AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSkincare Safety Alert: Kao USA issued a voluntary recall for select Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo lots after detecting bacteria (Pluralibacter gergoviae), reminding shoppers that premium price doesn’t equal safety. Prime Day Beauty Buzz: LG H&H says its hair, oral care, and derma cosmetics brands saw big Prime Day lift, with Dr. Groot and Euthymol among the standouts. Longevity in the Spotlight: Lancôme frames Absolue Longevity MD as a shift from correcting age to targeting visible biological age, built on its Longevity Integrative Science platform. Personalized At-Home Care: Osmosis partnered with Telesthetician to offer virtual consultations with licensed estheticians and tailored routine recommendations. Scalp Care Retail Expansion: Aussie scalp brand Straand is scaling into Boots UK and Priceline Australia, betting scalp microbiome care is moving from trend to staple. Beauty Meets Wellness Tech: Kimba raised $5.4M to deliver AI-timed scent therapy through a bedside device linked to wearables. Beauty Industry Growth (Global): A report says South Korea’s Hallyu generated $19B in exports last year, boosting K-beauty alongside fandom-driven tourism. Beauty Retail Deal Watch: CK Hutchison is considering selling Marionnaud to BEHN, a firm tied to Bogart’s David Konckier.
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