Beyond the Headlines: Lush fans inspire limited edition candles, Rita Ora named UK beauty sector ambassador

In industry news this week, Lush introduced four new limited edition candles fragranced with “iconic scents” chosen by the Lush community of fans, while K-beauty-inspired menopause skin care brand Rael launched its beauty line at Ulta Beauty with 16 SKUs. In brand partnerships, the British Beauty Council named singer-songwriter and beauty industry entrepreneur Rita Ora as its new Global Ambassador.

Product launches

LUSH ’s limited edition Lush X Community candle range is scented with the fragrances of bestsellers Hot Toddy (bath gel), 29 High Street (perfume), Honey I Washed The Kids (shower products) and Intergalactic (bath bomb). Labeled 100% vegan, soy and palm-free, the new 200 g candles are housed in black tins and have an approximate burn time of 30 hours. Most have never been launched as candles before, with their scents borrowed from Lush’s shower gels, soaps, shampoo bars and bath bombs.

K-beauty-inspired brand Rael?— with products spanning across skin care, feminine wellness and supplements — launched its beauty line at Ulta Beauty with 16 SKUs. The products are designed to support all phases of the menstrual cycle and address its impact on overall wellness beyond menstruation. Committed to educating consumers about “holistic cycle care,” Rael stresses that the menstrual cycle — encompassing the menstrual, follicular, ovulation and luteal phases — affects physical and mental well-being.

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Brand enagagement and initiatives

The British Beauty Council named singer-songwriter and beauty industry entrepreneur Rita Ora as its new Global Ambassador. Assuming the role, Ora will collaborate closely with the Council to spotlight its work “future proofing” the beauty sector. Earlier in the year, Ora celebrated the launch of Typebea, a performance-led haircare brand, with co-partner, Anna Lahey. Typebea operates with the tagline: “Democratizing the individuality of hair while supporting women wherever they are on their hair growth journey.” This year’s British Beauty Week saw the launch of the Council’s latest campaign, “A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You,” an initiative that highlights the importance of representation and inclusion within the category.?

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