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James Manso

Market Editor, Beauty

James Manso is the beauty market editor at WWD and Beauty Inc. Previously, he was the beauty reporter for WWD and Beauty Inc. He has also written for V Magazine and Byrdie.com, covering fashion, beauty and culture. He is an alumni of NYU's College of Arts and Sciences, where he studied journalism and French. James is a San Diego native and an avid runner.

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Taking the Pulse of Beauty M&A 2024: Makeup Is Off to Slow Start, but New Skin Care Players Are Emerging

Several color cosmetics brands are in market, but are yet to find success.

Dior’s Peter Philips Prefers to Create Trends, Not Chase Them

The makeup veteran talks synergies between Dior's fashion and beauty businesses, product ideation and his…

50 Makeup Must-Haves and Essential Products 2024

Beauty Inc polled industry insiders and top makeup artists to discover the 50 must-have products of 2024.

The Vision Behind MAC Viva Glam’s Next 30 Years

As it celebrates 30 years of Viva Glam, MAC is reaffirming its commitment by broadening the initiative's…

Celebrity Hairstylist Valery Joseph Is Back With a New Line of Hair Care

The line bows Monday on its website and in Joseph's four salons.

EXCLUSIVE: Estée Lauder’s New Skin Care Retail Concept Combines Luxury and Science

The brand's first Skin Longevity Institute will open Sunday in Hainan, China.

EXCLUSIVE: DKNY Launches Younger, Woody Floral Scent

The launch coincides with a capsule fashion collection of the same name.

Amika, Known for Clean Hair Care, Goes Back to Roots With Dry Shampoo Launch

After double-digit growth last year, the brand is refocusing on its core category.

Instagram, Black Beauty Roster Team for First In-person BBR Beauty Summit

The summit will take place at Meta's New York offices Friday.

Nest New York Doubles Down on Fine Fragrance With Body Mists, Expands at Ulta

The expansion entails a buzzy new format and a deepening of the brand's partnership with Ulta Beauty.

EXCLUSIVE: Beauty Platform PCA Companies Makes Its First Retail Acquisition With Space NK

The acquisition of Space NK's U.S. wholesale division comes as PCA Companies has bulked up its roster of…

Skin Care Brand Kopari Sets Its Sights on Fragrance with New Body Mists

The San Diego-based beauty brand is debuting four hair and body mists.

Dermatologist Dr. Marnie Nussbaum Optimizes Aging With Lines Brand Launch

The skin care brand, called Lines, will be launching directly on its website.

EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Beckham Beauty Pushes Further Into Eye Makeup With New Brow Gel

The eye category comprises 58 percent of the brand's business.

How This Photographer Is Making Her Subjects Feel Like Taylor Swift With a High-end Photo Booth

Melanie Dunea is aiming to democratize her practice — just in time for wedding season.

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