L’Oréal is the most valuable beauty brand globally, according to consultancy Brand Finance’s annual report from its methodology ranking 50 most valuable brands in cosmetics, skin care, hair care and personal care. Estee Lauder ranked second.

At CHPA conference, IRI's lead for health care market data, Kristin Hornberger, said as manufacturers increase product prices in response to rising costs and inflationary pressures, they also should work to make their products more valuable to consumers.

With US sales in stores up nearly 27% for 2021 through the third quarter, e-commerce sales “have not been slowed down,” says CEO Nicolas Hieronimus. Both channels strong as market conditions cater to in-store and online shoppers, he suggests.

J&J failed to convince BBB National Program’s appeals panel a 2008 NAD decision supporting its “#1 dermatologist recommended” claim for Neutrogena should preclude another review. Panel says market has changed in 12 years since review of Unilever challenge and L’Oreal could make its own challenge.