The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. launches the fourth edition of **BEAUTY&YOU India**, an incubation program for early-stage beauty entrepreneurs in India. Through its **New Incubation Ventures** arm, the company provides financial backing and industry mentorship to founders developing products in skin care, makeup, hair care, and fragrance. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation in India’s beauty sector by supporting emerging talent.
M&A expert **Shana Randhava** departs **Estée Lauder’s New Incubation Ventures** after a decade with the company. Randhava, known for her expertise in mergers and acquisitions, announces her transition to a new professional chapter. The move follows a letter shared with WWD confirming her departure.
ELC’s New Incubation Ventures and NYKAA reveal the 12 winning startups in the Beauty & You India 2024 competition. The selected ventures include clinically advanced skincare solutions, novel hair care innovations, and platforms focused on creative beauty storytelling. Winners span emerging beauty technology and product categories.
The Estée Lauder Companies launches a beauty innovation competition on TikTok, inviting creators to showcase new product ideas. The initiative aims to engage the beauty community and discover emerging trends in skincare and makeup. Separately, the Omnibus VI vote provides cosmetic firms with extended deadlines for withdrawing products under the Cosmetic Regulation (CMR).