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Dove campaign tackles ‘absurdity’ of young girls adopting anti-ageing skincare regimes

Dove campaign tackles ‘absurdity’ of young girls adopting anti-ageing skincare regimes

Young girls are increasingly being exposed to adult skincare content, and it's creating societal pressure for them to adopt unnecessary anti-ageing skincare regimens before they've even grown up.
Beauty
More Body Shop closures soon, but over half the chain to be saved

More Body Shop closures soon, but over half the chain to be saved

The administrator for The Body Shop, has released a full list of the stores to close and said that after the first seven that were shut, a further 75 stores will now close over four-to-six weeks, with 489 jobs lost.
Beauty
Castro Group to bring Yves Rocher into the U.S. market

Castro Group to bring Yves Rocher into the U.S. market

Castro Hoodies Group announced on Wednesday a 20-year franchise agreement to distribute French brand Yves Rocher in the United States.
Beauty
E.L.F. Beauty opens first European office in London

E.L.F. Beauty opens first European office in London

Located at 2 Upper Street in Angel, Islington, the newly inaugurated office spans 10,000 square feet and has been designed to foster collaboration and connectivity among team members. 
Beauty
Supergoop names Lisa Sequino as CEO

Supergoop names Lisa Sequino as CEO

SPF-focused skincare brand Supergoop announced on Monday the appointment of Lisa Sequino as its chief executive officer.
Beauty
Helena Rubinstein names Michelle Yeoh as brand ambassador

Helena Rubinstein names Michelle Yeoh as brand ambassador

Beauty brand Helena Rubinstein announced on Monday Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh as its newest brand ambassador. 
Beauty
Stephan Bezy of YSL Beauty says Dua Lipa embodies “resolutely contemporary femininity”

Stephan Bezy of YSL Beauty says Dua Lipa embodies “resolutely contemporary femininity”

Stephan Bezy, the international general manager of Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, has spoken to FashionNetwork.com about the launch of the new make-up ad campaign by the L'Oréal-produced brand, fronted by Dua Lipa.
Beauty
Dua Lipa is new YSL Beauty make-up ambassador, starts with Loveshine launch

Dua Lipa is new YSL Beauty make-up ambassador, starts with Loveshine launch

​First YSL Beauty emptied all the contact from its Instagram account and relaunched it at the weekend. And now it has even more big news with Dua Lipa becoming its global make-up ambassador.
Beauty
Next eyes some Body Shop assets - report

Next eyes some Body Shop assets - report

​Acquisitive UK retail giant Next is reportedly interested in acquiring certain assets of The Body Shop following its new owner putting it into administration after finding the business in a worse shape than it believed.
Beauty
YSL Beauty kicks off Instagram relaunch with temporary blackout

YSL Beauty kicks off Instagram relaunch with temporary blackout

​Anyone checking out the YSL Beauty Instagram account at the end of the week might be a bit surprised to find that there’s no content available on it.
Beauty
Taxpayers will foot bill for Body Shop redundancies

Taxpayers will foot bill for Body Shop redundancies

UK taxpayers will be responsible for the substantial bill to pay redundant staff from The Body Shop after the ethical beauty retailer entered administration on 13 February.
Beauty
The Body Shop to cut 40% of HQ jobs, shut half its UK stores

The Body Shop to cut 40% of HQ jobs, shut half its UK stores

​The Body Shop’s administrators, have confirmed the restructuring plan for the UK ops that were put into administration by new owner Aurelius last week. And while it’s a tough plan, it clearly could have been even worse.
Beauty
Aurelius MD who led Body Shop deal has left the business

Aurelius MD who led Body Shop deal has left the business

Within three months of buying The Body Shop and recently overseeing the administration of the beauty brand’s UK stores, Aurelius managing director Peter Wood has left the German private equity buyout specialist.
Beauty
Chanel to open Edinburgh beauty pop-up next month

Chanel to open Edinburgh beauty pop-up next month

Chanel has announced the opening next month of a temporary beauty boutique in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital that the label’s founder “adored”.
Luxury
Rituals records 22% revenue rise in 2023

Rituals records 22% revenue rise in 2023

Revenue for Dutch beauty brand Rituals increased by 22% to €1.7 billion in 2023, driven by its performance in Europe and its augmented presence in Asia.
Beauty
Germany and Belgium see The Body Shop administration filings continuing

Germany and Belgium see The Body Shop administration filings continuing

The Body Shop’s UK administration filing last week wasn’t the end of the devastation at the once thriving chain with owner Aurelius having now put the German ops into administration. And the Belgian unit will be next.
Beauty