AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSkincare M&A: Puig is buying the remaining 50% of ISDIN for €1.20B, taking full control to supercharge its dermocosmetics push—Goldman expects skincare to jump to 21%+ of group sales, with ISDIN’s strong suncare and international growth doing the heavy lifting. Beauty Innovation: Unilever says AI and automation are cutting beauty R&D timelines dramatically, speeding up formulation cycles and claims generation across hair and skin brands. Retail Spotlight: Beauty of Joseon is now exclusively available at PSP in the South Caucasus, bringing its Relief Sun and full routine lineup to a new market. Haircare Launch: Nancy Twine’s Briogeo founder is back with Soulstice, a new haircare brand built around “haircare for your highest self.” Packaging for Beauty: Amcor will showcase airless facial skincare dispensers at London Packaging Week, targeting “slow beauty” and low-waste premium formats. Beauty Claims Debate: A viral TikTok trend pairs azelaic acid with retinol for “glass skin,” but experts weigh in on who should (and shouldn’t) try it.
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