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EXCLUSIVE: Alix Earle Talks Acne Journey and Creating Reale Actives, Her New Skin Care Brand

Alix Earle is launching her new brand, Reale Actives, with four products on March 31.

Advent International to Acquire Majority Stake in Salt & Stone

The premium body care brand reached $165 million in revenue in 2025.

Iota Is Plotting Retail Expansion With Ulta, Nordstrom

The prestige body care brand is entering 860 Ulta Beauty doors March 30, and expanding its existing digital…

Look Optic, Elaine Welteroth Join Forces on Eyewear Range

The Davis Collection ranges in price from $68 to $98.

Inside Anne Klein’s Women Who Do Awards

The luncheon honored Tina Kunakey, Caroline Kelley Rosen, Dr. Karen Kostroff, Martina Halloran and Atoya…

EXCLUSIVE: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter on Tour Hair, Cécred’s New Styling Products

"I wasn't finding stylers that could perform at the necessary level without affecting my hair health,"…

Aveeno Partners With Mayo Clinic

The partnership will go toward pre-clinical and clinical research into the brand's proprietary Triple Oat…

Inside Iskra Lawrence’s Therapeutic Take on Body Care

The model-turned-founder detailed how healing her mental health inspired Saltair, which is nearing $100…

The Best Hair at the 2026 Oscars: Emma Stone, Zoe Saldaña and More

The best hair at the award show red carpet spanned updos to Old Hollywood glamour.

2026 Gem Awards Celebrate London Jewelers, Ana Khouri, WWD’s Thomas Waller and More

Other recipients Friday included Silvia Furmanovich, Johnny Nelson and Jessica McCormack.

EXCLUSIVE: Kayali Reveals Eden Fragrance Duo

The two scents capitalize on the success of Kayali's previous launches under its Eden franchise.

Kith Ivy, Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali Team Up

Bhanusali's Aesthetica Skin Lab has launched a facial at the wellness club.

Behind Atwater’s Product Development Strategy

The product pipeline for 2026 is robust as founder Chris Salgardo looks to bring the grooming brand into its…

EXCLUSIVE: Quince Closes $500 Million Series E at $10.1 Billion Valuation

The quickly growing company's revenues topped $1 billion last year.

Inside Jen Atkin’s Multifaceted, Multihyphenated World

On WWD's The Beauty of Tomorrow podcast, Atkin outlined her path to hair styling and entrepreneurship.