Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor05.01.23
Here's your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ended April 29, 2023.
Last week, UK feminist group Level Up coordinated an open letter in which they call on global beauty company L’Oréal to withdraw its hair straightening products after a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study linked it to an increased risk of cancer.
In other news, L’Oréal Professionnel launched five virtual hairstyles that can be accessed across three major metaverse platforms: Roblox, Ready Player Me and Zepeto. The new virtual hairstyles, launched as a part of the Gravitas campaign, “offer more opportunities for metaverse gamers to fully express themselves,” explains L’Oréal.
Meanwhile, Coty Inc. partnered with tech innovator Spatial to create an internal metaverse for its 11,000 global employees. Built with 3D technology, the virtual campus will upskill Coty’s global workforce and will empower future innovation for Coty’s broad portfolio of brands.
Lastly, Kenvue Inc., the Consumer Health Business subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, initiated a roadshow for the initial public offering (IPO) of 151,204,000 shares of its common stock.
2. MAC Revamps 'Back To MAC' Recycling Program
3. Top 20 Most Successful Beauty Brands Of 2023—Ranked By Cosmetify
4. WSGN & Coloro Name Apricot Crush As Color Of The Year 2024
5. Open Letter Calls for L’Oréal To Withdraw Hair Straightening Products
6. L’Oréal Professionnel Launches Virtual Hairstyles in The Metaverse
7. Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Kenvue Initiates IPO Roadshow
8. Coty Creates Internal Metaverse for Employees
9. Top 10 Beauty Brands in The U.S. For Q1 2022
10. Beauty Execs Talk 'Sustainable Packaging'—Current Trends & What Lies Ahead
Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We'll have a new list for you next Monday.
Have a great week!
Last week, UK feminist group Level Up coordinated an open letter in which they call on global beauty company L’Oréal to withdraw its hair straightening products after a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study linked it to an increased risk of cancer.
In other news, L’Oréal Professionnel launched five virtual hairstyles that can be accessed across three major metaverse platforms: Roblox, Ready Player Me and Zepeto. The new virtual hairstyles, launched as a part of the Gravitas campaign, “offer more opportunities for metaverse gamers to fully express themselves,” explains L’Oréal.
Meanwhile, Coty Inc. partnered with tech innovator Spatial to create an internal metaverse for its 11,000 global employees. Built with 3D technology, the virtual campus will upskill Coty’s global workforce and will empower future innovation for Coty’s broad portfolio of brands.
Lastly, Kenvue Inc., the Consumer Health Business subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, initiated a roadshow for the initial public offering (IPO) of 151,204,000 shares of its common stock.
Here are our top 10 most viewed stories from the past week:
1. Ranking the Top 50 Cosmetic Companies2. MAC Revamps 'Back To MAC' Recycling Program
3. Top 20 Most Successful Beauty Brands Of 2023—Ranked By Cosmetify
4. WSGN & Coloro Name Apricot Crush As Color Of The Year 2024
5. Open Letter Calls for L’Oréal To Withdraw Hair Straightening Products
6. L’Oréal Professionnel Launches Virtual Hairstyles in The Metaverse
7. Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Kenvue Initiates IPO Roadshow
8. Coty Creates Internal Metaverse for Employees
9. Top 10 Beauty Brands in The U.S. For Q1 2022
10. Beauty Execs Talk 'Sustainable Packaging'—Current Trends & What Lies Ahead
Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We'll have a new list for you next Monday.
Have a great week!
