Jane Lauder, granddaughter of Estée Lauder and, most recently, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Chief Data Officer, has announced the launch of her new investment firm, TWA Ventures. “After nearly three decades of leadership in the beauty industry, I’m excited to share a new chapter,” said Lauder of the new company, which will support brands in the pet care space. Meanwhile, Leonard A. Lauder, Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) Honorary Co-Chair in memoriam, was honored with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award at the BCRF Awards Luncheon, last week.

SKIMS has tapped Diarrha N’Diaye as its new Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance. N’Diaye most recently closed her indie inclusive makeup brand, Ami Colé, after four years. According to a press release, she will lead product development and brand strategy for SKIMS.

In other headlines, Kimberly-Clark is acquiring Kenvue in a deal estimated at $48.7 billion, which includes the Tylenol, Band-Aid, Neutrogena, Listerine, Aveeno, and Johnson’s brands. It’s expected that the transaction will close in the second half of 2026.  “We are excited to bring together two iconic companies to create a global health and wellness leader,” commented Mike Hsu, Kimberly-Clark chairman and CEO.

Here at CEW, Veronica Scarpellino, founder of Goldfinch Leadership and author of Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career with Creative Intelligence, explains why elasticity is key for women aged 50 and over faced with restructuring in the workplace. “Whatever you call it, 2025 has been a year of transitions,” writes Scarpellino, who is an executive career transition coach, ICF-certified as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a Board Certified Coach (BCC), and Master Facilitator. “This is especially true for professionals 50 years and older, a larger cohort than there used to be.”

In international beauty news, REFY has made its Middle East debut at Sephora, and Amazon is investing $1.63 billion in the Netherlands over the next three years. “The funding will strengthen AWS infrastructure and enhance logistics for faster delivery and broader product access,” reports Global Cosmetics News.

Jane Lauder Launches New Investment Firm. Lauder served as the president of Clinique, and left her most recent position at the end of 2024. (BUSINESS OF FASHION)

Leonard A. Lauder Honored At BCRF Awards Luncheon. William P. Lauder, Chair, Board of Directors for The Estee Lauder Companies and Co-Chair of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, along with Dee and Tommy Hilfiger, paid tribute to Mr. Lauder at the event. (TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES) 

SKIMS Taps Diarrha N’Diaye For Executive Role. On Board. “I want Skims Beauty to be a place where everyone feels represented, and there is no better person to help us do that than Diarrha,” said Kim Kardashian, cofounder and chief creative officer of SKIMS. (WWD)

Kimberly-Clark Acquires Kenvue. “Our combination with Kimberly-Clark unites two highly complementary portfolios filled with iconic, beloved brands and everyday essentials that people trust and count on throughout their lives,” commented Kirk Perry, Chief Executive Officer of Kenvue. “Our teams share a passion for delivering science-backed solutions that play a meaningful role in homes and communities around the world.” (PR NEWSWIRE)

How To Navigate Workplace Restructuring At 50+. Veronica Scarpellino’s offers top tips including how to know whether to stay or go: “Audit your energy and impact every quarter. If the curve is consistently declining despite effort, it’s time to explore alternatives,” she advises. (CEW)

REFY Debuts In The Middle East. Founded on simplicity, the British beauty brand was created by Jess Hunt and Jenna Meek. (SAVOIR FLAIR)

Amazon Invests $1.63B In The Netherlands. “The move aligns with wider European expansion, including major investments in Germany and Spain,” reports Global Cosmetics News. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)

Gap Unveils New Beauty Line. “We are bringing the fun, inclusive spirit of Old Navy into the beauty space, creating a destination where customers can now add beauty to the list of things they love to shop for at Old Navy,” said Deb Redmond, Head of Beauty, Gap. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)