This week, I checked in on the trends primed to drive the fragrance market in 2026. Additionally, Sacheu updates its C-suite with new additions, Pat McGrath goes up for sale, and Coty welcomes an interim CEO. 

Despite being beauty's biggest category, makeup sales have remained largely stagnant in 2025. But, spurred on by innovative formulas and the category's overall affordability, lip products, like sculpting lip liners and glossy lip oils, emerged as the category’s saving grace. 

This week, I checked in on the plastic surgery trends doctors expect to see in 2026. Additionally, Nars and Chanel announce new beauty ambassadors, and Ulta welcomes a new member to the merchandising team. 

More than a decade after its initial founding, the natural skin-care brand Herbivore has been raring for a comeback with the hiring of a new CEO and CFO in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Now, the beauty brand is closing the year with another piece to its expansion puzzle: a new...

At Dieux’s lab in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood, co-founder Joyce de Lemos and formulation and product development manager Becca Perry are at work on developing the viral skin-care brand's formulations in-house. That includes new moisturizers for sensitive skin and, if the brand can find the right mix of efficacy and affordability,...

This week, I checked in on the spate of investments from major conglomerates into niche fragrance brands. Additionally, Gap taps Summer Fridays for its latest collab, and Black Friday data points to cautious purchasing. 

When it comes to holiday beauty shopping, early data shows consumers are looking to strike a balance between value and indulgence.

This week, I checked in on the surge in “Project Pan” among beauty collectors in 2025. Additionally, initial Black Friday sales data shows spend-happy consumers this year and LVMH makes a play for niche fragrance.

Facing increased competition in the retail sphere, department store stalwarts Macy’s and Nordstrom are doubling down on their beauty footprint with an increased emphasis on services and expanded brand offerings.