A US court has approved GDA Luma’s financing package to support the recapitalisation of Pat McGrath Labs through its Chapter 11 process, paving the way for new ownership and fresh capital injection.

Unilever is accelerating its presence in the UK whole body deodorant segment with the launch of Dove and Dove Men+Care Whole Body Deodorants, alongside range extensions from Sure and Lynx.

Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Procter & Gamble over allegedly misleading advertising for its Braun Skin i-Expert body hair removal device.

THE DETAILS Under the programme, KOSE will repurchase shares worth up to ¥3,000 million. The buyback is scheduled to run until April 20, 2026.

Functional supplement brand Moon Juice has launched in 755 Target stores nationwide and on Target.com, marking its largest move into mass retail to date.

Award-winning hair, bodycare and skincare brand REHAB. has been announced as the first-ever haircare resident at Selfridges London’s experimental retail concept, The Beauty Spot.

THE WHAT? The Wella Company has appointed Calvin McDonald as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2, 2026.

A California appeals court has upheld a US$51 million jury verdict against Avon in a mesothelioma case linked to alleged asbestos contamination in its talc-based cosmetic products.

Japanese cosmetics retailer istyle has opened its first overseas flagship store, @cosme Hong Kong, in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking a major step in its international expansion strategy.

Nykaa has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with L’Oréal Luxe to manage the Kiehl’s skincare brand’s entire business operations in India.

L’Oréal has indicated it would welcome gaining control of the Gucci beauty licence before its current expiry in 2028, as discussions continue between Gucci owner Kering and current licence holder Coty ...

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