In breaking news, dsm-firmenich has tapped Jonathan Simon as the President of its Fine Fragrance business, effective July 1. Simon, who currently serves as Vice President of the Procter & Gamble account, succeeds Jerry Vittoria, who will retire on July 1, 2026, after 35 years with the company. In other executive news, Revive Collagen has announced the appointment of Shawn Haynes as its new President of Americas. Haynes brings over 25 years’ experience in the beauty industry to the role, having launched and scaled brands such as Mane by Jen Atkin, e.l.f. Beauty and Revolution Beauty.

In other beauty news, Cynthia Erivo stars as the face of Clinique’s new Nude Honey advertising campaign. Here at CEW, we unpack NielsenIQ (NIQ)’s 2025 Beauty, Health, and Wellness Innovation Report. Don’t miss our big reveal of six major trend themes impacting beauty, personal care, and health, as revealed by NIQ. 

Sacha Bostoni, founder of Jimmy Fairly eyewear, has given WWD the inside story behind his first beauty venture, Firn. The brand was created with the help of Bostoni’s fellow co-founder, Fred Zülli, a doctor doing pioneering work with alpine stem cells. The key ingredient in the range is the Thirty Days Stem Cell Complex, or STM30, which targets lines, dark circles and dehydration. Speaking of product formulation, contract manufacturer SV Labs is debuting Launch Lab, billed by Beauty Independent as “a practical answer to pressure, promising new products in as little as 12 weeks.”

In mergers and acquisitions updates, Givaudan is acquiring a majority stake in Vollmens Fragrances Ltd, a Brazilian scent company which operates in Latin America, Central America, Africa, and North America. And in other news, Louis Vuitton is launching a luxury, cruise ship-inspired concept store in Shanghai’s Taikoo Hui mall. The “ship” features a dedicated display of vintage beauty and grooming products.

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Jonathan Simon Appointed President of its dsm-firmenich Fine Fragrance. “The handover between Vittoria and Simon will happen over the coming year, through a well-structured and orchestrated transition plan,” the company said in a statement. (dsm-firmenich)

Revive Collagen Taps Shawn Haynes As President Of Americas. Most recently, Haynes served as president of Wyn Beauty by Serena Williams. (HAPPI)

Clinique Shines The Spotlight On Cynthia Erivo For Its Nude Honey Campaign. “The neutral palette of the collection perfectly complemented her signature tonal look,” makeup artist Joanna Simkin said of Eric’s look for the shoot. “We loved how the colors elevated her natural tone without overpowering the look.” (IN STYLE)

NIQ Reveals Major Trend Innovations Impacting Beauty, Health, And Wellness. We report on six of the report’s key takeaways, including the impact of social media platforms and the growth in products that duplicate the luxury experience. (CEW)

Sacha Bostoni Launches Firn Beauty. Firn will launch with a Multi-Corrective Cream and five serums, all containing the key ingredient, STM30. (WWD)

SV Labs’ Launch Lab Fast Tracks Contract Manufacturing. “The program trades blank-page formulation for a library of pre-vetted bases—tablets, hot-pour sticks, prestige haircare and more—that brands can customize with the help of SV’s research and development team,” reports Beauty Independent. (BEAUTY INDEPENDENT)

Givaudan Acquires Majority Stake in Vollmens Fragrances Ltd. “Vollmens Fragrances will bring expertise to Givaudan in serving the fast-growing mid-sized customer segment in Latin America,” commented Maurizio Volpi, President of Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty. (BEAUTY PACKAGING)

All Aboard Louis Vuitton’s “Cruise Ship” Store In Shanghai. Named The Louis, the three-storey store installation is 30 metres high and is shaped like a ship. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)