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Kathryn Hopkins

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Estée Lauder Fined $750,000 by Canadian Government for Environmental Violations

Beauty giant penalized for selling eyeliners containing forever chemicals, added to environmental offenders…

Estée Lauder Fined $750,000 by Canadian Government for Environmental Violations

Beauty giant penalized for selling eyeliners containing forever chemicals, added to environmental offenders…

K-beauty, Middle Eastern Fragrances, Wellness Patches Excited Buyers at Cosmoprof Miami

Taking place at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Cosmoprof featured the largest selection of K-beauty and…

RoundTable Healthcare Partners Acquires Colorescience

The skin care and sun protection brand, previously owned by 1315 Capital, joins RoundTable's portfolio as…

EXCLUSIVE: Supergoop Taps Lauren Weinberg as CMO

Weinberg was previously chief marketing officer at Peloton.

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Ties to Beauty

Warsh has been married to Jane Lauder since 2002.

Biotech Company Debut Launches Skin Tightening Ingredient

DermCeutical EDL is a topical bioactive ingredient that Debut claims delivers skin-tightening benefits. 

EXCLUSIVE: Pat McGrath Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Auction Canceled

In December, WWD reported that Pat McGrath Labs was being marketed for sale.

Summer Fridays Expands Lip Category With Flushed Lip Stain and SoftLine Lip Liner Launch

The brand debuts new lip products, while continuing its exclusive partnership with Sephora.

Procter & Gamble Misses Sales Forecasts in Q2, Expects Stronger Second Half

Consumer demand softened in early fiscal 2026, but the consumer goods company is confident that innovation…

Micro-influencer Marketing Platform Statusphere Secures $18M in Funding

The round was led by Volition Capital, with participation from HearstLab, 1984 Ventures and How Women Invest.

All the Beauty M&A Deals of 2026

A list of all the beauty investments and acquisitions in 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: Micro-influencer Marketing Platform Statusphere Secures $18M in Funding

The round was led by Volition Capital, with participation from HearstLab, 1984 Ventures and How Women Invest.

Anastasia Soare on Recapitalization and What’s Next for the Brand

Soare made a $225 million equity investment in Anastasia Beverly Hills.

Lemme Launches Creatine Body Toning Gummies

Its launch pipeline has been particularly active of late, with the brand releasing colostrum supplements in…