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With a focus on creating high-performance liquid supplements for skin care, the company has led the way in combining scientific research with sustainable practices.

Tosla Nutricosmetics Receives B Corp Certification

Tolsa Nutricosmetics has sourced eco-friendly and up-cycled ingredients and implemented responsible manufacturing processes.

The list features 600 companies commended for their ESG commitments.

Univar Makes Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 List

This is the third consecutive year Univar has been recognized.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is being targeted in a new proposed class action investor lawsuit that claims the company 'made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that Estee Lauder was unable to effectively manage its supply chain and product manufacturing, resulting in reduced revenues and margins, and increased inventory levels,' per one report.

Explaining the Potential Estee Lauder Lawsuit

While sales challenges are generally not actionable, the proposed suit claims that top executives and the company misled investors regarding the challenges of inventory in the U.S. and Asia markets, as well as "supply chain issues."

Straand, launched in 2022, is reportedly expanding into Sephora in the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia and Australia in in 2024.

Straand Nabs $4M in Additional Funding

The move comes as the hair health brand expands to Sephora and the U.S. market.

LIFT Ventures' key interests include novel technologies, innovative platforms, high-growth brands and new business models, per the company, and will center primarily in the Western hemisphere.

Shiseido's LIFT Ventures Group Announces 2 Inaugural Investments

The group's first investments are in San Francisco-based Phi Therapeutics, Inc. (Phyla), a specialist in bacteriophage technology, and in Sydney-based Patrick Kidd Holdings Pty Ltd., a men’s grooming brand.

“With this year’s Pantone Color of the Year 2024, we see an increased focus on community and people across the world reframing how they want to live and evaluating what is important–that being the comfort of being close to those we love,' said added Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.

Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year, 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, Embraces Mind, Body & Soul

"Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm, offering us a space to be, feel, and heal and to flourish..."

Angie Everhart, CEO, DIYA Beauty & Wellness, said, 'I am immensely excited to be leading such an outstanding team and organization. As a female-owned company, we will be sharply committed to embarking upon innovative initiatives which will contribute to the resources integral to our exceptional product lines. I look forward to an outstanding 2024 with DIYA.'

Diya Beauty & Wellness Acquires WR Group's Brand Portfolio

WG Group's brand portfolio includes Oralgen NuPearl, BareOrganics and Probiogen.

Shiseido Future University opened in the company's birthplace of Ginza, where Shiseido chairman and CEO Masahiko Uotani will serve as the founding dean.

Shiseido Launches Shiseido Future University to Develop Global Leaders

The University will offer leadership programs originally developed for those who are selected from Shiseido Group companies in Japan and overseas and nurture them into the next generation of Shiseido leaders.

Doug Gillespie brings more than three decades of consumer products experience to BBI.

Beauty by Imagination Appoints CEO

Doug Gillespie succeeds current CEO Francesca Raminella, who joined the company in 2018.

“The integration of Lactobio into our Advanced Research is highly complementary: L’Oréal’s strong scientific knowledge and technological advancements coupled with Lactobio’s best-in-class formulations using living organisms will significantly strengthen and accelerate our microbiome research dedicated to beauty,” said Anne Colonna, global head of advanced research of L’Oréal Groupe. “In joining forces, we aim to develop a new generation of cosmetics that will use cutting-edge innovations in the formulation process to provide science-based, precision probiotic and postbiotic products with new performance levels.”

L’Oréal Acquires Lactobio to Boost Probiotic and Postbiotic Beauty

Anne Colonna of L’Oréal Groupe. “In joining forces, we aim to develop a new generation of cosmetics that will use cutting-edge innovations in the formulation process to provide science-based, precision probiotic and postbiotic products..."

This collaboration aims to turn gym sessions into a holistic wellness experience, allowing Crunch members to indulge in the rejuvenating ambiance of a spa without leaving the weights or treadmill behind.

Bliss Brings Best-Selling Products to Crunch Fitness Locations

Gym goers can pick up products including the Lemon & Sage Body Wash, Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner.

Kristof Neirynck will assume the role of CEO of Avon as of January 1, 2024, succeeding Angela Cretu, who has been with the company for 25 years and will continue as an adviser for the organization.

Avon Appoints New CEO

Neirynck previously served as CMO for global brands at Walgreens Boots Alliance and spent 13 years at P&G.

The Responsible Beauty Award, sponsored by Givaudan, was awarded to Chloé – Rose Naturelle Intense Eau de Parfum.

CEW UK Announces 2023 Beauty Awards Winners

The Amazon Beauty Most Loved Award, a new category for 2023, was awarded to Olaplex- Hair Perfector No.3 Repairing Treatment.

Pharmavite LLC, parent of Nature Made vitamins, has acquired Bonafide Health, a specialist in menopausal and sexual health/wellness.

Pharmavite Boosts Menopausal & Sexual Wellness with Bonafide Health Acquisition

Bonafide will continue to operate out of its current headquarters in Harrison, New York with no workforce cuts.

L’Occitane First Half 2024 Sales Exceed €1 Billion

Sol de Janeiro sales heavily contributed to the group’s profit.

Coty CEO Sue Nabi shares, 'Aligned with our broader sustainability goals across product, planet and people, our expanded gender-neutral parental leave policy underscores our holistic approach to sustainability for long-term success. It is a point of pride for all of us at Coty.'

Coty Announces Gender-neutral Parental Leave Policy Expansion in 2023 Sustainability Report

The policy sets a global minimum of 14 fully paid weeks for all employees, regardless of gender.

Mav Beauty Brands, home to brands like Marc Anthony True Professional, Renpure, Cake Beauty and The Mane Choice (pictured), has obtained the approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for the sale of substantially all of its assets and subsidiaries to an affiliate of LA-based Nexus Capital Management LP.

Nexus Capital Acquires Mav Beauty Brands

Concurrent with the new agreement, trading of the company's common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange has halted; its common shares will be delisted on December 21, 2023.

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