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Sephora sets up Belgian subsidiary as LVMH readies entry into competitive prestige retail market
THE WHAT? Sephora has formally established a Belgian subsidiary in Brussels, marking LVMH’s move to enter Belgium’s prestige beauty retail sector. THE DETAILS The newly created entity, Sephora Belgium, is registered on Avenue Louise—one of the country’s most commercially strategic locations—signalling a serious market entry strategy. The board includes senior Sephora leaders, including Managing…
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M·A·C appoints Chappell Roan Global Brand Ambassador
THE WHAT? M·A·C Cosmetics has appointed Grammy-winning artist Chappell Roan as its new Global Brand Ambassador, with campaigns scheduled to roll out in 2026. THE DETAILS The multi-year agreement formalises the brand’s previous collaborations with Roan and positions her at the centre of upcoming global marketing activity. Her debut campaign, photographed by Inez &…
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Unilever Bangladesh backs cleanup effort as volunteers remove nearly 2 tonnes of waste from St Martin’s beaches
THE WHAT? Unilever Bangladesh and Kewkradong Bangladesh led a coastal cleanup on St Martin’s Island, collecting nearly 2 tonnes of waste as part of the International Coastal Cleanup 2025 initiative. THE DETAILS Approximately 500 volunteers collected 1,850 kg of plastic waste and discarded fishing gear, which was transported to the mainland for proper disposal.…
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Mana Products furloughs staff as it weighs strategic options
THE WHAT? Mana Products has furloughed employees as the contract manufacturer evaluates potential paths for the business. THE DETAILS Industry sources indicate the furloughs follow an attempted sale that is believed to have fallen through. While declining to comment on “rumors or speculation,” Mana’s CEO said the company is working with its stakeholders as…
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Orveda Opens First Bangkok Flagship to Accelerate Global Maison Expansion
THE WHAT? Orveda has launched La Maison Orveda Bangkok, its first flagship in Thailand and the newest addition to its expanding global Maison network. THE DETAILS Located in Bangkok’s Ploenchit district, the flagship marks Orveda’s entry into Southeast Asia, a key prestige skincare market where demand for biotech-led, results-driven skincare is rising. The restored…
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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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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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Remodel Facial Contours and Redefine Femininity
Menopause is recognised as a major change in the life of women and has a tremendous impact on the skin, hair and body beauty and perception. Consequently it requires dedicated solutions like Croda Beauty Active’s FEMINAGE™. This eco-designed active ingredient, which benefits from an ethical sourcing, serves the specific needs of women experiencing skin sagging related to declining oestrogen…