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Between economic uncertainties and the impact of new U.S. tariffs, some beauty groups, such as Estée Lauder and Coty, have seen their results decline, while L'Oréal appears to be holding its own.

French beauty group Bogart saw H1 2025 sales fall 9.1% due to weak markets and Middle East instability. It eyes recovery through its new Aholic perfume brand and upmarket fragrance strategies.

Haircare brand Paul Mitchell announced on Monday the appointment of Paris Hilton, launching the partnership with a high-octane, multi-channel campaign.

In countries around the world, beauty standards have shifted radically in recent years, with a growing number of beauty salons and cosmetic brands in Tunisia promoting natural styles.

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent of Indian beauty products retailer Nykaa, posted a quarterly profit on Tuesday that more than doubled, benefiting from new brand tie-ups and steady demand for makeup and skincare.

Beauty consumers are enjoying a good year when it comes to store choice. Superdrug, Boots and Sephora are building out their portfolios with new superstores in key destinations, and John Lewis has joined the party.

Caught between rising costs from tariffs and belt-tightening consumers, big retailers are clashing with the producers of consumer brands such as Nivea-maker Beiersdorf, as they look to avoid sticker shock.

​Unilever’s first-half results showed an increase in underlying sales growth (USG) in its important beauty operations with the company saying its performance during the period supports its full-year confidence.

L'Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus calls the new 15% US tariffs “not good news” for cosmetics, a key European industry, though he says the impact remains manageable for the French beauty giant.

Selena Gomez launches Rare Beauty’s first fragrance on August 7: Rare Eau de Parfum blends warmth and spice, customizable with four scent balms and packaged in an inclusive, ergonomic bottle.

At a time of strong growth in the Indian cosmetics market, L'Oréal has announced a strategic change at the head of its local subsidiary. Jacques Lebel has succeeded Aseem Kaushik as country manager.

L’Occitane ended FY 2024–2025 with $3.25B in sales, up 11.7%, driven by wholesale and growth in the Americas. The year also brought leadership changes as the Group moves into a new phase of global strategy and expansion.

Puig, known for its perfume brands Rabanne, Carolina Herrera and Jean Paul Gaultier, said on Wednesday its second-quarter sales rose 8%, in line with the slowdown in growth the company expects for the year.

Hair care giant Schwarzkopf has appointed actress Lindsay Lohan as its newest brand ambassador, joining the likes of fellow celebrity faces Sofia Vergara and Dove Cameron. 

It’s official. American giant Ulta Beauty is the new owner of British premium chain Space NK. The companies announced the news on Thursday saying Ulta acquired the business from long-term owner Manzanita Capital. 

French cosmetics giant L'Oreal said on Monday it had signed an agreement to acquire haircare brand Color Wow, as it seeks to tap rapid growth in premium hair products.