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James Manso

Market Editor, Beauty

James Manso is the beauty market editor at WWD and Beauty Inc. Previously, he was the beauty reporter for WWD and Beauty Inc. He has also written for V Magazine and Byrdie.com, covering fashion, beauty and culture. He is an alumni of NYU's College of Arts and Sciences, where he studied journalism and French. James is a San Diego native and an avid runner.

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The 2024 Most Powerful Beauty Brands

As global beauty sales continue to blossom, WWD Beauty Inc rounds up the 45 most powerful brands that are…

Maybelline New York Is the TCS New York City Marathon’s First Cosmetics Partner

The partnership entails a dedicated cheer zone for Maybelline, as well as the brand's own running team, in…

EXCLUSIVE: Huda Kattan Is Reclaiming Huda Beauty’s ‘Soul’ With Total Rebrand and New Foundation Launch

Huda Kattan is rebranding Huda Beauty in tandem with the brand's new foundation launch, which hits Sephora…

Dolly Parton Talks Rhinestones, Lipstick Launch and Country Girls Who ‘Dream of Glamour’

Starting with four lipsticks — one even named Jolene Red — Dolly Beauty is due out Aug. 22.

Macy’s Chief Merchandising Officer Named the Fragrance Foundation’s 2024 Circle of Champions Honoree

Nata Dvir will be honored on Oct. 22.

Prestige Market Hot, While Mass Market Flat in First Half, According to New Report

Circana data shows the beauty market overall coming in at $15.3 billion.

The Ordinary Is Betting on TikTok’s Body Care Boom With Its Newest Products

The foray into body care entails three products and launches Tuesday.

Blake Lively’s Hair Care Brand Follows Her Beauty Philosophy

The brand, Blake Brown, took seven years to bring to fruition and launches at Target Aug. 4.

Beauty Shines Bright Amid Uncertain Backdrop at Cosmoprof North America

Despite larger societal factors giving pause, beauty industry leaders at Cosmoprof North America shared a…

EXCLUSIVE: Olaplex’s Biggest Innovation in 10 Years Is for Curly Hair

Olaplex is iterating its new Bond Shaping Technology in both an in-salon treatment and a retail product.

EXCLUSIVE: TikTok-favorite Skin Care Brand Bubble Debuts Cleansing Trio

The three cleansers come in three respective formats, and coincide with the brand increasing brick-and-mortar…

Walmart Has a New Vice President of Beauty

The news follows the promotion of Creighton Kiper to senior vice president of the mega-retailer's home…

Shiseido Said Eying OSEA as Skin Care Brand Explores Deal Options

WWD reported in March that OSEA had tapped Raymond James to explore its options.

Monday Haircare Founder’s New Brand Is Her Most Inclusive Yet, From Formula to Packaging to Shelf Placement

Called Being, the brand will debut in 2,500 Walmart doors this month.

EXCLUSIVE: RMS Beauty, Heretic Parfum Team Up on ‘Hauntingly Beautiful’ Fragrance

The launch of Scarlet Moon marks RMS Beauty's first foray into the category.