đź’„ Top 20 Makeup & Beauty News Stories
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Here are 20 current India and global makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and beauty-industry stories in focus today.
🇮🇳 India & Asia
1. Swiss Beauty Targets More Than 100% Growth for Premium Makeup Arm
Swiss Beauty Select is targeting more than 100% growth this financial year, aiming to cross â‚ą70 crore in revenue. The premium division is focusing on skincare-infused, high-performance makeup as Indian consumers increasingly move toward premium beauty products.
2. Swiss Beauty Launches AWAKEN Eye-Makeup Collection
Swiss Beauty has introduced its AWAKEN eye-makeup range in India, adding four products designed around volume, definition and precision. The collection is being distributed through the company’s online and offline retail network.
3. Nykaa Launches ‘New At Nykaa’ Beauty Campaign
Nykaa has launched a new campaign showcasing recent beauty launches, viral products and trending products across categories. The campaign uses a playful warehouse-heist concept to highlight new arrivals on the platform.
4. Nykaa and L’OrĂ©al Venture Fund to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
Nykaa and L’OrĂ©al’s corporate venture fund BOLD are joining forces to invest in emerging Indian beauty and personal-care companies. The partnership reflects growing interest in India’s rapidly expanding homegrown beauty ecosystem.
5. L’OrĂ©al’s India Expansion Continues After Onesto Labs Acquisition Approval
The Competition Commission of India has approved L’OrĂ©al India’s acquisition of Onesto Labs, the parent of digital-first personal-care platform Innovist. Its portfolio includes Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play, SunScoop and Anecdote.
6. Oriflame Plans Major Expansion Across India
Oriflame is planning to expand its presence to another 500 Indian towns and cities and wants India to become its largest global market by 2030. The company is targeting 10 lakh new beauty entrepreneurs as part of its growth strategy.
7. India’s D2C Beauty Sector Faces a More Challenging Funding Environment
The financial difficulties facing some Indian direct-to-consumer beauty brands are prompting greater scrutiny of growth models, profitability and offline expansion. Sugar Cosmetics’ recent valuation reduction has become a prominent example of the changing investment environment.
🌎 Global Beauty
8. Chanel Names Lucia Pieroni Creative Makeup Director
Chanel has appointed renowned makeup artist Lucia Pieroni as its Creative Makeup Director. The appointment, effective September 14, gives the luxury house a new artistic leadership figure for its cosmetics direction.
9. AI Enters the Hair-Styling Tool Market
A new generation of beauty technology is incorporating artificial intelligence into hair-styling devices. The development is part of a wider movement toward smarter beauty tools that combine styling with personalised technology.
10. La Mer and Chanel Among Brands Updating Iconic Beauty Products
Major beauty houses are reformulating established products as new ingredients, technologies and consumer expectations reshape skincare. The latest wave of updates is focused on improving product performance rather than simply replacing established lines.
11. Rhode Prepares European Sephora Expansion
Rhode, founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber, is preparing for its September 30 launch at Sephora across Europe and the UK. The expansion will include community-favourite Peptide Lip Tints and a Sephora-exclusive bag alongside the brand’s skincare and hybrid makeup portfolio.
12. Uncover Skincare Launches SPF 30 Glow Balm
Uncover Skincare has launched its Glow Balm Hydrating Lip Treatment in Kenya and Nigeria. The product combines SPF 30 protection, hydration and gloss in a single lip-care product.
13. Ancorotti Expands Further Into Fragrance Manufacturing
Italian beauty manufacturer Ancorotti is accelerating the growth of its fragrance division. The company is building on its existing makeup and skincare expertise as it seeks a larger role across the wider beauty supply chain.
14. Fragrance Industry Strengthens Collaboration Around Grasse
Cosmoprof and Esxence have partnered with the Musée International de la Parfumerie in Grasse. The collaboration highlights the continuing importance of fragrance heritage and innovation in the international beauty industry.
15. Dolce & Gabbana Expands Into New Skincare Category
Dolce & Gabbana has launched its Ever-Youth Skin Collection, expanding the Italian luxury brand’s presence in skincare. The move reflects the continued convergence of fashion, fragrance and premium skincare.
16. Beauty Industry Embraces AI-Powered Personalisation
Beauty technology companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to provide personalised product recommendations and improve online beauty shopping. Revieve has introduced BeautyCatalyst, a platform positioned around beauty-commerce intelligence.
17. China’s Beauty Market Shows More Selective Consumer Spending
China’s August beauty sales showed consumers becoming more selective, with premium skincare, domestic makeup brands and stronger retailers benefiting. The trend suggests shoppers are increasingly willing to spend more on individual products they consider valuable.
18. Canada’s Prestige Beauty Market Grows 6%
Canada’s prestige beauty market generated approximately C$2.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 6% year over year. Haircare was the strongest-growing category, while consumers increasingly favoured products combining efficacy, wellness benefits and accessible pricing.
19. 2026 Beauty Advent Calendars Arrive With More Full-Size Products
Beauty brands and retailers are increasingly using high-value advent calendars to capture early holiday demand. This year’s offerings feature more full-size products, exclusive items, collectible packaging and combinations spanning skincare, makeup, fragrance and wellness.
20. September Beauty Launches Focus on Hydration, Blush and Fragrance
September’s latest product launches show several clear trends: hydration-focused skincare, hybrid makeup, new blush formats, innovative hair tools and increasingly sophisticated fragrance offerings. Beauty editors are highlighting products designed to combine performance with easier everyday routines.
