Aesthetics
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In the shadow of Hollywood's strikes, beauty professionals suffer
From New York to Los Angeles, the historic strike of American screenwriters and actors is leaving the workers responsible for making up the stars with blank appointment books and empty savings accounts.
Beauty

L'Oréal invests in Chinese biotechnology company Shinehigh Innovation
L'Oréal strengthens its foothold in China by acquiring a minority stake in Shinehigh Innovation, a Chinese biotechnology company.
Beauty

US beauty firm Coty to move forward with Paris share sale
Coty Inc., the US beauty and fragrance company, is moving forward with a proposed Paris listing that could take place as soon as the coming weeks, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Beauty

Rabanne launches first make-up line, names Diane Kendal Creative Director Beauty
French label Rabanne, owned by Spanish fashion group Puig, has announced the launch of its first make-up line, spearheaded by British make-up artist Diane Kendal.
Beauty

THG makes progress despite hit to Beauty as Ingenuity refocus continues
THG’s results for the first six months of the year showed adjusted EBITDA and cash generation ahead of the top end of its guidance, although the Beauty operation took a hit from one-off industry destocking.
Fashion

e.l.f. launches major UK community campaign to #expressyourelf’
Beauty brand e.l.f. Cosmetics is launching its first ever community-led brand campaign in the UK, inviting consumers to ‘live your bold truth by proudly expressing your e.l.f.’.
Beauty

The Danish beauty industry: exploring the brands unveiled at CIFF x Revolver
Organic ingredients, sustainable and transparent DNA, or simple and respectful routines are some of the characteristics of the new wave of Danish skincare brands. Here is a selection of some of the noteworthy offerings.
Beauty

Bumble and Bumble names first global artistic ambassador
Professional hair care and styling brand Bumble and Bumble announced on Friday the appointment of editorial hairstylist Evanie Frausto as the brand's first global artistic ambassador.
Beauty

THG Ingenuity reveals new Australian beauty partnerships
Ingenuity, THG’s commerce division, has secured a series of partnerships with Australian beauty brands Haircarebear, Celebrity Slim and Skin Virtue to expand the brands’ presence in the UK.
Beauty

Garnier appoints Marc Baland as president
Garnier, the flagship brand of L’Oréal’s consumer products division, has appointed Marc Baland as international president, succeeding Adrien Koskas.
Beauty

Walgreens CEO Brewer abruptly steps down after less than three years in role
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down, the U.S. pharmacy chain operator said on Friday, less than three years after the former Starbucks executive took the top job.
Beauty

L'Occitane Group achieves B Corporation certification
Sustainable beauty and wellness group the L'Occitane Group announced that it is officially a ‘Certified B Corporation’.
Beauty

SkinCeuticals USA names GM, VP of business strategy and growth
SkinCeuticals USA has named Angela Hildebrand as general manager, as well as Amy Sloan as senior VP of business strategy and growth.
Beauty

News analysis: Revolution Beauty's new CEO and annual results
Revolution Beauty had big news on Thursday with a new CEO and other directors, plus its full-year results. But what does it all mean for the company that has gone through a bruising period since last year?
Beauty

Superdry sees shares temporarily suspended on results delay
Superdry has become the latest UK retailer to see its shares suspended following a delay to its results. But Revolution Beauty in 2022 and earlier this year, the Superdry delay shouldn’t be a long one.
Fashion

Boots to open beauty-only branch at Battersea Power Station
The power of beauty. In a first for Boots, the UK health & beauty retail giant is to debut a beauty-only flagship store within the Battersea Power Station, London, mall later this year.
Beauty