Boy Smells and Kin Euphorics Launch Mood-boosting Candle Collection – WWD
Cult candle brand, Boy Smells, and Bella Hadid’s and Jen Batchelor’s alternative spirits brand, Kin Euphorics, have joined forces to elevate consumers’ cognitive states through the power of scent and taste.
The pair have...
Investors in Europe – WWD
Europe-based beauty investors continue to multiply in the beauty arena as a host of new brands increasingly come to market. Following are some key players — venture capital, private equity and strategics’ investment arms...
Kristin Ess, Maesa Resolve Legal Dispute – WWD
Celebrity hairstylist and social media influencer Kristin Ess and Maesa have reached an agreement after the former sued the beauty brand incubator last year to reclaim her rights to her eponymous brand, and be...
Dr. Brandt Integrative Dermatology Undergoes a Face Lift – WWD
The skin care brand previously known as Dr. Brandt Skincare, founded by dermatological pioneer Dr. Fredric Brandt, has undergone a face lift.
Dr. Brandt Integrative Dermatology has reformulated its products to be vegan and cruelty...
Versed Names Kerry Sullivan CEO – WWD
Versed, the skin care brand founded by Katherine Power, has named a new chief executive officer.
Kerry Sullivan, who spent much of her career as the general manager of Neutrogena, is helming the brand. It...
BeautyStat’s Universal C Skin Refiner Now Has SPF 50 – WWD
BeautyStat is giving a new category a go.
The brand, which launched in 2019 with its Universal C Skin Refiner — a 20 percent vitamin C serum — has expanded that franchise into SPF. Named the...
Foot Care Brand Pedestrian Project Launches – WWD
For Pedestrian Project, foot care is the next wellness frontier.
The foot care category, which is expected to be a $4.4 million global market by 2026 according to Research and Markets, has long been dominated...
When Hair Mascaras Streaked Past Expectations – WWD
Hair painting might be on the rise today, but for longtime beauty watchers, what’s old is new again.
Rewind a few decades, back to 1997, for the advent of hair mascara. It’s a case study...
Glossier Taps Chitra Balireddi, Promotes Marie Suter and Kleo Mack – WWD
Glossier is rejiggering its C-suite.
The brand has tapped Chitra Balireddi as its new chief commercial officer and promoted Marie Suter and Kleo Mack to chief creative director and chief marketing officer, respectively.
Balireddi...
Kenneth Cole Launches Six-piece CBD-Based Topicals Line – WWD
Kenneth Cole is betting big on wellness with a six-piece range of CBD-based skin and body care products housed in sleek black packaging.
The brand, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has always...
