beauty
Lorac Marks 20-Year Anniversary With New Products and Outside Investments
Tim McMeekan has been named chief executive officer; Betsy Hamlett named vice president of marketing and…
Kao Full-Year Net Profit Jumps 24.2%
The company cited cost reduction measures, a weak yen and increased demand for cosmetics products by…
Elizabeth Arden, Perfect Corp. Team for Super App Features
The app will use patented facial recognition software and branded digital assets to create a new digital…
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Hudson Blvd Group Merges Service Providers DreamDry, Spruce & Bond and Pucker
HBG will continue to acquire, operate and develop a portfolio of like-minded specialty beauty service brands.
Velvet 59 Rolls Out to Ricky’s
The vegan and cruelty-free makeup line, which launched last year, will enter 10 Ricky's stores.
Birchbox Cuts 15% of Staff
The company has laid off 50 employees, following the launch of a second in-house line.
Eyes Are the Focus of Tracy Murphy’s Lash Star Beauty
The line, rolling out now, will be sold on lashstarbeauty.com, Amazon.com, Ne-ta-porter.com, QVC and QVC.com.
Beauty Site Vainité to Launch, Curate Prestige Products
The site, which launches Feb. 1, will sell prestige beauty products selected by Harley Viera-Newton, Tabitha…
Revlon to Launch New Ad Campaign, ‘Choose Love’
Brand ambassadors Olivia Wilde, Halle Berry and Alejandra Espinoza make the first moves in new commercials.
Walgreens’ Barb Larson Retires After 31 Years
Larson is retiring from her post as divisional merchandise manager for beauty on Jan. 29.
Dessange International Moves Into Distribution
The company acquired Coiff'Idis, France's largest distributor of products and materials destined for hair…
Former Self Editor Lucy Danziger Is All About Digital With New Site Hintd
Lucy Danziger is trying to take the guesswork out of gift-giving with her new site Hintd.
Lauder Promotes de la Faverie, DiNardo and Rachmanis
The Estée Lauder Cos. names Stephane de la Faverie, Beth DiNardo and Daniel Rachmanis to more senior roles…
Parlux to Jay Z in Suit: You Stink at Fulfilling Contract Terms
Lawsuit filed asks for $2 million in royalties, $18 million in compensatory damages, among other demands.
Walgreens Highlights Beauty
New products will hit Walgreens stores in August with additional beauty offerings to follow, said executive…