Beauty Tech & Innovation: ghd just unveiled its smartest heat styler yet, the ghd sculpt, using Heat Adapt Technology to measure hair temperature in real time for personalised heat control. Beauty Product Launches: iS Clinical rolled out its GeneXC Firming Eye Gel, a clinically formulated gel promising firmer, smoother, brighter undereyes with Vitamin C and hyaluronic acids. Hair & Beauty Retail Buzz: MSK Labs launched prestige sunless tanning products (a quick gel and an overnight mask) designed to look “skin-first,” landing at Violet Grey after passing its “Violet Code.” Fragrance & Lifestyle: Starbucks is bringing back the Bearista glass cold cup in a pink seasonal version for Rewards Reserve members, blending drinkware hype with beauty-adjacent gifting. Industry Expansion: Barentz opened a new Mumbai application laboratory to speed up skincare, haircare, sun care and personal hygiene formulation work for India. K-Beauty Tourism: Korea’s inbound visitors are increasingly chasing K-pop and beauty shopping, pushing banks and fintech to bundle transport and payments into travel cards like the NOL World Card.