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I worked at Sephora for 11 years. Here are my absolute favorite beauty products of all time.

  • After working at Sephora for 11 years, I have lots of go-to makeup and skincare products.

  • The First Aid Beauty facial radiance pads and pure-skin face cleanser are great products.

  • I love the Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech foundation and Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond long-wear lipstick.

I saw a lot of changes in beauty trends during my 11 years at Sephora. But one question clients ask me always remains the same: Which products would you recommend?

Despite the gloomy outlook of the economy, shoppers are still spending their cash on beauty products and looking to get the best value

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Five beauty packaging trends to look out for in 2024, according to Quadpack

In an uncertain context, marked by rising concerns, from climate change and global conflicts, to resource shortages and the rising cost of living, consumers adapt their mindset. And the trends now emerging reflect these changes.

Trend 1: Made for me

The world is changing, and so are we. We are becoming ‘Generation Flex’ with no fixed identity.

This radical changeability demands ultra-personalisation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is thus presenting all kinds of opportunities for beauty brands, from digital diagnostic tools and virtual fragrances, to in-game launches. Shops become experiential spaces, for trying out products you then buy online. Brands connect with

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Lumson to highlight a new refill glass jar

The new Slim rechargeable glass jar in 50ml formathas recently joined Lumson’s REPLACE line, which already includes Unique, DeLuxe, and Japa refillable glass jars.

This new solution, designed for prestige skincare products, has a minimal captivating profile, and is perfectly aligned with the three key concepts of REPLACE sustainable design:

– Rethink (the packaging has an Eco-design approach),

– Re-Gento give the glass jar a new life and play a part in reducing the CO2 emissions,

– Re-Actthe consumer plays an increasingly active role and customizes the product by simply replacing the inner cup.

Slim refill jar

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Eurofragance launches Verdenix, an upcycled ingredient to fight malodor

When used with other perfumery ingredients, Verdenix acts as a booster in hand and body wash applications, as well as in dishwashing liquid products to quickly chemically eliminate foul smells. This new raw material, which was launched at the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok earlier this month, comes hot on the heels of L’Âme du Bois, Eurofragance’s first captive ingredient dedicated to perfume creation. Actually, the two substances are closely related!

A sustainable, twice upcycled ingredient

“To understand Verdenix one must go back two years to the launch of L’Âme du Bois,” explains Eurofragance in a

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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Hires Bankers

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty has been hired by investment banks Goldman Sachs and Raymond James, but don’t expect anything to happen anytime soon, according to sources.

The beauty brand is understood to be evaluating potential options for the business, but has not begun a formal process to explore deal options, sources say.

Industry sources also say that when it is ready, the company could explore an initial public offering as it is growing so fast.

Rare Beauty’s net sales in 2023 are understood to have come in at around $350 million.

The three-year-old brand has been a breakout success in

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Silab relaunches Nutripeptides as a repairing concentrate for hair beauty

At a time when hair care is becoming more sophisticated by adopting skin care strategies, Syllabus has decided to capitalize on the nourishing and protective benefits that its active ingredient Nutripeptides offers to the skin to care for the scalp and hair.

Initially launched, 10 years ago, as a comprehensive anti-aging active ingredient for the skin, Nutripeptides is now finding a new position at the heart of the Skinification of the hair care offering.

“The scalp is exposed daily to multiple factors (mechanical, thermal, chemical, even environmental) causing redness and irritations. These aggressions are not without consequence for

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Paris Packaging Week announces the PCD Innovation Awards winners

The winners of the PCD Innovation Awards – the prize honoring the most technically innovative and beautiful packs in perfume, cosmetics, personal care, hair care, and skincare – was announced on January 17 on the opening day of Paris Packaging Week 2024.

The jury, which included representatives from powerhouse brands such as Chanel, Cartier, Interparfums, L’Oréal, The Estée Lauder Companies, and Groupe Clarins, among others, as well as specialized journalists, and led by Jury President and packaging expert Hervé Bouix, convened on December 14, 2023, at Jujin New York to select the winners from an initial pool of over 220

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‘Do dark-skinned kids win beauty pageants?’ Sathyabhama refuses to apologize as controversy rages

Classical dancer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama didn’t mince words when responding to media queries regarding her controversial remarks targeting dancer Dr RLV Ramakrishnan. She maintained that her comments reflected her opinion and lashed out at journalists while elaborating on her perspective of beauty in Mohiniyattam dance.

“A child performing Mohiniyattam dance, regardless of gender, must embody the essence of Mohini (the Hindu goddess of enchantment and female avatar of Lord Vishnu). It would be inappropriate if a mohanan (referring to men) performed Mohiniyattam. The name itself says Mohiniyattam. Being a Mohini requires beauty. Why don’t individuals like us participate in beauty pageants?

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