AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoPageant Spotlight: Thailand’s Saffron Maya Snook was crowned Miss Global 2026, moving from her national title to the international crown. Beauty Retail: AS Watson named Katinka Ruikes managing director of Kruidvat Belgium from January, while retaining her Netherlands role. Skin Safety: Researchers warned that TikTok “glass skin” videos often omit basic safety advice; nearly 95% of the videos studied made at least one misleading claim. K-Beauty’s Reach: Korean cosmetics have moved from niche online discovery to prominent US retail shelves, built on creator recommendations and product appeal. Inclusive Innovation: Entrepreneur Dawn Myers is developing tools to make wash day easier for people with textured hair, addressing a long-overlooked gap in beauty hardware. Industry Moves: The Weston family agreed to buy Boots in an $8.9 billion deal, bringing the UK health and beauty retailer under new ownership. Sustainability: A report from Chile says 80% of cosmetics are sold in plastic packaging, much of which ends up in landfills.
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