Timed with the FIFA World Cup 2026, AXE (Lynx in the United Kingdom) launched a collection that’s best described as a return to fine fragrance, featuring three new products and a slogan, “Smell your best when you look your worst,' that places the brand in the stands with fans, challenging the chaotic essence of sports-watching at a sensory level.
Behind AXE’s Strategic Return to Fine Fragrance with a FIFA World Cup 2026 Partnership
Global Cosmetic Industry speaks with Caroline Gregory, Global Brand Director of AXE/Lynx, on partnering with FIFA World Cup 2026, the launch and the return to fine fragrance.
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Coty noted that it grew Gucci Beauty revenue by more than 60% since 2019, driven by franchises including Gucci Flora, Bloom, Guilty and The Alchemist's Garden, positioning the transaction as a monetization of value it helped create.
Gucci Beauty Changes Hands Early: Coty Cashes Out as L’Oréal Secures a 50-Year Luxury Prize
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OLAPLEX Launches o7 Shine Serum Oil Mist
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While influencers drive consumer excitement and feed AI recommendations, online sources that lead include Reddit, Who What Wear, Wikipedia, Sephora and Allure.
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Dermatological Beauty returned to mid- to high-single-digit growth, powered by La Roche-Posay, a reaccelerating CeraVe business fueled by its core moisturizers and new suncare launches, double-digit gains for SkinCeuticals, and continued momentum for Vichy's Dercos hair care range.
L'Oréal Builds Momentum With Record Margins as Dermatological Beauty, Hair Care and E-Commerce Lead Growth
The company emphasized that growth was driven by both higher volumes and favorable product mix, reinforcing consumers' willingness to spend on premium, innovation-led beauty despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
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The launch also underscores a broader shift in consumer behavior. As minimalist beauty continues to gain momentum and consumers seek lower-maintenance alternatives to frequent salon appointments, Buff is betting that healthy natural nails can become a beauty statement in their own right rather than simply the stage beneath polish.
Buff Beauty Bets the Future of Nails Is Bare
The brand's 23-SKU collection borrows familiar concepts from facial skin care.
Jul 29th, 2026
Founded in 2019 by Elina Sofia Wang, ESW Beauty says the creator ownership model reflects its vision of building long-term brand growth through authentic collaboration.
ESW Beauty Taps Katie Fang, Aliya Rachinski as First Creator Equity Partners
Rather than serving as paid ambassadors, the two will receive ownership stakes in the company.
Jul 29th, 2026
Beauty remained the company's strongest personal care category. Quarterly beauty sales increased 6% to $3.98 billion, driven by 3% organic sales growth, supported by higher volume and favorable pricing.
P&G Beauty Outperforms as Grooming Slows in Mixed Q4, FY2026 Results
P&G expects fiscal 2027 net sales growth of 1% to 3% and anticipates continued pressure from elevated commodity, energy and transportation costs.
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Buoyed by the strong performance, Unilever raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting 4% to 6% underlying sales growth with approximately 3% underlying volume growth and a modest improvement in operating margin.
Unilever Lifts 2026 Outlook as Beauty Powers Strong First-Half Growth
Personal Care also delivered a solid 4.8% USG, supported by FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns.
Jul 28th, 2026
The raise builds on the firm's successful first fund, which delivered exits including Touchland, acquired by Church & Dwight, Billie, Coterie and Hims.
Align Ventures Raises $125M Fund II, Signaling Strong Investor Appetite for Next-Generation Beauty Brands
Align has also already warehoused an investment in California Naturals ahead of Fund II and recently participated in the brand's Series B round.
Jul 28th, 2026
Selective retail continues to outperform many traditional luxury categories, with Sephora serving as a critical gateway for premium beauty brands and increasingly acting as a stabilizing force within LVMH's portfolio.
LVMH Beauty Holds Firm as Sephora Outpaces Luxury Slowdown, Fueling Confidence for Second Half
Sephora continued to gain market share globally, reinforcing its position as one of LVMH's most reliable growth drivers.
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For Sephora, the addition strengthens its credibility in advanced treatment skin care, while for Deciem, the partnership creates a powerful platform to scale NIOD beyond its loyal core audience and elevate the brand's profile in one of North America's most influential prestige retail channels.
NIOD Makes Prestige Retail Play with Sephora, Bringing Science-First Skin Care to a Wider Audience
Retailers are expanding assortments that appeal to sophisticated skin care enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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