Beauty Notes | 30 October ’26
Cardi B Moves to Trademark Kulture Skin
Cardi B could be eyeing up skincare. According to Beauty Independent, her company IWI Operations has applied to trademark Kulture Skin, a name that appears to nod to her daughter, Kulture. The application, filed on 26 August, covers everything from cleansers, lotions, and body wash to acne treatments and other medicated skincare. It’s not the first attempt, though. A 2021 filing for the same name was later abandoned, and there’s still no confirmed launch. If it does happen, it would follow Grow-Good, the haircare brand Cardi B launched with Revolve earlier this year, which has since expanded from online into independent beauty supply stores across the US.
Neom Gives Its Festive Candles a Rippled Makeover
Neom’s seasonal candles look a little different this Christmas. For 2026, the brand has swapped its usual jar for a limited-edition rippled glass that catches and refracts the light as the candle burns, for an even prettier glow. The new design spans the whole range, but with the evenings drawing in, Cosy Nights feels like the one to light first. It blends sandalwood, frankincense, and nutmeg essential oils with aromas of glowing embers and smoky firewood. Like the other seasonal scents, it’s made with 100% natural fragrance and hand-finished in the UK. The edit is available in the UK and US at neomwellbeing.com, with prices from £21 ($22).
Dr.Jart+ Taps Katseye’s Yoonchae for BB Cream Campaign
Dr.Jart+ has named Katseye’s Yoonchae its first North America ambassador, and she’s starring in the campaign for its newly reformulated Premium BB Cream. The cream, which helped kick off the US BB cream craze back in 2011, now includes 2% niacinamide and glycerin to moisturise and support the skin barrier, alongside all-day coverage and a glassy finish. Read the full story here.
The Organic Pharmacy Founder Reacquires Her Brand
Margo Marrone has her brand back. The founder of The Organic Pharmacy opened the brand’s first shop on London’s King’s Road in 2002, aiming to bring pharmaceuticals, natural medicine, skincare, and wellness together under one roof. Now she’s bought the business from the Ganassini Group, which has owned it for the past decade and will stay on as its distribution partner in Italy. Marrone says the move will reconnect the brand with its founding philosophy, and that returning has been incredibly emotional. Expect a renewed focus on detox, lifestyle, and the link between skin health, internal wellbeing, and healthy ageing.
Robot Manicure Brand 10Beauty Snaps Up Nimble
The robot manicure race just got a little less crowded. 10Beauty, the Boston company behind a full-service robotic manicure, has acquired fellow nail-tech brand Nimble, taking on its technology, 47 patents, and much of its leadership team. According to 10Beauty, Nimble has shipped more than 6,000 manicure machines since launch. It’s the company’s second deal in under two years, following its purchase of nail-painting robot Clockwork. The timing makes sense, too. 10Beauty is just beginning to roll out its machines to the public, starting with Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty in the US, with hotel and gym partners set to be announced soon.