Staff reporter at Shades and Seasons, covering Beauty Trends.
Ulta Beauty has appointed Brieane Olson, CEO of PacSun, to its board of directors, bringing over 20 years of specialty retail experience. The move fills a vacancy left by Kelly Garcia, who is transitioning to Chief Technology Officer.
Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly gearing up to launch a beauty brand called Linlo Beauty, according to trademark and financial documents.
Major fragrance brands are releasing high-profile extensions and new franchises, with Hollywood faces on board to help them break through.
La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Colgate has teamed up with K-pop star j-hope to launch its new vitamin C-powered whitening toothpaste in the Asia-Pacific market.
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The National Advertising Division has recommended that Dreame Technology modify or discontinue its advertising claim that its hair styling tools can dry hair in two minutes.
A two-day workshop on the fundamentals of rheology is scheduled for September, offering expert-led sessions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory work.
Pattern Beauty, the textured hair care brand founded by actress Tracee Ellis Ross, has expanded its Heat Collection line-up with a new hair tool, styling product and shampoo aimed at straight styling.
The British natural cosmetics chain marks its 45th anniversary with new store openings, fragrance launches, and a focus on its hero ranges.
The highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers' and valued at over £1,200.
Rabanne has been named the Exclusive Fragrance Partner of The Warehouse Project, a club series celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Henkel has voluntarily recalled select batches of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip in the US due to a potential packaging issue that may cause the product to leak and create a risk of explosion.
Anna Marcovici, General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Westman Atelier, is leaving the luxury beauty brand after six-and-a-half years. She played a key role in expanding the brand across the region, including opening 18 markets during the pandemic. Marcovici previously founded Manifesto and FaceGym and held leadership positions at NARS, MAC Cosmetics, and Clinique. Her departure follows Westman Atelier securing $15 million in new funding earlier this year.
Oriflame has appointed Kenneth Benaim Campbell as its new CEO, replacing Anna Malmhake who has stepped down after three years in the role.
Grace Vernon, head of Boots Ignite, Foresight and Trends, discusses how her team rapidly identifies and launches trending beauty brands, including viral products and wellness innovations, into Boots stores in as little as eight weeks.
Beauty brand Rituals has launched a new make-up collection that combines creamy textures with high-performance skin care actives.
Olivier Echaudemaison, the renowned make-up artist behind French luxury houses Guerlain and Givenchy, has passed away at the age of 84.
Sephora UK has opened its latest store in Glasgow, marking its 17th UK location and the final launch of its 'Sephora Summer' 2026 openings. The 4,940sqft space at Silverburn shopping centre features exclusive brands and Scottish beauty labels, along with advanced Beauty Scan technology for personalized recommendations.
RevitaLash Cosmetics expands its popular Length Define Tubing Mascara collection with a new Dark Brown shade, catering to the growing demand for natural, neutral makeup looks. The formula, enriched with biotin and vitamin E, offers lengthening, lifting, and nourishing benefits while ensuring easy removal with warm water.
A recent trademark filing suggests that singer Tate McRae may be planning to launch her own beauty brand, covering a range of products including fragrances and skin care preparations.
Croda Beauty's Biodegradability Initiative wins the Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the inaugural Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards for drastically reducing testing time from 28 days to 12 hours, enabling faster and more sustainable product development.
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