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The London-based investment firm took a 5.2 percent stake in the Japanese beauty giant.
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The athlete is appearing in a campaign for Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Ambrée.
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Concurrently, the Japanese beauty giant's business began accelerating in its home market.
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L’Oréal Q4 Sales Rise 2.5%, Miss Expectations
The world's largest beauty company's quarterly sales continued to decelerate.
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The Europe-born K-beauty brand also recently entered the U.S. online.
EXCLUSIVE: Cosnova Sales Surpass $1 Billion in 2024
Contributing to the German beauty company's strong growth trajectory were its U.S. business and social media…
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Hair and makeup made statements on catwalks for the likes of RVDK Ronald van der Kemp, Dior, Imane Ayissi…
Ladylike Beauty Looks for Spring 2025 Couture
Polished hair and makeup were seen on runways of Chanel, Tamara Ralph, Elie Saab and Germanier.
Maesa Sells Europe and Middle East Operations to Kdc/One
The American mass beauty incubator is focusing on its core business, including high-growth global brands and…
Sanofi Buys Back Shares From L’Oréal for 3 Billion Euros
The transaction is meant to optimize the French beauty giant's balance sheet.
Puig Q4 Sales Gain 14.3%, Driven by Fragrance, EMEA and Americas
For full-year 2024, the Spanish beauty and fashion company's sales reached 4.79 billion euros.
Stéphane Rolland Was Inspired by Joséphine Baker and Brancusi for Spring 2025 Couture
Half the tickets to the season's catwalk display were sold to the public, with proceeds going to the…