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Pilgrim launches 5 per cent Niacinamide gel sunscreen SPF 50 plus
Hydrating, glow-boosting formula brings light, daily sun care
MUMBAI: Skincare brand Pilgrim has added a fresh layer of sun protection to its portfolio with the launch of the 5 per cent Niacinamide Hydra Glow Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, a lightweight formula designed for everyday wear.
Built around new-generation UV filters and the brand’s UVshield X technology, the sunscreen promises broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB and blue light. The formula uses European-approved filters such as Uvinal T 150, Uvinal A Plus and Tinsorb S, known for their photostability and long-lasting protection under strong sun. Pilgrim says the sunscreen does not oxidise or darken the skin and avoids hormone-disrupting filters, making it suitable for daily use. The SPF 50 rating has been verified through in-vivo and in-vitro testing at an independent clinical lab.
True to the brand’s ingredient-led philosophy, the formula pairs sun protection with skincare benefits. It contains 5 per cent niacinamide to help strengthen the skin barrier, refine texture and boost radiance, while Korean rice water adds hydration and nourishment. The result is skin that looks fresh and naturally luminous, even after hours outdoors.
Texture is a key part of the pitch. The gel formula is fast-absorbing, non-sticky and breathable, designed to sit comfortably on the skin without leaving a white cast or greasy residue. It is positioned as an everyday sunscreen suited to humid climates and ideal under make-up or on bare skin.
With this launch, Pilgrim continues to blend global beauty trends with accessible, ingredient-focused formulations aimed at modern, daily routines.
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Lululemon picks former Nike executive to be its next chief
Heidi O’Neill, who helped grow Nike into a $45 billion giant, will take the top job in September
CANADA: Lululemon has found its next chief executive, and she comes with serious credentials. The athleisure giant named Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO on Wednesday, ending a search that has left the company running on interim leadership since earlier this year. O’Neill will take charge on September 8, 2026, based out of Vancouver, and will join the board on the same day.
O’Neill brings more than three decades of experience across performance apparel, footwear and sport. The bulk of that time was spent at Nike, where she was a central figure in one of corporate sport’s great growth stories, helping take the company from a $9 billion business to a $45 billion global powerhouse. She oversaw product pipelines, brand strategy and consumer connections, and played a significant role in shaping how Nike spoke to athletes around the world. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing for the Dockers brand at Levi Strauss. She also brings boardroom experience from Spotify Technology, Hyatt Hotels and Lithia and Driveway.
The board was unequivocal in its enthusiasm. “We selected Heidi because of the breadth of her experience, her demonstrated success delivering breakthrough ideas and initiatives at scale, and her ability to be a knowledgeable change and growth agent,” said Marti Morfitt, executive chair of Lululemon’s board.
O’Neill, for her part, was bullish. “Lululemon is an iconic brand with something rare: genuine guest love, a product ethos rooted in innovation, and a global platform still in the early stages of its potential,” she said. “My job will be to accelerate product breakthroughs, deepen the brand’s cultural relevance, and unlock growth in markets around the world.”
Until she arrives, Meghan Frank and André Maestrini will continue as interim co-CEOs, before returning to their previous senior leadership roles once O’Neill steps in.
Lululemon is betting that a Nike veteran who helped build one of the world’s most powerful sports brands can do something similar for an athleisure label that has genuine love from its customers but is still chasing its full global potential. O’Neill has done it before at scale. The question now is whether she can do it again.
