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Ingredients, technology, hero products and brand moves in beauty — daily AI-curated briefs with sources cited.
Poco Beauty Enters UK Market via Exclusive Partnership with Selfridges
Irish brand Poco Beauty launches in the UK through an exclusive deal with Selfridges. With triple-digit growth since its 2023 launch and a team of over 50, the brand aims to expand its global footprint.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Sephora Expands Inclusive Quiet Hours Across European Stores
LVMH-owned Sephora is expanding its 'Quiet Hours' initiative to stores across Europe. By dimming lights, lowering music, and minimizing strong scents, the retailer aims to create a calmer environment. 90% of surveyed customers felt the initiative enhanced inclusivity.
Source:Cosmetics Business
8 New Beauty Launches: Rhode Collab & Shark LED Mask Debuts
Eight new beauty launches cover a Rhode collaboration with Alexandra Leclerc and Shark Beauty's LED mask. Such cross-over and tech-integration trends offer new paths for brand differentiation and experience upgrades.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Tommy Hilfiger Taps Camila Cabello for New Fragrance
Tommy Hilfiger re-enters the prestige women’s fragrance market with Freedom, featuring singer Camila Cabello as the new Global Ambassador. The scent introduces a “clean amber” olfactive direction.
Source:Cosmetics Business
The Ordinary Launches First PDRN Eye Cream, London Pop-Up Highlights New Ingredient
The Ordinary launched its first eye cream featuring vegan PDRN, a biotech-derived alternative to traditional sources. A London pop-up event coincided with the launch to educate consumers on the ingredient's science.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Supergoop! Names Jamie Parker, Former Coty Exec, as Chief Commercial Officer
Sun care brand Supergoop! has named Jamie Parker, formerly US General Manager at Coty, as its first Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment targets global reach expansion and transition from sunscreen to a comprehensive skin health brand.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Neutrogena Launches New-Gen BEMT Sunscreens After FDA Approval
FDA approved BEMT, the first new UV filter in 25 years. Neutrogena launched two new products with BEMT to improve comfort and daily wear.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Gem & Tonic shortlisted for Best New Indie Beauty at Pure Beauty Awards
Indie brand Gem & Tonic earns a Pure Beauty Awards nomination for its mineral-based skincare approach. Launched via crowdfunding, the brand relies on community input for product development, focusing on simplified routines. This offers a reference for differentiated positioning among independent brands.
Source:Cosmetics Business
Exosomes in skincare: breakthrough science or hype
At in-cosmetics Global, exosome products dominated discussions, with suppliers offering varying definitions. A senior R&D expert notes the lack of unified standards, urging brands to verify efficacy and safety beyond marketing buzz.
Source:Cosmetics Business