https://shadesandseasons.com/2026-08-22https://shadesandseasons.com/share-home.svg https://shadesandseasons.com/news/qendresa-rise-fame-working/2026-08-22https://shadesandseasons.com/share-qendresa-rise-fame-working.svgHands, laptop, working, businessman, computer, connection.Qendresa's Rise to Fame: From Working at Sexy Fish to Writing for Drake (Source: Dazed Digital) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/rihanna-fenty-beauty-unveils/2026-08-22https://shadesandseasons.com/share-rihanna-fenty-beauty-unveils.svgSpider, arachnid, green crab spider, vibrant color, herb, leaf.Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Unveils Reimagined Pro Filt'r Foundation (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/coty-reports-sales-boost/2026-08-21https://shadesandseasons.com/share-coty-reports-sales-boost.svgA close-up of a woman's face with green eyeshadow and white eyeliner.Coty's latest financial report reveals a boost in sales, but the company is facing challenges with increased losses and a predicted decline in revenue due to the upcoming transfer of Gucci Beauty https://shadesandseasons.com/news/beauty-industry-news-fragrance/2026-08-21https://shadesandseasons.com/share-beauty-industry-news-fragrance.svgA close-up of a white flower with a yellow center and brown stamens.The beauty industry is seeing a rise in fragrance layering, with customers creating unique blends by mixing fragrances and matching them with body mists or lotions. Meanwhile, the approval of new... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/beauty-launches-watch/2026-08-21https://shadesandseasons.com/share-beauty-launches-watch.svgA close-up of a woman's eye with makeup applied.This week's top beauty launches include new products from Saltair, Prequel, Milk Makeup, and more (Source: TheIndustry.beauty (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/fragrance-layering-rise/2026-08-21https://shadesandseasons.com/share-fragrance-layering-rise.svgA woman with long brown hair and red lipstick, wearing a red and white top, with her face turned...The Perfume Shop reports a shift in customer behavior, with shoppers experimenting with fragrance layering, combining different scents and products to create unique fragrances https://shadesandseasons.com/news/tropic-skincare-unveils-revamped-e229b10f/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-tropic-skincare-unveils-revamped-e229b10f.svgA woman in a yellow shirt, facing left, with her hair pulled back into a ponytail.Tropic Skincare has reopened its headquarters in Croydon, England, UK, after completing phase one of a £5 million investment (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/kate-winslet-renews-partnership-63c0abdb/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-kate-winslet-renews-partnership-63c0abdb.svgThe lower half of a woman's face, with her mouth slightly open and her lips painted a...Kate Winslet has renewed her partnership with Oslo Skin Lab, continuing as the global face of its flagship collagen supplement, The Solution Beauty Collagen. (Source: TheIndustry.beauty (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/al-paris-names-kristen-990a4d38/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-al-paris-names-kristen-990a4d38.svgA woman with blonde hair, wearing a blue tank top, posing in front of a pink background.L’Oréal Paris has appointed American actress Kristen Bell as its new Global Ambassador, who will front the brand's upcoming Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream campaign. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/gisou-cco-emma-bunyard-a938691f/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-gisou-cco-emma-bunyard-a938691f.svgA young woman with blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail, wearing a white blouse and standing...Emma Bunyard, Chief Commercial Officer at Gisou, shares her insights on the beauty industry, its opportunities and challenges, and the key skills required for leadership in the sector. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/gattefoss-launches-preservative-free-c8c97efc/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-gattefoss-launches-preservative-free-c8c97efc.svgA collection of facial rollers and gua sha tools, along with other beauty products, arranged on...Gattefossé has introduced a new preservative-free version of its Gatuline Link n Lift active ingredient, designed for the delicate eye contour area. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/celebrities-rumoured-launch-beauty-ba8730c1/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-celebrities-rumoured-launch-beauty-ba8730c1.svgA woman with long brown hair, adorned with a silver headband and a necklace of pearls, with her...Several celebrities are reportedly planning to launch their own beauty brands, including Tate McRae, Lindsay Lohan, Sydney Sweeney, Harper Beckham, Kim Kardashian, and Zara Larsson. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/haut-ai-grupo-botic-3464bef7/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-haut-ai-grupo-botic-3464bef7.svgA close-up of a person's face, with a makeup brush touching their eye.Brazil's beauty market leader Grupo Boticário has partnered with Haut.AI to deploy AI-powered skin analysis technology across its 4,000 stores nationwide, following a successful pilot that... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/lynx-world-cup-marketing-4f89ad07/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-lynx-world-cup-marketing-4f89ad07.svgA close-up of a woman's eye with purple eyelashes and a row of small, colorful flowers above her...Lynx's FIFA World Cup 2026 advertising campaign achieves significant social reach, capitalizing on the global football craze. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/squalane-plant-derived-emollient-124a5a1f/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-squalane-plant-derived-emollient-124a5a1f.svgThree women standing close together, with only their faces and shoulders visible.Squalane, a plant-derived emollient, closely mimics the skin’s natural squalene, offering hydration and barrier protection. Unlike its shark-derived counterpart, squalene, squalane is sustainably... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/dsm-firmenich-proposes-richard-52cc0cea/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-dsm-firmenich-proposes-richard-52cc0cea.svgThe underside of a light purple flower with a green stem and a blurred background.Dsm-firmenich announces Thomas Leysen's retirement as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Richard Ridinger proposed as his successor. The transition is set for October 19, pending shareholder... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/est-lauder-companies-reports-62ca16ba/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-est-lauder-companies-reports-62ca16ba.svgThree makeup brushes in the foreground, with a vanity and various beauty products in the background.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 tariff refunds. The company also expanded its... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/ice-spice-makes-fragrance-913c7f32/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-ice-spice-makes-fragrance-913c7f32.svgA woman standing in front of a stone wall, wearing a black sleeveless top and large hoop earrings.Rapper Ice Spice launches her first fragrance, In Ha Mood, in collaboration with Revlon, marking her entry into the beauty industry with a floral-fruity amber scent inspired by her 2023 hit single. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/ulta-beauty-welcomes-pacsun-5ea7fd55/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-ulta-beauty-welcomes-pacsun-5ea7fd55.svgProfessional hairdressing tools meticulously arranged in a flat lay, showcasing combs, clippers...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... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/lindsay-lohan-potential-beauty-ab12335a/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-lindsay-lohan-potential-beauty-ab12335a.svgA collection of makeup products, including an eyeshadow palette, a blush, a powder compact, a...Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly gearing up to launch a beauty brand called Linlo Beauty, according to trademark and financial documents. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/blockbuster-fragrance-launches-steal-d3365cd4/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-blockbuster-fragrance-launches-steal-d3365cd4.svgA close-up of a pink tulip with green leaves, surrounded by other pink tulips in the background.Major fragrance brands are releasing high-profile extensions and new franchises, with Hollywood faces on board to help them break through. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/la-roche-posay-opens-5059b2eb/2026-08-19https://shadesandseasons.com/share-la-roche-posay-opens-5059b2eb.svgA butterfly perched on a purple flower, with its wings spread out and antennae extended.La Roche-Posay has opened applications for its 2026 Young Investigator Grant, a competitive funding programme celebrating its 20th anniversary. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/colgate-partners-bts-hope-da6ac2d5/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-colgate-partners-bts-hope-da6ac2d5.svgA woman posing for a photograph, wearing a sparkly jacket and striking a pose with her hands...Colgate has teamed up with K-pop star j-hope to launch its new vitamin C-powered whitening toothpaste in the Asia-Pacific market. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/beauty-buzziest-family-run-d352a727/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-beauty-buzziest-family-run-d352a727.svgA close-up of a woman's eyes with a makeup brush touching her eyelid.Meet the family-run businesses making waves in the beauty industry, where personal relationships turn into professional partnerships. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/urban-beauty-trends-shift-cb15aedd/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-urban-beauty-trends-shift-cb15aedd.svgA close-up of a woman's face, focusing on her right eye and nose.As consumers increasingly live in urban environments, the beauty industry is adapting to meet their changing needs. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/dreame-technology-faces-backlash-9f728a52/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-dreame-technology-faces-backlash-9f728a52.svgA collection of combs and other hairdressing tools on a black surface.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. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/basics-rheology-workshop-set-27131c80/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-basics-rheology-workshop-set-27131c80.svgA hand holding a Samsung phone in front of a person's head.A two-day workshop on the fundamentals of rheology is scheduled for September, offering expert-led sessions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory work. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/pattern-beauty-expands-range-2bf2eb82/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-pattern-beauty-expands-range-2bf2eb82.svgA collection of barber tools and accessories, including clippers, combs, scissors, and a razor...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. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/neal-yard-remedies-expands-56076fbc/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-neal-yard-remedies-expands-56076fbc.svgA red rose with green leaves and a blurred background.The British natural cosmetics chain marks its 45th anniversary with new store openings, fragrance launches, and a focus on its hero ranges. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/space-nk-opens-waitlist-d308df71/2026-08-18https://shadesandseasons.com/share-space-nk-opens-waitlist-d308df71.svgA collection of makeup brushes and tweezers arranged on a pink surface.The highly-anticipated 2026 beauty advent calendar from Space NK is now available for pre-order, featuring 'bestsellers' and valued at over £1,200. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/rabanne-partners-warehouse-project/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-rabanne-partners-warehouse-project.svgA young woman, with a diverse, medium-brown skin tone, is shown from behind, her shoulders and...Rabanne has been named the Exclusive Fragrance Partner of The Warehouse Project, a club series celebrating its 20th anniversary. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/beauty-trends-henkel-recalls/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-beauty-trends-henkel-recalls.svgA close-up of a hand holding a bottle of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip hair spray, with a...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. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/westman-atelier-emea-gm/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-westman-atelier-emea-gm.svgA close-up, 16:9 landscape shot of a hand, with diverse, dark skin tone, applying a rich...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... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/oriflame-appoints-ceo-guide/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-oriflame-appoints-ceo-guide.svgA close-up of a hand, with a diverse, medium-toned skin texture, applying a vibrant...Oriflame has appointed Kenneth Benaim Campbell as its new CEO, replacing Anna Malmhake who has stepped down after three years in the role. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/boots-trend-forecaster-brings-b74de5/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-boots-trend-forecaster-brings-b74de5.svgA woman with curly hair, heart-shaped stickers on her cheek, and gold glitter on her neck and cheek.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... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/rituals-unveils-make-up-a451e0/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-rituals-unveils-make-up-a451e0.svgA collection of makeup products and tools, including a palette of eyeshadows, a compact powder...Beauty brand Rituals has launched a new make-up collection that combines creamy textures with high-performance skin care actives. (Source: Cosmetics Business (UK)) https://shadesandseasons.com/news/sephora-expands-uk-presence-9513e4/2026-08-17https://shadesandseasons.com/share-sephora-expands-uk-presence-9513e4.svgA close-up of a hand applying a vibrant, glossy lipstick swatch onto a smooth, medium-toned...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... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/revitalash-cosmetics-introduces-dark-111ab8/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-revitalash-cosmetics-introduces-dark-111ab8.svgA collection of makeup brushes and tubes of mascara scattered across a pink surface.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... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/singer-tate-mcrae-may-491b6c/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-singer-tate-mcrae-may-491b6c.svgA collection of beauty products, including a makeup brush, nail polish, and various bottles and...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. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/croda-beauty-honoured-pioneering-b33611/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-croda-beauty-honoured-pioneering-b33611.svgA woman in a black tank top with her hair in a bun, standing in front of a tree with pink...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... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/behind-scenes-beauty-industry-a078c7/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-behind-scenes-beauty-industry-a078c7.svgA close-up of a woman's face, with her hair and makeup visible.A new series from *Cosmetics Business* offers a glimpse into the daily lives of top beauty executives, revealing their biggest challenges, surprising moments, and essential beauty products. https://shadesandseasons.com/news/jo-malone-london-enters-477098/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-jo-malone-london-enters-477098.svgA person's hands working on a black device with red wires, possibly in a workshop or laboratory...The Estée Lauder Companies-owned fragrance brand has partnered with Epic Games' Fortnite to promote its new Sea Salt & Bergamot collection, but will this bold marketing move pay off with Gen Z... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/harvey-nichols-acquired-frasers-4ef084/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-harvey-nichols-acquired-frasers-4ef084.svgA collection of necklaces hanging from a rack, with a blurred background.Frasers Group, a UK retail empire, has acquired Harvey Nichols, a struggling luxury department store chain, saving it from administration. The acquisition includes Harvey Nichols' flagship store... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-skin-cupid-brings-beauty-586af9.svgA woman with dark hair, blue eyeshadow, red earrings, and a blue top.Skin Cupid, a UK-based K-beauty retailer, is launching a multi-stop summer roadshow across the UK, bringing leading Korean beauty brands to its consumers in Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, and... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/summer-final-flourish-eight-2e0617/2026-08-16https://shadesandseasons.com/share-summer-final-flourish-eight-2e0617.svgA close-up of a person's face with their eyes closed, featuring glitter on their cheeks.This week’s beauty highlights include YSL Beauty’s new cushion foundation, Lemme’s NAD+ supplement for longevity, and summer-inspired fragrances from Michael Kors and The Nue Co. https://shadesandseasons.com/seasons/2026-08-22 https://shadesandseasons.com/fashion-weeks/2026-08-22 https://shadesandseasons.com/industry/2026-08-21 https://shadesandseasons.com/topics/brand-launches/2026-08-21 https://shadesandseasons.com/topics/sec-fashion-weeks/2026-08-22 https://shadesandseasons.com/topics/sec-industry/2026-08-21 https://shadesandseasons.com/about/ https://shadesandseasons.com/sources-and-methods/ https://shadesandseasons.com/corrections/