THE WHAT? The Estee Lauder Companies has reported its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The US prestige beauty behemoth saw sales climb 16 percent on a reported basis from the prior-year period to hit US$3.86 billion. THE DETAILS Net sales grew in every region, Lauder said, and in most product categories, with…
THE WHAT? L’Oréal-owned Maybelline New York has released its much-vaunted collaboration with Japanese anime series Sailor Moon, according to a report published by Japan Today. THE DETAILS Exclusive to the Japanese market, the collection comprises a mascara, four lip glosses and eyeliner, all adorned with various Sailor Scouts and ranging from a cherry rose to…
THE WHAT? Lookfantastic has compiled a list of Australia’s most popular skin care brands. The online retailer analysed Google search data to put together a top 10 based on searches over the past 12 months. THE DETAILS The Estee Lauder Companies/Deciem’s The Ordinary topped the list, with 1.4 million searches – a significant lead on…
THE WHAT? Seppic has announced the acquisition of nutricosmetics ingredients supplier EPI France for an undisclosed sum. THE DETAILS Seppic has been distributing EPI France’s signature Ceramosides for some 10 years and the acquisition will strengthen its know-how in botanical extraction and its position as a supplier of high-quality ingredients for the beauty market. “Our…
THE WHAT? Zara-owned Inditex has announced the imminent launch of Zara Beauty, a full range of products for eyes, lips, face and nails. THE DETAILS The collection will be sold online from May 12 online in Europe, the US, Canada, China, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, and in select stores, and features…
THE WHAT? Unilever has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021. The UK-based FMCG giant saw sales increase 5.7 percent versus the same period in 2020, although turnover decreased 0.9 percent, attributed to a negative currency-related impact of 8 percent. THE DETAILS The Beauty & Personal Care unit saw underlying sales inch…
