TikTok has cemented its role as a discovery channel, and its influence on Amazon search rankings means that virality on one platform now directly monetizes on another.
Beauty’s Digital Reordering: TikTok Shop Surges as Amazon Holds, But No Longer Dominates Growth
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Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture
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The retailer also demonstrated improving profitability, with gross margin expanding to 40.1% from 39.1% a year ago, reflecting stronger merchandise margins and lower inventory shrink.
9 Drivers of Ulta’s Q1 Growth (and a Times Square Flagship Teaser)
Growth was broad-based across channels and categories, with gains driven by both higher spending per visit and increased shopper traffic.
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The Pasadena store includes dedicated skin care testing zones, water-basin cleansing stations, skin scanning technology, scalp analysis services, and “The Beauty Lab,' where shoppers can receive personalized skin care lessons based on diagnostic insights.
Olive Young Plants Its Flag in the US as K-Beauty’s Retail Expansion Accelerates
May 29th, 2026
ELC will refocus on its ongoing initiatives following the end of talks with Puig.
What Happened with Estée Lauder-Puig?
May 21st, 2026
L'Oréal Luxe is extending fragrance beyond traditional product formats through a new partnership with DataLand, the AI-driven cultural institution co-founded by Refik Anadol (pictured) and Efsun Erkılıç.
L’Oréal Luxe Brings Responsive Scent Technology to AI Art Institution DataLand
May 13th, 2026
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Remedy, the dermatologist-developed skin care brand founded by Muneeb Shah, DO, has closed a Series A funding round of more than $20 million led by L Catterton, with participation from existing investor Norwest and new investor Sonoma Brands Capital, positioning the fast-growing company for its next phase of expansion.
Remedy Secures $20M+ to Scale Its Simplicity-First Challenge to Skin Care Complexity
The investment underscores continued investor interest in expert-led beauty brands that pair strong educational platforms with consumer-friendly product innovation.
Jun 12th, 2026
Luxury beauty brands desperately need new points of distribution, as traditional department stores increasingly fail to deliver true luxury experiences. The solution lies in infiltrating high-end, membership-based wellness spaces.
The New Alchemy: Why Longevity is Beauty’s Next Billion-Dollar Battleground
Brands must transition from being simple product providers to becoming indispensable, lifelong partners in a consumer’s personal growth and vitality.
Jun 12th, 2026
In studies on naturally curly and wavy hair, Liftilience immediately enhanced curl definition with effects persisting up to 8 hours after application.
Silab's Liftilience Brings 'High-Definition' Curl Control to Textured Hair Care with New Efficacy Data
In studies on naturally curly and wavy hair, Liftilience immediately enhanced curl definition.
Jun 11th, 2026
Beyond Time: Intelligent Longevity for Skin and Hair
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Berlin Packaging's latest acquisitions boost its portfolio of glass, plastic and metal packaging solutions while adding specialized capabilities in closures, dispensing systems, decoration, printing, custom tooling, warehousing and regulatory support. (Pictured are some of Berlin Packaging's sun care formats, which demonstrate the company’s focus on usability, sensory experience and contemporary design.)
Berlin Packaging Doubles Down on Global Packaging Expansion with O.Berk and BlueSky Acquisitions
The deals underscore ongoing consolidation as suppliers seek greater scale, sourcing power and value-added capabilities.
Jun 11th, 2026
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The new collection is designed to help maintain color vibrancy while addressing common consumer concerns such as dryness, damage and scalp wellness.
Primient Expands Zemea Hair Color Platform With New Color Care Collection
Jun 9th, 2026
The expansion comes less than a year after e.l.f. Beauty acquired Rhode in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion and underscores the strategic importance of the brand to the company’s long-term growth plans.
Rhode Pushes Global Growth as e.l.f.’s Star Acquisition Expands into Latin America
CEO Tarang Amin recently highlighted Rhode and Naturium as key drivers of the company’s “whitespace opportunity” across categories and geographies.
Jun 9th, 2026