The stage had been set early this month with Warpaint London promising impressive trading numbers, not only for the year ended 31 December, but also the current year's Q1.

La Mer has named Taiwanese singer Jay Chou as its first-ever male ambassador. 

THG’s Q1 saw sales growth accelerating from 1.1% at the end of last year to 4.5% this time. And it said it saw a “standout performance” in THG Beauty, with an 11.1% rise at constant currency, compared to just 2.6% in Q4.

​Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.

Clean beauty brand Beautycounter has been acquired on April 18 by founder Gregg Renfrew, according to multiple reports. 

In the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, the dermatological beauty division of the L'Oréal Group (including La Roche Posay, CeraVe, and Vichy) saw its sales surge by 21.9% to 2 billion euros.

YSL Beauty has announced two new rewilding programmes with NGO Re:wild in celebration of International Rewinding Day. It comes after the luxe brand has “helped to rewild more than 47,000 hectares worldwide” so far.

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced its return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. 

Beiersdorf raised its sales forecast for 2024 on Tuesday, buoyed by strong first-quarter sales of its flagship Nivea brand in all regions.

​Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.

The Honest Company's co-founder Jessica Alba has stepped down from her role as chief creative officer, to take on "new projects and passions."

Neutrogena is permanently closing its Los Angeles office as parent Kenvue Inc. consolidates operations to New Jersey.

Hong Kong-based AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to the role of group chief executive, effective from the start of next month.

​Beauty e-tail giant and e-commerce tech specialist THG had good news on Wednesday with its preliminary FY23 results containing some positive figures.

The chairman and controlling shareholder of skincare company L'Occitane International is planning again to take the company private, just a few months after he shelved a buyout attempt, two sources said on Tuesday.

Puig Brands SA is betting on the Fragrance Index for its multibillion-euro initial public offering.