The return of Marc Jacobs, Lancome is making waves, AOC lobbies for new sunscreen legislation, the usual bankruptcies and acquisitions: but also how to fake a clean home and easy summer dinners! In short, it’s time for the best Beauty News in August!
Beauty News
Lancome x Louvre collection is making waves. It’s one of the prettiest collabs I’ve ever seen. (Fashionista)
Amyris filed for bankruptcy: Amyris owns brands like Rose Inc, JVN haircare and Biossance. Apparently, it’s rumored that other companies will snatch up its brands. (Retaildive)
The (kinda) return of Marc Jacobs Beauty: the brand was bought by Coty and apparently, will hit the shelves again in 2024/25. (Happi)
First view of Paco Rabanne’s new makeup line (very sleek, very chrome, kinda looks like Prada). (Highsnobiety)
Elf acquires Naturium. (Businesswire)
Douglas-CEO Tina Müller switches jobs and becomes Weleda’s new CEO. (Handelsblatt)
Beauty Stories
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez lobbies for new sunscreen legislation in the US. Mud-flinging ensues. Politics!!! (Guardian)
Why CBD (skincare and makeup) products are over. (Allure)
Apparently, supermodels aren’t allowed to age. What a wasted opportunity. (Insider)
‘We don’t argue against ‘clean beauty’ because we want to keep products harmful. We argue against ‘clean beauty’ because we want to keep products safe’: the state of ‘clean beauty’ right now. (Very long, very worth your while, Allure)
Life, Love and Everything Else
How to fake a clean home. Highly recommended for spontaneous visits! (Washington Post)
The easiest summer dinners, from Go Fug Yourself readers.
Next time I’m in New York, I WILL visit the Ripped Bodice bookstore, home of romance novels and more. (NYT, gifted link)
On the Blog
Summer summer summer! Budget summer fragrances, Isdin Fotoultra Redness SPFF50 review, and how to create the perfect summer vacation fantasy at home. Then we’ll have my Scinic First Treatment Essence review (is it a SK-II dupe?!), or, if you want some reading inspo, my Chandler Burr The Perfect Scent review. Also, the best & worst of Beyer & Söhne – I ranked ALL (yes, all) of their products.
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