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One year after displaying multiple uncensored vaginas in its Netflix series, Goop is releasing its first vibrator on Valentine’s Day. The Goop team has tested “a solid number of vibrators” over the years, said Kiki Koroshetz, wellness director of content, in a statement to WWD. The findings proved relevant during the creation of a double-sided, pink-and-white vibrator that will retail […]
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WellBiz Brands Inc. has acquired the franchise rights to Drybar’s salon business. Through the deal, WellBiz would become the franchiser for the 141 U.S. Drybar salons. Drybar Holdings LLC, the largest franchisee, will continue to operate 87 shops. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal comes during a tough year for beauty salon and service businesses, many of […]
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The Estée Lauder Cos. said sales gained 5 percent over the holiday quarter, fueled by a massive jump in skin care sales. “We are proud to have returned to growth in our second quarter, earlier than we anticipated, demonstrating the enduring success of our multiple engines of growth strategy,” said Lauder president and chief executive officer Fabrizio Freda in a […]
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Couture season for spring 2021 was particularly lovely beauty-wise, with models’ hair often adorned. For Giambattista Valli, Odile Gilbert pumped up the volume. Valli told her he wanted a hairstyle proportionate to the collection’s large dresses. So they went for big hair festooned with flowers and bows. “To make it happy,” said Gilbert. “The inspiration was Marisa Berenson, when she […]
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Dior Beauty has named celebrity makeup artist Sam Visser its newest U.S. makeup artist ambassador. In his new role, Visser, who counts Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber as clients, will work on digital and editorial projects, as well as red carpet partnerships. He will work alongside makeup ambassador Sabrina Bedrani under the direction of Peter Philips, creative and image director. […]
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Garnier Ultra Doux Solid Shampoo “Garnier’s first ever solid shampoo embodies our green beauty transformation,” said Adrien Koskas, Garnier’s global brand president. “We believe it is our responsibility to enable as many people as possible to have more sustainable beauty habits. That’s why the Ultra Doux Solid Shampoo has zero plastic waste, uses fast-rinse technology—which can help consumers to use […]
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While 2020 proved to be a nail-biter of a year for the mass market, data from IRI shows that the nail category actually ended up on top. Data from IRI, ending the week of Dec. 27, showed nail products exhibiting double-digit growth for the year — but other categories were not so lucky. “If you were a beauty manufacturer in […]
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I was first introduced to iS Clinical's Cleansing Complex by Shani Darden, who named it one of her daily staples a while back when I interviewed her about her skin-care routine. At the time, I was on the hunt for a new cleanser that would gently exfoliate my chronically scaly skin without leaving it raw and irritated, and well, it […]
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Even through the slightly distorted crackle of a conference call, the sound of Gal Gadot's low-pitched and evenly tempered voice is wildly soothing. It's not what you expect from a grade-A action star playing one of the most prolific superheroes of all time — but strangely, it's Gadot's casual, calming attitude that makes her portrayal of Wonder Woman (aka Diana […]
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Barbie is like the Beyoncé of dolls. An icon that has evolved over the decades, continuing to redefine herself while building on her relevance, inspiring the masses, and somehow, getting better, stronger, and more impactful with each iteration. It is fitting then, that the brand would tap Sir John, the man behind some of Yoncé's most iconic beauty moments, for […]
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