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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Celebrity Beauty Brands Are Doing in 2025
Last week, Kate Moss' Cosmoss entered liquidation proceedings just three years after launching. As it turns out, a founder's star power does not necessarily a business make. Here, WWD looks at 12 celebrity founded brands from the category's heyday — and where they are now. More from WWD Benefit Cosmetics Wants to Rule in Foundation Next EXCLUSIVE: Sacheu Goes IRL, Launching Full Range in Ulta Beauty Stores and Hosting Pop-up Tone, the Personal Care Brand Founded by Six Twitch Streamers, Is Entering Target Being Frenshe Being Frenshe, the wellness-minded beauty brand that Ashley Tisdale founded with incubator Maesa in 2022, is on track to reach $100 million in sales in 2025, as reported. Being Frenshe recently expanded beyond its candle and body care range into hair. Cécred Despite its limited time on the market, Cécred has shown some staying power. The brand, founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, took its range of hair care to Ulta Beauty, becoming the largest hair launch in the retailer's history. Fenty Rihanna's beauty brand has made meaningful entries into all of beauty's key categories, from body care and hair care to fragrance and skin care. Goop The lifestyle brand created by Gwyneth Paltrow recently restructured to focus on fashion, beauty and food — with momentum gaining across all three. Haus Labs Haus Labs, Lady Gaga's makeup brand, initially debuted on Amazon in 2019. As the distribution strategy proved to be ahead of its time, the brand relaunched in 2022 with a new executive team and a retail deal with Sephora. JVN Hair One of the first of Amyris's celebrity beauty launches, JVN Hair debuted at Sephora with a proprietary molecule called hemisqualane. Since Amyris' bankruptcy proceedings, JVN Hair is now majority owned by Windsong Global. Rare Beauty Rare Beauty was quick to turn its viral appeal into big business. It was said to be exploring a sale in 2024, when sales were estimated to be around $400 million. R.e.m. Beauty R.e.m. Beauty, which Ariana Grande initially launched in 2021, took on investment from Sandbridge Capital in 2023 and is sold at Ulta Beauty. Rhode Hailey Bieber's beauty brand, Rhode, was among the first celebrity brands to crack the beauty M&A landscape. In May, E.l.f. Beauty signed an agreement to acquire Rhode, which now entails everything from skin care and makeup to phone cases, at a valuation of $1 billion. Rose Inc. Also a former Amyris brand, Rose Inc. was acquired by AA Investments (HK) Ltd. at the end of 2023. The brand's original founder, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, is no longer involved with the brand. Skkn by Kim Kim Kardashian hit refresh on her beauty business with a nine-product luxury skin care range called Skkn by Kim, which has since expanded into makeup. Kardashian's shapewear brand, Skims, recently purchased Coty Inc.'s 20 percent stake in the brand, and assumed Kardashian's own 80 percent stake. Stripes Naomi Watts' menopause brand, which she founded with Amyris, was snapped up by L Catterton in 2024. Since then, Debra Perelman, the former chief executive officer of Revlon, has stepped in as chief executive officer. Best of WWD Which Celebrity Brands Are Next for a Major Deal? Lady Gaga, Beyonce and More Possible Contenders for the Next Corporate Prize The Best Makeup Looks in Golden Globes History A Look Back at Golden Globes Best Makeup on the Red Carpet, From Megan Fox to Sophia Loren [PHOTOS]
Express Tribune
25-02-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness credits GLP-1 medication for 66-pound weight loss
Jonathan Van Ness, best known for Queer Eye, has opened up about his 66-pound weight loss, revealing the combination of GLP-1 medication and lifestyle adjustments that helped him achieve his transformation. Sharing before-and-after images on Instagram, the hairstylist and JVN Hair founder expressed pride in his progress and candidly discussed the methods he used. In a caption on his Stories, Jonathan explained that a variety of methods had helped him drop the pounds. 'I want to note, glp-1s have been a huge help,' he revealed. Alongside lifestyle changes, Van Ness credited a GLP-1 medication—commonly used for blood sugar control—as a key factor in his transformation. These medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, have gained popularity for their appetite-suppressing effects. In addition to the medication, Van Ness made significant lifestyle changes, such as reducing alcohol consumption and incorporating group Pilates, which he described as the most impactful shift for both his mental and physical well-being. The Queer Eye star has previously spoken about his struggles with binge-eating disorder, revealing that he felt 'depressed' and 'out of control' due to compulsive eating habits. In a TikTok video shared in January, he explained that after consulting his doctor, he started GLP-1 injections last September and 'immediately' felt better, describing it as the first time in his life that he felt in control of his food intake. While many fans praised Van Ness for his transparency, others criticized the use of GLP-1 medications, with some calling him "too skinny." The debate surrounding weight-loss injections continues, with experts such as Columbia University's Dr. Robert Klitzman explaining that these medications work by reducing cravings and slowing digestion. However, he also noted that patients who discontinue GLP-1s often regain weight, as the effects are not permanent. Van Ness hopes his openness will encourage others to seek help for their health challenges, reinforcing the importance of making informed choices when it comes to wellness.
