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Makeup emerged as the fastest-growing division, surging 9.1% on a like-for-like basis to €359 million as Charlotte Tilbury continued to gain market share and deliver strong sell-out performance.

Puig Outpaces Premium Beauty Market as Makeup and APAC Fuel First-Half Growth

Fragrance and fashion remained Puig's largest business, accounting for nearly three-quarters of sales.

Built around the philosophy that 'every body is welcome here,' Saltair has carved out a distinctive position by combining treatment-focused skin care actives with premium fragrance experiences at accessible price points.

TSG Consumer Acquires Majority Stake in Saltair, Betting Big on Body Care Growth

For TSG, the acquisition reflects continued confidence in body care as one of beauty's fastest-growing segments.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance

July/August 2026

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July/August 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

'Founders who punch above their weight can command a room,' says Alicia Sontag, co-founder and managing partner of Prelude Growth Partners.

What Makes a Beauty Brand Investable? Prelude Growth's Alicia Sontag Weighs In.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

ELC will refocus on its ongoing initiatives following the end of talks with Puig.

What Happened with Estée Lauder-Puig?

'Cyber liability insurance provides coverage for data breaches—hacking incidents, payment info exposure,' says Kenneth Hegel of Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants. 'Especially important of you are storing any customer data or you sell DTC alongside retail.'

The Retail Insurance Rules Beauty Brands Can’t Ignore

"Rising insurance costs are changing how beauty brands operate in a pretty fundamental way."

Kenvue’s Skin Health and Beauty Business Rebounds With 8.4% Sales Surge

Kenvue credited the latest growth to a combination of product innovation, stronger commercial execution and targeted digital acceleration strategies.

Prestige, which accounts for roughly two-thirds of total sales, remained relatively resilient, with flat reported revenue in the quarter.

Coty Stabilizes Profit, Boosts Cash Flow as Strategic Reset Takes Hold

The company is reducing the number of smaller product launches, streamlining operations, and increasing investment in core brands and consumer engagement.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance

Skin care gains were offset by softness in legacy brands like Clinique and Origins, indicating ongoing repositioning challenges in parts of the portfolio.

Estée Lauder Rebuild Gains Traction as Margins Surge and Fragrance Fuels Growth

For fiscal 2027, the company expects organic net sales growth of 3% to 5% and adjusted operating margins approaching 13%.

Core megabrands—Dove and Vaseline—are doing the heavy lifting.

Unilever’s Beauty Core Holds Steady as $44.8B McCormick Deal Redefines the Portfolio

Unilever is expected to operate as a €39 billion pure-play health and personal care group, with approximately 90% of revenues derived from brands ranked #1 or #2 in their categories.

Currency is expected to remain a drag, with a projected ~1.3% full-year impact if exchange rates remain stable, down from a heavier impact earlier in the year.

L’Oréal Starts 2026 Strong, Lifts Growth Ahead of Beauty Market on Innovation, E-commerce and Emerging Markets

Despite volatility, the company expects to keep outperforming the global beauty market and deliver another year of growth in sales and profit.

The 2026 Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards in Bologna once again spotlighted the most forward-thinking beauty innovations worldwide, with winners spanning ingredients, formulation, packaging, devices, and finished products.

Cosmoprof Awards 2026: Where Beauty Innovation Meets System-Level Sustainability

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 brought together 3,104 exhibitors from 68 countries representing more than 10,000 brands.

Aora Beauty Courtesy Of Credo Beauty

Mexican Beauty Brand AORA Makes US Retail Debut at Credo Beauty with Omni-Channel Partnership

Aora and Credo Beauty Announce Omni

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KISS Colors & Care Introduces 4 New Style and Care Collections For Textured Hair

L’Oréal is tightening its grip on luxury beauty with the completed acquisition of Kering Beauté—bringing Creed into its orbit—and locking in 50-year fragrance and beauty licenses for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, with Gucci set to follow post-Coty.

Scale Wars: L’Oréal Expands as Lauder–Puig Talks Heat Up

Together, the deals point to an era of scale, strategic alliances and ultra-long-term brand control.

GPI Beauty, a global leader in innovative beauty packaging and turnkey solutions, has appointed Erin Tidwell as senior sales director, West Coast.

GPI Beauty Appoints Erin Tidwell as Senior Sales Director to Lead West Coast Expansion

According to Maria Marshall, general manager of GPI Beauty, Tidwell’s "results-driven mindset" will be crucial.