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Here's what caught our editorial team's attention this week: ⭐BRANDS: Reale Actives, Brown Bee, INMI Seoul, FORTA COSMETICS, and essie ⭐CATEGORIES + COLLECTIONS: Ormonde Jayne Perfumery, Morphe, OCTAVIA MORGAN Los Angeles, and Dr.Melaxin Brand ⭐COLLABORATIONS + LIMITED EDITIONS: TRESemmé x The Devil Wears Prada 2, (MALIN+GOETZ) x Brain Dead, TORY BURCH, Sol de Janeiro, NYX Professional Makeup x The Simpsons, Old Spice x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Tower 28 Beauty, Inc. ⭐PRODUCTS: MAISON LOUIS MARIE, Henry Rose, MAC Cosmetics, Prada Beauty, Fresh, OPI, Fussy, ESW Beauty, Olay, skinbetter science, Unfabled, Bonjout Beauty, DOLCE&GABBANA BEAUTY, Sisley Paris, Colorescience, IMAGE Skincare, THIS IS SILK, Biodance (뷰티셀렉션), LOOPS, Tilt Beauty, K18 Hair, and YSE Beauty BeautyMatter's Olivia Condell explore this weeks launches: https://lnkd.in/gZPXp8bM #BeautyIndustry #ProductLaunch #EmergingBrands #NewInBeauty #BrandLaunches #NowTrending

🌟  Dupe Fragrance Brand Dossier Perfumes Lands Investment from American Pacific Group Dossier Perfumes, the fragrance disruptor built on accessible interpretations of luxury scents, has secured a strategic investment from private equity firm American Pacific Group. What began as 20 dupe perfumes has grown into a portfolio of 150+ fragrances, with the brand now ranking among the top sellers at Walmart and Target. The partnership signals continued investor confidence in value-driven fragrance and in brands rewriting the luxury pricing playbook. 💡 Key Insights from: • Sergio Tache, Founder and CEO, Dossier Perfumes • Fraser Preston, Managing Partner, American Pacific Group Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWe_vRiw #FragranceIndustry #PrivateEquity #BeautyBusiness #RetailGrowth #ConsumerBrands

🧸 Bybi Founders Unveil “Problem-Solving” Kids Brand Rayro The founders behind BYBI Beauty are entering a new category with the launch of Rayro, a refillable, design-led kids brand created to ease everyday parenting rituals. Built for modern families and powered by a digital-first strategy, rayro reflects a growing opportunity at the intersection of sustainability, community, and functional innovation. 💡 Key Insights from: • Elsie Rutterford, Co-Founder, rayro • Dominika Minarovic, Co-Founder, rayro 📝 Kacey Culliney Read more: https://lnkd.in/e99s6qQh #BeautyInnovation #Parenting #SustainableBeauty #BrandBuilding #DTC #StartupCulture #KidsCare

💄 The Internet Turned on Tarte Cosmetics, Then the Sales Rolled In For years, Tarte Cosmetics has been one of the most dissected brands in beauty. Influencer trips scrutinized. Shade ranges debated. Marketing strategies questioned. Yet the backlash didn’t stall growth. It refined it. Under Maureen Kelly’s leadership, creator partnerships evolved from spectacle into a measurable growth engine, delivering seven-figure drops, tens of thousands of new customers, and repeat sellouts. What happens when controversy becomes conversion? 💡Key Insights from: • Maureen Kelly, Founder and CEO, Tarte Cosmetics 📝 Sophie Pitt Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAnvKkEg #InfluencerMarketing #CreatorEconomy #BeautyIndustry #BrandStrategy #DTC #MarketingEvolution

🌟 Mars Men Secures $27.5 Million Series A Funding Mars Men has raised $27.5 million in Series A funding led by L Catterton, marking a significant milestone for the fast-scaling men’s wellness brand. Founded in 2022, the subscription-first company has reached a $100 million run rate profitably in under 18 months, serving more than 400,000 customers. The new capital will fuel product expansion, innovation, team growth, and retail distribution. The raise underscores investor conviction in the evolving men’s health category and in brands built on disciplined DTC economics. 💡 Key Insights from: • Benjamin Smith, Co-Founder and CEO, Mars Men • Zach Stuck, Co-Founder and CMO, Mars Men • Chris Roberts, Partner, L Catterton Growth Fund Read more: https://lnkd.in/ee_rR9fa #MensHealth #WellnessIndustry #VentureCapital #DTC #ConsumerBrands #GrowthEquity

🌟 Peachy Lands Minority Investment from Stride Consumer Partners Aesthetic services brand Peachy, launched in 2019 by Dr. Carolyn Treasure and Eric Zhang, has taken a minority investment from Stride Consumer Partners as it looks to expand its footprint and redefine preventative skincare. Built on a model focused on clinical integrity, accessibility, and consistency, the business has grown rapidly, expanding its studio network while delivering a more standardized approach to neuromodulator treatments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRHBPUcZ #BeautyBusiness #Aesthetics #BeautyServices #GrowthStrategy

🏆 The BeautyMatter Awards 2026 are in full swing. Brands, founders, and partners from across the global beauty ecosystem are submitting their work to be recognized among the industry’s most impactful players. From Juliette Group to BYOMA, Front Row, and Beekman 1802, past winners have gained visibility, credibility, and new opportunities across retail, investment, and partnerships. ⏳ Early pricing ends April 15. Pay now to lock in rates and complete your application by June 5. If you don’t enter, you can’t win. Entries are open: https://lnkd.in/gYn6fPq4 #BeautyAwards #BeautyBusiness #BeautyIndustry #BeautyInnovation #GlobalBeauty

🌟 Social Commerce: The Strategic Center of Modern Retail Social commerce is no longer an emerging channel. It’s reshaping how consumers discover, evaluate, and buy. From creator-led brands to TikTok Live, the model is evolving fast, turning content into conversion and community into a growth engine. But scale doesn’t always mean profitability, and the brands winning aren’t just selling products, they’re building relationships. 💡 Featured Speakers: • Janna Mandell, Senior Editor and Moderator, BeautyMatter • Iskra Lawrence, Social Media Expert + Founder, Saltair • Bridey-Rae Lipscombe, Chief Marketing Officer, @P. Louise • Dr. Muneeb Shah, Board Certified Dermatologist, Founder + CEO, Remedy Science 📝 Cristina Montemayor Watch the full panel on Youtube and read more: https://lnkd.in/g-wYUHGy #SocialCommerce #BeautyBusiness #BeautyIndustry #RetailStrategy #ConsumerTrends #TikTokShop

🌟 The Art of Crafting a Winning Award Submission Winning an award isn’t just about what you’ve done. It’s about how you tell the story. From choosing the right category to clearly demonstrating impact, the strongest submissions go beyond the surface and give judges a real view behind the work. 💡 A few tips to get your submission right: • Pick the right award • Organize assets and develop a plan • Keep it simple • Consider the audience Because in a crowded field, clarity and differentiation matter. 📝 Kelly Kovack Read more for additional tips from our Founder + CEO: https://lnkd.in/gCHUfz-w #BeautyAwards #BeautyBusiness #BrandStrategy #Marketing #BeautyIndustry