Today at CEW, we spotlight beauty industry leader Angela Guy’s keynote at CEW’s fourth annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Forum in November. In her address, Guy unpacked, from a beauty sector perspective, why DEI is essential at this pivotal time. “At the heart of Guy’s message is belonging, the idea that employees and consumers alike want to feel seen, supported, and connected,” writes CEW reporter Skylar Taylor. “As Guy explains, consumers want brands that reflect their identity and values. When brands fail to authentically represent this diversity, they risk losing trust.”

Also at CEW, we share the seven aesthetics set to influence 2025, as forecast by Trendalytics. The data powerhouse uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative insights to curate its comprehensive trend reports, analyzing millions of data points.

In executive news, Markwins Beauty Brands has tapped Sarah Schneider as Chief Commercial Officer. Schneider, who has worked in commercial management for 20 years, within the consumer goods and beauty sectors, will head up the company’s commercial strategy. “I look forward to partnering with our retail customers to drive innovation, grow and elevate the color cosmetics category,” said Schneider. “I’m eager to contribute to the next phase of growth.” 

In international updates, Stanbic IBTC Bank in Nigeria has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women online course. The program, delivered through the University of Leeds, equips women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and resources to help them thrive in business.

L’Oréal has backed Borntostandout, the Korean fragrance house, via its BOLD corporate venture capital fund, as part of a series A financing round led by Touch Capital. And in other fragrance news, Diptyque is launching its iconic Orphéon scent, inspired by a Parisian jazz club of the same name, in limited edition packaging. It arrives this week, with a “multisensory iteration” of the jazz club, and a Spotify partnership. Meanwhile, Dove made its comedic commercial debut on SNL50: The Anniversary Special, with an ad satirizing a focus group scenario.

A report in Beauty Matter has flagged that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that sunscreen regulations will mandate animal testing.

Read more about these and other news stories by clicking on the links below.

Angela Guy’s CEW Keynote On Beauty And DEI. The beauty leader addressed why it’s never been more important, at CEW’s fourth annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Forum. (CEW)

Trendalytics Forecasts Seven Aesthetic Trends For 2025. The data powerhouse combines qualitative and quantitative insights to curate trend reports, analyzing millions of data points. (CEW)

Markwins Beauty Brands Taps Sarah Schneider As Chief Commercial Officer. In her new role, Schneider will lead commercial strategy. (HAPPI)

Stanbic IBTC Bank Partners With IFC To Roll Out Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Online Course. The program championed by Goldman Sachs and delivered through the University of Leeds aims to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and resources to help them thrive in business. (INDEPENDENT, NIGERIA)

Dove’s Comedic Debut. The brand dropped its first comedic ad during the SNL50: The Anniversary Special. (BEAUTY PACKAGING)

All That Jazz With Diptyque. This week, the brand’s bestselling Orphéon’s scent launches in limited edition packaging and a New York iteration of the Parisian jazz club that inspired it. (WWD)

L’Oréal has Backed Borntostandout. Its backing of the luxury Korean fragrance house came via its BOLD corporate venture capital fund. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)

FDA Confirms New Sunscreen Regulations. Beauty Matter reports that Sunscreen regulations will mandate animal testing. (BEAUTY MATTER)

Beauty Industry Remembers Tom Redmond. The Aussie Hair Care founder has passed away at the age of 92. (NY MORNING STAR)

O Boticario Appoints Gabriel Medina As Ambassador For Clash. Clash is its new men’s fragrance, and will launch in March. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)