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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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EXCLUSIVE: Olaplex’s Biggest Innovation in 10 Years Is for Curly Hair

Olaplex is iterating its new Bond Shaping Technology in both an in-salon treatment and a retail product.

EXCLUSIVE: TikTok-favorite Skin Care Brand Bubble Debuts Cleansing Trio

The three cleansers come in three respective formats, and coincide with the brand increasing brick-and-mortar…

Walmart Has a New Vice President of Beauty

The news follows the promotion of Creighton Kiper to senior vice president of the mega-retailer's home…

Shiseido Said Eying OSEA as Skin Care Brand Explores Deal Options

WWD reported in March that OSEA had tapped Raymond James to explore its options.

Monday Haircare Founder’s New Brand Is Her Most Inclusive Yet, From Formula to Packaging to Shelf Placement

Called Being, the brand will debut in 2,500 Walmart doors this month.

EXCLUSIVE: RMS Beauty, Heretic Parfum Team Up on ‘Hauntingly Beautiful’ Fragrance

The launch of Scarlet Moon marks RMS Beauty's first foray into the category.

Taking the Pulse of Beauty M&A 2024: Makeup Is Off to Slow Start, but New Skin Care Players Are Emerging

Several color cosmetics brands are in market, but are yet to find success.

Dior’s Peter Philips Prefers to Create Trends, Not Chase Them

The makeup veteran talks synergies between Dior's fashion and beauty businesses, product ideation and his…

50 Makeup Must-Haves and Essential Products 2024

Beauty Inc polled industry insiders and top makeup artists to discover the 50 must-have products of 2024.

The Vision Behind MAC Viva Glam’s Next 30 Years

As it celebrates 30 years of Viva Glam, MAC is reaffirming its commitment by broadening the initiative's…

Celebrity Hairstylist Valery Joseph Is Back With a New Line of Hair Care

The line bows Monday on its website and in Joseph's four salons.

EXCLUSIVE: Estée Lauder’s New Skin Care Retail Concept Combines Luxury and Science

The brand's first Skin Longevity Institute will open Sunday in Hainan, China.

EXCLUSIVE: DKNY Launches Younger, Woody Floral Scent

The launch coincides with a capsule fashion collection of the same name.

Amika, Known for Clean Hair Care, Goes Back to Roots With Dry Shampoo Launch

After double-digit growth last year, the brand is refocusing on its core category.

Instagram, Black Beauty Roster Team for First In-person BBR Beauty Summit

The summit will take place at Meta's New York offices Friday.

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