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Each product features a proprietary hydration complex, Hylauroset, a plant-based alternative to hyaluronic acid.
The Outset Launches on QVC
Founders Scarlett Johansson and Kate Foster will be unveiling two sets created especially for QVC.
Jan 10th, 2024
Taken together, brands of every size will leave this year's event with the knowledge and insights needed to innovate nimbly and mindfully and to elevate their brands to the next level.
Let's Connect the Dots Between Beauty Marketing and R&D: Beauty Accelerate Los Angeles 2024
Join Beauty Accelerate in Los Angeles to set the 2024-2025 innovation agenda!
Jan 5th, 2024
From left: Larissa Jensen of Circana and Rie Maiden of Credo will outline the dynamics driving beauty retail in 2024.
Beauty Retail's Top Questions Answered
Notably, beauty was one of the few discretionary consumer product categories to grow in 2023, pointing to resilient shopper demand, even amid inflation concerns.
Jan 5th, 2024
Ulta Beauty continues to add new brands as it revamps its rewards program.
Ulta Beauty Revamps Rewards Program & Adds AF94 Makeup Range
The revamped rewards system comes amid a slew of new brand introductions, including OleHenriksen, Charlotte Tilbury and, now, AF94, from musician Halsey, who also founded About-Face.
Jan 5th, 2024
Charlotte Tilbury is coming to Ulta Beauty, per an Instagram post from the retailer. The brand will land in stores February 18, 2024.
Charlotte Tilbury Coming to Ulta Beauty in February
The new year has brought a number of new brands and SKUs at Ulta, including a high-profile collaboration with OleHenriksen, and a pair of serums from Bubble.
Jan 4th, 2024
Hum Nutrition has expanded into the Natural Beauty aisle of Target with its Flatter Me, Daily Cleanse, Private Party and Hormone Balance ($25.99/each 30-day supply). The expansion comes amid a beauty category boom for the retailer.
Hum Nutrition CEO Discusses Target Beauty Aisle Expansion
"Hum is a digitally native brand and our extensive data gives us very strong visibility into our consumer profile," says Walter Faulstroh, CEO and co-founder of Hum Nutrition.
Dec 27th, 2023
'Launching at Sephora is a pivotal moment for our brand. It gives us an opportunity to tell our story on a bigger level and for a whole new group of customers to try our products and fall in love,' said Michele Gough-Baril, the brand's founder. 'For me, personally, it's a dream come true moment because I've worked with Sephora for many years on other brands, and to do it now with the brand I founded is beyond exciting.'
Iris&Romeo Brings Skin-friendly Cosmetics to Sephora, Secures Series A Funding
The retail expansion follows Iris&Romeo's February 2023 nationwide launch at Credo.
Dec 19th, 2023
'Hair color is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and consumers are looking for a personalized regimen based on their goals,' said John Goss, president of Sally Beauty. 'We are proud to provide a service that meets them where they are, at no cost, to help them achieve the hair color of their dreams.'
Professional Hair Color Advice Has Entered the Chat: Sally Beauty Launches Colorist OnDemand Program
Users of the free service receive "trusted recommendations from licensed professionals," per Sally Beauty, to give them confidence and to ensure the desired results.
Dec 18th, 2023
“Bubble’s community is the heart and soul of the brand,' said Shai Eisenman, founder and CEO of Bubble Skincare. 'It is so important for us to listen to our consumers and deliver not only the products they are looking for but to excel in bringing these products to accessible locations, at affordable price points.'
Bubble Skincare Makes UK Retail Debut at Boots
Boots retail locations are reportedly accessible to more than 85% of the U.K. population, a similar coverage to a key Bubble Skincare U.S. retail partner, Walmart.
Dec 6th, 2023
Mass makeup, fragrance and skin care drove gains for Ulta Beauty in Q3 2023.
Decoding Ulta Q3, 9-month 2023 Sales + New CFO
"As we look to the future, the outlook for the beauty category is bright."
Dec 1st, 2023
The Gen Z-focused skin care brand was 'born from [an independent] collective of skin experts, chemists and dermatologists from the Skin Health Alliance,' according to [coats], and was designed to provide newbies with effective three-step routines tailored to their particular needs, including breakout prevention and skin barrier protection.
[coat]s' US Debut Includes Amazon and CVS
“Almost every day in my clinic, I see patients who are potentially damaging their skin barrier with products that were never designed for them," said Hugh Lyford, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist at the Skin Health Alliance.
Nov 17th, 2023
Tony Spring, president and incoming CEO noted that 'Macy's net sales declined 7.9%,' yet 'sales results exceeded expectations with strength in beauty, particularly fragrances and prestige cosmetics.'
Beauty Boosts Macy's Results
Jeff Gennette, chairman and current CEO, praised Bluemercury's new store format in New Canaan, Connecticut, which he said "sets the standard for what upscale beauty retailing can be in the future."
Nov 16th, 2023
“I feel honored to carry on our mission of pushing the overall industry in a more positive direction and creating a space for products that are better for you and the environment,” said Jackson. “Responsible beauty creation is no longer a nice-to-have but table stakes for brands and we will continue to position Credo as a catalyst for change in a highly under-regulated industry.”
Annie Jackson Takes Lead of Credo for Conscious Beauty Retailer's Next Phase
Nov 16th, 2023
As for key brands making waves, Hennington noted that the Q3 launch of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna has led the brand to become 'one of our top-selling beauty brands across the chain.'
Beauty is Target's Strongest Business
The retailer's executives talked all things Fenty, inflation and more in its latest earnings call.
Nov 15th, 2023
Apto Skincare is now available in 162 CVS stores and online at CVS.com.
Apto Skincare Available at CVS
The brand is participating in the CVS Beauty in Real Life (BIRL) program, which awards shelf space to personal care brands in the top CVS beauty doors across the nation.
Nov 13th, 2023
Tocca hopes to expand in store in 2024.
Tocca Available Online at Ulta Beauty
In spring 2024, Ulta will carry Tocca's best-selling limited edition spring sets including a deluxe fragrance set exclusive only to them.
Nov 10th, 2023
'We are tremendously excited to partner with the largest retail group in India to step-change our business,' said Alia Gogi, Asia president, Sephora. 'Rising affluence, increasing urbanization and the proliferation of social media have driven greater awareness of self-care and beauty, unlocking major opportunities for prestige beauty.'
Sephora Boosting India Retail with Reliance Beauty & Personal Care Ltd.
Alia Gogi, Asia president, Sephora, said, "Rising affluence, increasing urbanization and the proliferation of social media have driven greater awareness of self-care and beauty, unlocking major opportunities for prestige beauty [in India]."
Nov 3rd, 2023
Sets include The Cow Jumped Over the Rainbow Bathing Duo, Blue Skies, Haircare Discovery Set, One More Sleep, Cozy Christmas Discovery Set, and the Snow Fairy Shower and Body Duo.
Q&A: Lush Expands to Ulta Online in North America
"This is our first B2B partnership in North America and we are excited to see how it evolves," Carrie Harambasic, Lush’s head of business development, told Global Cosmetic Industry.
Oct 31st, 2023
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