Beauty

Despite questions surrounding the SEC rule, including disputes being litigated in the US Eighth Circuit, companies must prepare to meet the new climate disclosure requirements in addition to related mandates in California and abroad. Experts emphasize opportunities beyond compliance.

Independent and small cosmetic companies may decide to pull their products from the state of Washington due to the 1ppm lead limit imposed by the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, says consultant Karen Yarussi, who has managed regulatory affairs for Avon and Burt’s Bees. She cites the cost of testing colorants as a major issue for companies.

California authorities say predominance of retailers licensed to sell hemp are compliant with ban published effective on 3 October through emergency regulation. But hemp industry’s contesting the regulation in state court, arguing state authorities inappropriately used emergency action to change state law on hemp products legislature passed in 2021.

Plaintiffs in California federal courts seek restitution, damages, and other relief on behalf of themselves and consumers nationwide, whom allegedly were deceived by “Plant-Based” representations on Aveeno and Neutrogena Makeup Removing Wipes.

Firm’s future, as a separate business nearly 90% owned by Bausch Health, or as a standalone with different ownership or one not controlled by a majority owner, claims high profile in analysts’ comments and predictions. B+L is in the driver’s seat, they say.

The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.’s Mainland China business weakened ‘substantially’ from a 10% decline in Q4, prompting the firm to pull its fiscal year 2025 sales outlook and forecasting reported and organic net sales in the fiscal second quarter will fall 6%-8%.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. says new president and CEO Stéphane de la Faverie will lead in nurturing and building powerful prestige brands while also moving the firm forward “with speed and urgency.” William Lauder announces plans to step down from his role as executive chairman, while Jane Lauder reportedly has also decided to exit.

Galderma Group AG’s investments in Cetaphil launch, ‘re-energizing’ of brand pay off with sales of the dermatology unit up 10.6% in the third quarter. Separately, Spanish beauty company Puig reports its Fragrance and Fashion business grew 11.1% and its makeup division advanced 7.3% in the quarter, while data insights company Consumer Edge identifies slowdown in direct-to-consumer beauty sales.

Bayer adds dry eye treatment to its Bepanthen skin care range; Stada launches special edition Elotrans supplement for Eintracht Frankfurt fans; Hermes offers chewable magnesium supplement; and Klosterfrau introduces Oyono Night extension to help troubled sleepers maintain their immunity.

After launching Retaine MGD Advanced, OcuSoft says a release by Bruder Healthcare referenced Retaine MGD trademark and statements from a previous OcuSoft announcement about the original product attributed to an optometrist. B+L, Rohto brand and homeopathic firm Relief Products also make US OTC eye care space moves.

Perelel acquiring Loom online platform providing reproductive health, sexual wellness and parenting education. First direct-to-consumer product for Curive Healthcare’s Plum brand formulated for vaginal area dryness.

Mucinex Sinus saline nasal spray is designed to treat sinus-related symptoms as “first-ever drug-free saline product” with a dual nozzle offering two spray settings, marketer Reckitt-Benckiser says.