Clover Stroud is one of today’s most powerful memoirists, known for turning the chaos and beauty of life into words that touch thousands of readers. Her story is not just about writing it’s about survival, resilience, and the courage to face life head-on. At just sixteen, Clover’s world changed forever when her mother suffered a tragic riding accident that left her severely brain-damaged. This early confrontation with grief and loss became the foundation of Clover’s lifelong exploration of love, family, and mortality. Instead of burying her pain, she transformed it into storytelling that resonates with people everywhere. Her bestselling books…
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Givaudan Active Beauty reveals Evernityl™, a marine active ingredient sourced from the depths of Brittany’s ocean. Derived from the macroalgae Laminaria hyperborea, Evernityl™ is produced through an innovative upcycling process, transforming fresh algae into a high-precision beauty ingredient combatting skin ageing and promoting youthful skin. At IFSCC 2024, Givaudan Active Beauty revealed a breakthrough scientific discovery: Porphyr’ageing™. This concept refers to the newly discovered biological mechanism behind skin ageing, wherein porphyrins—metabolites produced by the skin’s microbiota—play a key role in the skin ageing process. These prevalent molecules significantly influence several biological mechanisms linked to skin ageing, in addition to other…
To say Lauren Bridley was stepping into the frying pan when joining Revolution Beauty would be an absolute understatement. And after only a year half in the position, Brindley has decided to make her exit – the latest update in what has been a gruelling few years for the fast beauty business. The brand found itself in hot water between 2022 and 2023, with one controversy happening after another – we at Cosmetics Business genuinely could not report it all fast enough. Whether it was all of former Revolution Beauty founder Adam Minto’s shenanigans being unveiled, or the genuine boardroom war happening with Boohoo, anyone…
The more beloved a beauty product, the greater the risk when a brand decides to change its formula—even if that change in formula is intended to make it better. (Don’t believe me? There are more than a few message boards dedicated to tracking down the original versions of everything from eyeliner to nail polish.) So when Dove decided to refresh perhaps the most beloved body wash of all time—its Best of Beauty-winning Deep Moisture Body Wash—we at Allure held our collective breath. It was a big swing… and a big hit. After testing the new formula, I can confidently say that it still has…
If your hair feels greasy by noon—no matter how recently you washed it—finding the best shampoos for oily hair can make a huge impact on how your hair looks and feels. Oily scalps are incredibly common, and while sebum (the natural oil your scalp produces) plays a key role in keeping your hair healthy, too much of it can leave hair limp, flat, and in need of yet another wash. And while there are exceptions to this, people with fine hair types tend to be more prone to greasy roots, since oil can more easily slide down the smooth, skinny shafts of…
Whether you’re seeking out a foundation with luminous coverage that looks like skin, a mascara that lifts and defines every lash, or a face serum that actually solves your skin woes, the answer is likely Lancôme. The 90-year-old brand’s roster of products spans every beauty category, with some so iconic (looking at you, Juicy Tubes!) that the mere mention of the item’s name transports you to a time and place. Since its founding in Paris in 1935, Lancôme has continuously created breakthrough products across categories, racking up celebrity ambassadresses from Isabella Rossellini to Olivia Rodrigo along the way. While Lancôme originated as a fragrance house, it’s just as…
Oh My Cream has acquired Atelier Nubio, the French natural nutritional supplements and collagen broth brand, bringing the beauty retailer further into the wellness space. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Nubio, a clean beauty brand with product formulas made with France-grown botanicals, was founded in 2014 by Claire Nouy and Gabrielle Rotger. It launched with juice cleanses. (Nouy that year wrote to Oh My Cream founder Juliette Lévy Cohen to see if she wanted to try the cleanses — she did — and chef Alain Ducasse quickly snapped them up for the tony Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice.) The brand segued into…
L’Oréal’s first-quarter 2025 sales growth beat expectations against a volatile backdrop. “Globally, it’s been a real rollercoaster of economic and geopolitical challenges with daily announcements,” said Nicolas Hieronimus, L’Oréal chief executive officer, during a call with financial analysts and journalists after the market close Thursday evening. He noted a mixed effect during the three months ended March 31, including the U.S. being more challenging than expected, while China was slightly better than foreseen. “Europe was, once again, our single best growth contributor,” said Hieronimus. “Emerging markets remained dynamic.” The maker of Lancôme, Kiehl’s and Garnier products’ sales in the period reached 11.73 billion…