Jenni Baden HowardIn beauty’s top headlines this morning, a beauty mirror with AI and AR functionality will launch in January 2026. According to WWD, the Swan Beauty device provides skin analysis, product recommendations, routine tracking, creator content, plus a product sales marketplace. It will roll out at selected Cos Bar doors next year. Cofounder and CEO, Colby Mitchell, has a background in medical sales and was inspired to create an interactive mirror during the pandemic. “I started looking and couldn’t find anything in beauty,” she told WWD. “So I thought, what if we got brand partnerships, sold directly off the mirror. Three-and-a-half years ago, we started building Swan.”
According to new bank data from Monzo, British shoppers splashed out celebrity beauty brands this year, with Hailey Bieber’s line, rhode, taking the number one spot — accounting for £736,000 of sales in 2025. And speaking of celebrity beauty endorsements, Roc Skin Care is promoting its new Derm Correxion Lip Volumizer with a campaign fronted by TV personality, Bethenny Frankel. “The effort drove a reported 12 million views and an above-average engagement rate of over 8% across platforms, per the brand,” reports Happi.
In executive news, Curology — the dermatologist-founded, personalized skincare brand — has tapped Dr. Felipe Jimenez, PhD, as its new Senior Vice President of Scientific Innovation. “In this new role, Dr. Jimenez will lead Curology’s scientific strategy, driving formulation innovation, real-world testing, and cross-functional R&D partnerships throughout 2026,” reports Beauty Packaging. Meanwhile, in business updates, the Swedish beauty company Oriflame Investment Holding Plc has “secured the required bondholder consent to amend the terms of its senior secured debt, clearing a key step in its recapitalisation process,” reports Global Cosmetics News.
Finally, is eyeshadow making a comeback? Business Of Fashion, reports on the re-emergence of traditional palettes.
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Swan Beauty AI And AR Mirror Unveiled. “In addition to the vanity mirror, there’s an iOS app to keep track of skin analyses and manage product replenishment,” WWD reports. (WWD)
Monzo Reveals British Beauty Spending Habits. “Rhode beat Kylie Jenner’s namesake make-up line to the top spot,” reports Cosmetics Business. “Customers of the UK digital bank spent £55,000 on Kylie Cosmetics this year.” (COSMETICS BUSINESS)
Bethenny Frankel Fronts Roc Lip Volumizer. In addition, the brand hosted a “3-Minute Clinic” pop-up in Beverly Hills that drew over 600 consumers, influencers and media. (HAPPI)
Curology Appoints Dr. Felipe Jimenez, PhD, Senior Vice President Of Scientific Innovation. “As a veteran in skin biology, product development, and R&D leadership, Dr. Jimenez brings over two decades of experience in developing breakthrough technologies and launching high-performing products,” according to Beauty Packaging. (BEAUTY PACKAGING)
Is Eyeshadow Making A Comeback? “The sleepy category is waking up after years of ‘clean girl’ minimalism caused a sales slump,” Business Of Fashion reports. (BUSINESS OF FASHION)
