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James Manso

Market Editor, Beauty

James Manso is the beauty market editor at WWD and Beauty Inc. Previously, he was the beauty reporter for WWD and Beauty Inc. He has also written for V Magazine and Byrdie.com, covering fashion, beauty and culture. He is an alumni of NYU's College of Arts and Sciences, where he studied journalism and French. James is a San Diego native and an avid runner.

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Jenny Cheah, formerly Bulgari's president of greater China, will report to Sephora Asia president Alia Gogi…

EXCLUSIVE: LolaVie, Ulta Beauty Ink Retail Partnership

The hair care brand cofounded by Jennifer Aniston will head to all Ulta doors next month.

Sampler Acquires Digital Sampling Platform Abeo

Abeo, the digital sampling platform created by Arcade Beauty, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum.

Drake’s Better World Fragrance House Heads to Retail

After inking a licensing deal with Parlux, the brand's debut candles are going into Harrods in the U.K., with…

Tommy Buckett Signs Onto BondiBoost as U.S. Ambassador

The celebrity hair stylist will have a hand in product development as well as external communications for the…

Meri Baregamian to Helm Give Back Beauty’s Talent Division

The seasoned executive has held various roles at Bliss, Boscia and Laura Mercier.

Kosé Names Shohei Ohtani Global Ambassador

The baseball player will star in skin care campaigns for the Decorté and Sekkisei brands.

EXCLUSIVE: Olaplex Takes Bond Technology Below the Hairline

With its new Lash Bond Building Serum, Olaplex is testing the waters outside of traditional hair care.

Gail Federici, Queen of the Cold Plunge

The business mind behind Color Wow and John Frieda counts on cold plunges to sharpen her competitive edge.

Kopari Kicks Off Summer Pop-up

The pop-up opens Saturday in the brand's hometown of San Diego.

Snif Teams With Prince Tennis Brand for Fragrance, Apparel Collaboration

The joint effort is the latest in Snif's repertoire of buzzy partnerships.

Clairol Aims Younger With First Global Campaign in Five Years

Clairol's new campaign, called "It's So Me," marks the beginning of the brand's effort to modernize.

Matter of Fact Closes $6 Million Funding Round

The infusion brings Matter of Fact's total funding to $16 million.

The RealReal Is Exiting the Beauty Business

The company is winding down its beauty offering as it focuses on its luxury consignment business.

Nyakio Grieco Unveils Relevant’s First Fragrance

The skin care brand, which Grieco debuted last year, is taking its first leap into a new category.