they need to be successful within the clean beauty industry.

Ace Beauté launched a game-themed makeup collection, Paletteopoly, that allows consumers to interact and play with fellow beauty lovers.

Total retail sales are steadily declining, as is consumer sentiment, but beauty is recession-proof, according to experts and brands.

Louis Licari, one of the world’s premier hair colorists, is launching a hair and skin care line, as well as a new salon planned for Tokyo.

CEW Beauty News caught up with Anastasia Soare to learn more about her beauty journey, the most pivotal points in her career, and more.

Beauty News sat down with Amanda Kahn, SVP Marketing and Ecommerce, RéVive, to discuss tackling marketing of the luxury skin care brand.

Download Kline’s highlights report featuring select excerpts from our Natural and Clean Beauty Global Series report.

What happens when one of the world’s most established beauty titles partners up with one of beauty’s most powerful retailers?

Following the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, beauty companies and executives aired their views regarding the landmark decision.

CEW Beauty News talked with dermatologists on how to properly protect skin from sun damage and the best sun care products to use this summer.

Julian Addo spoke with CEW Beauty News about her brand’s latest launch and her thoughts on the current state of the clean hair care category.

Kevin.Murphy USA Inc. has named Lisa Marx President of its North American Business Unit and a member of the Kevin.Murphy Executive Committee.

Sexual wellness brand Maude is entering luxury retailer Selfridges this month with more than 20 items, including devices and lubricants.

HSN is launching a nationwide search seeking out the cleverest creators, designers, brands, and product innovators.

Beauty trade show Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) is readying for its 19th edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From hair care to makeup to skin care, brands are homing in on formulas that keep skin moist and hair quenched with top-shelf ingredients.

Beauty News asked Dr. Whitney Bowe, Dr. Anthony Rossi, and Dr. Joshua Zeichner about their respective brands.

Deep dive into the popular trends driving interest in this category with Spate’s Fragrance Trends Report to join in the conversation.

CEW Beauty News caught up with Versed’ President Melanie Bender to hear about her clean beauty commitment.

Beauty News talked with Marie Watkinson, Founder of Spa Chicks on the Go, on getting back to in-person treatments following a period where touching was all but forbidden.

Scotch Porter announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the hire of Christian Chopra as President of the brand.

Tracee Ellis Ross’s company Pattern Beauty is expanding to the U.K. beauty retailer Boots beginning June 29.

“The Honey Potluck” podcast looks to spotlight varying views about sex, the vagina, and all subjects relating to both topics.

Quani Burnett, the creator of Beauty4BrownSkin is hosting the first Black Creator Brunch, to be held in downtown Los Angeles on June 26.

Alo recently unveiled its Daily Sun Shield SPF Moisturizer SPF 20, the 19th SKU in the beauty/wellness category, and its first SPF product.

Beauty brand Vintners Daughter launches their first fragrance, an oil that will be handmade in small batches and will be limited edition.

Beauty News sat down with Rea Ann Silva to discuss the relaunch of BeautyBlender’s foundation and the long-lasting legacy of the brand.

Thayers Natural Remedies is on a roll., the skin care brand is currently the best-selling toner in the U.S.

Known for shaking up the status quo, Dyson is bringing the same revolutionary solutions to consumer beauty wish lists.

Beauty brands are taking Pride Month in stride with philanthropic initiatives to support the LGBTQAI+ community.

E.l.f. Beauty, the value-priced makeup range that’s become a social media innovator, has entered the skin care category with E.l.f. Skin.

The report, Black-founded Brands Pave an Innovative Path for Beauty, lays out sales of Black-founded brands from February 2021-February 2022.

As Juneteenth approaches, reflections are made on the Black Lives Matter movements that led to a series of changes in the beauty industry.

Pascal Houdayer was recently named CEO of Orveon, the newly-formed organization created by Advent International.

Beauty News dishes on Toni Ko’s career after selling NYX Cosmetics to L’Oréal and delivering accessible beauty.

This month Opulus Beauty Labs is launching its latest item, Retinol+ Starter System, online at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Maybelline New York is expanding their support for those with anxiety and depression with a new podcast entitled “I’m Fine, You?”

Fifteen years after launching Urban Decay, beauty industry trailblazer Wende Zomnir is still breaking new ground.

The global fragrance market experienced robust growth in 2021, driven by strong momentum in premium fragrance sales.

Live Tinted has named its first-ever President, Stacy Panagakis. Prior to her new role, Stacy was the CEO of Lime Crime.

June marks Pride Month and with that comes a focus on Queer-owned businesses, particularly within the world of beauty and aesthetics. 

Jill sat down with Beauty News about what drew her to the company and what’s in the brand’s product pipeline.

U Beauty, a science-driven luxury brand for consumers looking for sustainable skin care, secured an investment from Sandbridge Capital.

Uoma Beauty and Pull Up For Change founder Sharon Chuter is relaunching the Make It Black campaign for its third season.

Laura Grover discusses how EDO changes the game in media measurement by helping beauty brands make an impact.

June 2022 beauty launches are all about making the most out of spending time in the sun, protecting the skin while imparting a faux glow.

Skin care brand Sol de Janeiro kicks off 2022 global summer campaign to connect and engage with its loyal fanbase and attract new consumers.

Ulta Beauty is launching their inaugural Muse Accelerator Program, a course dedicated to supporting early-stage BIPOC beauty brands.

Canadian brand Attitude Living launches the first collection of the world’s first completely plastic-free and waterless mineral sun care line.

Cult skin care brand Biologique Recherche has announced that Margot Humbert will assume the role of General Manager for its USA Division.

Serial beauty entrepreneur Randi Shinder, CEO, President, and Founder of SBLA, shares secrets for brand success.

The Beauty Health Company appointed Bluemercury founder and former CEO Marla Beck to its board of directors.

Spate uncovers 2022 back to school emerging beauty trends in its most recent report that analyzes search trends.

Entrepreneurs David Yi and KimChi are breaking the mold of who a beauty brand owner can be and what they can accomplish.

Holistic personal care brand Rael raised $35 million in a Series B, the largest investment in the feminine wellness category to date.

Department store beauty consumers are changing and Macy’s is paying close attention, Nicolette Bosco elaborates on Macy’s omni evolution. 

This year’s 2022 Women’s Leadership Awards Journal is now live and ready for download, featuring prime leadership honoree content.

Beauty News caught up with Jodi about her beginnings in beauty, how the podcast informed her book, and how business has shifted since 2020.

Stylight has created a report that features five of the most-hyped beauty products based on the hottest 2022 summer beauty trends.

Unilever has acquired a majority stake in Nutrafol, the leading provider of hair wellness products and made the announcement on May 31.

Spanish fragrance and fashion firm Puig acquires majority stake in Byredo, the Swedish luxury brand that makes beauty and a variety of goods.

Don’t Ban Equality is the largest movement of companies standing up in support of reproductive health care.

Mindy McKnight wants to make exceptional hair care accessible to all; regardless of hair type, texture, and budget.

British skin care brand Eve Lom is launching a pop-up shop to target a new consumer base and position itself as a cleansing authority.

As consumers’ hair care routine continues to evolve, P & G is looking to hair care as the next frontier for success. 

Ilaria Resta, President, Global Perfumery, Firmenich, discusses how she is fueled by transforming businesses.

Australian brand Monday is lighting up U.S. mass hair care with its luxury positioning and monochromatic packaging.

Supergoop! lands new partner investors to grow their mission; including Hugh Jackman, Jenna Lyons, and professional golfer Michelle Wie.

The founder and CEO of what was once one of the most beloved beauty brands, Glossier, has stepped down from the post.

The Estée Lauder Companies Promotes Gibu Thomas to Executive Vice President of ELC Online, effective April 1.

Beauty News spends 5 minutes with Haus Labs CEO Ben Jones to talk about the evolution of the brand and its new partnership with Sephora.

Unilever’s Marcela Melero discusses how she looks towards travel to inspire her global role in the world of marketing. 

CEW Beauty News presents a selection of AAPI-owned beauty brands making moves in the world of beauty as they give back to their communities.

Every month various beauty industry analysts from The NPD Group write about the latest trends being seen in beauty.

Brands sold at Ulta Beauty will be able to connect with their communities of beauty enthusiasts via a new retail media network, UB Media.

Skincare Anarchy is being dubbed as the skin authority podcast you need to know by many authorities in the beauty space.

UOMA Beauty has named Fred Collins as Chief Operating Officer. The brand has also relaunched their popular foundation line.

Bee Shapiro, founder of niche NY-based fragrance house Ellis Brooklyn, talks to Beauty News about post-COVID fragrance gains.

Luna Nectar, the Vancouver-based vegan and clean-beauty brand, unveiled its new sustainable packaging and revamped formulations.

CEW caught up with BYROE skin care founder Amy Roe to discuss how she grew her salad-inspired collection among a sea of brands.

Beauty Industry Group [BIG], a portfolio of L Catterton, has acquired Bellami Hair, a luxe hair extensions brand.

Spate’s recent Hair Care Trends Report uncovers consumer category and product search trends, from shampoo to scalp treatments.

Tonight’s live broadcasts will mark Beauty with Benefits’ 10-year anniversary that has raised more than $14.5 million to-date.

Global sunless tanning brand Vita Liberata has streamlined their offering, bringing a unified and cohesive look to products.

Ilia Beauty’s Chief Executive Officer Sasha Plavsic elaborates on Ilia’s content edge and why relatability is the core asset of the brand.

Macy’s Nata Dvir talks about inspiring customers and watching customers get excited by products that showcase their style.

Consumer-focused private investment firm Bansk Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in hair care brands amika and Eva NYC.

MAC Cosmetics is one of the first in beauty to play in the metaverse. It’s recent initiative is a unique art-meets-makeup play.

JLo Beauty and The Beauty Health Company have teamed up to launch a new service, the HydraFacial x JLo Beauty Booster.

Three L’Oréal executives have been elevated to heighten their extensive portfolio of brands and each brand’s tech ambition.

Spring 2022 beauty product launches focus on welcoming in spring by bringing out one’s natural glow and providing much needed SPF.

Explore top skin care trends across both France and the U.S. to know which trends are region specific and which cross markets.

Beauty with Benefits celebrates 10 years in running with over $14.5 million raised and over 1.85 million units donated.

Parfums Christian Dior’s Sarah Curtis Henry discusses how developing a play-to-win strategy serves as her greatest inspiration.

Olaplex has launched an AI-generated virtual team member to engage with their community on the brand’s website and social media platforms.

Artist and entrepreneur Alicia Keys is entering the world of color cosmetics with the Keys Soulcare Make You collection.

Bubble Founder and CEO Shai Eisenman shared leveraging Gen Z’s preference for in-store shopping, and why consumer feedback is king. 

According to salon owner Nunzio Saviano, salon client trends are more relaxed as they seek low-maintenance color and cuts.

This year’s NYSCC INDIE 360° pavilion presented a curated assortment of indie beauty brands. Here are five innovative beauty brand stand outs.

Consumers are talking about beauty and the metaverse on social media. What are they saying? Social Standards tells us what’s trending.

Trendalytics has released its 2023 Beauty Forecast, identifying four distinct trends with supporting data to characterize them.

At the heart of CEW’s mission is to provide a platform for female beauty executives and use it to amplify excellence in the industry. CEW’s Women’s Leadership Awards [WLA] does…

Snap showed several innovations that look to benefit beauty creators, consumers, brands, and retailers during its 2022 Annual Partners Summit.

The new Lipstick Index may actually be indicated by sales of fragrance as consumers turn toward treating themselves with scent.

L’Oréal USA executive Nathalie Gerschtein discusses how her passion for learning new things keeps her career challenging and fresh.

The Wella Company has announced it will acquire Briogeo, one of the largest independent Black-owned brands in the United States.

Makeup artist Sir John has been appointed CTZN Cosmetics’ Chief Creative Officer and has acquired an equity stake in the cosmetics brand.

On Wednesday, May 4th, CEW’s Retail Conference 2022 kicks off covering the retail and brand trends influencing today’s beauty consumer.

Trendalytics April 2022 Beauty Trend Report identifies several beauty trends, including “effortless French girl beauty.”

Consumers have spoken: They want to find luxury sexual wellness products in the same channels where they purchase their favorite skincare, fragrances, and go-to lipsticks. Prestige beauty department stores are…

CreatorIQ March 2022 Beauty & Fashion Report with Dior Beauty, Chanel Beauty, and r.e.m beauty showing stellar results.

RoC Derm Correxion ventures into the procedure-alternative arena, targeting consumers who can’t afford in-office procedures.

P&G Beauty executive Alexis Schrimpf discusses how design first became a passion of hers, and how she applies it in all of her work.

L’Oreal’s Nathalie Gerschtein is here to celebrate beauty’s big return as she reports that mass makeup sales are up — even compared to 2019.

Clean beauty brand Ethique, best known for its skin and body bars, is entering the cosmetics category with Ethique compostable lipsticks.

P&G Beauty has developed personalized beauty boosters under the Olay and Pantene brands available exclusively at Walmart.

YSL Beauté’s sustainability initiative, Re:wild Our Earth, aims to protect/restore biodiversity and promote ecological restoration.

Spate’s Body Care Report gives insights into which ingredients consumers are using below the neck, and which areas are ripe for innovation.

Estée Lauder executive Susan Akkad says that leading with compassion and empathy, as well as innovating in an inclusive beauty arena, is what inspires her in her work.

Rising indie beauty star Monika Blunder launched her clean eponymous makeup line in 2020. Today it’s landing in Nordstrom.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has launched its fourth virtual makeup store in the metaverse with the latest iteration sporting enhanced UX.

Olaplex CEO and serial TikToker, JuE Wong, shares the brand’s secret to success and how to create campaigns that prioritize the consumer.

As sun care continues to shift from a beach day purchase to an everyday investment, revolutionary sun care brand, Supergoop!, is poised to continue leading the category. With innovative SPF-first…

Perfect Corp.’s 2022 Global Beauty Trend Report spotlights the biggest hair color trends and consumer behaviors from around the world. 

The best of spring 2022 beauty is now available, with items ranging from sustainably-minded to moisture-packed to summer-ready must haves.

As the CEO and co-founder of  Gen See, Danya Klein leverages two decades of beauty marketing and branding expertise to elevate the DTC beauty brand she launched globally earlier this…

In Spate’s latest report, Retail Hair Trends, Spate identifies which retailers are doing hair care right.

As the co-founder and CEO of JLo Beauty & Lifestyle Companies, Lisa Sequino will address her many observations in an evolving industry.

This week’s opening of Salon Yoshiko at Bergdorf Goodman marks the return of Manhattan’s ultimate luxe salon.

Tula CEO Savannah Sachs chats brand growth, beauty trends, and how the company is faring post-P&G acquisition.

In a 5 Minutes Q&A, Love Wellness founder Lauren Bosworth talks about taking the embarrassment out of shopping for personal care products.

The 2022 CEW Ambassadors for Beauty Creators Awards have been revealed. See who’s supporting product innovation + the teams behind them.

Luxe fragrance brand Amouage is looking to drive growth in the U.S. by identifying and adding key points of distribution.

Mara Beauty CEO Allison McNamara uses algae as a core ingredient in all of her brand’s products. It’s also how Allison plans to position the brand for longevity.

Olaplex CEO JuE Wong talks about the brand’s platform strategy for its award-winning bond-building hair care products.

In a bid to build its Millennial and Gen Z reach, L’Occitane acquires Australian skin care brand Grown Alchemist.

As the sole beauty participant in Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week, Este Lauder creates an NFT to glow-up avatars.

Beekman 1802 x Bridgerton partner for a beauty drop aligning with the debut of the hit show’s second season.

Kline has uncovered the most impactful beauty trends redefining 2022, and they’re not what you think.

NPD is forecasting a hair sales care surge of 15 percent over the next two years, driven by elevated demand.

An upcoming clean indie beauty pop-up, Conscious Beauty Collective, was driven by brands without a ton of resources.

Trendalytics has released the top March 2022 beauty search trends, revealing the biggest shifts in consumer searches for the month.

Nudestix has tapped Robert Beredo as Global Chief Digital Officer, a new role for the firm specializing in minimalist, multi-tasking clean makeup and skin care.

After a two-year absence, Natural Products Expo West returns with many exhibitors celebrating the chance to network and pitch newness.

Tribe Dynamics’ Top 10 Report lists the brands that are leading in social media and the influencer campaigns that got them there.

As consumers research products and routines, the ingredients they’re seeking evolve. Spate’s Top Rising Ingredients Report reveals what they’re searching for.

Andrew Stanleick, BeautyHealth’s new CEO, looks to grow its flagship brand, HydraFacial, beef up its portfolio, and build its international presence.

The award winning styling tool Dyson Airwrap is getting a makeover.

Uoma Beauty founder and CEO Sharon Chuter has been named CEW’s inaugural Catalyst for Change Award Honoree. for her trailblazing initiatives to institute change in corporate beauty firms.

Tula Skincare is making its debut at Sephora, a natural move for the brand after Sephora said customers were requesting it.

Food coach and founder of Wake Up and Read the Labels, Jen Smiley, believes in the healing power of real food for nourishing the body and feeding the skin.

Saie Beauty has expanded within Sephora with new eco-conscious displays.

Spate’s March 2022 Beauty Tracker spotlights which upcoming skin care, hair, and makeup products are driving search volume changes over the past 12 months.

Target has launched Target Zero, a new initiative that looks to respond to growing shopper interest in products that help reduce waste.

Arches & Halos, the easy-to-use, affordable brow grooming brand, has a trio of new items launching in time for spring.

SkinCeuticals has opened two flagships in NYC and Miami.

Dr. Howard Sobel has received a patent for SD-100 concentrate – a proprietary technology used in Sobel SkinRx.

Walmart has partnered with Space NK to offer prestige beauty brands online and in nearly 250 Walmart stores this summer.

The NPD Group’s March blog post focuses on skin care’s new minimalistic turn and the rise of skinimalism.

Perfect Corp. is set to merge with Provident Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded SPAC. The new ticker symbol will be PERF.

Musical artist Gwen Stefani has launched a makeup line that reflects her iconic beauty look: matte red lips, cat eyes, and bold brows.

Technology-driven beauty tools have emerged over the past few years as one of the fastest-growing segments in the beauty category.

Fragrance emerged as the star category in prestige
beauty in 2021 with sales jumping double-digits and prices up 15%.

Beekman 1802 is poised to take its goat milk skin care business to the next level with the appointment of Jill Scalamandre as Chief Executive Officer.

L’Oréal’s Erica Culpepper talks Dark & Lovely’s 50th Anniversary, what it means to celebrate and champion Black beauty, and how to redefine inclusive beauty.

Ami Cole makeup is all about enhancing—rather than transforming—melanin-rich skin.

Beauty’s Black micro-influencers who are impacting the lives of beauty lovers across the U.S.

Mielle Organics, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned hair care brands in the U.S., is destined for ambitious domestic and global expansion.

Sally Beauty has created a robust platform to connect the Black community by providing best-in-class resources for textured hair.

MAC has introduced its big 2022 innovation: a stackable mascara that’s customizable on any lash type.

Beauty for All has received a $96M investment from TPG Growth to fuel its technology platform and enter new regions.

CEW Beauty News presents a selection of Black-owned subscription boxes delivering curated beauty products across multiple categories.

Ivy Beauty has donated $30,000 to Know Your Rights Camp to elevate the next generation of change leaders.

BIPOC-owned fragrance brands are bringing diversity to the category with unique stories, embracing an underserved community.

CEW has announced 2022’s Achiever Award Honorees, a reflection of the best and brightest in beauty, and CEW’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

SweetSpot Labs promotes Julia Chamberlain to CEO.

Gen Z Hair care brand Next of Us has created a fund to help supplement unpaid interns.

Humidifier brand Canopy enters Sephora.com; Drybar founder Ali Webb named President of the brand.

Curlsmith partners with Project Beauty Share to donate hair care products to help end hygiene poverty.

Sustainable BIPOC-led beauty brand, Common Heir, has raised $2.5M to fuel growth.

Brands are looking to win on TikTok and are struggling to find the best advice. Here, how to crack social media’s discovery platform.

PCA Skin is planning space experiments to fuel skin care R&D.

Black beauty influencers have major clout on social media. CEW Beauty News spotlights the 10 top Black influencers to follow.

Yelp has listed the top rated Black-owned beauty businesses in the U.S. based on national online presence, average rating, and review counts.

Data firm Trendalytics rounds up the Top 10 Black-owned beauty brands by consumer engagement across social and digital platforms.

Sara Mullins, Senior Category Manager, Hair Care, Walgreens, talks to CEW Beauty News about the recent revamp of the hair care section in many Walgreens stores by doubling the space devoted to textured hair, how she stays connected to consumers’ unique needs, and the ongoing efforts to broaden inclusive offerings in local communities.

Trinny Woodall, the London-based entrepreneur, T.V. presenter and global fashion stylist, has added skin care to her line up with the launch of two active cleansers.

Tatiana Birkelund joined Neiman Marcus as VP/GM Beauty & Jewelry in April 2021 after a nearly 16-year career at Ralph Lauren where she was Senior Vice President of Sales and Planning. Here, Tatiana spoke to CEW Beauty News about how she is handling pandemic-induced uncertainties, her focus over the past nine months, and her three-year plan.

Sally Hansen is launching the next generation of virtual nail color try-ons: the mass market leader is the first nail color and care brand to offer a new virtual and interactive tool, in conjunction with Perfect Corp.

When non-essential beauty service businesses shuttered their doors in March 2020, many went into total retraction mode; it was time to hunker down and slash all overhead. But the team behind Heyday took an altogether different approach.

For February, brands are embracing skin care and all things moisture as we ride out the final doldrums of winter.

Personal and beauty care brand accelerator, SuperOrdinary, has added two new brands to its portfolio, Peace Out Skincare and Gisou. The partnership looks to bring both brands to Amazon.

Tula, the New York-based doctor-founded skin care brand which was recently acquired by Procter & Gamble, is heading down under, expanding distribution to one of the most prominent beauty retailers in Australia and New Zealand.

While many retailers are dedicating at least 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned beauty brands, that hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs from launching their own beauty e-tailing sites to serve the needs of the broader BIPOC community.

After nearly six years at Walmart, Musab Balbale is leaving the company for the head merchant role  at CVS health, according to a report by Chain Drug Review.

From trends to best sellers to which category is now as big as skin care (can you guess??) be sure to join us February 9 to hear from an incredible lineup of speakers from The NPD Group, NielsenIQ, Mintel, sparks & honey, and Spate/Google.

AS Beauty is growing by acquisition again, this time adding Cover FX to its portfolio. This marks the company’s fourth acquisition since 2019 and offers another opportunity for AS to harness its expertise to revive a heritage brand.

Ulta Beauty is doubling its investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion with a $50 million commitment in 2022 that will support brand amplification, assortment growth, and equitable guest and associate experiences.   

Explore Spate’s Eye Makeup Report to understand how today’s consumer continues to use eye makeup to express themselves and flex their creative skills.

Sharon Chuter, the Founder of Pull Up For Change and Uoma Beauty, revealed her latest Make It Black campaign with a roster of new beauty exclusives. Make It Black debuted in 2021 as a collaboration with several brands to create limited edition black packaging for select items during Black History Month.

Even in an ongoing pandemic—or maybe because of it—consumers want to touch, feel, and play with products. Driving this sentiment home is the debut of four brands in various retailer partners, with the key goal of offering accessibility and launching new categories.

QVC and HSN kicked off Black History Month featuring a specially curated assortment of Black-owned and ally brands, as well as with a $100,000 donation to the Black Women’s Health Imperative [BWHI].

Founder and CEO of The Doux, Maya Smith, talks to CEW Beauty News about The Doux’s point of difference in the textured hair space, how her salon experience shaped her view on the hair care market, and why the brand’s origins is forever front of mind.

Beauty News caught up with Oddity co-founder Oran Holtzman and the SpoiledChild team to learn more about the brand’s strategy as a multi-category wellness brand, how the brand plans to market its wares, and more.

The indie beauty brand buying spree continues. The latest suitor of clean beauty is the Courtin-Clarins family, owner of Clarins, which snapped up Ilia Beauty on Tuesday through their holding company Famille C. holding company. a trailblazer in the clean beauty space.

As Walmart continues to identify and collaborate with high-performance skin care brands, the world’s largest retailer has announced its latest brand partnership: Versed Skincare.

Versed, among the fastest growing clean skin care brands, has built an 85,000-person strong community since its launch in 2019 that aligns with its results driven, accessible priced positioning.

Beauty and wellness brand Moon Juice has received a Series C investment from True Beauty Ventures. Moon Juice is a pioneer in using plants and science to deliver wellness benefits.

This year, perfume campaigns are aiming to provide a particular feeling, one of calmness, warmth, and adventure outside the home. MOSS Studio + Magazine rounds up successful perfume trends to follow this year. At the center of them all is a sense of peace, a warm cozy feeling, and memories of childhood. 

Joy Chen, known for taking established brands to the next level, is taking a shot at building a beauty company from the ground up.

Tribe Dynamics’ latest report, The Top Brands and Trends from 2021, the firm looks back at the year in influencer marketing, highlighting key trends in beauty and fashion brands’ performances across the U.S., U.K., France, and Europe.

Farfetch Limited, the global luxury fashion platform, has announced it will acquire luxury beauty retailer, Violet Grey, for an undisclosed sum. Since its launch in 2014, Violet Grey has become a launchpad for luxe beauty brands.

Pacifica Beauty has tapped beauty industry veteran Nathalie Kristo as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Vegamour hair care is partnering with Sephora to expand its distribution to about 450 Sephora stores nationwide.

Indie beauty brand Valde Beauty has launched into the metaverse via a virtual gallery in Decentraland with a limited number of handcrafted, semi-precious refillable lipstick vessels. The phygital collection is called Divine Crystal Armor and establishes the beauty brand’s entry into a community meant to support female creatives, artists and beauty entrepreneurs in the Latin X, BIPOC and LGBQT.

Trying to find out which platforms work best for which beauty category—and which influencer tier realizes the best engagements rates for both—can be daunting. Data firm Traackr seems to have nailed down the analysis in their latest report where they studied more than 1,000 beauty brands in the U.S., U.K., and France to uncover the average engagement rates by influencer tier and platform (Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube), across four major beauty categories (cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and hair care).

Published reports are saying that Glossier is laying off over 80 employees, about one-third of the DTC brand’s corporate workforce.

Modern Retail, the first to report the news after obtaining an internal Glossier email, reported that Glossier CEO Emily Weiss, said in the email, “We have made the incredibly tough decision to part ways with over 80 members of our Glossier team.” 

Whether they’re combining practicality with glam, or treatment with a daily routine (hello, hair loss shampoo!), consumers are not sacrificing what they want for what they need. Instead, 2022 will be all about thoughtful combinations, proven and effective products, and bold looks coupled with pragmatic touches.

This past year, we’ve all heard a lot about The Great Resignation. With one in four Americans quitting their job this year, the shift away from a traditional 9-to-5, 40-hour work week is well underway. But what’s truly behind this mass exodus from the workforce?

Virtual shopping experiences in the metaverse, a market opportunity Bloomberg Intelligence estimates will reach $800 billion in the next two years, has a big consumer group in Gen Z.

As the world enters the “junior year” of the pandemic, acne is taking center stage in skin care. Products that are accessible and affordable are what’s resonating best among the masses, and luxurious textures and refined experiences are being sought out to treat skin.

Hana Ben-Shabat, the founder of research and advisory firm Gen Z Planet, has created a comprehensive report on Gen Z that explores what the demographic does with their money, what they want from brands, and the size of their spending power. Results were both surprising and illuminating.

Fragrance was 2021’s big winner, according to The NPD Group, outperforming all other beauty categories with a 49 percent jump in sales versus 2020. For the year, sales of hair products grew 47 percent, makeup grew 23 percent, and skin care sales increased 18 percent.

From lipstick sales spikes in May (as masking restrictions were loosened) to unseasonably early holiday shopping (as supply chain issues loomed), 2021 realized plenty of beauty whiplash. The Spate Beauty Tracker compares the hair, skin care, makeup, and fragrance categories against years past to help make sense of frequent changes and shifts.

L’Oréal has entered into a strategic partnership with tech solutions firm Verily that holds the potential to identify dermatologic interventions for consumers by combining Verily’s and L’Oréal’s strengths in their respective industries.

Procter & Gamble released second quarter results on Wednesday revealing sales of $21 billion for the period ended December 31, an increase of 6 percent versus the prior year. Organic sales, which exclude the impacts of foreign exchange, acquisitions, and divestitures, also increased 6 percent. In beauty, net sales grew 3 percent with organic segment sales inching up 2 percent versus a year ago.

Jeannine Lobell, Stila founder who sold her brand to Estée Lauder in 1999, is poised to unveil Neen in February, an 11-product cosmetic offering designed to work across all skin tones. With Neen, Jeannine aims to use the idea of video tutorials to define the brand, reach shoppers, and generate sales while at the same time minimizing waste and overconsumption, particularly now that in-store makeovers seem to be a thing of the past.

Marc Rey has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of clean beauty pioneer Beautycounter, effective February 1. Gregg Renfrew, the company’s Founder, CEO and Chief Brand Officer, will become Beautycounter’s Executive Chair working on community engagement and empowerment, brand innovation and awareness, and social mission and advocacy.

Unilever-owned Ren Clean Skincare has named Michelle Brett as its new Chief Executive Officer. Michelle replaces Arnaud Meysselle, who has left the business to oversee Jellycat, a plush toy business.

Tons of data on beauty trends, category outlooks and what’s hot for 2022 is making the rounds. But what about the consumer, and how she’s evolved over the past two years? Euromonitor is reporting that radical lifestyle shifts have motivated consumers to make intentional, mindful, and ambitious decisions.

L’Oréal Paris peeled back the curtain on the science behind its products in a virtual presentation on Tuesday January 11, called The Other Side Summit.

Trendalytics has released its Top 100 Trend Report, exploring what’s to come in 2022 across 10 different markets, including Beauty.

Beauty brands are kicking off 2022 with a bevy of skin, hair, and makeup launches. Here’s a look at this month’s launches.

Fortress Brand, a full-service Amazon agency based in New York City, aims to stay on top of today’s rapidly changing market by investing deeply in technology, data and research. In this article, Gabby Barikian, Director of Marketing, forecasts what beauty brands can expect to see happening with the ecommerce giant in 2022.

Beiersdorf is betting on the future of teledermatology with its recent investment in Dermanostic, a start-up based in Dusseldorf, Germany. Dermanostic is an app is designed to offer dermatological diagnoses once a user uploads three photos and fills out a medical history form.

Gussi, the cult favorite at-home keratin treatment brand, has named Alison Romash as its new President, charged with leading the year-old firm’s brand strategy, marketing, creative, media, product development, and expansion of its DTC business into omni-channel distribution.