With US sales in stores up nearly 27% for 2021 through the third quarter, e-commerce sales “have not been slowed down,” says CEO Nicolas Hieronimus. Both channels strong as market conditions cater to in-store and online shoppers, he suggests.

J&J failed to convince BBB National Program’s appeals panel a 2008 NAD decision supporting its “#1 dermatologist recommended” claim for Neutrogena should preclude another review. Panel says market has changed in 12 years since review of Unilever challenge and L’Oreal could make its own challenge.

J&J Consumer appeals National Advertising Division decision, arguing a “#1 claim” for its Neutrogena personal care line challenged by L’Oréal USA is materially similar to one that NAD attorneys found it supported more than a decade ago.

This fall, Robb Akridge’s Opulus Beauty Labs will be launching stripped-down, “peak potency” skin-care formulas in the form of Opoules that users warm and blend in an Activator appliance, providing fresh, single-dose treatments. The system bears similarities to Swiss startup Réduit’s Hairpods and applicator device, as well as L’Oreal’s AI-powered Perso, slated to debut in 2021.