AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoK-Beauty Boom: Numerator says Korean beauty has topped $2B in U.S. sales, with 25% of households buying and repeat rates climbing—fuelled by younger, TikTok-active shoppers. Retail & Beauty Access: Sephora’s Accelerate program just named 12 emerging brands for mentorship and possible grant funding, signaling what’s next in skin, hair, makeup and fragrance. Beauty Spending Pressure: A Zenoti survey finds 46% of Americans would go into debt to maintain beauty routines, with many spacing visits, using memberships, or trading down. New Fragrance Launch: Ice Spice debuts her first fragrance, In Ha Mood Eau de Parfum, via Ulta’s TikTok Shop ahead of a wider August release. Makeup Deal Alert: Clinique’s cult Black Honey Almost Lipstick is spotted at a record-low $15, with the shade’s sheer, buildable finish driving renewed demand. Beauty x Everyday Life: e.l.f. teams up with RED Driving School for a “Grip, Set, Go” giveaway offering up to 5,000 learners a free one-hour lesson.
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