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Korean beauty meets Alkaline Hydration Laneige and Evocus team up for a refreshing partnership
Korean Skincare brand Laneige and Evocus clear alkaline mineral Water have collaborated to redefine how we approach holistic hydration. This innovative partnership brings the best of both worlds – Laneige’s expertise in skin hydration and Evocus’s revolutionary approach to body wellness create a comprehensive solution for all-around hydration and well-being.
Laneige is well-known for its emphasis on skin hydration and has been conceptualised with the core purpose of promoting proper hydration for healthy and radiant skin. On the other hand, Evocus has gained recognition for its groundbreaking approach to maintaining body hydration.
By merging these two areas of expertise, the collaboration aims to create a comprehensive solution that addresses hydration and well-being from a holistic perspective. The primary objective of this partnership is to underscore the importance of proper hydration, not just for the skin but for overall well-being.
Many influential people, including, David Warner, David Miller, Sara Ali Khan, Malaika Arora, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, Gauri Khan, Kajal Aggarwal, Shruti Haasan, Dinesh Karthik, Sai Sudharsan and a few other celebrities & athletes, have also been seen spotted and praising Evocus Alkaline Water due to its health benefits.
“This collaboration is an exciting fusion of our shared values and expertise. We believe that true beauty and wellness radiate from within, and with EVOCUS, we can now provide a comprehensive solution that caters to the hydration needs of our consumers from head to toe said AmorePacific Group assistant director and head of marketing and training Mini Sood Banerjee, ’’.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Laneige for this remarkable collaboration. Together, our brands bring an unparalleled fusion of skincare expertise and hydration innovation. Get ready to elevate your skincare and hydration journey like never before, said PR, Evocus head of digital marketing & Zulkarnain Shaikh,’’.
This Collaboration will feature the Laneige Water Bank Collection along with Evocus alkaline clear mineral water. Evocus alkaline mineral water represents a remarkable blend of enhanced minerals and alkaline water, meticulously crafted to achieve a unique composition.
Meanwhile, the Laneige Water Bank Collection is infused with mineral-enriched water, strategically formulated to restore and balance the skin’s inherent moisture barrier. This results in a complexion that is revitalised, supple, and radiant. Offering an array of products, including moisturisers, serums, and masks, the Laneige Water Bank range presents an ideal solution for those seeking to replenish their skin’s hydration and attain a vibrant, luminous appearance. Elevate your skincare regimen today with the exclusive range.
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Estée Lauder to shed 10,000 jobs as new boss bets on digital shift
The cosmetics giant raises its profit outlook but stays silent on a possible merger with Spain’s Puig, as job cuts deepen and a three-year sales slump weighs on the turnaround
NEW YORK: Stéphane de La Faverie is not done cutting. Estée Lauder announced on Friday that it plans to eliminate as many as 3,000 additional jobs, taking its total redundancy programme to as many as 10,000 roles, up from a previous target of 7,000 announced a year ago. The company, which owns La Mer, The Ordinary, Tom Ford, and Aveda, employs roughly 57,000 people worldwide. The mathematics of what is now being contemplated is stark.
The fresh round of cuts is expected to generate a further $200 million in savings, bringing the total annual savings from the programme to as much as $1.2 billion before taxes. That money, De La Faverie has made clear, will be ploughed back into the turnaround.
A CEO in a hurry
De La Faverie, who took the helm in January 2025, inherited a company that had endured three consecutive years of annual sales declines. His response has been to move fast and cut deep. A significant portion of the latest redundancies reflects his push to reduce headcount at US department stores, long a cornerstone of Estée Lauder’s distribution model but now a channel in structural decline. In their place, he is accelerating the shift toward faster-growing online platforms, including Amazon.com and TikTok Shop, a pivot that is reshaping not just where Estée Lauder sells but how it thinks about its customers.
The numbers are moving in the right direction
Despite the pain, there are signs the medicine is working. Estée Lauder raised its profit outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year, guiding for adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.35 to $2.45, above analyst estimates and a notable step up from the $2.05 to $2.25 range it had guided for in February. Organic net sales growth is expected to come in at 3 per cent, the company said, at the high end of the range it set out in February.
The share price tells a mixed story. After De La Faverie took charge, the stock surged nearly 60 per cent, buoyed by investor optimism that a longtime company insider could finally arrest the decline. But 2026 has been rougher: the shares have fallen 27 per cent this year, weighed down by disappointing February results and the overhang of unresolved merger talks with Spanish beauty giant Puig Brands SA. The company gave no additional details about those discussions on Friday, leaving the market to guess.
Silence on Puig
The proposed tie-up with Puig remains the most consequential unknown hanging over Estée Lauder. A deal with the Barcelona-based group, which owns brands including Carolina Herrera and Rabanne, would reshape the global luxury beauty landscape. But with nothing new to say and a turnaround still very much in progress, De La Faverie is asking investors to trust the process.
Three years of sales declines, 10,000 job cuts, and a merger that may or may not happen. At Estée Lauder, the overhaul has barely started.
