A Los Angeles Superior Court jury has awarded $40 million in compensatory damages against Johnson & Johnson in a talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuit involving two long-term users of the company’s baby powder products. The four-week trial was brought by plaintiffs Monica Kent and Deborah Continue Reading
Beauty
Unilever has announced the sale of its Kate Somerville skincare brand to Rare Beauty Brands, continuing the company’s ongoing strategy of reshaping its Prestige beauty portfolio. The move marks a significant shift for the brand, which includes skincare and body care products as well as a clinic on Melrose Place in Los Angeles. The transaction, […]Continue Reading
Lakmē, India’s first and largest makeup brand, has announced the appointment of Aneet Padda as its new brand ambassador, marking a strategic move to resonate with younger consumers. With a legacy of shaping beauty culture and creating icons, the brand is now aligning itself with the evolving preferences of Gen Z, who value natural radiance, […]Continue Reading
Revlon has been hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, filed on July 30 by plaintiff Robin Victoria Savage. The complaint alleges that the company’s makeup wipes, marketed as biodegradable, fail to decompose under customary disposal conditions such as landfills or incineration, contrary to their […]Continue Reading
When it comes to skincare, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of serums, creams, and complicated ingredient lists. But if there’s one word you’ll want to remember, it’s peptides. These little skin-loving molecules are creating big waves in the beauty world, and for good reason! What Are Peptides? Think of peptides as tiny […]Continue Reading
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Supergoop! regarding its PLAY SPF 50 Body Mousse, citing violations of federal law. The agency stated that the sunscreen, marketed as a broad-spectrum SPF 50 product, is considered a misbranded over-the-counter (OTC) drug. According to the FDA, the mousse dosage form does […]Continue Reading
L’Oréal has acquired a majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8, reinforcing its commitment to the rapidly growing dermocosmetics segment. The move marks a strategic return to high-impact beauty mergers and acquisitions, following a relatively quiet period in the sector. While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the deal includes private equity firm Inflexion Continue Reading
In today’s fast-paced world, the beauty industry is witnessing a quiet revolution—Skinimalism. A blend of “skin” and “minimalism,” this trend embraces a simplified, more mindful approach to skincare and beauty. Instead of an overflowing shelf of 10-step routines, skinimalism encourages fewer, smarter choices that nourish your skin without overwhelming it. What is Continue Reading
Guava Beauty, a popular Taiwanese beauty influencer known for her controversial “make-up mukbang” videos where she consumed cosmetic products, has tragically passed away at the age of 24. Known for eating lipsticks, blush, and even cotton pads on camera, her final video featured her tasting a jelly-like blush, which she described as tasting terrible but […]Continue Reading
L’Oréal Group has announced a significant leadership change at its flagship luxury beauty brand Lancôme. After more than a decade at the helm, Françoise Lehmann will step down as Global Brand President. Lehmann’s tenure since 2013 has been marked by notable brand evolution, including the launch of bestselling products like the Absolue Longevity Cream and […]Continue Reading



















