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YSE Beauty Secures US$15m Series A to Scale Sephora and DTC Growth
THE WHAT? YSE Beauty, the skincare brand founded by Molly Sims, has closed a US$15m Series A growth equity round led by Silas Capital, with participation from L Catterton and existing investors Willow Growth Partners and Halogen Ventures. THE DETAILS The funding will be used to accelerate YSE Beauty’s expansion across Sephora’s US store…
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Why Kris Jenner Leaves This Viral $18 Collagen Mask on for Four Hours
Her favorite K-beauty brand just happens to be TikTok’s, too.
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Shiseido Develops Humidity-Responsive Water-Based Sunscreen Technology
THE WHAT? Shiseido has developed a new water-based sunscreen technology that maintains high UV protection and water resistance while adapting to changes in environmental humidity. THE DETAILS The oil-in-water technology uses soap-derived ingredients that react with metal ions in sweat and seawater to form a durable, water-repellent film on the skin. This enables long-lasting…
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FDA Moves to Add Bemotrizinol to US Sunscreen Active Ingredient List
THE WHAT? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed adding bemotrizinol to the OTC sunscreen monograph, opening the door for its use as a permitted active ingredient in US sunscreens. THE DETAILS Under a proposed administrative order, the FDA would allow bemotrizinol at concentrations of up to 6% as a generally recognized…
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Beiersdorf Brings Eucerin to Japan With Market-Specific Anti-Aging Line
THE WHAT? Beiersdorf has launched its dermatological skin care brand Eucerin in Japan, marking the brand’s entry into the world’s third-largest cosmetics market THE DETAILS The rollout is led by the Eucerin HARI FILLER anti-aging range, developed specifically for Japanese consumers by NIVEA-Kao. The premium line is positioned at the intersection of dermatological efficacy…
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US Caps Tariffs on Swiss Cosmetics Imports at 15% Retroactively
THE WHAT? The US has reduced additional tariffs on Swiss imports to a 15% ceiling, applied retroactively from 14 November 2025, with cosmetics included in the affected product categories. THE DETAILS The new tariff cap replaces a previous additional duty of up to 39% on Swiss goods. Alongside existing exemptions for pharmaceuticals and certain…
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Coty Chair Peter Harf to Step Down as JAB Plans Leadership Overhaul
THE WHAT? Coty is preparing for a senior leadership shake-up, with chair Peter Harf set to step down and chief executive Sue Nabi expected to depart as controlling shareholder JAB Holdings moves to reset the group’s direction. THE DETAILS JAB plans to appoint a new chair who will then move quickly to install a…
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Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Files for Hong Kong IPO
THE WHAT? Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group, known as Lin Qingxuan, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong as competition intensifies in China’s premium skincare market. THE DETAILS The company’s growth is anchored by its Camellia Essential Oil, which contributes nearly 40% of annual revenue and more than 45% in its…
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Seoul Beauty Club Raises US$2m Pre-Seed to Expand U.S. K-Beauty Platform
THE WHAT? U.S.-focused K-beauty subscription platform Seoul Beauty Club has raised US$2 million in pre-seed funding to scale its personalised skincare offering. THE DETAILS The round included investors from Korea and the U.S., including Sazze VC, Hustle Fund, Collaborative Fund Asia and Mashup Ventures. Operated by Faiston Corporation, the platform targets U.S. women aged…
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TPG Exits Most of Anastasia Beverly Hills Stake, Taking Major Loss
THE WHAT? TPG has largely exited its investment in Anastasia Beverly Hills through a debt restructuring, significantly eroding its approximately US$600 million stake in the cosmetics company. THE DETAILS The private equity firm acquired around 38% of the brand in a leveraged deal and now holds an estimated 6% following the restructuring. The move…