Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of The Ralph Lauren Corporation, was honored with the Hall of Fame award at the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards last Thursday. Meanwhile, Daniela Andrier, master perfumer of Givaudan, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer award. The event took place at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City.

Making hair care headlines, Shakira spoke to WWD about the launch of her first product range, Isima, which drops at Ulta Beauty in July. “It’s been an adventure my entire life to try and search for the right product for my hair, hair that has very complex needs,” she explained. In other celebrity beauty news, Rhode has cast actor Harris Dickinson in an ad campaign for Glazing Mist, launching June 24.

Here at CEW, we sat down with Allison Slater Ray and Lisa Motzko Hamilton, co-founders of Breakthru Beauty, about how their New York-based consulting firm works with brands — including Soshe Beauty and Anua — at every stage of their business journey.

In executive news, Penny Grivea, former U.K. Managing Director of Rituals, has been tapped by Aroma-Zone, the French wellness and aromatherapy company, as Managing Director of its U.K. and Ireland operations. And in mergers and acquisitions updates, L’Oréal Groupe has inked an agreement to buy a majority stake in Medik8, the U.K.-based premium skin care brand. 

What difference does packaging make to a brand’s success? CEW reports on the new Revuze Packaging Trends report, which is based on 1.9 million verified consumer insights. And in launch news, James Read’s renowned self-tanning range has crossed the pond, and is launching at Credo Beauty, with four vegan and sustainable products.

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Fragrance Industry Honors Ralph Lauren And Daniela Andrier. Lauren and Daniela Andrier received the Hall of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement Perfumer awards, respectively. “Presenting these Awards to such esteemed icons of business and prolific perfumers at Lincoln Center only elevates fragrance to the art form that it is as it celebrates the creative artistry and sheer emotion behind them,” said Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation. (FASHIONISTA)

Shakira On Her New Hair Care Line. The singer talked to WWD about her new range, Isima, which was created with the brand’s Chief Scientific Officer, L’Oréal veteran, Anthony Potin. (WWD)

Rhode Casts Harris Dickinson In New Ad Campaign. Glazing Mist drops on June 24. Founder Hailey Bieber boils it as “a hydrating face spray for instant glazed skin wherever you go.” (BYRDIE)

Breakthru Beauty’s Co-Founders Talk Business. Allison Slater Ray and Lisa Motzko Hamilton sat down with CEW to talk about the story behind their consulting firm. “We talk many times a day. We both put in a lot with each brand,” said Slater Ray. (CEW)

Aroma-Zone Appoints Penny Grivea Managing Director, UK And Ireland. Aroma-Zone was founded in France in 1999 by Anne-Cécile and Valérie Vausselin. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)

L’Oréal Groupe Acquires Majority Stake In Medik8. Founded by Elliot Isaacs, Medik8 operates through professional and retail channels in Europe, with a growing distribution in the U.S. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)

Revuze Reveals Packaging Trends Of Note. CEW shares four key packaging trends and innovations in our report, including Precision and Hygiene and Interactive Concepts. (CEW)

James Read Glows Into Credo. James Read has worked his sunless tanning magic with the likes of Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Kate Moss, and for fashion shows and shoots with Tom Ford and Burberry. (CREDO BEAUTY)

Unilever Opens HQ In  Hoboken, New Jersey. Over 1,100 employees will be based at the new office. (HAPPI)

Lancôme Hosts Idôle House Pop-Up In New York City. Lancôme global brand ambassador, Olivia Rodrigo was among the famous faces in attendance. (BEAUTY PACKAGING)

TikTok Launches Mental Health Education Fund. TikTok is bringing coverage of mental health organizations to its Gen Z-focused platform. (BEAUTY MATTER)