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Insights and reviews on skincare, makeup, and the latest beauty innovations.

Shoppers excitedly entering the first U.S. store of Olive Young in Pasadena, Los Angeles, showcasing K-beauty products.
Beauty

CJ Olive Young USA Opens First U.S. Store in Los Angeles

On May 29, hundreds of shoppers flocked to Pasadena, California, for the grand opening of Olive Young's first U.

Sofia Mendes· Jun 5· 5 min read
Interior of a modern Ulta Beauty store with shelves stocked with cosmetics and skincare, digital displays showing growth metrics, and customers browsing.

Ulta Beauty Reports $3.2B Net Sales, Fuels Expansion Plans

Sofia Mendes · Jun 4
Global icon Madonna as the face of Kiko Milano's U.S. expansion, alongside a visual representation of Macy's and the brand's success.

Kiko Milano launches U.S. expansion with Madonna, Macy's

Sofia Mendes · Jun 8
A beautifully arranged vanity showcasing a variety of luxury skincare and makeup products, with a Nordstrom bag present.

Nordstrom's Beauty Sale Offers Deals on Luxury Skincare and Makeup

Sofia Mendes · Apr 18
Brightly lit Target beauty aisle featuring Medicube K-Beauty skincare products. Shoppers browse, highlighting the brand's nationwide retail expansion.

K-Beauty Brand Medicube Launches Nationwide at Target

Sofia Mendes · Apr 9
Close-up of the Clarins Double Serum Hybrid Foundation bottle, highlighting its dual-chamber design and adjustable dial, symbolizing the blend of skincare and makeup innovation.

Clarins and Aptar Beauty Launch Double Serum Hybrid Foundation

Clarins and Aptar Beauty have launched the new Double Serum Hybrid Foundation, combining cosmetic coverage with active serum benefits in sustainable packaging. This innovative product features an adjustable dial for customizable coverage and a patented double-chamber system.

Sofia Mendes· Apr 8· 5 min
Diverse customers in a brightly lit Ulta Beauty aisle, examining hair and skincare products, reflecting new demand driven by GLP-1 medication side effects.

GLP-1 Trend Drives New Hair and Skincare Demand at Ulta Beauty

The widespread use of GLP-1 medications is creating an unexpected ripple effect in the beauty aisles. Ulta Beauty's CEO confirms the company is seeing new consumer demand for products that address reported side effects like hair loss and changes in skin elasticity.

Sofia Mendes· Apr 7· 6 min