Today at CEW, Saie Founder and CEO, Laney Crowell, shares her inspirational career story. Among the CEW 2025 Visionaries who will be celebrated at an upcoming networking and awards ceremony in LA on May 13, Crowell is a former communications executive and consummate storyteller. “Powered by a unique ability to listen to her community and interpret feedback into game-changing products, Crowell has navigated the beauty industry with a clear vision – creating a disruptive brand that fuses wellness and performance,” writes CEW reporter Belisa Silva, who sat down with Crowell for our interview.
In executive news, L’Oréal has tapped company veteran Delphine Viguer-Hovasse as its first Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer. Viguer-Hovasse has most recently served as the Global Brand President of L’Oréal Paris. And in other breaking news, Goop has arrived in Italy, at The Beautyaholic’s Shop — an online platform and brick and mortar store in Rome. This marks the official launch of Gwyneth Paltrow’s brand in the Italian market, through an exclusive deal. Meanwhile, Paris Hilton’s new Parívie skin care range has just launched, as part of the 11:11 Beauty joint venture between Hilton’s 11:11 Media and Guthy-Renker.
The 22nd Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas (CPNA) will take place from July 15–17, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. This year’s show will feature an expanded show floor and diverse innovation, while offering a “a timely platform for connection, education and new opportunity,” according to Happi.
In investments news, Wonderskin has secured $50 million in minority funding via its Series A round, which was led by global venture capital and private equity firm, Insight Partners. Meanwhile, the private equity company Keystone Capital has bought a stake in Penta Fine Ingredients, the New Jersey-based, long-established supplier of specialty ingredients used in fragrance and personal care.
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Saie Founder’s Laney Crowell On Blazing A Beauty Trail. Crowell, who sat down with CEW, is among the CEW 2025 Visionaries who will be celebrated at an upcoming networking and awards ceremony in LA on May 13. (CEW)
L’Oréal Taps Delphine Viguer-Hovasse As First Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer. Delphine Viguer-Hovasse has most recently served as the Global Brand President of L’Oréal Paris. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)
Goop Arrives In Italy. Gwyneth Paltrow’s beauty brand has entered the Italian market through an exclusive partnership with The Beautyaholic’s Shop. (WWD)
Paris Hilton’s Parívie Drops. The skin care line falls under Hilton’s 11:11 beauty venture. (ALLURE)
Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas (CPNA) Is Back This Summer. The 22nd edition will take place between July 15–17, 2025 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. (HAPPI)
Wonderskin Secures $50 Million In Minority Funding. Its Series A round was led by global venture capital and private equity firm, Insight Partners. (BEAUTY NEWS DAILY)
Keystone Capital Buys Stake In Penta Fine Ingredients. The New Jersey-based firm is a supplier of specialty ingredients used in fragrance and personal care. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)
