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PCR Responds to Allegations of Misleading SPF Reports, Unethical Practices

PCR has released a statement responding to recent headlines on "SPF retesting, media reports and misinformation," citing flaws in re-testing, low-quality raw materials and insufficient credentials for the industry expert cited in our reports.

Bids are due to Hilco Global on or before January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. PST, and an auction will be conducted via Zoom the next day.

Hilco Global Seeks Offers for Color Cosmetics Brand Pat McGrath Labs

Leandro Barreto, currently chief marketing officer for Unilever’s beauty and wellbeing business group, will extend his remit to take accountability for Unilever’s enterprise-wide marketing agenda.

Unilever Announces Marketing Leadership Changes: Leandro Barreto Extends Remit & Esi Eggleston Bracey Leaves After 8 Years

Coty intends to use the vast majority of the Wella upfront cash proceeds related to this transaction, net of tax, to pay down its short term and long term debt.

Coty Sells Remaining 25.8% Stake in Wella to KKR for $750M and Significant Share of Ongoing Proceeds

Coty intends to use the vast majority of the Wella upfront cash proceeds related to this transaction, net of tax, to pay down its short term and long term debt.

Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products

Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products

Unica Packaging’s Triple-Mix Bottle is a new three-chamber packaging designed to simplify the delivery of complex multi-formula products. The Triple-Mix Bottle uses a unique single pump design that ensures effortless dispensing of your multi-formula product.

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Gattefossé Celebrates 20 Years in China, Inaugurates Technical Center of Excellence in Shanghai

As the world’s largest beauty market and a hub for pharmaceutical R&D, the country aligns closely with Gattefossé’s focus on natural, high-performance ingredients and advanced drug delivery systems, the company reports.

ÄIO’s process transforms agricultural and wood industry side streams into high-quality oils and fats.

ÄIO Achieves Milestone: Producing First Tonne of Sustainable Yeast-based Oil

The ingredient is designed to replace unsustainable products widely used in cosmetics, food and oleochemicals; such as palm oil, coconut oil and petroleum-based mineral oils.

The transaction will be funded with L’Oréal’s available cash and credit lines. Closing is expected by Q1-2026 and remains subject to customary regulatory approvals.

L’Oreal Groupe Makes Additional 10% Stake in Galderma Group AG

The transaction brings L’Oréal ownership of Galderma’s share capital to 20%.

Notable is the revised fiscal guidance for 2025, where prior net sales were at $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion. Net sales have been adjusted to reflect their growth at approximately $12.3 billion.

Ulta Beauty's Steady Momentum: Company Sees $2.9B in Net Sales for Q3

Ulta Beauty has released its Q3 and nine-month results for 2025, showing steady momentum as the company begins to execute its Ulta Beauty Unleashed Strategy.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Appoints New General Manager for the Middle East

Ossama Ogla, newly appointed general manager for the Middle East, said, "I am honored to have joined The Estée Lauder Companies, a global leader with an exceptional heritage of creativity, innovation and purpose, and to lead its business in one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving markets in the world."

Montse Suárez, founder and managing partner of Iris Ventures, adds: “Chrystelle is an exceptional founder, combining vision, consumer insight and operational excellence. Innerskin is setting a new standard in aesthetics, delivering care and sophistication at scale like no one else.”

Iris Ventures Makes $15M Investment in Medical-Grade Skin Care

Innerskin, a medical aesthetics group in beauty and wellness, has announced a $15 million investment by Iris Ventures.

Liana Cook will serve as the 78th president of CIBS.

Celebrating Linage and Legacy: Liana Cook Named 78th President of CIBS

CIBS appoints Liana Cook at its 78th president, celebrating a multi-generational legacy that goes back to her grandfather.

Supergoop! welcomes Melis del Rey as chief executive officer and board director.

Supergoop! Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Credo Beauty has created the Credo Beauty Council. The council will primarily ensure Credo Beauty's adherence to clean beauty standards, promote consumer and manufacturing transparency and advise on sustainability initiatives.

Credo Beauty Pioneers Eco-Conscious Future with Two New Launches: Credo Qualified Services and its Clean Beauty Council

Credo Beauty has announced the introduction of Credo Qualified, a Credo Beauty-managed service market for businesses in the beauty supply chain as well as its Clean Beauty Council, featuring eight experts from across the field.