This Week in Beauty August 31-September 4, 2026
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Estée Lauder Companies makes new appointments
The Estée Lauder Companies has made several brand leadership appointments.
Beautyspace to open first brick-and-mortar store focused on minis
Beautyspace is to open its first brick-and-mortar store called Little Luxuries in New York City.
Gebr. Heinemann to receive BW Confidential Award at The Beauty Party
BW Confidential is to present this year’s ‘Beauty Retailer of the Year Award’ to travel retail company Gebr. Heinemann
Sephora to pilot monthly drops on TikTok Shop
Sephora is to pilot an initiative on TikTok Shop in the US from September 19.
SENSAI launches hair and scalp care
SENSAI (Kao Corporation) has launched a new hair and scalp care range.
Ulta Beauty unveils brand founders for 2026 accelerator program
Ulta Beauty has unveiled the brand founders taking part in its Muse Accelerator cohort this year.
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Wella Company files for IPO in the US
Wella Company filed for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the US yesterday.
Asos expands fragrance assortment
Asos has expanded its fragrance assortment with a string of new launches.
Symrise sells terpene ingredients business
Symrise has sold its terpene ingredients business AmeriTerpenes.
BW Confidential welcomes LUXASIA and KOSÉ as Gold Sponsors of The Beauty Party
BW Confidential is thrilled to welcome Asian distribution company LUXASIA and Japanese company KOSÉ as Gold Sponsors
Shiseido launches its first fragrance for Max Mara
Shiseido has launched the first fragrance for fashion brand Max Mara.
This Week in Beauty August 24-28, 2026
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Ulta Beauty’s sales up 8.9% in Q2, raises outlook
Ulta Beauty’s net sales rose 8.9% to $3bn in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Kao expands SENSAI in Asia, launches new foundation
Kao Corporation has opened the first store for its skincare brand Sensai in Thailand.
Gebr. Heinemann appoints new Chairman and CEO
Gunnar Heinemann is stepping down as Chairman of Gebr. Heinemann’s supervisory board.
BW Confidential to host The Beauty Party 2026 in association with Qatar Duty Free
BW Confidential is thrilled to announce that it will once again host The Beauty Party in association with travel retailer Qatar Duty Free
Target to launch new beauty space
Target is to launch Target Beauty Studio on September 10.
Gap launches Old Navy bodycare collection
Gap Inc has launched the bodycare collection for its Old Navy brand called Old Navy Beauty Co.
Covent Garden’s beauty festival to return
Covent Garden will host its beauty festival, Beyond Beauty, again in September.
Moroccanoil names Aryna Sabalenka global brand ambassador
Moroccanoil has named professional tennis player Aryna Sabalenka its new global brand ambassador.
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre names CEO of US dermo-cosmetics operations
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has named Nicolas Zombré CEO of its US dermo-cosmetics operations.
Armaf to unveil new travel retail offer at Cannes show
Armaf will introduce its new travel retail proposition at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, France.
Messe Frankfurt to launch Beautyworld Summit Grasse
Messe Frankfurt France has launched Beautyworld Summit Grasse, an international event focused on fragrance.
Kao Corporation to launch Curél in Nordic region
Kao Corporation is to launch Curél across the Nordic region in September 2026.
Regent to acquire Avon North America
Investment firm Regent is to acquire Avon North America from LG Household & Health Care.
Galderma opens new US and Latin America headquarters
Galderma has opened its new US and Latin America headquarters in Miami.
Valentino Beauty unveils campaign for Vendetta
Valentino Beauty has unveiled the campaign for its new fragrance duo Vendetta.
dsm-firmenich takes legal action over patent infringement in China
Flavor and fragrance company dsm-firmenich has initiated patent infringement litigation