The French cosmetics brand Neuraé is slated to enter Portugal in the first days of October, introducing an innovative concept known as neurocosmetics, which combines neuroscience with emotional well-being and skincare. Its formulas have been developed over the past 10 years by the Sisley Group. The brand will be available exclusively at Wells stores. For now, it will not be sold at Maison Sisley, located at 2 Rua Rosa Araújo, in Lisbon’s pre-eminent luxury district.
Neuraé boutique in Paris, located in the Le Marais neighborhood – DR
Launched in 2024 by Sisley Paris, a family-owned French luxury cosmetics company, Neuraé is the group’s first dedicated skincare brand and has been expanding internationally since its inception. Upon its debut, the brand was launched in Canada, the United States, Italy, and the United Kingdom. It was quickly named “Best New Brand” by Harper’s Bazaar UK and recognized as the “Future of Beauty” by Elle USA. In 2026, Neuraé is expected to enter the Chinese market.
Unveiled in April 2024 and followed by the opening of a boutique in Paris during the summer, the brand established itself in the elegant Le Marais neighborhood (4th arrondissement). Neuraé distinguishes itself through a neuroscience-driven philosophy — particularly its focus on how emotions impact skin health. In simple terms, Neuraé develops products designed to affect not only the skin’s appearance but also its emotional impact, emphasizing the relationship between emotional well-being and skin aging.
“Some aromas evoke more positive, relaxing emotions, and it was from this insight that we developed the patent at the heart of Neuraé, N|A3, which combines natural and neuroactive ingredients with fragrances designed to stimulate positive responses in the brain and limit negative ones, such as those linked to pain receptors,” the brand explains. It also claims that its formulas — designed for all genders and ages — correct visible signs such as emotion-induced wrinkles, dullness, and loss of firmness, while promoting an overall sense of well-being.
Christine d’Ornano, CEO of Sisley Paris, and her brother Philippe d’Ornano, the company’s chairman, created Neuraé nearly 50 years after their parents founded the Sisley brand. With this launch, the d’Ornano siblings are positioning Neuraé at the intersection of luxury skincare and emotional science.
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The demerger of Unilever‘s ice cream division, to be named ‘The Magnum Ice Cream Company,’ which had been delayed in recent months by the US government shutdown, will finally go ahead on Saturday, the British group announced.
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Unilever said in a statement on Friday that the admission of the new entity’s shares to listing and trading in Amsterdam, London, and New York, as well as the commencement of trading… is expected to take place on Monday, December 8.
The longest federal government shutdown in US history, from October 1 to November 12, fully or partially affected many parts of the federal government, including the securities regulator, after weeks without an agreement between Donald Trump‘s Republicans and the Democratic opposition.
Unilever, which had previously aimed to complete the demerger by mid-November, warned in October that the US securities regulator (SEC) was “not in a position to declare effective” the registration of the new company’s shares. However, the group said it was “determined to implement in 2025” the separation of a division that also includes the Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands, and which will have its primary listing in Amsterdam.
“The registration statement” for the shares in the US “became effective on Thursday, December 4,” Unilever said in its statement. Known for Dove soaps, Axe deodorants and Knorr soups, the group reported a slight decline in third-quarter sales at the end of October, but beat market expectations.
Under pressure from investors, including the activist fund Trian of US billionaire Nelson Peltz, to improve performance, the group last year unveiled a strategic plan to focus on 30 power brands. It then announced the demerger of its ice cream division and, to boost margins, launched a cost-saving plan involving 7,500 job cuts, nearly 6% of the workforce. Unilever’s shares on the London Stock Exchange were steady on Friday shortly after the market opened, at 4,429 pence.
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Burberry has named a new chief operating and supply chain officer as well as a new chief customer officer. They’re both key roles at the recovering luxury giant and both are being promoted from within.
Matteo Calonaci becomes chief operating and supply chain officer, moving from his role as senior vice-president of strategy and transformation at the firm.
In his new role, he’ll be oversee supply chain and planning, strategy and transformation, and data and analytics. He succeeds Klaus Bierbrauer, who’s currently Burberry supply chain and industrial officer. Bierbrauer will be leaving the company following its winter show and a transition period.
Matteo Calonaci – Burberry
Meanwhile, Johnattan Leon steps up as chief customer officer. He’s currently currently Burberry’s senior vice-president of commercial and chief of staff. In his new role he’ll be leading Burberry’s customer, client engagement, customer service and retail excellence teams, while also overseeing its digital, outlet and commercial operations.
Both Calonaci and Leon will join the executive committee, reporting to Company CEO Joshua Schulman.
JohnattanLeon – Burberry
Schulman said of the two execs that the appointments “reflect the exceptional talent and leadership we have at Burberry. Both Matteo and Johnattan have been instrumental in strengthening our focus on executional excellence and elevating our customer experience. Their deep understanding of our business, our people, and our customers gives me full confidence that their leadership will help drive [our strategy] Burberry Forward”.
Traditional and occasion wear designer Puneet Gupta has stepped into the world of fine jewellery with the launch of ‘Deco Luméaura,’ a collection designed to blend heritage and contemporary aesthetics while taking inspiration from the dramatic landscapes of Ladakh.
Hints of Ladakh’s heritage can be seen in this sculptural evening bag – Puneet Gupta
“For me, Deco Luméaura is an exploration of transformation- of material, of story, of self,” said Puneet Gupta in a press release. “True luxury isn’t perfect; it is intentional. Every piece is crafted to be lived with and passed on.”
The jewellery collection features cocktail rings, bangles, chokers, necklaces, and statement evening bags made in recycled brass and finished with 24 carat gold. The stones used have been kept natural to highlight their imperfect and unique forms and each piece in the collection has been hammered, polished, and engraved by hand.
An eclectic mix of jewels from the collection – Puneet Gupta
Designed to function as wearable art pieces, the colourful jewellery echoes the geometry of Art Deco while incorporating distinctly South Asian imagery such as camels, butterflies, and tassels. Gupta divides his time between his stores in Hyderabad and Delhi and aims to bring Indian artistry to a global audience while crafting a dialogue between designer and artisan.