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(Left to right ) Kory Marchisotto SVP, CMO, e.l.f. Beauty and President, Keys Soulcare Scott Milsten SVP, general counsel CPO, e.l.f. Beauty Jennie Laar, SVP, CCO, e.l.f. Beauty Tarang Amin, chairman, CEO, e.l.f. Beauty Mandy Fields, SVP, CFO, e.l.f. Beauty Josh Franks, SVP, operations, e.l.f. Beauty.

e.l.f. Beauty Opens First European Office in London to Grow International Business

e.l.f. Cosmetics is now the No. 6 mass makeup brand in the U.K., compared to No. 12 five years ago, according to Nielsen.

In September 2022, The Estée Lauder Companies and Balmain announced a license agreement to collaboratively develop, produce and distribute an innovative line of beauty products set to transform the luxury and beauty world.

Balmain Beauty Unveils Campaign Teasing Luxury Fragrance Experience Launching September 2024

In September 2022, The Estée Lauder Companies and Balmain announced a license agreement to collaboratively develop, produce and distribute an innovative line of beauty products set to transform the luxury and beauty world.

Osāna's gentle formulations are designed to support skin and hair health with hydrating ingredients and replenishing botanical extracts.

Monday Haircare Founder Launches Osāna Naturals

Osāna Naturals is a range of skin and hair care formulations featuring six functional fragrances.

Supergoop! CEO Lisa Sequino (left), pictured with founder Holly Thaggard.

Supergoop! Appoints Lisa Sequino CEO

Sequino most recently served as CEO of JLo Beauty following nearly two decades of experience driving growth in the beauty and personal care industry at Estee Lauder and Procter & Gamble.

Bella Hadid Launching Ôrəbella in May 2024

According to Inc.com, the brand's trademark filing suggests it may offer scented lotions, candles, fragrance reed diffusers, soaps, shampoos and conditioners and styling creams.

YSL Beauty Names Dua Lipa Global Makeup Ambassador

Debuting in three waves, Dua Lipa's first makeup campaign for YSL Beauty conveys the brand's shiny couture statement, shot by director Nathalie Canguilhem in Morocco.

FanLoveBeauty invites beauty and business editors, influencers and fans to join an exclusive celebration at 8:30 p.m. on March 3.

FanLoveBeauty Relaunching March 2024

To commemorate the relaunch, there will be an hourly showcase on the digital billboards of Times Square on March 3, 2024.

Hårklinikken founder Lars Skjøth and CEO Stuart Millar.

Hårklinikken Appoints First CEO

This announcement comes as the company prepares for imminent expansion into new categories and geographical territories.

Maesa each awarded the startups a $35,000 grant, mentorship and hands-on education.

Maesa Announces First Graduate Cohort of #MaesaMagicIncubator

Over the course of the program, the entrepreneurs behind the brands were provided with opportunities to learn from top industry experts and apply the knowledge to grow their companies.

(from L): Bianca Brattoli and Adrianna Deremer, formulating chemists, Cosmetech Labs

Cosmetech Labs Celebrates 50 Years in the Industry

Founded in 1974 by David Garlen, Cosmetech Laboratories is celebrating 50 years as a full-service R&D laboratory serving the personal care, cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical industries.

Bondi Sands Names Colt Paulsen Chief Tanning Officer

Colt Paulsen, AKA "Gay Man With a Spray Tan," will serve as a brand ambassador hosting events, international brand pop-ups, QVC Programs and will also visit Australia on a heritage brand trip.

Sol de Janeiro Rebrand Inspired by Brazilian Heritage

The new packaging will be slowly introduced throughout 2024.

The campaign is poised to raise more than $300,000 for SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective.

Saie Announces Return of 'The Every Body Campaign'

The campaign joins more than 60 top brands across the beauty and wellness industries to raise awareness and funds for reproductive justice.

Planity is the market-leading online booking SaaS platform for the beauty industry, supporting 25% of hair and beauty salons across France.

Planity Raises $50M in Series C Funding

The funds will be used to accelerate Planity’s European expansion, the recruitment of 300 new employees, and support enhancement of its product through AI.

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Cosmetics Industry Sadly Loses Another Great: Paul Thau

Paul Thau touched, mentored, managed and taught so many in the cosmetics R&D industry. His wealth of knowledge in the industry and eagerness to help will be sadly missed.

Fabrizio Cardinali, Etro’s CEO, added, “This partnership with Coty marks another invigorating chapter for Etro as we continue to bolster the evolution of our beauty portfolio. The collaboration will enable us to leverage synergies between our companies while taking advantage of Coty’s expertise and industry leading capabilities. We are looking forward to working with the Coty team to explore ways of developing our beauty presence in a way which is authentic to Etro, further strengthening our ability to meet the dynamic, and ever-evolving demands of our consumer across different markets.”

Coty Announces Agreement With Etro to Produce & Distribute Fragrance Lines & Home Scent Collections

Coty and Etro will work together to explore new categories and innovations to grow the brand’s beauty portfolio.

The collaboration between Khanbalinova and Bracken will propel exponential growth as Truly advances into untapped markets.

Truly Beauty Announces Leadership Appointments

Kamilla Khanbalinova has been appointed chief sales officer and Nick Bracken has been appointed as chief operating officer.

Rooted in Success will kick off with two dynamic pop-up events on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Atlanta, and on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Sally Beauty x The Black Hair Experience Unveil Rooted in Success Event Series

The experiential event series facilitates engagement between students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), entrepreneurs, Black and female-founded beauty brands and consumers.