Global Cosmetics News – Weekly Review | Week 32, August 2026

The week 32, August 2026 review covers global cosmetics industry developments including Henkel’s 4.2% organic hair sales growth, The Honest Company raising outlook, Shiseido nearly doubling core profit, Chanel and Puig reporting strong beauty sales, e.l.f. Beauty raising fiscal 2027 outlook, Amorepacific and LG H&H expanding in Americas/EMEA/Japan, Beiersdorf launching 18-month NIVEA turnaround, Oriflame’s transformation strategy, P&G acquiring Thorne for $3.8bn, Boots sale talks stalling, Japan heatwave driving demand for cooling cosmetics, Glamlite’s Pepsi body care license, P&G appointing Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman, and L'Oréal naming new DEI officer. The article reflects ongoing financial performance, portfolio changes, international growth, and innovation across beauty, personal care, wellness and retail.