Global Cosmetic Industry

January 2025 sales may have been softer than expected, but e.l.f. Beauty is still a powerhouse.

Meet Coastal Glow, a new turnkey collection of color cosmetics and skincare, powered by the sea to nourish skin and enhance natural beauty. Infused with sustainably sourced kelp for deep hydration and rejuvenation, these lightweight, marine-powered formulations deliver a refreshing touch. Plus, eco-friendly packaging makes it a mindful choice for self-care and sustainability. Ride the wave of ocean-inspired beauty! 🌊✨ Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wQw0r #CoastalGlow #TurnkeyBeauty #SustainableBeauty #MarinePowered #EcoLuxury #ConsciousBeauty

💡 Ready to future-proof your beauty brand? Join Nadia Khan of Maesa Beauty and Lance Patterson of Juice Beauty at **Beauty Accelerate 2025** for *The Future of Beauty Innovation*! 🚀 Learn how to build stronger consumer connections, stay ahead of 2025 trends, and create winning retail and marketing strategies. Plus, bring your questions—this interactive session lets YOU join the conversation! ✨ Don't miss this chance to hear insider tips from two industry leaders driving innovation. Register now to secure your spot! 👉 www.beautyaccelerate.com

✨ Don’t miss this exclusive session at Beauty Accelerate! ✨ Glow Recipe and MAËLYS are redefining beauty innovation—from K-beauty to premium body care, respectively. Join Anna Vorrias (Glow Recipe) and Jessie Reder (MAËLYS) as they share the secrets behind their category-defining success and answer your questions LIVE. 📅 Save your spot now to gain insider insights into R&D and marketing strategies that can transform your brand. 👉 Register today: www.beautyaccelerate.com #BeautyInnovation #GlowRecipe #MAËLYS #KBeauty #BodyCare #BeautyAccelerate

Indie brands: with the challenges faced by so many smaller brands at retail, are you focusing more energy on DTC in 2025?

Big changes are happening at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. ELC has just announced its new vision, "Beauty Reimagined," aimed at driving sustainable growth, boosting profitability, and becoming the most consumer-focused prestige beauty brand in the world. 💄✨ The plan comes alongside updates to the company structure (below; some previously announced) and a renewed focus on innovation. Here's a quick look at the leadership group outlined today... Nadine GRAF: President, EMEA, UK & I, and Emerging Markets. Tara Simon: President, The Americas (including Latin America). Amber English: President, Digital & Online, The Americas (including Latin America). fan joy: President and CEO, China. Matthew Growdon: President, APAC and Travel Retail Worldwide. Jane Hertzmark Hudis: Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer. Justin Boxford: Leader of Estée Lauder and AERIN Beauty. Sandra Main: Leader of the Skin Care brand cluster (La Mer, Clinique, Origins, Dr.Jart+, Darphin, Lab Series). Jo Dancey: Leader of the Lifestyle Fragrance brand cluster (Jo Malone London, KILIAN PARIS, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle). Guillaume Jesel: Leader of the Couture brand cluster (TOM FORD, BALMAIN Beauty). Shane Wolf: Leader of the Hair Care brand cluster (AVEDA, Bumble and bumble). Deborah Royer: Leader of Le Labo. Jesper Rasmussen: Leader of DECIEM. To be named: Leader of the Makeup brand cluster (M·A·C, Bobbi Brown, Too Faced, Smashbox, GLAMGLOW). Roberto Canevari: Executive Vice President, Chief Value Chain Officer. Carl Haney: Executive Vice President, Global Innovation and Research and Development. Michael Bowes: Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer. To be named: Chief Digital Marketing Officer. To be named: Chief Technology, Data and Analytics Officer. Rashida La Lande: Executive Vice President, General Counsel. Akhil Shrivastava: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Meridith Webster: Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Public Affairs. Want all the details? Click through to read the full story! 🚀 #BeautyReimagined #EstéeLauder #Innovation

Three powerhouse brands are shaking up retail: ✨ DAISE Beauty: The mood-matching fragrance and body care brand (co-founded by Jaimee Lupton of Monday Haircare) is now available nationwide at Target! Known for its playful, clean, cruelty-free formulas, Daise is expected to hit $50M in retail sales in its first year. 👏 🌿 IMARAÏS BEAUTY: Sommer Ray’s plant-based ingestible beauty brand has also made its way to Target! With vegan, sugar-free gummies focused on skincare, anti-aging, and wellness, Imaraïs is making "beauty-from-within" more accessible. 🌟 🌸 Wildfleur: Led by Tanushri Shah, this clinical skin care brand combines flower-powered bioactives (think marigolds + sunflowers) with proven ingredients like vitamin C and retinol. Now in Ulta Beauty stores, Wildfleur is redefining clinical skincare under the Cove Brands banner. 💐 Three brands, three bold expansions—beauty innovation at its finest! 💼✨ Which of these brands are you most excited to see on shelves? 👇 #BeautyBusiness #RetailExpansion #Innovation

🚀 Introducing Aptar's latest innovation – HDP: the high-dose, all-plastic pump! Designed for unmatched performance, HDP also supports recycling efforts and your sustainability goals. With the shortest stack height and built-in e-commerce capability*, HDP ensures reliable shipping and enhanced shelf visibility. 🌟♻️ Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wQrvX #PackagingInnovation #SustainablePackaging #AptarHDP *Ista-6 Overbox Testing Compliant. Test results may vary based on container shape, container size and sample formula.

🚨 Beauty pros, are you ready to meet Gen Alpha? 👶💄 This diverse, beauty-loving generation is starting to make waves in the market, and they’re bringing big changes with their unique habits and preferences. From their favorite brands like Drunk Elephant and Glow Recipe to their love for age-appropriate products, understanding *how* to engage them ethically is more important than ever. Join us on **Thursday, February 13, 2025 (12:30-1:15 p.m.)** at LUXEPACK/MakeUp in LA for **Approaching the Gen Alpha Consumer—Responsibly**, a must-attend session led by industry experts Jill Biren (JB SKRUB) and Krystina Wilson (Versed). They’ll unpack Gen Alpha’s impact on beauty, their top categories, and how brands can connect with them thoughtfully. ✨ Don’t miss out—register now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/equeWvdK

💄 Maesa Beauty has sold its European and Middle Eastern operations to kdc/one, paving the way for growth opportunities. This move will let Maesa focus on its portfolio brands, like the newly launched Kristin Ess Hair collection at Target. Explore how this acquisition could reshape the beauty industry. Read the full story below👉 ✨ Meanwhile, Kristin Ess Hair just dropped **Kristin Ess+** exclusively at Target, and it’s a game-changer. Think salon-quality results with cutting-edge peptide technology—repairing, strengthening, and protecting your hair like never before. 💇♀️ From bond-recovery treatments to anti-fade shampoos, this collection has it all (and at an affordable price 💸).  Click to dive into the full story and see why everyone’s talking about this breakthrough! 👉