Feb 15: Industry and brand news round-up

A round-up of the latest moves and changes in beauty over the last fortnight.

Benefit Cosmetics announces collaboration with Chloe Morello
Benefit Cosmetics has partnered up with Chloe Morello to release Chloe’s Brow Wardrobe, a limited-edition customised brow kit.

Rodan + Fields expands into teen market
Rodan + Fields has expanded into the teen market, with its global release of SPOTLESS, a patent-pending teen and young adult acne solution regimen.

TRESemmé creates NYFW styles led by Justine Marjan
TRESemmé is an official hair sponsor of NYFW and created the runway hairstyles for the Rebecca Minkoff, Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Alice + Olivia, Naeem Khan and Oscar De La Renta shows, led by TRESemmé global ambassador and celebrity hairstylist, Justine Marjan. 

Clinique opens first-ever pop-up store
Clinique is diving into experimental retail with the opening of its first-ever pop-up store in New York City, dedicated to its new moisturiser, Clinique iD.

innisfree announces Sydney store opening
innisfree is thrilled to announce it will be opening its first Sydney store on March 22, 2019.

Indeed Labs wins two international beauty awards
Indeed Labs has won two international beauty awards. Eysilix II was crowned Best Eye cream under $35 for Fashion magazine's 2018 beauty awards, and Snoxin II took home the Beauty Bible 2018 Silver Award.

Moroccanoil announces partnership with Women's Tennis Association
Moroccanoil has announced its partnership with Women's Tennis Association (WTA). In addition to being the exclusive hair care sponsor of the WTA 2019 season, Moroccanoil is collaborating with WTA to expand upon its INSPIRED BY WOMEN™ platform, which aims to inspire, celebrate and empower women around the world.

Olay releases advert targeted at female Super Bowl fans
Olay has released its first-ever Super Bowl ad – a 30 second video that's targeted at the growing number of female Super Bowl fans.

Fitness First appoints new head of marketing
Matt Fletcher has been appointed head of marketing for gym chain Fitness First, replacing Samantha Bragg.

L’Oréal Australia contact list update
With recent changes at L’Oréal Australia, the update communications contact list for the corporate, consumer products, luxe, professional products and active cosmetics divisions, can be viewed here

Stark Matthews teams up with Tarte Cosmetics
Stark Matthews teamed up with Tarte Cosmetics to host an event for media and influencers. Australia is the second country to receive the new Tarte Cosmetics product.

Belinda Craigie available for freelancing
Belinda Craigie has resigned from her position at Reed Exhibitions, and the team are now seeking a new PR & Communications Executive to take over when she leaves at the end of February. Craigie will be available for freelance writing and content opportunities across hair, beauty, travel, lifestyle and more - craigie.belinda@gmail.com.

AJE opening Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2019
Popular Australian fashion label, AJE, has been announced as the designer and opener for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2019.

Tasha Chua of Tea Cup of Makeup launches Nuren Consulting
Influencer and experienced private equity and venture capital lawyer Tasha Chua from @teacupofmakeup_luxe has launched a new multidisciplinary consulting firm focused on the beauty and small accessories sectors.

Neon Black wins new PR accounts
Independent PR agency, Neon Black, has acquired two new PR accounts: German compression company, Bauerfeind and French skincare brand, Caudalie.

Nicole Kanellopoulos joins 360PR
360PR is delighted to welcome Nicole Kanellopoulos to its team as account coordinator. Please CC Nicole on all email requests going forward and update call-out lists. Nicole Kanellopoulos - nicole@360pr.com.au