Beyond The Headlines: Starface x Glossier acne stickers, Faber-Castell Cosmetics’ biodegradable pencil caps

08 Dec 2023 --- This week, acne sticker brand Starface joined Glossier in a pink Glossier-themed launch and Faber-Castell Cosmetics rolled out eco-friendly makeup pencils featuring biodegradable caps. At Art Basel, German beauty brand Babor teamed up with artist Cevin Parker fora limited-edition skin care launch.

New products and expansions
Starface, internet-viral for its star-shaped pimple patches, joined Glossier in a first-ever beauty collaboration. Reviving Glossier’s original sticker sheets, the collaboration features nostalgic designs like the iconic three-eyed smiley face and cherries in Glossier-pink Hydro-Stars. Available in a mirrored compact with 32 patches and a refill pack, the collection merges the two brands’ cult followings and playful aesthetics. In previous launches, beauty fans treated Starface’s drop products as collectors’ items. The new Glossier patches retain Starface’s hydrocolloid formula and are intended to double as accessories in addition to acne treatment.

Faber-Castell Cosmetics introduced eco-friendly makeup pencils with biodegradable caps (Image credit: Faber-Castell Cosmetics).Faber-Castell Cosmetics, Suzano and Grupo Boticário collaborated on eco-friendly makeup pencils featuring biodegradable caps. Faber-Castell’s new makeup pencil caps, crafted from Loop+ paper, a locally sourced biodegradable material developed by Suzano, replace traditional plastic which they say supports local economies and champions reductions of carbon footprints linked to imports. Suzano wants to replace fossil-based products with renewable ones, aiming for ten million metric tons by 2030. The initiative aligns with Grupo Boticário’s plan to integrate eco-friendly solutions into its beauty ecosystem.

Skin care and artistry came together as German beauty brand Babor collaborated with Berlin-based artist Cevin Parker to launch a 14-day limited-edition skin care set. Premiering at Art Basel, the collection combines Babor’s expertise with Parker’s abstract art inspiration in ampoules that target hydration, glow and firmness. Parker, known for his emotional use of color, emphasizes the alignment between self-care in his art and Babor’s skin care focus. The set is available on Babor’s website.

Respect Wellness introduced Smooth, a CBD-infused facial balm catering to women navigating hormonal changes and aging. Designed to combat fine lines and boost hydration, Smooth is formulated with organic CBD and botanicals. With the menopause market valued at US$4.9 billion in the US, the brand wants to provide tailored solutions for over 27 million women experiencing menopause, focusing on enhancing well-being and quality of life.

Aura Cacia launched its Air Care line, featuring natural essential oil blends, room sprays and toilet sprays crafted from 100% pure essential oils, free from artificial fragrances. The line includes crafted blends like Ocean Air and Fresh Floral, aiming to enhance home fragrances naturally. The company sees an increasing need for home care products that promote wellness beyond odor elimination. As part of Frontier Co-op, Aura Cacia sources quality botanicals globally and supports initiatives like the Positive Change Project, empowering women and girls through various services.

Manscaped expanded its reach in the UK with its grooming products now in Tesco after a debut in Tesco Ireland and Boots. Available in 337 UK locations and online, Tesco will stock Manscaped’s premium grooming tools and formulations. The range includes grooming items like The Lawn Mower 4.0, made with replaceable ceramic blades and SkinSafe technology, the Essentials Kit 3.0 featuring the Lawn Mower 3.0 trimmer, Crop Preserver ball deodorant and Crop Cleanser groin wash.

German beauty brand Babor collaborated with Berlin-based artist Cevin Parker to launcha  limited-edition skin care set at Art Basel (Image credit: Babor).Recognitions and initiatives
Renowned make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the Vanguard Award at the 11th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards in February 2024. The awards, sponsored by Ardell Professional, recognize outstanding make-up and hairstyling achievements. Westmore worked in the entertainment industry for over five decades, creating iconic looks for Elizabeth Taylor, Rocky and otherworldly beings in Star Trek. His accolades include an Oscar for Mask and a record 45 Emmy nominations, earning nine awards. The ceremony will also honor Kevin Haney and Ora Green with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Unilever and UEFA are the official sponsors for UEFA Euro 2024 and will highlight classic brands from Unilever’s Personal Care business group like Dove and Rexona (Sure). Promotional activities throughout the tournament include ticket giveaways through retail partnerships and brand experiences, including activations in official fan zones. Anticipating a global audience of five billion, the tournament aims to unite 2.7 million in-person attendees across ten German cities for 51 matches.

By Benjamin Ferrer