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Kathryn Hopkins

Senior Editor, Beauty

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Dior Parfums and Peter Philips Celebrate Holiday 2025 Circus of Dreams Makeup Collection in NYC

The whimsical collection is inspired by the magic of the circus and fronted by Anya Taylor-Joy and Deva…

Equity Studio and Makers Mindset Award Inaugural Grant to Five Emerging Beauty, Wellness Brands

Each winning brand receives a $10,000 equity-free grant and mentorship to fuel innovation in beauty, health…

Barbara Lavernos on Beauty’s Radical Transformation: Personalization, Sustainability, and Science and Technology’s Convergence

L'Oréal's deputy CEO discusses the seismic shifts shaping the beauty industry, from AI-driven personalization…

How E.l.f. Beauty Is Getting Ready for the Era of AI Shopping

Chief digital officer Ekta Chopra discussed the impact of AI on marketing, storytelling and brand authority…

Why Beauty and Wellness Brands Are Going Back to School

More brands than ever are targeting college campuses across the country as they look to capture the Gen Z…

EXCLUSIVE: Melis del Rey Named CEO of Supergoop

The Amazon executive has been tapped to drive global expansion and innovation for the SPF brand.

Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf Unveils Turnaround Strategy Amid Earnings Miss; Stock Drops 25 Percent

New strategy focuses on core categories, innovation, and launching on Amazon in 2026 to reignite growth.

Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Lemme, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s Cécred Among 2025 Beauty Inc Award Winners

From innovative indies to established superstars, WWD Beauty Inc honors the products, brands and executives…

Oddity Tech Launches Methodiq, a Telehealth Platform

The parent company of Il Makiage and SpoiledChild expands into medical care with AI-powered skin analysis…

Is Masstige Skin and Body Care Gearing Up for a Wider M&A Moment?

The sector is enjoying rapid sales milestones and growing appeal among younger, ingredient-savvy consumers.

Veronique Gabai Joins Bath & Body Works as Creative Product and Brand Adviser

This follows the appointment of Maly Bernstein as chief commercial officer.

Sally Beauty Surpasses Q4 Estimates

The beauty retailer reported $947 million in fourth-quarter net sales and introduced a long-term growth…

Shiseido Americas Appoints Alberto Noe Permanent CEO

The announcement comes amid a wider executive shake-up, job cuts and declining sales at Shiseido.

Coty Subsidiary Launches Lawsuit Against Kering and Gucci

The case pertaining to the Gucci fragrance and beauty license was lodged in a U.K. commercial court.

Ulta Beauty Makes Middle East Debut With Kuwait Store, Plans Expansion in Dubai and Saudi Arabia

The retailer partnered with Alshaya Group to open its first store in Kuwait.