A Sephora Employee Confirms the Tween Takeover Is Real

The Sephora employee attributes some of Drunk Elephant’s popularity to the brand’s unique, colorful packaging: “Their moisturizers dispense differently than typical products, so the packaging itself has that surface area to mix products. Those testers are usually a disaster!” Though the employee hasn’t personally dealt with the less-than-pretty behavior getting shared online, they have noted … Read more

13 Best Hair Straighteners 2024 for Sleek, Shiny Hair

Maybe you’re a sleek-and-straight hair type of person on a daily basis, or maybe you only straighten on special occasions. Either way, the best hair straightener can deliver for any hairstyling preference — and these days, they can do it with minimal heat damage and extra customization. Our Top Picks: The best flatirons can help … Read more

UK’s Boots shines as WBA reports mixed results

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported its first-quarter results on Thursday and said that adjusted earnings per share fell by 43.1% to $0.66, reflecting challenging retail market trends in the US and a higher tax rate. But Boots UK was its star performer. Boots The total group operating loss was $39 million compared to a much larger … Read more

Iris&Romeo secures funding from True Beauty Ventures, launches at Sephora

Clean beauty brand Iris&Romeo announced on Tuesday a Series A partnership backed by True Beauty Ventures, as well as its expansion into Sephora. Iris&Romeo secures funding from True Beauty Ventures, launches at Sephora – Iris&Romeo Iris&Romeo has gained recognition since its establishment in 2019, championing thoughtful, multi-functional hero products tailored for the beauty minimalist. The company … Read more

15 Best Winter Perfumes 2023 for Cozy Vibes: Editor Picks

News flash: It’s really cold out, and we’ve already begun adjusting our beauty routines accordingly. Hydrating skin-care, nourishing hair-care, and of course, the best winter perfumes the beauty world has to offer. We all know that fragrance doesn’t really have a season, but once that wind chill hits, we can’t help but gravitating towards all … Read more

Unilever invests further in Straand haircare

Australian scalp care brand Straand wants to accelerate international growth so has raised a further A$2.6 million from Unilever Ventures and first-time beauty financier Harvey Family Office in a new funding round. Scalp care brand Straand – DR The capital brings the 18-month-old brand’s fundraising total to A$4.6 million having earlier raised A$2 million from … Read more

40 Best Last-Minute Gifts That’ll Arrive Right on Time

It may feel like summer was just yesterday, but you’ve already found yourself after the best last-minute gifts for your loved ones. If you still need to do your Xmas shopping (we’ve all been there), don’t fret. Even if you didn’t plan your shopping as well as you did last year, there’s still time to … Read more

LVMH inks accord with UAE mall developers, unveils Amazon sustainability project at COP28

Luxury and fashion giant LVMH on Tuesday announced a major accord with United Arab Emirates mall developers at COP28 in Dubai, designed to reduce water use and boost waste management. The signing of the accord – LVMH  In a related move, LVMH also unveiled a fresh Amazon sustainability project targeting biodiversity projects in Brazil, and … Read more

THG buys Biossance for $20 million

Online retail specialist THG announced on Tuesday that it’s agreed to acquire prestige skincare brand Biossance for a “maximum consideration” of $20 million. The purchase comes after Biossance’s owner, US biotechnology group Amyris Inc, recently launched voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. THG won the auction for the brand last week, taking on its assets including … Read more