Jenni Baden HowardNext week, Nordstrom will launch a range of medispa treatments by SkinSpirit at its Beauty Haven on 57th Street in Manhattan. CEW sat down with Debra Redmond, VP and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Beauty at Nordstrom, and Lynn Heublein, co-founder and CEO of the Palo Alto-based SkinSpirit, to get the inside story on the partnership.
In an exclusive report by WWD, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reveals she is taking her Cécred hair care range into Ulta Beauty stores. The brand’s first retail partner, Ulta Beauty will stock the products, including the new tools, at over 1,400 doors from April 6. “As a Black founder, there are misconceptions that we can only make products for hair like ours,” said Knowles-Carter. “Seeing our products perform across everyone is proof that when you put science in front of bias, the results speak for themselves.”
In fragrance news, Caron has tapped Givaudan perfumer Louise Turner as its new perfume creation lead. “Together, we will blend tradition with innovation, crafting scents that resonate with the heart and soul of the House while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in perfumery,” said Turner of the collab. And in cosmetics news, Cori Broadus, daughter of Snoop Dogg, has launched CHOC, a make-up brand for melanin rich skins.
In executive updates, Neela Montgomery has stepped down from her role as CEO of Orveon, the parent company of Laura Mercier and Bare Minerals. Montgomery also served on Orveon’s board of directors. “We are grateful for the progress the company made under her leadership, and the Orveon executive team will continue to advance this progress as the board conducts a search for a successor,” said a spokesperson for Orveon.
Shiseido’s stock rose by 13.1% by the end of Wednesday, after Independent Franchise Partners, a London-based investment firm, acquired a 5.2 percent stake in the Japanese company. And in other breaking news, a Californian state legislator has proposed a bill that would restrict the sale of anti-aging products to childre, including tweens, such as those containing AHAs and vitamin A derivatives, including retinol.
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Nordstrom Debuts SkinSpirit Medispa Services At Its Manhattan Beauty Haven. CEW sits down with Debra Redmond, VP and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Beauty at Nordstrom, and Lynn Heublein, co-founder and CEO of SkinSpirit. (CEW)
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Takes Cécred Into Ulta Beauty. The hair care range, including the new tools, will be available at over 1,400 doors from April 6. (WWD)
Caron Partners With Givaudan Perfumer Louise Turner. Together, we will blend tradition with innovation, crafting scents that resonate with the heart and soul of the House while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in perfumery,” said Turner of the collaboration. (PARFUMS CARON)
Cori Broadus Debuts CHOC. Broadus, daughter of Snoop Dogg, has launched CHOC, a make-up brand for melanin rich skins. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)
Neela Montgomery Steps Down As Orveon CEO. “The Orveon executive team will continue to advance this progress as the board conducts a search for a successor,” said a spokesperson. (GLAM SQUAD MAGAZINE)
Shiseido Stock Rises 13.1%. The climb occurred after Independent Franchise Partners took a 5.2 percent stake in the Japanese brand. (NY MORNING STAR)
Californian State Legislator Proposes Bill To Restrict Children From Buying Anti-Aging Products. Products include those containing AHAs and vitamin A derivatives, such as retinol. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)
Unilever Shutters Aquis In U.S. The microfiber hair towel brand will still be sold in Asia. (BEAUTY INDEPENDENT)
