A round-up of the latest moves and changes in beauty over the last fortnight. For more information and contact details, visit BD’s Industry and Brand news pages.
Paco Rabanne launches first fragrance range under new creative director
Paco Rabanne has launched its first fragrance collection under the guidance of French designer, Julien Dosenna, who assumed the role of creative director of the Spanish business five years ago.
Each fragrance in the new six-sku Pacollection is said to represent a mood or a state of mind and has been created by five perfumers.
L’Oréal Paris and Garnier name new chiefs
Délphine Viguier-Hovasse has succeeded Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou as global brand president of L’Oréal Paris, marking the first time the world's largest beauty brand has a woman at its helm.
At Garnier, Adrien Koskas will step into Viguier-Hovasse’s former role of global brand president on July 1.
Brooke Shields named celebrity spokesperson
Brooke Shields has been announced as celebrity spokesperson for Cynosure's body sculpting laser treatment, SculpSure.
"Through the years, I've worked really hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but there's always a few stubborn areas that I can never quite change," said Shields in a statement. "Like everyone else, I want to feel and look my best. That's why I'm thrilled to have found a solution that works."
endota spa wins big at the 2019 China International Beauty Expo
endota spa has won the ‘Most Popular Beauty Brand’ and ‘She Pow’ awards at the 2019 China International Beauty Expo (CIBE), held last month in Shanghai. endota spa founder and CEO, Melanie Gleeson, was awarded the coveted ‘She Pow’ award which celebrates the power of women innovators in business. The award was specifically awarded to Gleeson for endota’s role in promoting wellness and selfcare, especially for women.
CND celebrates 40th anniversary
CND is celebrating its 40th year in the industry, and in honour of its ruby anniversary, CND has chosen Swarovski® crystals as its exclusive nail embellishment for all anniversary events. CND has also made the crystallised nail look accessible, with the launch of a limited-edition SHELLAC® version of its Ruby Ritz polish, available in August.
Sally Hansen teams up with Crayola
Sally Hansen has announced its latest collaboration, teaming up with Crayola for a limited-edition collection. The new #InstaDriXCrayola range features 12 metallic shades, inspired directly by the Crayola crayon colours we all know and love. Sally Hansen X Crayola Insta-Dri Metallic Collection is available exclusively at Chemist Warehouse, retailing for $8.95 each.
Bondi Sands success off the back of Aero launch
Aero, which was the biggest launch in the company's history, is now the number one selling Bondi Sands SKU. The product's campaign also hit new heights, racking up 46 million total reach through Facebook and Instagram.
In the U.S., Bondi Sands has had a successful first six months via its Walgreens partnership. The brand is now the number one selling brand in self tan at Walgreens, which has seen 86 per cent uplift in sales in the category.
Frostbland announces new senior appointments
Frostbland has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Uri Ferster as executive chairman and Amanda Gani as managing director, effective July 1, 2019.
Unilever partners with Microsoft for body care range
Unilever has partnered with Microsoft to create gaming-inspired lifestyle products, in the form of a new Xbox body care range under the Lynx brand. The range is said to be launched exclusively in Australia and New Zealand this July, and includes body spray, deodorant and shower gel.
Face Halo expands luxury international stockists
To celebrate its 2nd birthday, Face Halo is excited to announce the expansion into luxury U.K. departments stores Harrods, Selfridges and Liberty London, as well as Net-A-Porter. The brand has also revealed that its reusable makeup removers have replaced more than 370 million makeup wipes in the past 12 months alone, with more than 1.4 Face Halo units sold every minute.
Staff changes at 10 daily
10 daily has a new lifestyle editor, welcoming Valentina Todoroska to the team.
Todoroska will be the main point of contact for all beauty, health and lifestyle editorial enquiries - vtodoroska@networkten.com.au.
Evangeline Sarney relocates to NYC
Makeup Tips Digital founding editor, Evangeline Sarney will be living in New York for the remainder of the year.
For collaborations, sponsorships, and events in NYC please contact - collaborations@makeuptips.digital cc: evangeline@makeuptips.digital.
And for Australian based opportunities, product sampling, and events please contact Hannah Gay, who will be representing Makeup Tips Digital in Australia - hannah@makeuptips.digital cc: evangeline@makeuptips.digital.
Stellar Agency welcomes new hair styling brand
Stellar Agency has announced the latest addition to its portfolio, hair styling client, True Me. True Me is a direct-to-consumer premium hair styling company which launched in 2018 with a professional grade styling tool, developed by the people who launched category innovator, ghd, and challenger, Cloud Nine, in Australia; with a commitment to offering the best product, at the best price.
Tailor Maid Communications collaborates with Glow Lab
Tailor Maid Communications is excited to announce it is collaborating with Glow Lab, a natural skincare, hair care and personal wash brand that combines natural formulations with scientifically proven active ingredients. For more information, please contact beauty@tailormaid.com.au.
Sara McLean farewells Ozdare
Sara McLean has farewelled Ozdare, with her last day being Friday, June 14. Please direct any PR enquiries for KEVIN.MURPHY and ELEVEN Australia through to Amy Forrest moving forward: AF@ozdare.com.
