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Kathryn Hopkins

Senior Editor, Beauty

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Biotech Firm Debut Is Getting Into the Contract Manufacturing Business

It's launching BiotechXBeautyLabs, a formulation development and contract manufacturing business for…

Louis Vuitton Hosts Garden Party in East Hampton

The event was hosted by Natalie Massenet, Marie Chantal of Greece and Derek Blasberg.

EXCLUSIVE: La Mer Launches New Night Cream With ‘Retinol Alternative’

Rejuvenating Night Cream is infused with MRA-3, a sea-borne skin renewal complex.

EXCLUSIVE: Rodan + Fields Announces New Funding, New Business Model

The changes will result in the elimination of about 100 positions.

Olaplex’s New CEO Makes Changes to Her C-suite

Catherine Dunleavy will join as chief operating officer and chief financial officer and Katie Gohman has been…

EXCLUSIVE: The Estée Lauder Cos.’ CFO Tracey Travis Said to Be Departing as Speculation Continues to Swirl Around CEO Succession

Travis has been in her current position since 2012, with oversight of global finance, accounting, investor…

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.

Fresh Founders’ Second Beauty Brand The Maker Gains First Investment From True Beauty Ventures

Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg named fragrance brand The Maker after their Hudson Valley hotel.

What Does the Saks-Neiman’s $2.65 Billion Deal Mean for the Beauty Business?

Hudson's Bay Co. reached an agreement last week to acquire the Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion.

EXCLUSIVE: L’Oréal and Debut Aim to Develop Biotech Ingredients for Sustainable Beauty  

This is the first big joint announcement from the two companies since L'Oréal led a $40 million round of…

EXCLUSIVE: Seaweed Bath Co. Acquires Andalou Naturals, Mineral Fusion

Adding Mineral Fusion and Andalou Naturals should allow Seaweed Bath Co. to expand into more categories.

Taking the Pulse of Beauty M&A 2024: Makeup Is Off to Slow Start, but New Skin Care Players Are Emerging

Several color cosmetics brands are in market, but are yet to find success.

Why Mexico Is Becoming Increasingly Important to Beauty Companies

Ulta, E.l.f., Sheglam, the Estée Lauder Cos. and many more are expanding their footprint in Mexico.

How MAC Stays Tapped Into Culture

From its inception, MAC has always viewed itself as a cultural brand, instead of a makeup brand.

EXCLUSIVE: Herbivore Botanicals Names Britany LeBlanc CEO

LeBlanc comes from Supergoop, where she was chief marketing officer.