L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.

Daniela Morosini and Rachael Griffiths explain why fragrance is moving online – and how brands are increasingly selling scent through storytelling, styling and the idea of a fragrance wardrobe.

Daniela Morosini and Rachael Griffiths explain why fragrance is moving online – and how brands are increasingly selling scent through storytelling, styling and the idea of a fragrance wardrobe.

Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.

Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.

The beauty influencer is hoping her 20 million-strong following can cut through the category’s oversaturation with Only Sunshine, a tropical scent launched with indie brand Snif.

The beauty influencer is hoping her 20 million-strong following can cut through the category’s oversaturation with Only Sunshine, a tropical scent launched with indie brand Snif.
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Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.

Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.

By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.

By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.

With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.

With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.

In an era of economic constraint and a growing loneliness epidemic, affordable bathhouse and sauna culture is undergoing a global renaissance. But building a mass market wellness empire comes with steep financial and operational hurdles.

In an era of economic constraint and a growing loneliness epidemic, affordable bathhouse and sauna culture is undergoing a global renaissance. But building a mass market wellness empire comes with steep financial and operational hurdles.
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Biotech skincare brand Mother Science will debut on Sephora next week as the retailer accelerates its push into lab-developed beauty alongside brands like U Beauty.

Biotech skincare brand Mother Science will debut on Sephora next week as the retailer accelerates its push into lab-developed beauty alongside brands like U Beauty.

No longer the primary destination for beauty discovery, US department stores could learn by emulating the strategies of international peers.

No longer the primary destination for beauty discovery, US department stores could learn by emulating the strategies of international peers.

Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.

Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.

The latest launch from Sidia, a perfume campaign fronted by the model Erin Wasson, reflects a new positioning for fine fragrance as fashion’s favourite beauty accessory.

The latest launch from Sidia, a perfume campaign fronted by the model Erin Wasson, reflects a new positioning for fine fragrance as fashion’s favourite beauty accessory.
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Former Aesop leaders Michael O’Keeffe and Thomas Buisson have invested in Perfumer H, buying out Natura &Co’s stake to back the niche fragrance brand’s next phase of growth.
India’s largest retailer has acquired Himalayan skincare brand Pahadi Local amid a global surge in demand for Indian beauty and wellness.
The German consumer giant is expanding its US hair care presence with the the fast-growing, teen-favourite brand.
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Loftis joins the UK skincare brand from Galderma, where she served as global brand president for the company’s dermatological portfolio.
The US brand will also be closing its UK head office, resulting in 72 layoffs.