Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week in cosmetic industry news, Pat McGrath Labs gets a major financial lifeline, but it may come with a big tradeoff. Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Beauty quietly disappears, Make Up For Ever could be sold, and new tariffs could impact beauty prices. Plus, big drama between a plastic surgeon and a Real Housewife goes viral and AI influencers are making real money while spreading misinformation. What does all of this mean for your favorite brands? Let’s talk about it.

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Articles
Pat McGrath tinyurl.com/mpjy6yde tinyurl.com/4yjdbm8f tinyurl.com/4vwrmyxr tinyurl.com/3tykxbch
GXVE tinyurl.com/ykmxehx3 tinyurl.com/55utwabj tinyurl.com/yfdz639j
MUFE tinyurl.com/4k9544kw tinyurl.com/e25uj552
AI Influencers tinyurl.com/yc6x5a4w
Tariffs tinyurl.com/3b6sjj5w tinyurl.com/y5mdbxyj

Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
1:35 Pat McGrath Saved?
3:58 Real Housewife FIGHT with Plastic Surgeon
14:19 GXVE By Gwen Stefani GONE!
17:30 Trouble for Make Up For Ever
23:32 Dangers of AI Influencers Gets WORSE
43:01 Supreme Court Rules on Trump Tariffs
37:46 A "Man's Man" Skincare Routine
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