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  • Sephora launches courses in confidence

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Sephora is launching a series of complimentary, specialized in-store beauty classes developed to help inspire confidence in participants facing major life transitions.

    On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 85 Sephora stores around the United States will partner with non-profit organizations in their local communities to offer a supportive environment where participants can have fun as they learn tips for creating a professional beauty look for entry back into the workforce.

  • Sephora targets teens with free beauty classes

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Sephora is aiming to attract more teens to its stores by introducing a new Teen Makeup Class designed to teach teens how to reach their #beautygoals.

    Free for Beauty Insiders, Sephora's new Teen Makeup class is one of the retailer's 12 classes covering the most in-demand beauty looks, such as Contour & Highlight, Brow Shaping, or Essential Eyeliner. In the 90 minute Teen Makeup Class, Sephora says its coaches focus on fun, helping to find the right products in a no-stress setting.

  • Report: Retailers want a piece of Korean beauty business

    Demand for Korean beauty products shows no signs of slowing down, according to a new report from Fast Company.

    According to the Korea Customs Service, the country’s exports of cosmetics totaled $2.5 billion last year, up 53.1% from 2014. Specifically within the U.S., exports hit $663 million last year, a 56% uptick from 2014.

    Retailers such as Sephora, Ulta and others are ramping up their Korean beauty offerings. Everyone from prestige to mass to independents are getting in this game, according to Fast Company.

  • Bartell Drugs kicks off autumn with beauty event

    SEATTLE -- Bartell Drugs is celebrating the beauty of fall with a Fall Beauty Event in October that features a guest appearance from a celebrity makeup artist.

    Lindsay Ebbin from BeYu will host makeup tutorials and demos at two Bartell Drugs store locations. Ebbins' first appearance will be on Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bellevue Village store and his second appearance is Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University Village store .

  • U by Kotex launches 2 new products
    DALLAS, Texas — Kimberly-Clark’s U by Kotex brand has rolled out two new feminine hygiene products. The company on Tuesday announced the introduction of the U by Kotex Security Ultra Thin Long Pads and the U by Kotex Security Ultra Thin Overnight Pads. 
     

  • Unilever acquires Seventh Generation
    LONDON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Unilever on Monday announced that it would be acquiring Vermont-based personal care and home product company Seventh Generation. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 
     

  • Report: Unilever in talks to acquire Honest Co.

  • Curaprox introduces toothpaste made with charcoal

    NEW YORK -- The activated charcoal trend seems like it's here to stay, with products launching not only in skin care but now in the dental category as well.

    Curaprox, the Swiss oral health brand, is launching a new product called the Black Is White Collection: a natural and gentle toothpaste powered by activated charcoal. 

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