John Frieda Hair Care unveils rebrand
John Frieda Hair Care has unveiled a rebrand alongside a social-first campaign.
Lancôme to launch new longevity-focused skincare range
Lancôme is to launch a new skincare range focused on longevity.
Vichy launches first supplements
L’Oréal-owned Vichy is to launch its first line of oral supplements, as part of its focus on longevity
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TFWA looks to new brands, experiences and networking for Asia show
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) aims for the revamped format of its Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition to create a
Asos to open beauty pop-up in London
ASOS is to open a pop-up in Bloomsbury, London for its beauty category.
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.
Trends & talking points from Paris Packaging Week
BW Confidential reports on what was seen and heard at the Paris Packaging Week trade show,
IFF’s Scent sales up 2% in 2025
IFF's net sales fell 5% on a reported basis in 2025 to $10.89bn.
CPL Aromas launches new fragrance technology
CPL Aromas has launched a new fragrance technology called AromaHydro.
The Wella Company appoints Calvin McDonald CEO
The Wella Company has appointed Calvin McDonald CEO.
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.
Revlon names Mario Rivera Chief Operations Officer
Revlon has named Mario Rivera Chief Operations Officer (COO).
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Prestige beauty sales in US up 4% in 2025
Prestige beauty sales in the US rose by +4% year-over-year to $36bn in 2025.
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.
LVMH names Véronique Courtois head of Beauty Division
LVMH has named Véronique Courtois Chairman and CEO of
US Department of Justice closes anti-trust investigation against Symrise
The Department of Justice of the United States of America has closed its anti-trust investigation against Symrise.
Coty ends license with Orveda
Coty revealed it would end its license with French skincare brand Orveda.
dsm-firmenich to sell Animal Nutrition & Health business to CVC
dsm-firmenich is to sell its Animal Nutrition & Health business to private markets manager CVC.
Shiseido names Lalisa Manobal global ambassador
Shiseido has named singer, dancer and actor Lalisa Manobal (known as Lisa) its new global ambassador.
Exports of French cosmetics fall 0.1% in 2025
French cosmetics exports in 2025 fell by 0.1% to €22.4bn.
dsm-firmenich opens creative space in Saudi Arabia
dsm-firmenich has opened a creative space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This Week in Beauty February 2-6, 2026
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Coty’s revenue down 3% in Q2
Coty’s net revenue fell 3% on a like-for-like basis to $1.67bn in the second quarter.
Estée Lauder Companies sales up 6% in Q2
The Estée Lauder Companies' (ELC) net sales grew 6% on a reported basis to $4.2bn in the second quarter.
KKR said to be preparing Wella for potential IPO
Private equity firm KKR is said to be preparing Wella Company for a potential US initial public offering as early as this year.