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Estée Lauder Names Ossama Ogla General Manager for the Middle East
THE WHAT? The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Ossama Ogla as General Manager, Middle East, overseeing operations and commercial strategy across the region. THE DETAILS Ogla, who joined in September 2025, reports to Henk van der Mark, SVP/GM for Emerging Markets & Commercial and Business Development (EUKEM). The Middle East is one of ELC’s…
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L’Oréal Increases Galderma Stake to 20% in Move to Deepen Presence in Aesthetics
THE WHAT? L’Oréal has acquired an additional 10% stake in Galderma Group AG, bringing its total ownership to 20% as it strengthens its position in the fast-growing medical aesthetics category. THE DETAILS The shares were purchased from a consortium led by EQT—which includes Sunshine SwissCo, ADIA and Auba Investment—for an undisclosed amount. As part…
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Fiabila donne de la couleur à sa protection solaire pour les ongles
Avec SPF50+ Nude Veil, Fiabila prolonge la dynamique initiée par le lancement au printemps 2025 de sa toute première formule hybride anti-UV pour le soin des ongles. Le soin SPF50+ Nude Veil de Fiabila s’inscrit dans la continuité de SPF50+ Base & Top, la première formule hybride de soin des ongles SPF50+ lancée au…
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Melt&Marble Raises €7.3M to Scale Precision-Fermented Fats for Beauty
THE WHAT? Melt&Marble has secured €7.3 million in Series A funding to scale production of its precision-fermented fats and prepare for commercial launch in personal care. THE DETAILS The round was led by Industrifonden with participation from the EIC Fund, Beiersdorf, Valio, Catalyze Capital and Chalmers Ventures. Including recent EU grants, the company has…
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Innerskin Secures €12.8M to Scale Its European Aesthetics Centre Network
THE WHAT? Innerskin has raised €12.8 million to expand its network of medical aesthetics centres and integrated skin-health services across France and Europe. THE DETAILS IRIS Ventures led the round, joined by existing investor Label Capital. Founded in 2022, Innerskin has grown to 19 centres in France, offering preventive face and body treatments supported…
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PM Studio signe La Malle des Rêves ; le calendrier de l’avant d’exception Dior
Cette année, Dior réinvente l’attente des fêtes avec La Malle des Rêves, un calendrier de l’Avent d’exception, conçu par PM Studio comme un écrin de luxe, véritable objet d’art, pensé pour durer. Avec ses lignes épurées, son revêtement texturé et son esthétique inspirée des malles anciennes, ce coffret déploie un charme intemporel. Les poignées…
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PM Studio presents La Malle des Rêves, Dior’s exceptional Advent calendar
With La Malle des Rêves, Dior reimagines holiday anticipation through an exceptional Advent calendar, brought to life by PM Studio as a luxurious, enduring treasure. With its clean lines, textured finish, and design inspired by antique trunks, this box radiates timeless charm. Star-shaped handles — a nod to Christian Dior’s lucky star — turn…
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Emballages cosmétiques : Pulp in Action dévoile ses premiers prototypes
Créer des emballages cosmétiques fonctionnels, recyclables, susceptibles de rivaliser avec le plastique à partir de simples feuilles de papier : tel est le défi que se sont fixé les 50 membres du consortium Pulp in Action. Après trois années de recherches et d’expérimentations, les premiers résultats tangibles ont été dévoilés. Un tube de gel…
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Pulp in Action reveals its first breakthroughs in beauty packaging innovation
Creating functional and recyclable cosmetic packaging that can compete with plastic — using nothing more than simple sheets of paper — is the challenge taken on by the 50 members of the Pulp in Action consortium. After three years of research and experimentation, the first tangible results have emerged. A water-resistant paper shower gel…
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Pantone’s ‘Cloud Dancer’ Has Me Stocking Up on Iridescent Highlighter
Ethereal energy is in—and my cheekbones are ready.