Beauty

Pucci to launch a makeup line in collaboration with Guerlain in late August Guerlain and Pucci are joining forces to create a capsule makeup collection for Fall 2024. All products have been jointly developed by the creative directors of the two LVMH houses, namely Violette Serrat, known simply as Violette, for the French perfumer, and Camille Miceli for the Italian brand. The launch will be accompanied by a campaign featuring Natalia Vodianova, the face of Guerlain, as stated in a press release. Natalia Vodianova is the face of the collaborative makeup line launched by both houses - Guerlain - Pucci...

Don't count on the 'Lipstick Index' for the next recession When the economy takes a turn for the worse, consumers choose affordable treats such as cosmetics. That’s been the wisdom since the 2001 recession, when Leonard Lauder, then chairman of Estee Lauder Cos, coined the 'Lipstick Index'. Photo: Pixabay/Public domain The theory would suggest an uptick in women reaching for beauty products once more, as China’s recovery stutters and fears of a US recession resurface. But the phenomenon may not be so pronounced this time round.Years of blockbuster growth in the beauty industry means there may be less need to stock up....

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga expands to Sephora at Kohl’s Haus Labs by Lady Gaga made its debut on Monday at Sephora at Kohl's stores nationwide, as well as online. Haus Labs by Lady Gaga expands to Sephora at Kohl’s. - Haus Labs by Lady Gaga As part of the partnership, the science-driven makeup brand will launch 132 SKUs across eight product categories at Sephora at Kohl's. The range includes a curated selection of the brand's best-sellers, award-winning products, and viral hits, including all 51 shades of the Triclone Skin Tech Foundation and all 31 shades of the Triclone Skin...

Beverly Hills gets a new face lift This year, the city of Beverly Hills is celebrating its 110th anniversary. And for several months now, Beverly Hills has been buzzing with new activity. Givenchy has just opened its latest boutique on Rodeo Drive and more than 30 new fashion boutiques will have opened by the end of 2024. New hotels are also under construction and luxury restaurants continue to open in the City of Angels. Givenchy new store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills - Givenchy  After the spring opening of the new Saks Fifth Avenue in the former Barneys New...

September is Honey Month Following up on September National Honey Month.  I'd love to coordinate an interview and / or samples with the skincare brand that pays homage to honeybees, That Beetch.  The Scientist & Beekeeper co-founder's passion for honey led to the creation of the skincare line that's mission includes efficacy and safety. Partnering with a local bee farm, their mission is to honor honeybees while utilizing honey in the safest way.  https://thatbeetch.com/    Erika Nomeland has been a scientist for decades (Proctor & Gamble) and U of Cincinnati Adjunct Instructor who also became a COVID-grown beekeeper.  Using scientifically-backed formulas with honey and propolis, That Beetch products have high levels of powerful...