Nykaa Takes Majority Stake in Earth Rhythm

Nykaa, the India-based omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in the clean beauty brand Earth Rhythm. This strategic move follows Nykaa’s initial minority stake investment in Earth Rhythm in 2022, with the latest deal comprising primary and secondary transactions. The acquisition aligns with Nykaa’s commitment to expanding its […]

Kora Organics Gets Credo Beauty Listing

Kora Organics, the organic skincare brand founded by supermodel Miranda Kerr, is now in Credo Beauty stores. Founder and CEO, Kerr comments: “Credo Beauty has been my go-to for clean beauty for many years, so launching Kora Organics there felt like a perfect alignment. As a certified organic brand, we go above and beyond to […]

Natura to Take Franchise Model to Mexico

The Brazilian cosmetics company Natura & Co has announced plans to introduce a franchise business model in Mexico, starting mid-2025. The company says the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its sales force in the region.  It mirrors successful implementations of the model in other markets, including Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. […]

Clean Skin Club Receives Investment

The skincare and hygiene brand Clean Skin Club has closed a USD 32 million investment round to expand into brick-and-mortar retail, fund new product development and invest in talent. Clean Skin Club, known for its dermatologist-approved Clean Towel XL, the first disposable, ultra-soft, and bio-based face towel sold on Amazon and at Target, said the […]

California Bill Proposes Children Skincare Ban

A new Californian bill proposes to ban selling certain anti-aging skincare products to kids younger than 13 years old. The bill would apply to products advertised as anti-aging and that contain either Vitamin A derivatives like retinol or alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid, ascorbic acid or citric acid. California bill AB 2491 was introduced […]