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Weekly Recap: Top Growing Brands, Unilever Closes Ren, & More

Below is a list of the top 10 most viewed news items on our site for the week ending on May 10, 2025.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

Assistant Editor

Here’s your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ending on May 10, 2025.

Unilever announced that it will be closing its Ren Skincare business by the end of 2025. According to Unilever, Ren Skincare is “unable to sustain success in the long term.”

SkinCeuticals introduced the Advanced RGN-6, a first-of-its-kind patented aesthetic regenerative cream inspired by laser regeneration science. The cream is made to reduce six key signs of aging and skin tone damage.

Kohl’s CEO, Ashley Buchanan, has been fired as he violated the company’s conflict-of-interest policies. Until the company can find a replacement, Board Chair Michael Bender has been appointed interim CEO.

HypeAuditor announced the top 10 fastest-growing global beauty & cosmetics brands on Instagram. SheGlam, WePink, and Rare Beauty lead the charge.

CEW hosted its Achiever Awards honoring 11 executives. This year’s Milestone 50th Anniversary celebration included 8 Achiever Awards, 2 Game Changer Awards the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Read the full list below.

Here are our top 10 most-viewed stories from the past week:

1. Ranking the Top 20 Cosmetic Companies 

2. Top 15 Fragrances in the World in 2024 

3. Top 10 Haircare Brands in 2024

4. Unilever to Shut Down Ren Skincare by the End of the Year

5. SkinCeuticals Launches Advanced RGN-6 Regenerative Skincare Cream

6. Top 10 Most Popular Skincare Products in 2024—Ranked by Landys Chemist 

7. Kohl’s CEO Fired for Conflict-of-Interest Investigation

8. Top 10 ‘Hottest’ Beauty Brands of 2024, Ranked by Cosmetify 

9. Top 10 Fastest Growing Beauty & Cosmetic Brands on Instagram 

10. CEW Achiever Awards Honor 11 Execs During a Milestone 50th Anniversary Celebration 

Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We’ll have a new list for you next Monday. 

Have a great week!

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