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Weekly Recap: Potential Sale at Lauder, Calico Hair and CES

It's what you were reading for the week ended Jan. 9, 2026.

Reporting about Estée Lauder’s potential plans to sell three brands took the top news spot on Happi last week. Here is a list of our most-accessed content for the week ended Jan. 9, 2026.

Is Estée Lauder Companies Selling Smashbox, Too Faced and Dr. Jart?

Calico, Teddy Bear Brown Lead 2026’s Hair Color Trends

Nivea Natural Touch is a new spin on a popular product at Beiersdorf.

FDA Recalls Signature Formulations’ Kids Toothpaste & Mouthwash

L’Oréal Unveils Infrared Styling Tool at CES

Estée Lauder Debuts Revitalizing Supreme+ Sculpting Serum

New LED Skincare at CES 2026

Warning Letter Sent to Absolutely Natural

Beiersdorf Develops Nivea Crème with Vegan Formula

Sephora Rolls Out 2026’s Slate of Birthday Gifts For Beauty Insiders

Elizabeth Arden Evolves Cosmeceutical Anti-Aging Line

Our Picks for the Week

Here is a curated list of trending content from across Happi’s ecosystem that we don’t want you to miss.

A must-read about multifunctionals:  Be sure to check out this article about using multifunctionals in cosmetics formulations. Shiseido’s Lambros Kromidas and Symrise’s Balint Koroskenyi provide insight into benefits and limitations in formulating, and dig into other aspects related to the use of these ingredients in today’s marketplace.  

Answering a call from the bench:  A cosmetic chemist is having trouble with foundation getting more orange over time. Valerie George provides assistance.

A century of clean….and counting: At its annual meeting next month in Orlando, the American Cleaning Institute will celebrate its 100th anniversary and provide a road-map for the future, according to Jennifer Abril, president and CEO. You can read more about it here.

Lisa Price

Notable Quote: “I wanted to ensure that coming back wasn’t about nostalgia; it was about stewardship. Carol’s Daughter still has so much to say, and I knew it was time for my voice and my leadership to be front and center again.” —Lisa Price

Read more about Price’s return and meet notable newcomers in our Indie Brands To Watch story in our January 2026 issue.

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