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Squared Circles' founders, from left: Osman Khan, Lukas Derksen and Alexander Gilkes.

Squared Circles (Freaks of Nature, Magic Molecule) Gains $40M in Funding to Launch 5 More Health & Wellness Brands

Squared Circles' platform is build around a "Conscious Maximalist" philosophy, built around a "new conscious consumer mindset shift shared by 46 million Americans."

'Launching in the Amazon Premium Beauty store marks a new chapter in the Kiehl's journey of over 170 years of skin care and innovation,' said John Reed, general manager, Kiehl's Since 1851.

Amazon Extends Beauty Expansion with Kiehl's Storefront

In February 2024, NielsenIQ presented data showing that Amazon beauty sales increased 27.7% in dollar sales year-over-year, particularly in fragrance, hair care, facial skin care and sun care.

Looking ahead, the company is forecasting 2025 full-year net sales of $1,230-1,250 million.

e.l.f. Beauty Posts 77% Growth in Fiscal 2024

The brand has become a favorite of emerging Gen Alpha shoppers and is generally benefitting from increased teen beauty spending.

'While Oddity doesn’t engage with self-interested short sellers and hostile interests, the level of deep misinformation in this report cannot go unanswered,' the company announced today, following a severely negative short-seller analysis from Ningi Research.

Breaking Down the Controversy Over that Oddity Research Report

Among the researchers' allegations is the contention hat Oddity "owns and operates a completely undisclosed, yet material, brick-and-mortar business in Israel..."

Francine Li joins Ipsy from Riot Games where she served as global head of marketing and oversaw the company’s portfolio of culture shaping games.

Ipsy Appoints Francine Li Chief Marketing Officer

In her role Li will focus on customer acquisition, retention and expansion.

Tchernavia Rocker most recently served as Under Armour, Inc.’s chief people and transformation officer, and prior to this, she served more than 18 years in human resources leadership roles at Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Revlon Names Tchernavia Rocker Chief People Officer

Rocker will also play an advisory role in building Revlon’s ethnic hair care portfolio.

Gostrider Acquires Āthr Beauty, Plans Summer 2024 Relaunch

According to the brand's home page, Gostrider "couldn't be more thrilled to bring back some of our most highly sought-after products this summer."

'The launch of Gntl into Credo Beauty is the first of its kind for us, offering a multi-use product that works for face and body: its one-size-fits all hero product, Skin Wash,' said Gabriella Ramirez, merchant, Credo Beauty.

Gntl Brings Its Multifunctional and Sustainable Skin Care to Credo Beauty Stores

Appropriate for all ages and skin types, Gntl feeds into the larger sensitive skin innovation movement.

'In the 2010s, there was a lot of interest in DTC brands, but of course this is no longer the case,' says Tina Bou-Saba. 'Today, everyone wants brands to be omnichannel, and while I generally agree, there are challenges with this go-to-market strategy as well.'

Beauty Brand Investment Advice for Changing Times: Tina Bou-Saba

Before considering raising money from investors, brand founders need to be clear on what they want for their business.

L'Occitane Appoints Evelyne Ly-Wainer Managing Director, Global Travel Retail

Ly-Wainer brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held key positions in premium travel retail and luxury brand management for more than two decades.

Per L’Oréal, 'Early assessments have already helped conceive more ecologically designed luxury displays as well as gifts-with-purchase.'

L’Oréal Taps Eviden's EcoDesignCloud to Boost Sustainability for Point-of-sale and Promotional Materials

The 24 brands of L’Oréal’s Luxe division is the first to board the platform and "will roll out the solution to further divisions globally in the coming months," per the company.

Cherish Brooke Hill is a distinguished international makeup artist based in Los Angeles renowned for her sophisticated utilization of color and consistently achieving flawlessly radiant skin.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Names Cherish Brooke Hill Global Color and Complexion Ambassador

She will be working closely with the Haus Labs product development, creative, education and marketing teams. Haus Labs' socials will offer exclusive insights into her techniques and POV for achieving both red-carpet and “everyday artistry."

The Independent Beauty Association is seeking a director of business development to help the organization boost memberships, sponsorships and more.

The Independent Beauty Association is Seeking a Director of Business Development [job alert]

"We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Director of Business Development to join our team that must have sales experience in the beauty and personal care industry with B2B experience preferred."

Helen Bui, M.D. graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2022, recently completed her preliminary year of residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals in internal medicine, and has matched at Howard University for her dermatology residency programs.

La Roche-Posay x Women's Dermatologic Society x Department of Dermatology at Howard University Name Diversity in Dermatology Fellowship Recipient

This year-long fellowship was created to provide financial assistance to those needing it, while also hoping to increase and encourage diversity in dermatology.

Three Ships Beauty co-founders Laura Burget and Connie Lo.

Three Ships Beauty Raises $2.5M

Recently, the brand launched its First Light Vitamin C + Caffeine Eye Cream, which reportedly sold one unit every 30 seconds on launch day.

Author Ada Polla at left in 2015 with an intern. Polla writes, 'Our industry thrives on newness—we overemphasize new and underemphasize core.'

9 Takeaways from 20 Years of Brand Growth [video]

While we have 20 years under our belt, it often feels like we are still a startup.

Wolf, who began his career as a hairdresser, will be responsible for oversight of Bumble and bumble and direct responsibility for Aveda.

The Estée Lauder Companies Names Shane Wolf to Lead Aveda and Bumble and bumble

Wolf, who began his career as a hairdresser, will be responsible for oversight of Bumble and bumble and direct responsibility for Aveda.

Everyone Wants to Be Omnichannel: Here’s How to Succeed

Beauty brands need to ask themselves key questions and ensure they’re ready to go on-shelf amid shifting market realities.