Luxury beauty brands desperately need new points of distribution, as traditional department stores increasingly fail to deliver true luxury experiences. The solution lies in infiltrating high-end, membership-based wellness spaces.
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With the launch of Beauty Crush Skincare, Karen Behnke appears to be betting that beauty consumers want something more than clean—they want clinically driven regenerative biotechnology.
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The retailer also demonstrated improving profitability, with gross margin expanding to 40.1% from 39.1% a year ago, reflecting stronger merchandise margins and lower inventory shrink.
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Jun 2nd, 2026
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ELC will refocus on its ongoing initiatives following the end of talks with Puig.
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May 21st, 2026
L'Oréal Luxe is extending fragrance beyond traditional product formats through a new partnership with DataLand, the AI-driven cultural institution co-founded by Refik Anadol (pictured) and Efsun Erkılıç.
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In comparative laboratory testing against standard trimethylsiloxysilicate (TMS) formats, an identical 13.90% active dose of Silmer Q7-G10 achieved the highest transfer resistance on Leneta cards, retaining an impressive 89.19% of lipstick immediately (after 3 minutes) and 98.03% overnight (after 21 hours).
Siltech Shakes Up Color Cosmetics with Launch of High-Performance Film Former and "Dual-Effect" Elastomers
Next-generation silicone technologies designed to eliminate the historic trade-off between cosmetic performance, sensory comfort, and finish customization.
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This Smart Eye Cream Applicator Brings Device-Led Precision to Eye Care
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Remedy, the dermatologist-developed skin care brand founded by Muneeb Shah, DO, has closed a Series A funding round of more than $20 million led by L Catterton, with participation from existing investor Norwest and new investor Sonoma Brands Capital, positioning the fast-growing company for its next phase of expansion.
Remedy Secures $20M+ to Scale Its Simplicity-First Challenge to Skin Care Complexity
The investment underscores continued investor interest in expert-led beauty brands that pair strong educational platforms with consumer-friendly product innovation.
Jun 12th, 2026
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Silmer Q7-G10 Delivers Luxury Wear With Transfer-Resistant Radiance
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Berlin Packaging's latest acquisitions boost its portfolio of glass, plastic and metal packaging solutions while adding specialized capabilities in closures, dispensing systems, decoration, printing, custom tooling, warehousing and regulatory support. (Pictured are some of Berlin Packaging's sun care formats, which demonstrate the company’s focus on usability, sensory experience and contemporary design.)
Berlin Packaging Doubles Down on Global Packaging Expansion with O.Berk and BlueSky Acquisitions
The deals underscore ongoing consolidation as suppliers seek greater scale, sourcing power and value-added capabilities.
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SPF 50 Serum: High-Performance Sun Protection Meets Dewy Hydration
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The new collection is designed to help maintain color vibrancy while addressing common consumer concerns such as dryness, damage and scalp wellness.
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