Retail | Global Cosmetic Industry

Sephora operates more than 2,600 stores in 35 countries (as of 2020) and offers roughly 78,000 products.

Guillaume Motte Taking Over as President and CEO of Sephora

Per parent LVMH, Sephora operates more than 2,600 stores in 35 countries (as of 2020) and offers roughly 78,000 products.

With 300 new brands on its Superdrug Marketplace, Superdrug has more than doubled the number of products on its website.

Superdrug Launches Online Beauty Marketplace with 300 Brands

“BreezoMeter’s cutting-edge AI platform detects and records environmental changes related to particle matter, pollen concentration, UV index and temperature,' says Anastasia Georgievskaya, Haut.AI CEO. 'All of these factors play a significant role in our skin’s health and directly influence inflammation, sun damage, and aging.'

Haut.AI Taps BreezoMeter Environmental Data for Personalized Skin Care Recommendations

AlgaPūr™ high stability high oleic algae oil multi-beneficial for skin etc.

AlgaPūr™ high stability high oleic algae oil multi-beneficial for skin etc.

Containing over 90% beneficial Omega-9 (oleic acid in the form of triglycerides) AlgaPūr™ high stability high oleic algae oil delivers versatility in eco-friendly formulations for skin and hair care.

The Saks Beauty Recycling program accepts empty hair care, skin care and cosmetic packaging from all brands, as well as from other retailers.

Saks Launches Beauty Recycling Program With TerraCycle

All collected waste is sorted by category based on composition, such as plastics and metals, and consolidated and sent for processing to become new raw resources that are transformed into new products, like furniture and gardening equipment.

Undefined Beauty is also currently in Target and Whole Foods.

Undefined Beauty Launches at Ulta

This is Undefined Beauty's first beauty retail partnership.

Tracee Ellis Ross said, 'Pattern was created to allow curly, coily and tight-textures to have access to their best hair in their own bathrooms, but we have always known how treasured the relationship is between stylist and client. By partnering with the Salons at Ulta Beauty, we are able to explore our patterns with top-tier professionals and elevate the journey of hair care with products and formulas that support our hair with the moisture, hydration and treatments we deserve.”

Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Available at Ulta Beauty Salons

Pattern will be available at more than 45 Ulta Beauty Salon locations in key markets across the country, offering a variety of hair services including wash and go, bantu knots, and silk press/wraps.

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Report: Sephora Stores Reopen in Russia as Ile de Beauté

The rebranding is part of Russia's changing retail space as companies have exited over the Ukraine conflict.

Each day, the first 30 visitors will receive exclusive Drunk Life swag that is currently not available in France.

Drunk Elephant Opening House of Drunk Paris Pop-Up

House of Drunk has previously been held in London, Singapore and New York. Paris will be the first House of Drunk since 2019.

Prior to the 2023 opening of physical retail, Sephora will host a London pop up.

[update] Sephora UK Opens; RIP FeelUnique

The U.K. business will be led by Sylvie Moreau, president of Sephora Europe and the Middle East.

The Augustinus Bader pop-up shop is located at The Grove LA.

Augustinus Bader Opens Pop-Up Shop at The Grove LA

Celebrity facial masseur and Augustinus Bader in-house brand representative, Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine, will be on-site to help customers achieve healthy skin and develop a curated routine.

As digital natives unaware of a life without swiping and interfaces, Generation Alpha views virtual and real experiences as interchangeable—putting pressure on marketers to ensure that virtual experiences are as cutting-edge yet genuine as possible.

Now is the Time to Market Beauty to Generation Alpha

This young, tech-savvy demographic wields brand influence and purchasing power that beauty brands need to tap into sooner rather than later.

From L to R: Laura Slatkin, Chris Collins, Linda G. Levy, Veronique Gabai-Pinsky and Nicole Eckels at the Dermstore’s Fragrance Shop Launch Event.

Dermstore Launches "The Fragrance Shop" Featuring Luxury Fragrances

The launch took place at an immersive and educational event in New York City.

On-demand: NPD, BYOMA & Skin Gym Talk About the Premiumization of Beauty

How a growing base of high earners and trading-up behaviors among consumers is driving growth in prestige beauty.