AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBeauty Funding: True Beauty Ventures is shifting further toward pre-launch brands, targeting a $100 million third fund and considering investments as small as $500,000 amid a pullback in seed funding. Brand Watch: Kylie Jenner has sought to trademark daughter Stormi Webster’s name for skincare, makeup and body wash, drawing criticism over plans for a brand tied to an eight-year-old. Retail Expansion: Selfridges has opened a K-beauty destination featuring Biodance and Medicube, while TOCU has launched online at Boots in the UK. Industry Results: Estée Lauder reported a 6.7% sales gain, led by fragrance, and raised its fiscal 2027 outlook; LG H&H’s third-quarter operating profit rose 52% as beauty losses narrowed. Product Safety: UK raids found counterfeit cosmetics containing mercury, lead and methanol, renewing warnings about the risks of buying fake beauty products.
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