From unexpected collaborations between the biggest music icons to innovations that will transform our daily care routine, the beauty world did not disappoint with new releases this week either.

Ariana Grande introduced a new product on the wave of the ‘suede skin’ trend, Bottega Veneta is expanding its fragrance collection, and Madonna has a new global role. Whether you are looking for the perfect matte balm, searching for a new luxurious summer fragrance, or wondering which SPF product has become an absolute hit on sports courts, you are in the right place. We bring you the ultimate overview of the most important beauty news of the week.

Top 6 beauty news stories of the week

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1/ Ariana Grande launches a new r.e.m. beauty lip balm with a matte effect

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Popular singer Ariana Grande and her cosmetics brand r.e.m. beauty have introduced their latest product: Blur Butter Lip Balm. It is an innovative balm that combines intense hydration with a soft, blurred matte finish. Inspired by Ariana’s love of matte lips, but also by her desire to avoid the feeling of dryness, this balm offers lightweight, buildable color that glides on like butter. “I usually love a matte look, but I hated that dry feeling and flaking lips. Blur Butter gives that desired soft matte effect, but it hydrates like crazy,” Grande said on the occasion of the launch. The formula is enriched with plant-based blurring powders, hyaluronic acid, Monoi de Tahiti oil, hibiscus and wakame algae, which visibly smooth the texture of the lips. The balm is available in six customizable shades, from bright red to chocolate brown, and can be purchased on the brand’s official website.

2/ Madonna is the new global face of cosmetics brand KIKO Milano

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Italian cosmetics brand KIKO Milano has named pop icon Madonna as its new global ambassador. The brand celebrates the synergy of this partnership with a dramatic and glamorous campaign titled “The KIKO Show,” which draws on a shared passion for the spotlight and an unwavering attitude of always being center stage. The visuals were shot by photographer Rafael Pavarotti, while the queen of pop is styled in iconic archival fashion pieces. “Madonna is a role model. She is everything. This campaign was created to attract an audience, just like our muse and the products themselves,” said Drew Elliott, global creative director of KIKO Milano.

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3/ Sister trio HAIM are the stars of the new ILIA campaign

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Cosmetics brand ILIA chose the popular musical sister trio HAIM as the face of its new campaign dedicated to the cult product Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40. This also marks the first beauty campaign in the careers of the Grammy-nominated musicians, who point out that they have been using this multifunctional product for years because it perfectly covers imperfections while still allowing their freckles to show through. “Skin Tint and HAIM’s relationship with it perfectly convey the essence of the ILIA brand itself, creating makeup that makes your skin better and your daily routine simpler,” said the brand’s founder Sasha Plavsic.

4/ Eucerin introduces a new era of sun protection at a padel tournament

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Sun protection is not just a seasonal beach habit, but part of smart and advanced daily skin care. This was the main message of the event organized by Eucerin Serbia at the Bros Padel club on Ada Ciganlija. The gathered influencers and media representatives enjoyed a padel tournament, while the special star of the event was the lightest SPF yet, Eucerin® Oil Control Ultra-Light Serum SPF 50+. “A top-quality product must pass two tests: the scientific one (that it is proven to protect) and the everyday practical one (that a person actually wants and likes to apply it),” concluded Milica Momčilović from Eucerin Serbia. The new formula combines photostable broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters for high UV protection. Particularly impressive is the addition of the powerful antioxidant licochalcone A, which reduces the level of free radicals caused by UV rays and high-energy visible light (HEVIS), as well as glycyrrhetinic acid, which actively protects DNA from damage and stimulates the mechanisms of its natural repair.

5/ The makeup artist behind Euphoria is the new global creative force at Urban Decay

Cosmetics brand Urban Decay has named Emmy-winning makeup artist Alexandra French as its new global makeup artist. Alexandra is known for her bold and maximalist approach to beauty in the hit series Euphoria, which sparked a wave of inspiration and new beauty trends. French fits perfectly into the philosophy of the Urban Decay brand, which celebrates individuality, self-expression and breaking traditional rules in makeup. “Creating fun makeup looks for me is like eating candy. Urban Decay has always represented freedom and creativity, so this step was completely natural,” French revealed. In this new role, French will work closely with the team on the development of new products, from formulas and finishes to shade selection and the names themselves, all with the aim of introducing innovative textures and colors to the market that encourage experimentation and break up boring beauty routines.

6/ Bottega Veneta launches new luxury fragrance collection “Alta”

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Fashion house Bottega Veneta, under the direction of new creative director Louise Trotter, has introduced its latest and largest fragrance collection to date, titled Alta. Unlike the previous line, the Alta collection brings ten new scent creations that are noticeably lighter, more subtle and created to blend naturally with the skin. The recycled glass bottles follow the recognizable aesthetic with an engraved Intrecciato pattern and a wooden cap. “The goal is to tell a global story, bringing together essences from all corners of the world in order to create evocative scents that awaken the senses and capture the imagination,” the fashion house says.