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9-Month US Prestige Beauty Sales Total $24.1B, Mass Hits $54.5B, Pick Up Momentum Going Into Holidays

“Beauty is in a position to shine this holiday, with one-third of consumers planning to gift beauty products—a meaningful increase from last year," said Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry advisor at Circana.

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

Episode one of "Voices Behind the Data" is releasing at 11AM CT on Global Cosmetic Industry's LinkedIn and Instagram pages. Check our socials for the drop.

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

ICONS Beauty Group welcomes Scott Lingren as chief executive officer and Sue Nichols, the former CEO and the company's founder, as vice chair.

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Olaplex's Three Month Sales Decrease 3.8% to $114.6 Million

Olaplex has announced its financial results for the third quarter, with a decrease of 3.8% to $114.6 million in net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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.

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.

Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue for Combined Revenue of $32 Billion

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a personal care manufacturer, and Kenvue Inc., a consumer health leader, announced an agreement that will see a projected combined revenue of approximately $32 billion in 2025.

Unilever Q3 Beauty Sales Growth at 5.1%, While Beiersdorf's Derma Delivers 9-Month +12.3% Organic Growth

Unilever has released 9-month and Q3 results, with beauty and well-being sales growth at 5.1% while Beiersdorf delivers expected 9-month sale, driven by a +12.3% in derma.

L'Oreal Sees Positive Growth, with €32.80 Billion in Sales Across All Divisions and Regions

L'Oréal has seen growth in all divisions and regions, with total sales amounting to 32.80 billion euros and positive like-for-like and reported growth.