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Buff Beauty Bets the Future of Nails Is Bare

The brand's 23-SKU collection borrows familiar concepts from facial skin care.

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ESW Beauty Taps Katie Fang, Aliya Rachinski as First Creator Equity Partners

Rather than serving as paid ambassadors, the two will receive ownership stakes in the company.

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.

Luxe Pack Los Angeles 2027

Feb 23rd, 2027Feb 24th, 2027

Luxe Pack Los Angeles will return to Los Angeles Convention Center February 23 – 24, 2027.

Luxe Pack Monaco 2026

Sep 28th, 2026Sep 30th, 2026

Luxe Pack Monaco will return to Grimaldi Forum September 28 – 30, 2026.

Unilever Lifts 2026 Outlook as Beauty Powers Strong First-Half Growth

Personal Care also delivered a solid 4.8% USG, supported by FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns.

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Align Ventures Raises $125M Fund II, Signaling Strong Investor Appetite for Next-Generation Beauty Brands

Align has also already warehoused an investment in California Naturals ahead of Fund II and recently participated in the brand's Series B round.

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LVMH Beauty Holds Firm as Sephora Outpaces Luxury Slowdown, Fueling Confidence for Second Half

Sephora continued to gain market share globally, reinforcing its position as one of LVMH's most reliable growth drivers.

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NIOD Makes Prestige Retail Play with Sephora, Bringing Science-First Skin Care to a Wider Audience

Retailers are expanding assortments that appeal to sophisticated skin care enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Patchology Expands Beyond Patches with Mood-Boosting Skin Care Collection at Ulta

The mover reflects growing consumer demand for products that address both visible skin performance and the emotional experience of self-care.

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Beyond Metals and Dyes: Susonity Advances Pigment & Functional Filler Innovation

Susonity showcased technologies in multifunctional prototype concepts at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

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

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Hair Care Legacy: Dippity Do's Journey to 60 Years

Dippity Do Celebrates 60 years of a thriving legacy with an innovative marketing campaign.

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Merit Expands Growth Strategy with SEMCAP Investment, First Ritz-Carlton Partnership

SEMCAP managing partner (and former Unilever executive) Vasiliki Petrou will join Merit's board of directors.

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Prequel Skin Builds Growth Dream Team with Beauty Industry Powerhouse Hires

The appointments create an all-female executive leadership team combining Ellis' dermatological expertise with proven experience building high-growth global beauty brands.

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Sephora Shrinks the Store, Expands the Experience with New Boutique Format

Customers can shop "Only at Sephora" brands—including rhode, Haus Labs, Makeup by Mario, Merit Beauty, Tower 28 and Yepoda—alongside a dedicated "Hot on Social" merchandising table highlighting viral brands.

This year's cohort reflects several of beauty's fastest-growing trends, including hair longevity, scalp health, performance beauty, science-backed body care, textured hair innovation and founder-led fine fragrance.

Sephora's 2026 Accelerate Cohort Signals What's Next in Prestige Beauty

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in-cosmetics Korea Awards Spotlight AI, Exosomes and K-Beauty's Next Ingredient Wave

Collectively, this year's winners underscore several defining trends in cosmetic R&D.