Shades and Seasons

Ss 2026

A Seasons beauty trends season page covering the looks, colours, key shows and what to buy, alongside the 21 reports filed on it so far.

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
In a rare interview for Dazed's autumn 2026 issue, Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo discusses her A/W26 'Ultimately...

Rei Kawakubo on AI, Black, and Young

In a rare interview for Dazed's autumn 2026 issue, Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo discusses her A/W26 'Ultimately Black' collection, her...

2026-08-31
A 2026 report critiques the online trend of linking hair health to moral character, highlighting creators and experts who...

Hair Loss Morality Trend on TikTok

A 2026 report critiques the online trend of linking hair health to moral character, highlighting creators and experts who call this narrative harmful.

2026-08-30
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
GapStudio's fall 2026 collection launches today, featuring a denim-forward capsule of gender-fluid workwear and...

GapStudio Fall 2026 Collection Launches with

GapStudio's fall 2026 collection launches today, featuring a denim-forward capsule of gender-fluid workwear and essentials under Zac Posen's...

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
August 2026 sees major beauty launches from Fara Homidi, Valentino, Aesop, and others

Estee Lauder EL News August 2026: New

August 2026 sees major beauty launches from Fara Homidi, Valentino, Aesop, and others. Paloma Elsesser fronts a new mascara campaign, while Dakota...

2026-08-28
Ulta Beauty reported an 8.9% increase in net sales to $3bn for the second quarter of 2026, driven by K-beauty and its...

Ulta Beauty Q2 sales rise 8.9% to $3bn

Ulta Beauty reported an 8.9% increase in net sales to $3bn for the second quarter of 2026, driven by K-beauty and its Space NK acquisition.

2026-08-28
LVMH has appointed Alexandre Oulès Chief Operating Officer of its Beauty Division, reporting to Véronique Courtois, named...

LVMH appoints Alexandre Oulès COO of Beauty Division

LVMH has appointed Alexandre Oulès Chief Operating Officer of its Beauty Division, reporting to Véronique Courtois, named Chairman and CEO of Parfums...

2026-08-27
Lookfantastic's AW26 Trend Report highlights skin barrier 2.0, skin streaming, beauty longevity, maximalist makeup, scalp...

Lookfantastic unveils AW26 beauty trends

Lookfantastic's AW26 Trend Report highlights skin barrier 2.0, skin streaming, beauty longevity, maximalist makeup, scalp care and fragrance layering...

2026-08-27
Kao expands Curél dry-skin line to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland in September 2026, targeting 50% international...

Kao launches Curél in Nordic markets

Kao expands Curél dry-skin line to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland in September 2026, targeting 50% international sales by 2030.

2026-08-26
Boots reports that September is becoming a second wellness reset for UK consumers, with 44% saying it is the right time...

Boots sees September as wellness reset

Boots reports that September is becoming a second wellness reset for UK consumers, with 44% saying it is the right time to start healthy habits...

2026-08-26
Astrology predictions for the week of August 23-29, including the final eclipse of 2026 and the first full week of Virgo...

Astrology Predictions for the Week of August 23-29

Astrology predictions for the week of August 23-29, including the final eclipse of 2026 and the first full week of Virgo Season.

2026-08-24
indu, a skincare brand founded in 2022, has won the Engagement award at TheIndustry.beauty Innovators Awards 2026

indu's Community-First Approach Wins Engagement Award

indu, a skincare brand founded in 2022, has won the Engagement award at TheIndustry.beauty Innovators Awards 2026.

2026-08-23
Lynx's FIFA World Cup 2026 advertising campaign achieves significant social reach, capitalizing on the global football craze

Lynx's World Cup Marketing Campaign Scores Big on Social Reach

Lynx's FIFA World Cup 2026 advertising campaign achieves significant social reach, capitalizing on the global football craze.

2026-08-20
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) achieved a 5% increase in net sales to $15 billion in 2026, driven by growth in fragrance...

Estée Lauder Companies Reports Record $15 Billion Net Sales in 2026, Boosted by Tariff Refunds

Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) achieved a 5% increase in net sales to $15 billion in 2026, driven by growth in fragrance and skin care, as well as US...

2026-08-19
Major fragrance brands are releasing high-profile extensions and new franchises, with Hollywood faces on board to help...

Blockbuster Fragrance Launches Steal the Spotlight in 2026

Major fragrance brands are releasing high-profile extensions and new franchises, with Hollywood faces on board to help them break through.

2026-08-19
La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme celebrating...

La Roche-Posay Opens Young Investigator Grant Applications for 2026

La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme celebrating its 20th anniversary.

2026-08-19
The highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers'...

Space NK Opens Waitlist for 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar

The highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers' and valued at over £1,200.

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