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IMAGE Skincare Reinstates Co-Founder Marc Ronert as CEO, Doubling Down on Clinical Authority and GLP-1-Era Innovation

His reappointment signals a renewed emphasis on clinical credibility, physician-informed product development and long-term brand value—key differentiators in an increasingly science-driven professional beauty landscape.

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L’Oréal Bets Big on India with $383M Beauty Tech Hub

This global hub will focus on AI-driven beauty innovations, create 2,000 tech jobs by 2030, and accelerate advanced AI beauty solutions.

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Core Biogenesis’ Tony Abboud Receives SCC Award for Advancing Sustainable Bioactive Production

This distinction recognizes outstanding contributions in sustainable formulation technology.

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Which Beauty Brands Are Ripe for Acquisition in 2026?

In 2026, companies will seek brands with a more disciplined and surgical environment focused on biotech, R&D capabilities, high-growth indies and corporate divestitures, rather than simply pursuing scale.

Coty Appoints Markus Strobel Executive Chairman and Interim CEO

Strobel succeeds Peter Harf, who will retire from Coty’s board after more than three decades of service, and Sue Nabi, who will step down as chief executive officer following a five-year tenure.

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

Unilever has announced changes to accelerate its global marketing transformation by bringing its enterprise-wide marketing agenda closer to its Business Groups.

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.

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"Voices Behind the Data" Episode Five: Not Just a Moment; It's a Mandate

This episode will discuss the artist's perspective and Black creatives within the beauty space, highlighting what the industry can do to truly value Black talent and Black creations.

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DRMTLGY Launches at Ulta Beauty

DRMTLGY's launch will include an assortment of 13 of its most-loved formulas.

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YSE Beauty's $15M Series A Funding Finds Successful Close

In 2025, YSE Beauty experienced 120% revenue growth and expects to deliver more than 80% growth in 2026.

Leadership Shake-Up at Coty: CEO Sue Nabi and JAB Chairman Peter Harf Reportedly Set to Depart

Nabi, a L'Oreal veteran, joined Coty in June 2020.

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"Voices Behind the Data" Episode Four: On Navigating Equity and Building Lasting Success

This episode will discuss strategies Black beauty professionals should be adopting to build lasting success in an industry where equity seems conditional and more.

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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.

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11 Award Winners Highlighted at Cosmoprof Asia 2025

This year, the awards attracted 424 submissions, and winners were selected across 11 categories.

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Elementis Acquires Alchemy Ingredients Limited for $22 Million

Elementis has announced its acquisition of U.K. Alchemy Ingredients Limited for $22 million.

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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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"Voices Behind the Data" Episode Three: Being Black in the Beauty Industry

Episode three 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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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."