Clayco raises $4.1m in Series A, led by Unilever Ventures
Indian skincare brand Clayco has raised $4.1m in its Series A, led by Unilever Ventures.
Dossier gets investment from American Pacific Group
Dossier has received investment from private equity firm American Pacific Group.
Natura makes changes to board, gets investment from Advent
Brazilian company Natura is to make changes to its board and receive a minority investment from private...
Croda’s Fragrance and Flavours sales up 15% in 2025
Croda’s Fragrance and Flavours business, comprising Iberchem, Parfex and Scentium, saw sales increase 15% at constant currency in 2025
Joy Group’s revenue up 22% in 2025
China-based cosmetics company Joy Group’s total revenue in 2025 increased 22% year-on-year to more than $620m.
THG Beauty’s revenue down 5.4% in 2025
THG's revenue fell 2% reported in full year 2025 to £1.71bn.
SEMCAP launches beauty and wellness vertical with Vasiliki Petrou
SEMCAP has partnered with beauty industry executive Vasiliki Petrou to launch SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness.
L’Oreal said to be in talks to acquire stake in Innovist
L'Oreal India is said to be in talks to acquire a majority stake in personal care company Innovist.
Macy’s net sales down 2.4% in 2025
US-based retailer Macy’s net sales, inclusive of store closures, fell 2.4% in fiscal year 2025 to $21.8bn.... Natura revenue down 12.1% in Q4
Natura reported net revenue in the fourth quarter dropped 12.1% year-over-year to BRL$6.2bn.
Korea’s JiYu raises $6.5m for US expansion
Korean skincare brand JiYu says it has raised $6.5m in growth capital.
L Catterton preparing to invest $313m in five Japanese companies
L Catterton is preparing to invest roughly $313m in five Japanese consumer companies over the next three years.
Ulta Beauty’s sales up 9.7% in 2025
Ulta Beauty’s net sales in 2025 grew 9.7% to $12.4bn.
IEVA Group to launch IPO on Euronext Growth Paris
IEVA Group is to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on Euronext Growth Paris.
Avolta turnover up 5.5% in 2025
Avolta’s core turnover in 2025 grew 5.5% on an organic basis to CHF 13.72bn ($17.61bn).
L’Oréal to invest €50m in its fund for women
L'Oréal is to invest an additional €50m in the L’Oréal Fund for Women.
Symrise sales down 1.4% in 2025
Symrise’s sales were down 1.4% year-on-year in 2025 to €4.92bn.
India’s RAS Luxury Skincare raises $7.5m
RAS Luxury Skincare has raised $7.5m in Series B funding.
Beiersdorf sales up 2.4% in 2025, La Prairie down 4.5%
Beiersdorf’s organic sales grew 2.4% in 2025 to €9.9bn.
Amouage sales up 66% in 2025
Amouage reported its retail sales grew 66% in 2025 to $430m.
Puig’s revenue up 7.8% in 2025
Puig’s net revenue increased 7.8% like-for-like in 2025 to €5.04bn.
Pat McGrath Labs receives financing from GDA Luma
Pat McGrath Labs is to receive up to $30m in financing from investment firm GDA Luma.
Key takeaways from L’Oréal’s annual financial meeting
BW Confidential highlights the key talking points from L’Oréal’s annual financial meeting
L’Oréal’s sales up 4% in 2025
L’Oréal’s sales in 2025 rose 4% like-for-like to €44.05bn. On a reported basis, sales were up 1.3%....
Unilever sales up 3.5%, to prioritize expanding beauty portfolio
Unilever’s underlying sales in 2025 rose 3.5%.
Hermès Perfume and Beauty sales down 7.6% in 2025
Hermès’ consolidated revenue increased 8.9% at constant exchange rates in 2025 to €16bn.
dsm‑firmenich’s Perfumery & Beauty sales up 3% in 2025
dsm‑firmenich’s organic sales rose 3% in 2025 at €9.03bn.
IFF’s Scent sales up 2% in 2025
IFF's net sales fell 5% on a reported basis in 2025 to $10.89bn.
Douglas Q1 profitability impacted by promotions and lower spending
Douglas saw total sales rise 1.7% in the first quarter of the financial year 2025/26 to €1.67bn.
Shiseido reports sales decline and loss in 2025
Shiseido’s net sales in the fiscal year 2025 fell 2.1% year-on-year on a reported basis to ¥970bn.