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James Manso

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Why Beauty Brands Are Hitting Refresh

Brands from across channels and price points are all rebranding to better meet consumer needs and habits.

Borghese Skincare Doubles Down on Mask Category

The launch of its latest Fango product also marks an expansion in the brand's consumer base.

EXCLUSIVE: Khloé Kardashian Fronts It’s a 10 Haircare’s Rebrand Campaign

Kardashian is now an ambassador for the brand, which will be rolling out its rebrand in coming months.

EXCLUSIVE: Marc-Antoine Barrois Sets Up Shop in SoHo

The couturier-turned-perfumer will open his first North America boutique on April 16.

EXCLUSIVE: Roc Skincare Reunites Real Housewives of New York

Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan star in the latest campaign from the brand.

Beauty’s Leading Dealmakers on Where M&A Is Headed

At the WWD LA Beauty forum, leaders from Greycroft, Toure Capital and J.P. Morgan discuss the state of beauty…

The Alix Effect: Breaking Down Alix Earle’s Reale Actives Launch

At WWD's LA Beauty forum in March, Earle sat down with WWD executive editor and Beauty Inc editor in chief…

Clark’s Botanicals Is Launching Its First Product in Three Years

The serum will retail for $150.

Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Unveils New Eye Product

The eye serum will launch April 16 and marks the debut of a new collection for the brand.

EXCLUSIVE: Why Hailey and Justin Bieber Collaborated on Rhode’s Pimple Stickers

Spotwear, a new category from the brand, was designed in partnership with Justin Bieber and launches April 13.

Richard Rogers, Mary Kay Cofounder, Dies at 82

Rogers cofounded Mary Kay Cosmetics with his mother, Mary Kay Ash, in 1963.

EXCLUSIVE: Vacation Gets Fresh Funding From VMG Partners

VMG joins existing investors True Beauty Ventures and Silas Capital.

EXCLUSIVE: Bonjout Beauty Reveals Second Product

The new formula, which took three years and 100 iterations to finalize, launches Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Prelude Growth Partners Leads KilgourMD’s Series A Round

The raise comes as the brand passes the $40 million sales threshold.

Beauty Brands Waiting for Spring at Saks Global

With access to new funding, the path ahead for the luxury giant beauty business is starting to become…