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Climate-Adaptive Hair Care Brand The Potion Studio Announces Retail Expansion Into Ulta Beauty

New Retail Partnership Brings Ulta Beauty's First Black- and MiddleEastern-Owned Brand, Expanding Access to Luxury Hair Care for Multi-Ethnic, Clean-Conscious Beauty Enthusiasts

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Rare Beauty Brands and JCPenney Reopen Applications for 2026 Lift Beauty Accelerator to Support Underrepresented Founders

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Amorepacific Holdings Signs Strategic Investment Agreement with HIGHER Corporation on Beauty and Medical Aesthetics Collaboration

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Puig Outpaces Premium Beauty Market as Makeup and APAC Fuel First-Half Growth

Fragrance and fashion remained Puig's largest business, accounting for nearly three-quarters of sales.

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TSG Consumer Acquires Majority Stake in Saltair, Betting Big on Body Care Growth

For TSG, the acquisition reflects continued confidence in body care as one of beauty's fastest-growing segments.

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L'Oréal Builds Momentum With Record Margins as Dermatological Beauty, Hair Care and E-Commerce Lead Growth

The company emphasized that growth was driven by both higher volumes and favorable product mix, reinforcing consumers' willingness to spend on premium, innovation-led beauty despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.

P&G Beauty Outperforms as Grooming Slows in Mixed Q4, FY2026 Results

P&G expects fiscal 2027 net sales growth of 1% to 3% and anticipates continued pressure from elevated commodity, energy and transportation costs.

What Makes a Beauty Brand Investable? Prelude Growth's Alicia Sontag Weighs In.

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SEVEN Haircare Relaunches on 7/7 with Refreshed Brand Identity, New Collections and Expanded Professional Platform

Seattle-based professional haircare brand unveils new creative, fabric-inspired collection architecture, and a strengthened commitment to the salon community.

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What Happened with Estée Lauder-Puig?

Despite the setback, Estée Lauder remains open to future acquisitions that satisfy its financial requirements.

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The Retail Insurance Rules Beauty Brands Can’t Ignore

"Rising insurance costs are changing how beauty brands operate in a pretty fundamental way."

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Kenvue’s Skin Health and Beauty Business Rebounds With 8.4% Sales Surge

Kenvue credited the latest growth to a combination of product innovation, stronger commercial execution and targeted digital acceleration strategies.

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Coty Stabilizes Profit, Boosts Cash Flow as Strategic Reset Takes Hold

The company is reducing the number of smaller product launches, streamlining operations, and increasing investment in core brands and consumer engagement.

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Adeia Signs Multi-Year IP Licensing Deal with L’Oréal, Extending Media Tech into Digital Commerce

The agreement means L’Oréal can incorporate Adeia’s underlying technology into its digital ecosystem—such as its websites, apps, virtual try-on tools or online shopping experiences.

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Estée Lauder Rebuild Gains Traction as Margins Surge and Fragrance Fuels Growth

For fiscal 2027, the company expects organic net sales growth of 3% to 5% and adjusted operating margins approaching 13%.

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Unilever’s Beauty Core Holds Steady as $44.8B McCormick Deal Redefines the Portfolio

Unilever is expected to operate as a €39 billion pure-play health and personal care group, with approximately 90% of revenues derived from brands ranked #1 or #2 in their categories.

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L’Oréal Starts 2026 Strong, Lifts Growth Ahead of Beauty Market on Innovation, E-commerce and Emerging Markets

Despite volatility, the company expects to keep outperforming the global beauty market and deliver another year of growth in sales and profit.

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Cosmoprof Awards 2026: Where Beauty Innovation Meets System-Level Sustainability

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 brought together 3,104 exhibitors from 68 countries representing more than 10,000 brands.