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Beauty Brands Tap Nostalgia with New Launches
Clinique expands Black Honey into nail polish, Benefit revamps Benetint in dual-ended lip format, and more launches from Dove, Olaplex, and Weleda highlight a week of nostalgic beauty releases.
This week's beauty launches lean heavily into nostalgia, with established brands reviving iconic products and introducing Y2K-inspired collaborations. Clinique has extended its cult-favorite Black Honey shade into a nail polish, marking the first time the universally flattering color is available for nails. Benefit Cosmetics is refreshing its classic Benetint with a new dual-ended lip format, pairing the original stain with a glossy finish on the other end.
Benefit has also teamed up with denim brand True Religion for a limited-edition collection celebrating the Benetint launch, blending beauty and fashion nostalgia. Meanwhile, Dove, Olaplex, and Weleda have introduced new products, though specific details were not disclosed. The week also includes several limited-edition fragrance releases and the debut of new beauty brands, further underscoring the industry's ongoing embrace of retro trends.