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Estée Lauder Sales $3 Billion for Q2 2013, Up 3%, But Earnings Drop

Key drivers of sales for The Estée Lauder Companies for the quarter were the U.S. and the U.K., as well as in its luxury and makeup artist brands and online and travel retail channels.

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MAËLYS and Whipnotic's Get-Whipped Collaboration Takes Gourmand Body Care to the Next Level

MAËLYS’ Get-Taut Body Firming Mousse gained rapid popularity for its whipped texture and visible firming results, selling out in its first week.

Fragrance sales continued to grow robustly in 2024, driven by both value and a desire for high quality.

2024 Beauty Sales Point to a Prestige-Masstige Growth Cycle Through 2027

Overall prestige beauty sales are expected to increase 5% year-over-year in 2025, with growth slowing to 4% for 2026 and 3% in 2027.

LVMH Posts Gain in Q1 2009

Overall, company posts modest increase in revenue; perfumes and cosmetic business down 8%.

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Brandless Expands Beauty Offerings

The just-launched products from the affordable “better-for-you” label include vegan makeup brushes, facial wipes, eye gel and toner spray.

Double-digit growth has been seen for body creams, lotions and cleaners; and consumer spending on prestige body products has increased by 25%. What's going on?

2024's Fastest-growing Skin Care Category Goes Beyond the Face

Body skin care led the category's growth, in part by coopting ingredients and claims associated with facial skin care. Here’s what’s happening in the category and how brands can tap into the growth.

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Urban Decay's All Nighter Pollution Protection

All Nighter Pollution Protection Spray lengthens makeup wear time while providing a mineral-filled barrier against the effects of air pollution.

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Fresh’s Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence

Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence utilizes fermented ingredients to protect against pollution and promote a uniform complexion.

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Out of Africa’s Shea Butter Foot Cream

Created to provide 100% natural relief and relaxation for tired feet, this restorative cream is enriched with 20% pure and unrefined shea butter for exceptional comfort and renewal.

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Kylie Skin Releases SPF 40 Face Sunscreen

Kylie Skin's new SPF 40 Face Sunscreen protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays.

espressoh's latest skin tint comes in four shades, providing light to medium buildable coverage for all-day wear.

espressoh Launches Oh My Glow Skin Tint

espressoh's latest skin tint comes in four shades, providing light to medium buildable coverage for all-day wear.

The Ama Sea Beauty line includes skin care and body care products.

Ama Sea Beauty Launches Marine-Based Skin Care

Ama Sea Beauty uses seawater and marine algae in its products to enhance the practice of thalassotherapy.

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SheaMoisture Launches Detoxifying Sleeping Mask

African black soap and bamboo charcoal are utilized to absorb oil and impurities while cooling aloe helps to soothe and nourish the skin.

Kardashian Beauty to Launch in Australia, New Zealand

The beauty brand from the Boldface Group and the Kardashian sisters has made a deal with Australian distributor Cosmetics Cubed.

Marie Claire is now offering its free beauty sampling service, Beauty Drawer

Marie Claire's Beauty Drawer Offers Free Beauty Sampling

Marie Claire is now offering its free beauty sampling service, Beauty Drawer, designed for those interested in being the first to test and review new products without purchasing the full-size option, according to the magazine.

Pre-Show Glow is said to work in just one minute upon application.

Fenty Skin Launching Pre-Show Glow

The product is said to brighten, smooth and refine the look of pores, while reducing the look of dark spots and evening texture over time.

The All Nighter Vitamin C Makeup Setting Spray features vitamin C that is said to help brighten dark spots, reduce redness and reveal a smoother, more even complexion

Urban Decay Launches All Nighter Vitamin C Makeup Setting Spray

All Nighter Vitamin C Makeup Setting Spray features vitamin C that is said to help brighten dark spots, reduce redness and reveal a smoother, more even complexion

The product has ceramides, peptides, glutathione and ferulic acid, which work to strengthen the skin barrier and aid in environmental stress recovery.

Bolden Debuts F-Hydra Moisturizer

The moisturizer is said to lock in hydration while improving the appearance of hyperpigmentation.