https://shadesandseasons.com/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-home.svg https://shadesandseasons.com/news/gattefoss-launches-preservative-free-c8c97efc/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-gattefoss-launches-preservative-free-c8c97efc.svgGattefossé Launches Preservative-Free Version of Gatuline Link n LiftGattefossé 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.svgCelebrities Rumoured to Launch Beauty BrandsSeveral 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.svgHaut.AI and Grupo Boticário Expand AI Skin Analysis to 4,000 Stores NationwideBrazil'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 increased... https://shadesandseasons.com/news/lynx-world-cup-marketing-4f89ad07/2026-08-20https://shadesandseasons.com/share-lynx-world-cup-marketing-4f89ad07.svgLynx's World Cup Marketing Campaign Scores Big on Social ReachLynx'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.svgSqualane: The Plant-Derived Emollient Mimicking Skin’s Natural MoistureSqualane, 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.svgDsm-firmenich Proposes Richard Ridinger as New Chair Following Thomas Leysen’s RetirementDsm-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.svgEstée Lauder Companies Reports Record $15 Billion Net Sales in 2026, Boosted by Tariff RefundsEstée 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.svgIce Spice Makes Fragrance Debut with In Ha Mood Eau de ParfumRapper 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.svgUlta Beauty Welcomes PacSun CEO to Its Board of DirectorsUlta 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.svgLindsay Lohan's Potential Beauty Brand Raises QuestionsActress 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.svgBlockbuster Fragrance Launches Steal the Spotlight in 2026Major 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.svgLa Roche-Posay Opens Young Investigator Grant Applications for 2026La 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.svgColgate Partners with BTS' j-hope for Vitamin C-Infused ToothpasteColgate 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.svgBeauty's Buzziest Family-Run BusinessesMeet 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.svgUrban Beauty Trends Shift Formulation FocusAs 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.svgDreame Technology Faces Backlash Over Hair Drying ClaimsThe 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.svgBasics of Rheology Workshop Set for SeptemberA 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.svgPattern Beauty Expands Range for Straight StylingPattern 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.svgNeal's Yard Remedies Expands Store Footprint and Enters Fragrance MarketThe 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.svgSpace NK Opens Waitlist for 2026 Beauty Advent CalendarThe 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.svgRabanne Partners with The Warehouse Project for Exclusive Fragrance ExperienceRabanne 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.svgBeauty Trends: Henkel Recalls Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip in US Due to Packaging IssueHenkel 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.svgWestman Atelier EMEA GM Anna Marcovici Steps Down After Six-and-a-Half YearsAnna 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.svgOriflame Appoints New CEO to Guide Business Through Next Phase of Development and GrowthOriflame 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/fashion-weeks/2026-08-20 https://shadesandseasons.com/industry/2026-08-20 https://shadesandseasons.com/about/ https://shadesandseasons.com/sources-and-methods/ https://shadesandseasons.com/corrections/