Shades and Seasons

Launch Tracker

A tracked industry dataset for our beauty trends coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.

Beauty: Industry leaders from Elemis, Weleda, and Dermalux shared insights in August 2026 interviews

Elemis Sells Cleansing Balm Every 10 Seconds

Industry leaders from Elemis, Weleda, and Dermalux shared insights in August 2026 interviews. Elemis co-founder Noella Gabriel revealed the...

2026-09-01
Anthropologie's 2026 beauty advent calendars are available for $98 and $50

Anthropologie's 2026 Beauty Calendars Launch

Anthropologie's 2026 beauty advent calendars are available for $98 and $50. They feature brands like L'Occitane and ILIA Beauty and often sell out...

2026-08-31
Beauty: Olay names Kelly Rowland Global Brand Ambassador for its Super Collection

Kelly Rowland Named Olay Global Ambassador

Olay names Kelly Rowland Global Brand Ambassador for its Super Collection. The partnership aligns with the brand's first dedicated UK TikTok Shop...

2026-08-31
France's plastics industry union Polyvia has issued a policy paper to presidential candidates, warning of an industrial...

French Plastics Industry Warns Candidates on

France's plastics industry union Polyvia has issued a policy paper to presidential candidates, warning of an industrial crisis driven by Chinese

2026-08-31
August 2026 saw major executive changes at Oriflame, LVMH Beauty, Coty, and John Lewis, alongside founder exits and new...

Beauty Industry Leadership Shifts in August

August 2026 saw major executive changes at Oriflame, LVMH Beauty, Coty, and John Lewis, alongside founder exits and new brand ambassadors including...

2026-08-30
Fenty Beauty updates its Pro Filt'r foundation with a new formula and 50 shades

Fenty Beauty, Olaplex, Ouai launch August 6

Fenty Beauty updates its Pro Filt'r foundation with a new formula and 50 shades. Olaplex launches a hairspray, and Ouai introduces a fig fragrance.

2026-08-29
The global beauty industry saw significant retail expansion, financial updates, and strategic moves in late August 2026

Beauty Retail Drives August 2026 Activity

The global beauty industry saw significant retail expansion, financial updates, and strategic moves in late August 2026.

2026-08-29
The beauty industry is seeing a rise in fragrance layering, with customers creating unique blends by mixing fragrances...

Beauty Industry News: Fragrance Layering, Weight-Loss Pills, and Influential Personalities

The beauty industry is seeing a rise in fragrance layering, with customers creating unique blends by mixing fragrances and matching them with body...

2026-08-21
Emma Bunyard, Chief Commercial Officer at Gisou, shares her insights on the beauty industry, its opportunities and...

Gisou CCO Emma Bunyard on Navigating Growth and Leadership in Beauty

Emma Bunyard, Chief Commercial Officer at Gisou, shares her insights on the beauty industry, its opportunities and challenges, and the key skills...

2026-08-20
Several celebrities are reportedly planning to launch their own beauty brands, including Tate McRae, Lindsay Lohan...

Celebrities Rumoured to Launch Beauty Brands

Several celebrities are reportedly planning to launch their own beauty brands, including Tate McRae, Lindsay Lohan, Sydney Sweeney, Harper Beckham...

2026-08-20
Rapper Ice Spice launches her first fragrance, In Ha Mood, in collaboration with Revlon, marking her entry into the...

Ice Spice Makes Fragrance Debut with In Ha Mood Eau de Parfum

Rapper Ice Spice launches her first fragrance, In Ha Mood, in collaboration with Revlon, marking her entry into the beauty industry with a...

2026-08-19
Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly gearing up to launch a beauty brand called Linlo Beauty, according to trademark and...

Lindsay Lohan's Potential Beauty Brand Raises Questions

Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly gearing up to launch a beauty brand called Linlo Beauty, according to trademark and financial documents.

2026-08-19
Colgate has teamed up with K-pop star j-hope to launch its new vitamin C-powered whitening toothpaste in the Asia-Pacific...

Colgate Partners with BTS' j-hope for Vitamin C-Infused Toothpaste

Colgate has teamed up with K-pop star j-hope to launch its new vitamin C-powered whitening toothpaste in the Asia-Pacific market.

2026-08-18
Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional...

Beauty's Buzziest Family-Run Businesses

Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional partnerships.

2026-08-18
As consumers increasingly live in urban environments, the beauty industry is adapting to meet their changing needs

Urban Beauty Trends Shift Formulation Focus

As consumers increasingly live in urban environments, the beauty industry is adapting to meet their changing needs.

2026-08-18
Sephora UK has opened its latest store in Glasgow, marking its 17th UK location and the final launch of its 'Sephora...

Sephora Expands UK Presence with New Glasgow Store

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...

2026-08-17
A recent trademark filing suggests that singer Tate McRae may be planning to launch her own beauty brand, covering a...

Singer Tate McRae May Launch Her Own Beauty Brand

A recent trademark filing suggests that singer Tate McRae may be planning to launch her own beauty brand, covering a range of products including...

2026-08-16
A new series from *Cosmetics Business* offers a glimpse into the daily lives of top beauty executives, revealing their...

Behind the Scenes: Beauty Industry Leaders Share Their Workday Realities

A new series from *Cosmetics Business* offers a glimpse into the daily lives of top beauty executives, revealing their biggest challenges, surprising...

2026-08-16