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Buying stakes in well-known domestic names could be a shortcut for L’Oreal to piggyback on C-beauty’s momentum.

L'Oreal Buys Second Chinese Skincare Stake as C-Beauty Rises

L'Oreal has made a minority stake in mass-market Chinese skincare brand Lan, marking its second investment in China as C-beauty continues to make global headway.

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"Voices Behind the Data" Episode One: (A) vs. (The) State of Black Beauty

Scott Lingren has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of ICONS Beauty Group, succeeding Sue Nichols, the company’s founder, who is stepping up into the role of vice chair of ICONS Beauty Group's board of directors.

ICONS Beauty Group Appoints Scott Lingren as CEO and Sue Nichols as Vice Chair

Baralan Redefines Beauty Packaging: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Design at the Core of a Future-Oriented Vision

Baralan Redefines Beauty Packaging: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Design at the Core of a Future-Oriented Vision

Baralan unveils its latest sustainable innovations in beauty packaging, merging technical excellence, refined aesthetics and innovation. A visionary leader reshaping the industry's future with glass at its core.

While device sales remained under pressure, the recurring consumables business continued to demonstrate resilience and profitability.

BeautyHealth Sees 10.3% Decrease in Three Month Revenue for 2025

BeautyHealth's three months revenue for 2025 totaled $70.7 million (compared to $78.8 million in 2024), a decrease of 10.3% due to lower delivery systems and consumables net sales.

Coty has announced plans to more closely integrate its prestige beauty and mass fragrance businesses, reaffirming its commitment to its heritage and core strengths as a fragrance powerhouse.

Coty's Three-Month Revenue at $1,577.2 Million, Prestige Fragrance Grows

In 1Q26, Coty sees $1,577.2 million in net revenue for three months ended September 30, 2025, while consumer demand for beauty continues to be solid, particularly for fragrances across price points and formats.

When compared to fiscal 2025, the outlook for fiscal 2026 reflects an expected 18-20% increase in net sales.

e.l.f. Beauty's Three Months Sales at $343.9 Million, Projected 18-20% Increase in 2026

e.l.f. Beauty has released its Q2 results for three and six months ended September 30, 2025, totaling $343.9 million for the first three months.

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Omya Launches Global Specialty Materials Business Unit

Omya Specialty Materials integrates a portfolio including pigments, binders and additives, along with life science ingredients and Omya's own extensive range of mineral-based products.

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Coptis Welcomes the Return of Pauline Caron as Chief Product Officer

Her return signals a step forward in Coptis' mission to enhance its product strategy and integrate cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, in the formulating process.

More than numbers, the report elevates the lived experiences of Black professionals and offers a unique window into the realities they face and the opportunities that lie ahead.

"Voices Behind the Data:" Global Cosmetic Industry x READY to BEAUTY Launch Mini-Series on Black Professionals in Beauty

GCI and READY to BEAUTY, a global think tank for multicultural entrepreneurs and brands, are proud to announce the launch of its six-episode mini-series "Voices Behind the Data" starting November 14.

“The Estée Lauder Companies is a legend in beauty,” says Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify. “Together, we’re shaping the next era of retail where iconic brands and world-class technology redefine what’s possible.”

The Estée Lauder Companies Reimagines Consumer Experience with Shopify Partnership

The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a strategic partnership with Shopify Inc., a leading global commerce platform, to modernize its digital technology infrastructure and deliver best-in-class omnichannel consumer experiences.

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Symrise Invests in Cellibre to Drive Biotech Innovation in Clean Beauty and Taste

The partnership aims to accelerate innovation in the taste balancing and cosmetic actives markets through advanced biomanufacturing, per the companies.

From L: Ségolène Leloutre (Cosmetic Valley), Sébastien Mnnier (PUIG), Brigitte Closs (Silab), Stéphanie Rott (Guerlain), Jean-Pierre Gorges (Chartres Metropole), Jérôme Hombourger (Credit Agricole Val de France), Caroline Plougastel (Chanel Parfums Beaute), Xavier Gaget (Groupe Pochet), Thomas Riou (Verescence), Céline Brucker (L'Oreal France), Cédric De Wavrechin (Group IDEC), Marc-Antoine Jamet (Cosmetic Valley), Jean-Michel Wilmotte (Wilmotte et Associes Architectes), Christophe Masson (Cosmetic Valley)

Maison de la Cosmétique Project Launches to Inspire the Future of French Beauty

The Maison de la Cosmétique, a project celebrating French excellence in perfume and cosmetics, is set to open in Chartres by 2028. The space will feature immersive experiences, innovation labs and a Cosmétopée garden.

“Together, M·A·C and Sephora share a core belief that beauty is for everyone, and this partnership reflects our mutual dedication to empowering all individuals to limitless self-expression,” said Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, SVP and global general manager at M·A·C Cosmetics.

M·A·C Cosmetics to Launch in Sephora U.S.

M·A·C has announced its launch in select U.S. Sephora locations and at Sephora at Kohl's in early 2026.