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James Manso

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Ulta Beauty Names New Makeup Merchant

Changes on the merchandising team come after strong headwinds in makeup sales.

RPG, Mana Products and Meiyume Form the Vertical Beauty Alliance

The agreement, dubbed Vertical Beauty Alliance, offers full services for brands going to market.

U.S. Named Second Cheapest Beauty Market

A new report from Cosmetify outlines the cheapest — and most costly — markets for buying beauty.

By the Numbers: TikTok Aesthetics Gain Search Traction

Data from Spate shows growing search volume for different social media aesthetics.

Annette Green Fund-raises for Frontline Workers’ Mental Health

Green's goal for the campaign, which benefits frontline workers at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, is…

Essie Goes Vegan, ‘Eight-Free’

As of the end of 2020, all formulas being produced and distributed by Essie are vegan and "eight-free."

EXCLUSIVE: The Ordinary Expands ‘Colours’ With Concealers

The anticipated follow-up to the brand's foundations will launch on Jan. 19.

Pat McGrath Named a Dame on Queen’s New Year Honors List

The Queen's 2021 Honors List highlighted McGrath's contributions to fashion and beauty as well as diversity.

Creed Distributor ICP Signs Three New Brands

The U.S. distributor for the House of Creed has added three brands — Mizensir, Akro and Domaine Privé — to…

Dash Hudson, BareMinerals on Why E-commerce’s Future Lies in Social Media

At WWD's Virtual Beauty Inc Summit, Michelle Belcic, vice president of strategy at Dash Hudson, spoke with…

Millennials and Generation Z, Explained by Spotify

Melissa Finney, director of partnerships, CPG at Spotify, elucidated Generation Z's and Millennials' shifting…

Beauty Moves Toward Buy-Now, Pay-Later Plans

PayPal has seen increased Millennial interest — and increased spend — with its buy-now, pay-later…

Leonard Lauder on Listening and Leadership

In a masterclass with Linda Levy, president of the Fragrance Foundation, Lauder revealed the secret sauce…

Supergoop Introduces ‘Daily Dose’ Vitamin C Serum, SPF Hybrid

Supergoop will launch Daily Dose SPF 40, a vitamin C serum with UVA/UVB protection, to market on Dec. 28.

EXCLUSIVE: Dolly Parton, Edge Beauty Announce Fragrance Licensing Agreement

Parton has entered a licensing agreement with Edge Beauty, and will bring her line to market in spring 2021.