💄 Top 20 Makeup & Beauty News Stories
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Here are 20 notable India and global makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and beauty-industry stories making news today, with the latest developments from October 3 and the past few days.
🇮🇳 India Beauty News
1. L’Oréal India Acquisition of Innovist Gets CCI Approval
The Competition Commission of India has approved L’Oréal India’s acquisition of 100% of Onesto Labs, the parent company of digital-first personal-care platform Innovist. Its portfolio includes Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play, SunScoop and Anecdote, strengthening L’Oréal’s position in India’s fast-growing personal-care market.
2. H&M Beauty Names Sharvari Its First India Ambassador
H&M Beauty has appointed actor Sharvari as its first-ever India ambassador. The partnership covers a festive beauty assortment featuring makeup and fragrance, including blush, highlighter, kajal, liquid eyeshadow, lip gloss and perfume.
3. Nykaa and L’Oréal’s BOLD Fund Back Indian Beauty Startups
Nykaa and L’Oréal’s corporate venture fund BOLD are collaborating to invest in emerging Indian beauty and personal-care companies. The partners plan to take minority stakes while founders retain ownership and operational control.
4. Indian Beauty Market Shifts From Celebrity-Led to Consumer-Led Trends
A new industry analysis says beauty consumers are playing a bigger role in determining trends, with social media, AI-assisted discovery and increasingly informed shoppers contributing to a more fragmented beauty landscape.
5. Plum Crosses ₹500 Crore Revenue Mark
Indian D2C beauty and personal-care company Plum has reported FY26 revenue above ₹500 crore. The performance highlights the continued expansion of India’s digitally native skincare and personal-care businesses.
6. Amorepacific India Strengthens Premium Beauty Division
Amorepacific India has appointed Vidushi Goyal as Business Head of its newly established Premium Division. The unit will oversee the company’s premium beauty portfolio as Korean beauty continues expanding in India.
7. Humuss Beauty Expands Its Barrier-Care Range
Indian vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand Humuss Beauty has launched its Barrier Boost Gentle Face Cleanser. The product reflects the industry’s continuing shift toward barrier-support and gentle skincare formulations.
8. Indian Beauty Brands Continue Expanding Beyond Major Cities
Domestic beauty companies are increasingly extending distribution beyond India’s major metros, while quick-commerce and digital marketplaces are becoming important channels for makeup, skincare and personal-care products. The expansion is part of a broader premiumisation and accessibility trend in Indian beauty retail.
9. K-Beauty Continues to Strengthen Its Position in India
Korean beauty remains a major influence on Indian skincare, with retailers such as Nykaa continuing to add Korean brands to their portfolios. Products focused on hydration, barrier care and targeted skin concerns are particularly prominent.
10. Skinification of Makeup Remains a Major Indian Trend
Makeup products that combine cosmetic performance with skincare-style ingredients continue to attract consumers. The trend reflects demand for multifunctional products that provide colour, hydration and skin-comfort benefits in a single routine.
🌎 Global Makeup & Beauty
11. M&S and Sephora Expand Beauty Partnership in the UK
Marks & Spencer and Sephora are preparing to launch Sephora beauty destinations across 100 M&S stores and M&S.com from spring 2027. The agreement represents a significant expansion of Sephora’s physical presence in the UK.
12. Kiehl’s Opens European Flagship in London
L’Oréal-owned Kiehl’s has opened a new European flagship on London’s Carnaby Street. The store combines beauty retail with skin diagnostics and content-creation facilities as the brand invests further in physical beauty experiences.
13. &honey Expands US Distribution Through Ulta Beauty
Japanese haircare brand &honey is expanding its US presence through Ulta Beauty. The move gives the Japanese brand access to a much larger American retail network and reflects continuing international interest in J-Beauty.
14. Shinsegae Targets US Consumers With K-Beauty Platform
South Korean retail group Shinsegae has been expanding its international beauty strategy, including a New York K-Beauty pop-up featuring more than 30 Korean brands. The initiative is designed to introduce emerging Korean beauty labels to American consumers.
15. COSRX and Maison Margiela Highlight K-Beauty-Luxury Crossover
Korean skincare brand COSRX has partnered with Maison Margiela, illustrating the increasing crossover between K-Beauty and European luxury fashion. The collaboration also reflects the growing role of skincare brands in high-fashion events.
16. Chanel’s Lucia Pieroni Appointment Reshapes Makeup Direction
Chanel has appointed celebrated makeup artist Lucia Pieroni as its new creative makeup director. The appointment gives Pieroni a central role in shaping the French luxury house’s future makeup aesthetics and product direction.
17. Indonesia’s New Cosmetic Ingredient Rules Take Effect
Indonesia’s updated cosmetic ingredient regulations under PerBPOM No. 25 of 2025 take full effect on October 3. The rules revise ingredient restrictions, labelling and registration requirements and bring Indonesia’s framework closer to updated ASEAN cosmetic standards.
18. Bath & Body Works Expands Into Sensitive-Skin Care
Bath & Body Works has launched its Essentials franchise, extending further into sensitive-skin body care. The range reflects the broader industry shift toward ingredient-focused, functional personal-care products while maintaining fragrance as an important part of the brand’s identity.
19. Amorepacific and Junevity Explore Biotechnology for Skin Ageing
Amorepacific has partnered with biotechnology company Junevity to develop next-generation cosmetics targeting skin ageing. The deal combines cosmetic formulation with biotechnology research and includes investment through Amorepacific Ventures.
20. Proya Wins Major International Cosmetic-Science Award
Chinese beauty company Proya Cosmetics has won the 2026 IFSCC Podium Fundamental Research Award for research examining mitochondrial DNA replication and skin-fibroblast ageing. The recognition came during the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists’ congress in Perth.
✨ Major Beauty Trends Today
Indian beauty investment • K-Beauty expansion • J-Beauty growth • skincare-infused makeup • barrier repair • sensitive-skin products • premium beauty retail • biotechnology • AI and personalised beauty • fragrance-led growth.
