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From digitized product development tools to a laser focus on efficacy to an appreciation for minimalism and emotional well-being, brands have more tools than ever at their fingertips to succeed in beauty in 2024 and beyond.

8 Rules for Beauty Innovation in 2024 & Beyond

With competition from established multinationals, new challengers and indie brands scaling up success in a crowded marketplace requires discipline and emerging best practices.

Former Glossier general counsel Kathryn Ordower has also been named chief legal and administrative officer and technology expert Brian Buchanan has been named chief technology officer.

Former Glossier Executive Named Sakara Life CEO

In his new role, Henry Davis will reportedly build upon on digital channels to engage and educate, while also delivering innovation to attract new consumers.

Coty Nabs Marni License for Fragrance & Beauty

The news follows the company's license renewals with Mexx and Bruno Banani.

Mentees chosen for 2024’s program will be announced on March 29, 2024 and the program will begin April 8, 2024.

Shani Darden Opens Applications for Skin Care Mentorship Program

Darden will provide mentorship to three estheticians and guide them through a series of meetings and sessions aimed at strategic and creative counsel, brainstorming, Q&A and more.

Touchland saw a 292% year-over-year growth at Sephora, both in-store and online.

Touchland Achieves Record Sales With 203% Increase

The brand saw an uptick in TikTok and Instagram engagement, amassing 170 million organic social media impressions and a combined following of 640,000.

Vidal Sassoon generated sales of more than 200 million euros in fiscal year 2022-2023.

Henkel Acquiring Vidal Sassoon from Procter & Gamble

The addition of this brand complements the local portfolio of Henkel Consumer Brands in China by covering a white spot in the premium retail segment.

From left: Artemis Patrick, president of Sephora North America, and Malaika Jones of Brown Girl Jane, the winner of Sephora’s Beauty Grant at the 15 Percent Pledge Gala.

Sephora x The 15 Percent Pledge Bestow Grant on Brown Girl Jane

The grant partnership, unveiled at the 15 Percent Pledge Gala in LA, is part of Sephora's larger project of dedicating at least 15% of shelf space to Black-owned businesses.

'4Oceans is a certified cleanup partner which means the proof is the pudding sort of mantra,' says Amika's head of ESG, Jamie Richards. 'Truth be told, we found them to be the ideal partner because not only does 4Oceans help cleanup oceans, but they provide continued economic viability to the cleanup area.'

Exclusive: Amika's Head of ESG Talks Ocean Plastic & Beauty Circularity

"PCR takes plastic that has already been in the supply chain and melts it down so it can be used again, and again, and again! It requires much less energy compared to virgin plastics and diverts waste from landfills."

Net earnings for the second quarter were $313 million, as compared to $394 million in the previous year.

The Estée Lauder Companies Q2 2024 Results

Under a new restructuring program, the company estimates a net reduction in the range of approximately 3-5% of its positions as of June 30, 2023.

Puig acquired Byredo in 2022.

Byredo CEO Hands Over Management to Puig

Nicolas Cordier has been the CEO since 2020.

CurlMix Launches New Crowdfunding Campaign

The campaign allows CurlMix enthusiasts, investors and the broader community to be a part of the brand's continued success.

Goodier develops and manufactures OTC and medical-grade skin care, scalp and hair care, and body and personal care products, as well as 510(k) topical medical devices.

Goodier Cosmetics Rebrands as Goodier

Goodier has launched a new website that showcases its vision, history and accomplishments, along with a tagline, We Formulate Success .

bruno banani will also focus on consolidating its position with consumers in established markets, through the continued expansion and premiumization of its portfolio into new categories and innovations.

Coty Renews License Agreements with Mexx and Bruno Banani

Coty and bruno banani share a vision of achieving further growth in female fragrances, attracting more younger consumers and capitalizing on the significant white space opportunity of scented care over the next 20 years.

D.S & Durga has been acquired by Manzanita Capital for an undisclosed amount, according to a BoF report. Founders David Seth Moltz and Kavi Ahuja Moltz will remain in their leadership roles.

D.S & Durga Acquired by Manzanita Capital

The fragrance upstart, founded in 2009, now shares a home with Diptyque, Space NK and Malin+Goetz.

Kristy Westrup previously held the role of SVP of merchandising and consumer insights at Ipsy and BoxyCharm.

Ipsy Appoints Kristy Westrup Chief Merchandising Officer

Westrup will lead the merchants, planning, personalization, brand partnerships and new business development teams.

Sol de Janeiro net sales for the third quarter were €204.4 million, as compared to €68.3 million in the previous year.

L’Occitane Releases Q3 2024, 9 Month Results

Net sales in Q3 were €843.4 million, representing growth of 19.5% at reported rates and 24.6% at constant rates.

Rachel Lavipour has been in the beauty industry for more than 16 years.

Fromm International Names Rachel Lavipour Executive VP of Sales

Lavipour will play a key role in leading and refining Fromm International's sales strategies, fostering revenue growth and expanding market presence.

Report: California Naturals Names Owen Wilson Chief Shampoo Officer

According to People, this is the first brand in the United States that Owen has endorsed.