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Parsol SLX's film-forming capabilities allow it to defend the hair and skin with high efficiency.
DSM-Firmenich's Parsol SLX Said to Boost Sunscreen Performance by 50%
The technology could potentially allow brands to minimize chemical loads in formulations.
Jul 17th, 2025
L'Occitane Group has thrived under private ownership, per its 2025 results.
Puig and L'Occitane Report Strong Revenue Growth in 2025
Gandon will spearhead the transformation of the company’s digital, marketing and media ecosystem, driving strategies that span its brand portfolio.
The Estée Lauder Companies Creates Chief Digital & Marketing Officer Role, Appoints Aude Gandon
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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards
The 2026 C&T Allē Awards just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.
Jul 15th, 2025
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Jun 18th, 2025
L'Oreal continues to snap up high-performing brands in key categories.
Why L'Oreal is Acquiring Color Wow
U.S.- and U.K.-based Color Wow was founded in 2013 by Gail Federici and has since enjoyed "rapid growth" via salons, selective distribution and e-commerce.
Jun 30th, 2025
The brand, which markets natural and scent-forward soaps and body washes, deodorants, hair care, skin care, and other men’s grooming products, retails at Walmart and Costco, but has notably built a strong direct-to-consumer business.
Unilever is Acquiring Dr. Squatch for $1.5B: Report
A natural, scent-forward take on men's care has been snapped up by the global giant.
Jun 23rd, 2025
Clockwise, from upper left: Prof. Maria Teresa Dova, Prof. Priscilla Baker, Prof. Claudia Felser, Prof. Barbara Finlayson-Pitts and Prof. Xiaoyun Wang
Five Pioneering Scientists Honored with 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Awards
This year’s awards were presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, celebrating achievements in fields ranging from cryptography and particle physics to green energy and environmental science.
Jun 23rd, 2025
Is Coty eyeing a breakup? A new report says yes.
Coty Exploring Breakup of Its Units: Report
The sell-off would reportedly include the company's consumer division and luxury segment.
Jun 16th, 2025
“Generative AI is bringing digital intelligence and agility to enterprises,' said Azita Martin, vice president and general manager retail and CPG, Nvidia.
Can L’Oréal and Nvidia Revolutionize Beauty with AI?
“Our focus is to drive unparalleled consumer engagement, with both creativity and technology, as transformative technologies such as gen AI and agentic AI redefine our consumer expectations."
Jun 11th, 2025
Bath & Body Works reports strong Q1 growth with innovative product offerings and announces Daniel Heaf as its new CEO to drive future success.
Bath and Body Works Reports Positive Start to 2025 with Q1 Revenue Growth and CEO Transition
Bath & Body Works starts 2025 strong with a 2.9% sales increase and 29% EPS growth in Q1. Daniel Heaf named CEO, as the company projects up to $3.60 EPS for 2025.
Jun 6th, 2025
Per a Financial Times report, L'Oreal is close to snapping up 16-year-old U.K.-based Medik8, which bills itself as a 'dermatological skin care brand, globally renowned for clinically proven age-defying results, without compromise.'
BREAKING: L'Oréal Acquires Medik8
The news comes amid a boom in dermatological beauty, which has risen to prominence at the expense of clean beauty pure players.
Jun 5th, 2025
Originally founded in 2010 as Dignity Coconuts, the company has earned awards for its raw, centrifuge-extracted coconut oil and transparent sourcing model.
Dignity Made Launches to Fight Trafficking with Ethical Coconut Oil
Dignity Coconuts is now Dignity Made, a rebrand highlighting its mission to prevent human trafficking and empower coconut farmers in the Philippines. With ethical jobs, fair trade, and clean products, every purchase creates real impact.
Jun 2nd, 2025
The brand has reportedly more than doubled its consumer base over the past year, racking up $212 million in net sales in the 12 months ended March 31, 2025. Pictured, from left, is e.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber.
e.l.f. Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode for $1 Billion Amid Tariff Challenges
Bieber will continue her role as founder and additionally serve as Rhode’s chief creative officer and head of innovation, overseeing creative, product innovation and marketing.
May 29th, 2025