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Hamad International Airport Opens Travel Recovery Studio for Wellness Breaks
Qatar's Hamad International Airport has introduced the Travel Recovery Studio at Orchard Concourse C, offering complimentary 20-minute wellness sessions to passengers between 6 September and 25 October.
AG1, Ritual and Blueland Fund Clinical Research as Brand Growth Engine
Brands including AG1, Ritual and Blueland are funding clinical research to differentiate products and drive growth. AG1 committed $20 million over three years after running four clinical trials for its NextGen supplement.
Malin + Goetz’s Tomato Collection Keeps Growing as Home Scent Sales Rise
Source signal: At Malin + Goetz, tomato girl summer is still going strong
Dessert Finds a New Place: On the Skin
As GLP-1 medications curb appetites, fragrance brands are leaning into dessert-inspired scents for fall. A new wave of gourmand perfumes spans ultra-rich confections and fruit-forward compositions.
Beauty Retail’s New Kind of Friendship: Rivals Team Up on TikTok Shop and More
Sephora is joining TikTok Shop, following Ulta Beauty’s lead six months ago, as beauty retailers forge new partnerships despite intensifying competition.
TikTok Shop's Next Breakout Beauty Brands: Phofay and Crowned Skin Lead Growth List
Charm.io analysis spots 10 fast-rising beauty brands on TikTok Shop, with Phofay and Crowned Skin among those reaching six- and seven-figure monthly sales.
Shark Beauty Expands LED Light Therapy to Body With CryoGlow Clinic Face + Body
Source signal: Shark Beauty Pushes LED From Face to Body With CryoGlow Clinic
Singapore Girl launches travel beauty line built around 30 climate conditions
Singapore-born beauty brand Singapore Girl makes its retail debut with a climate-focused travel collection, starting with a Singapore-specific set of 11 items. Its mapping system uses temperature and humidity to guide travellers.
Chloé and Lagardère Debut Bouquiniste Fragrance Pop-Up at Geneva Airport
Coty and Lagardère Travel Retail have launched the Chloé Bouquiniste pop-up at Geneva Airport, marking the concept's first European travel retail appearance and putting the spotlight on Chloé's premium and ultra-premium fragrance lines.
Frankfurt Airport video spotlights Terminal 3’s blend of art, retail and dining
Fraport has released a video featuring artist Tobias Rehberger and senior executives exploring how architecture, art, retail and dining shape the passenger experience at Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3.
MAC Cosmetics Unveils ‘We All Wear MAC’ Campaign With Skin Tint Stick Launch
MAC Cosmetics returns with a star-studded 'We All Wear MAC' campaign, celebrating individuality while introducing its Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick. Creative director Nicola Formichetti assembled a diverse cast led by Doja Cat.
Fragrance emerges as key driver of premium pricing in consumer goods
Fragrance is increasingly being used by consumer packaged goods brands to justify higher price points and stand out on crowded retail shelves, with mass-market fragrance sales outpacing other beauty segments.
Armani Beauty Marks Ninth Year as Venice Film Festival Sponsor with Events and Award
Armani Beauty returns to Venice for its ninth year as official beauty sponsor of the Venice Film Festival, hosting ambassadors including Sydney Sweeney and Kendall Jenner. The brand will also revive its Armani Cinema Club and present the Audience Award for the fifth time.
China’s Young Workers Fight ‘Office Aging’ With Wellness Hacks and ‘Gross’ Outfits
Young professionals in China are pushing back against the physical and mental toll of corporate life with unconventional wellness routines and deliberately sloppy workwear, saying their time at the company shouldn’t cost them their youth.
Estée Lauder Names Justin Boxford Global President of Luxury Beauty Brands
Source signal: Justin Boxford Named Global President of Lauder’s Luxury Beauty Brands Among Other Appointments
Victoria Beckham opens first New York boutique in SoHo
Source signal: Victoria Beckham opens new boutique in New York City
Seven Women Sue Frédéric Fekkai for Allegedly Enabling Epstein Abuse
A new lawsuit filed in New York State Court accuses celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai of acting as a “perks machine” for Jeffrey Epstein for over 15 years, helping the disgraced financier control and abuse young women.
Over-40s beauty searches surge as older consumers seek age-specific advice
Google search data from Fresha shows sharp year-on-year increases for beauty terms aimed at women over 40, including a 525% jump for “over 40 beauty.”
Amouage Doubles Down on Extrait Concentration With Decision 42 and Overture 41
Source signal: Amouage Raises Concentration Stakes With Decision 42 and Overture 41
Laura Geller Returns to Brick-and-Mortar With Nationwide Sephora at Kohl's Launch
Laura Geller is re-entering physical retail with a nationwide launch at Sephora inside Kohl's, bringing its hero products to 854 stores and setting up further expansion in the U.K. and Canada.
Sephora to Debut Perfumer-Centric Brand Anecdotes by Artists
A new fragrance brand centered on perfumers' personal stories is arriving at Sephora, with an inaugural trio of scents by Mane perfumer Patricia Choux.
Tennis-Themed Pop-Ups Bring U.S. Open Energy Across New York City
As U.S. Open ticket prices reach record highs, Evian, Sephora and Lavazza are opening tennis-themed pop-ups across New York City so fans can join the action without heading to Queens.
Sol de Janeiro Brings ‘Make Life Cheirosa’ Pop-Up to Antalya Airport
L’Occitane Travel Retail and ATÜ Duty Free have launched a major Sol de Janeiro activation at Antalya Airport Terminal 2, featuring an immersive wellness lounge and digital experiences through April.
Proya Cosmetics Expands US Presence with Ulta Beauty Partnership
Chinese premium beauty brand Proya has secured a major partnership with US retailer Ulta Beauty, making two of its hero skincare lines available in 400 stores and online from November. The agreement marks a milestone in the company’s shift from product export to brand globalisation.
Byredo expands to Sephora U.S. stores and online
Niche fragrance house Byredo will launch at 24 U.S. Sephora locations and on Sephora's website starting September 3, marking a major retail expansion beyond its own boutiques.
Bath & Body Works Tops Q2 Expectations Despite Sales Slip
Bath & Body Works reported a 2.3 percent decline in second-quarter sales to $1.5 billion, but still beat Wall Street estimates. Digital sales grew 3 percent, the first increase since 2021, while in-store sales fell 5.4 percent.
Charlotte Tilbury Expands Airbrush Flawless Franchise With Two New Products and Star-Studded Campaign
Charlotte Tilbury adds the Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder and Blush Blur to its makeup lineup, backed by a campaign featuring Jerry Hall, Grace Van Patten and more.
Fara Homidi Enters Mascara With Pool Slick Lash Lacquer
Fara Homidi launches its first mascara, Pool Slick Lash Lacquer, a $48 tubing formula with a damp, water-sheened finish, now available online and at Sephora.
Cottonball Debuts Six-SKU Skin Care Line Blending Rx Strength With Luxury Feel
Cottonball is launching Sept. 1 with six prescription-strength skin care products designed to deliver dermatologist-developed actives in luxury textures.
Nancy Twine Launches New Hair Care Brand Soulstice
Nancy Twine, founder of Briogeo, is returning with Soulstice, a masstige-priced hair care line launching Sept. 1. The brand combines science and sensoriality at accessible price points.
Target Beauty Studio Draws First-Time Retail Brands
Target's new beauty section, launching Sept. 10, will feature over 1,600 products from 90 brands, with many new to the retailer and some making their retail debut.
Bath & Body Works Reports Q2 Sales Dip but Amazon Channel Triples
Bath & Body Works reported a 2.3% decline in net sales to $1.5 billion for Q2 2026, yet the company sees progress from its turnaround plan as Amazon sales tripled sequentially.
Julien Farel Returns to U.S. Open for 18th Year of Styling Tennis Stars
Source signal: Julien Farel Returns to U.S. Open, Celebrating 18 Years of Styling Tennis Stars
Tatcha Refines Brand Strategy Under New CEO, Adds Naomi Osaka as Ambassador
Tatcha is sharpening its skin care positioning with a neuroscience-driven approach and three new ambassadors, including tennis star Naomi Osaka, under new CEO Diane Kim.
Estée Lauder Names Kathleen Mitchell to Lead New London-Based Hair Care Hub
Estée Lauder Cos. has appointed Kathleen Mitchell as vice president and general manager of its newly formed Hair Care Hub – West, based in London. The hub will oversee hair care operations across the U.K., Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Turkey and India.
Ulta Beauty Beats Q2 Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Ulta Beauty topped Wall Street estimates in its second quarter, with net sales up 8.9 percent to $3 billion, and lifted its full-year guidance.
Curology's Walmart shoppers convert to prescriptions at 5x online rate
Curology is testing Walmart as a new channel for its prescription skin-care business, with early data showing conversion rates five times higher than its online funnel.
Designer Beauty’s Men’s Fragrance Battle Intensifies as YSL Leads U.S. Market
Designer beauty brands are stepping up their competition for male fragrance shoppers. New data shows men’s prestige fragrance sales are rising while women’s remain flat, with YSL Beauty currently holding the top spot in the U.S.
Celebrity-Led Brands Mas+ and Unwell Shut Down as Market Cools
A wave of celebrity-led consumer brands is folding, with Lionel Messi's Mas+ and Alex Cooper's Unwell among the latest casualties, signaling waning consumer appetite for creator-driven products.
Vacation Names Nelson Miranda CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase
Sun care brand Vacation has appointed Nelson Miranda, former CEO of Not Your Mother's parent company DeMert Brands, as its new chief executive officer to drive expansion.
Ipsy launches marketing services arm for beauty brands
Source signal: Exclusive: Beauty service Ipsy is becoming a marketing solutions company, too
Moroccanoil Names Aryna Sabalenka as First Athlete Ambassador
Moroccanoil has entered the sports world by naming top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka its first athlete ambassador, with the partnership launching ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open in New York.
Neutrogena Faces Renewed Backlash Over Decision to Drop Hayden Panettiere
The skin-care giant is under fire on social media this week after the death of former ambassador Hayden Panettiere, with critics pointing to its past decision to end their partnership. The episode is raising questions about brand cancellations, boycotts and long-term brand loyalty.
Beauty’s 2026 Power Brands List Names 50 Industry Movers
A new industry ranking spotlights 50 beauty brands shaping the sector’s future, from legacy players to rising stars. The list highlights innovators like Amika, Medicube, Rhode and YSL.
The Collector Saving the Oversized Perfume Bottle From Obscurity
Sudhir Gupta has spent over three decades amassing more than 3,000 oversized perfume bottle replicas known as factices, now displayed at his New Jersey museum. The once-ubiquitous retail staples have largely vanished in the digital era.
Saudi Beauty Market Reaches $8.1B as Ulta Beauty Prepares Jeddah Debut
Saudi Arabia’s beauty market, valued at $8.1 billion, is attracting global retailers as young, digitally savvy consumers reshape demand. Ulta Beauty will open its first two Saudi stores this summer.
Beautyworld Dubai Marks 30th Edition with Mary Phillips, Patrick Ta as Headliners
Beautyworld Middle East has been renamed Beautyworld Dubai, with the 30th edition set for Oct. 6-8 at Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring a dedicated fragrance hall and headliners Mary Phillips and Patrick Ta.
Mary Kay expands My Shop platform to Canada, Mexico, and Spain
Mary Kay has rolled out its My Shop platform to Canada, Mexico, and Spain, with more global markets planned.
Thai Perfumer Pañpuri Opens First Mainland China Store in Shanghai
Thai niche fragrance brand Pañpuri has opened its first Mainland China boutique at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai, as it looks to tap China's fragrance boom with its sensory, skinification-focused oil products.
Asia travel retail rebound powers Estée Lauder’s return to growth
Source signal: Reigniting growth: Asia travel retail recovery buoys The Estée Lauder Companies’ full-year results
Hello Klean Expands in Middle East, Its Fastest-Growing Market
Hello Klean has introduced its full product lineup in the UAE via Ounass, with the Middle East now its fastest-growing market and a source of over 20 percent of revenue. The London-based beauty tech brand, backed by Brita Group, says the region inspired its creation.
Coty Beats Revenue Estimates, Names New CFO Amid Gucci License Exit
Coty topped Wall Street sales forecasts in its fiscal fourth quarter and appointed Soraya Benchikh as CFO, even as it navigates the loss of the Gucci Beauty license and reports a wider net loss.
Makeup Artist Olivier Echaudemaison Dies at 84
Olivier Echaudemaison, the visionary makeup artist who created color cosmetics for Guerlain and Givenchy, has died at 84. He also styled hair for the Duchess of Windsor and numerous celebrities.
Tower 28 Enters Foundation Category with Sensitive-Skin Swipe Serum Foundation
Tower 28 is launching Swipe Serum Foundation, its first foundation, on Aug. 20. The $36 formula, designed for sensitive skin, will debut globally at Sephora and Mecca.
Oovii Debuts Kids' Sunscreen as Daily Skin-Care Essential
British sunscreen brand Oovii launches with Face First, a mineral SPF 30 facial sunscreen for kids, aiming to make sun protection a daily habit. The debut taps into a fast-growing children's skin-care segment.
Dior Opens Immersive Miss Dior Pop-Up at South Coast Plaza
The French luxury house has transformed South Coast Plaza's Jewel Court into an immersive Miss Dior experience, open through Aug. 31. The pop-up features fragrance installations, heritage displays and a new campaign starring Natalie Portman.
Sol de Janeiro Launches Intense Perfume Mists With Up to 10-Hour Wear
The Brazilian-inspired brand is introducing a higher-concentration version of its body mists, launching at Ulta Beauty in August and Sephora later this year.
AG1 broadens portfolio with gummies, canned drinks and more as CEO Kat Cole plots rapid expansion
AG1 is moving beyond its signature greens powder with new product launches and wider retail distribution, as CEO Kat Cole targets new customers through multiple formats and a 'good, better, best' strategy.
AI Streamlines Beauty’s Direct-to-Consumer Tech Stack
Generative AI is helping direct-to-consumer beauty brands shrink their technology stacks, speed up website development and operate with leaner teams.
Alix Earle Takes Stake in Supplement Brand Cymbiotika
TikTok star Alix Earle has invested in liposomal supplement brand Cymbiotika, joining a roster of celebrity backers that includes Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. The investment amount was not disclosed.
Cosmoprof North America 2023: International Manufacturers and OEM Model Dominate
The 2023 Cosmoprof North America trade show in Las Vegas featured over 1,000 exhibitors, with a notable surge in international contract manufacturers and the rise of low-minimum OEM catalog products.
Sephora denies own-store launch in Israel, will sell via local retailer
Sephora, the LVMH-owned beauty retailer, said Wednesday it has no plans to open its own stores in Israel, pushing back on media reports of an imminent first-store debut. Instead, the company will distribute its products through an Israeli retailer.
Harding+ brings three K-beauty brands to European cruise ships
Harding+ is adding Medicube, Biodance and Thank You Farmer to its onboard skincare offer across European ships, starting this month. The products are merchandised around a five-step beauty routine to meet growing demand for ingredient-led skincare.
Omora Beauty Lab Joins Sephora Accelerate 2026 Cohort
Source signal: 2026 Sephora Accelerate Brand Omora Beauty Lab Makes Prestige Makeup For Pimple-Prone Skin
Ulta Beauty Enters Scalp-Care With Premium Brand Nutrire
Ulta Beauty is adding Chicago-based scalp-care brand Nutrire to its assortment, with $68 serums debuting online Monday and reaching 250 stores on August 23.
Eos and Refinery29 Launch 'Nose Dive' Podcast on Fragrance Culture
Eos and Refinery29 are entering the audio world with 'Nose Dive,' a five-part podcast series exploring fragrance through a cultural lens, hosted by perfumer Asia Grant.
Deau Skin Aims to Move US Skincare Consumers Beyond K-Beauty with Japanese Philosophy
Deau Skin, a Japanese-inspired skincare brand founded by Hina Mian, has launched direct-to-consumer with four products priced from $55 to $120, betting that American consumers are ready for a skincare approach centered on quality over novelty.
Skinfix Expands to Ulta Beauty Doors Nationwide With New CEO at Helm
Skinfix has rolled out to all Ulta Beauty locations with eight products and two kits under new CEO Anne Talley, marking a major retail expansion for the clinical sensitive-skin brand.
Liht Organics targets travellers with exclusive beauty duos and serum launch
Singapore-based Liht Organics has expanded its travel retail lineup with two exclusive product duos and a new lash and brow serum, all formulated with high percentages of certified organic ingredients.
Anthropologie expands beauty assortment with new in-store shops
Anthropologie is deepening its beauty business, adding more products and rolling out shop-in-shops as demand for the category grows across its customer base.
VI Peel Hits 20 Million Treatments Without Outside Capital
Vitality Institute's skin-tone-inclusive VI Peel has surpassed 20 million treatments while remaining family-owned and funded by profitable growth. CEO Marya Khalil-Otto explains the company's focus on practitioner education.
Jo Malone London Debuts Fortnite Game for Sea Salt & Bergamot Launch
Jo Malone London is entering gaming for the first time with a custom Fortnite experience to support the global debut of its Sea Salt & Bergamot cologne, aiming to connect with younger consumers.
Online Now Leads Prestige Skin Care as U.S. Beauty Sales Climb
Source signal: How Beauty Performed During the First Half of 2026
Goodwipes Co-Founder on Quirky Collaborations and Why Fewer Is Better
Goodwipes co-founder Sam Nebel shares the thinking behind the brand's unconventional partnerships with Liquid Death, Olipop and Hallie Batchelder, and explains why the company caps itself at about three collaborations a year.
Clean and Benefit-Infused Water Brands Rise as Standard Sales Slip
A new wave of 'better' water brands from Loonen to WaterOuai is gaining traction, even as standard bottled water sales dip. The timing aligns with a hydration boom and growing microplastic concerns.
Beauty Historian Erin Parsons Debuts Makeup Archive Online
Beauty historian Erin Parsons has launched The Makeup Archive, an online museum featuring more than 1,500 rare and vintage beauty products, including Marilyn Monroe's Max Factor lipstick.
Skin Deep Founder Amina Mohamed Brings Beauty Literacy Push to North America
Amina Mohamed is expanding Skin Deep, her education-first beauty and wellness platform, from Dubai into North America and Europe, with a debut line of insulated beauty bags.
Investors See Human-First Beauty and Wellness Brands as AI-Era Winners
As artificial intelligence floods beauty with product recommendations, investors are betting on human expertise, trust and long-term relationships as key competitive advantages.
Oliveda Eyes Nasdaq, Paul Mitchell Lands at Sephora, Based Bodyworks Shines at Target: Indie Beauty Roundup
A legal dispute over HoliFrog, strategic options for Virtue Labs, and a rapid Target sell-through for Based Bodyworks headline this week's indie beauty news, alongside Oliveda's Nasdaq plans and Paul Mitchell's Sephora debut.
L’Oréal Names Rahquel Purcell Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for North America
Rahquel Purcell has been appointed chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer for L’Oréal North America, effective immediately. She will report to Alexis Perakis-Valat, CEO of L’Oréal USA and president of L’Oréal North America.