Weekly Recap: ELC Acquires Tom Ford, Stephanie Ledda Launches Her First Fragrance & More

Here's your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ended November 19, 2022.
 
Last week, The Estée Lauder Companies signed an agreement to acquire the Tom Ford brand. The deal will establish ELC, which was already a longstanding partner of the brand, as the sole owner of the Tom Ford brand and all its intellectual property.
 
In other news, L’Oréal’s Colorsonic was named as one of the TIME 2022 Best Inventions. The lightweight, handheld device uses an innovative, mess-free process to mix hair color and apply it evenly, delivering consistent hair color results for consumers at home.
 
Also, Ledda, a bespoke fragrance company founded by beauty influencer and entrepreneur Stephanie Ledda, launched its first scent—22 Orris. The leading note in the fragrance is Orris—a unique floral and versatile floral aroma.

Here are our top 10 most viewed stories from the past week:

1. Ranking the Top 50 Cosmetic Companies
 
2. The Top Skincare and Beauty Trends Of 2022 So Far
 
3. Top 10 Beauty Brands in The U.S. For Q1 2022

4. 4 Key Beauty Trends For 2023
 
5. The Estée Lauder Companies Nears a Deal To Purchase Tom Ford
 
6. L’Oréal’s Colorsonic Technology Named A TIME 2022 Best Invention
 
7. Top 20 Global Beauty Companies 2021-22

8. Ledda Debuts Its First Scent, 22 Orris
 
9. U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales Reach $6 Billion In Q3 2022
 
10. Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Unveils New Peptide Lip Treatment Flavor
 
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