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Dive into the week's standout content with our latest roundup. Your backstage pass to the latest trends and insights in the beauty sphere. Stay in the loop, stay inspired. #BeautyIndustry #BeautyBusiness #BeautyBrand #Beauty #Newsletter #Business #Marketing #Retail #Skincare #Haircare #Cosmetics #BeautyMatter

WTHN is redefining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a modern, accessible approach. From acupuncture to at-home herbal remedies, this NYC-based brand combines ancient wisdom with contemporary care to deliver transformative health and wellness experiences.  Discover how WTHN is making holistic healing mainstream and changing lives one needle at a time: https://lnkd.in/ePHf6twS 📝 Ashley Edwards #beautyindustry #traditionalchinesemedicine #holisticwellness #naturalremedies

These are the launches that caught the BeautyMatter editorial team's eye this week. ⭐ RETAIL: AROMARIA, KOBA skincare x Credo Beauty ⭐ BRAND: BELNU, Claire's ⭐ CATEGORIES + COLLECTIONS: Flamingo, Parfums de Marly ⭐ COLLABORATIONS + LIMITED EDITIONS: rhode skin ⭐ PRODUCT: Le Mini Macaron, MAY Botanicals, Clean Reserve, Maybelline New York Sophie Pitt dives into the launches: https://lnkd.in/egGRuyw9 #beautyindustry #beautyretail #productlaunch #trends2024

Geo-targeted beauty is the next frontier, with brands creating products tailored to specific climates and pollution levels to meet consumers' unique skin needs. From UV exposure to humidity and air quality, companies are leveraging local environmental data for hyper-personalized skincare solutions. As climate change intensifies, these targeted products are more relevant than ever. Elvis O. KAWEDO dives into how beauty brands are addressing environmental challenges: https://lnkd.in/eDwei8h6 #beautyindustry #geotargetedbeauty #skincare #climatechange

In a challenging economy, luxury beauty is thriving, proving resilient as consumers view premium products as affordable indulgences and self-care essentials. This “lipstick effect” shows that despite cutting back on bigger purchases, consumers are still investing in high-quality beauty items. Read more about how luxury beauty continues to defy global economic pressures: https://lnkd.in/e3nqfpSu 📝 Elvis O. KAWEDO #beautyindustry #luxury #consumertrends #beautybrands

The second wave of K-beauty is here, reshaping the beauty industry with cutting-edge formulations, cultural influence, and a strong presence in e-commerce. Fueled by the global Hallyu wave and platforms like TikTok and Amazon, K-beauty is no longer niche—it's a powerhouse. Dive into what brands can take away from this dynamic movement: https://lnkd.in/ekSQBjwx 📝 Elvis O. KAWEDO #beautyindustry #Kbeauty #innovation #trends2024 #TikTok #Amazon

The beauty industry is making strides toward cleaner, safer formulations with the Know Better, Do Better (KBDB) Collaborative, uniting brands like SEPHORA, Ulta Beauty, Credo Beauty, and The Honest Company. Together with ChemFORWARD, this initiative is prioritizing ingredient transparency, eliminating harmful chemicals, and setting new standards for safer products. Cristina Montemayor explores how shared data and collaboration are shaping the future of sustainable beauty: https://lnkd.in/e2R-jEYx #beautyindustry #sustainability #regulatory #productdevelopment #formulation

Bigger, bolder transactions are on the horizon. With independent brands scaling rapidly, deal sizes are poised to grow as strategics aim to move the needle. Vennette Ho Lee, Managing Director, Global Head of Beauty and Personal Care at Raymond James, shares her insights on the evolving beauty deal landscape: https://lnkd.in/e77eT3Ai #beautyindustry #finance #industryinsights #investmentbanking

As Managing Director and Head of Beauty and Personal Care at Raymond James, Vennette Ho Lee is a dealmaking powerhouse and BeautyMatter’s 2024 Person of the Year. Here are the five key takeaways from BeautyMatter’s NEXT fireside chat with Vennette Ho. 1️⃣ Investment banking is like a team sport, thriving on collaboration and diverse expertise to tackle complex financial challenges. 2️⃣ Founders play a critical role in business, with 75% of Raymond James deals involving active founder participation in key transactions like mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises. 3️⃣ As "beauty's banker," Vennette is often the first call for those raising funds or exiting. Her approach starts with honest questions: Can we help? Can we support their goals? Do we have a clear vision? 4️⃣ Despite fundraising challenges and increased brand exits, Vennette views these fluctuations as temporary. While consumer slowdowns have caused some nervousness, the beauty and wellness industry remains strong, consistently outpacing the S&P with an optimistic long-term outlook. 5️⃣ A focused product assortment is key to brand success, reducing customer acquisition costs and building identity. While retailers push for new offerings, brands should prioritize core strengths and maintain an efficient, streamlined lineup. Read more insights from our fireside chat with beauty's dealmaker, Vennette ho: https://lnkd.in/e77eT3Ai 📝 Cristina Montemayor #beautyindustry #finance #investmentbanking #investors

As consumer priorities evolve, beauty and wellness brands are adapting to meet new demands. The Top 5 Global Trends Shaping 2025: 1️⃣ Healthspan Plans: A shift from living longer to living healthier, with preventative wellness at the forefront.  2️⃣ Wiser Wallets: Strategic spending prioritizing value and quality amid economic uncertainties.  3️⃣ Eco Logical: Sustainability becomes a baseline expectation, not just a bonus.  4️⃣ Filtered Focus: Simplifying the shopping experience to combat decision fatigue.  5️⃣ AI Ambivalent: Embracing AI’s potential while navigating ethical concerns.  Elvis O. KAWEDO dives into how these trends are set to redefine the beauty and wellness landscape: https://lnkd.in/ebie28PY    #beautyindustry #trends2025 #innovation #wellness #sustainability #consumerinsights