Murad

TGIF from Murad! After many months of undergoing an office renovation, we are finally back together. We're ecstatic to welcome our new neighbors Kate Somerville Skincare, Liquid I.V., and SmartyPants Vitamins, rounding out the Unilever health & wellness Los Angeles hub! We're looking forward to more in-person magic and collaboration for the brands we love and trust. As Dr. Howard Murad always says, "The best is yet to come—you just have to let it enter."

We're on a roll!🌟 Murad and our trailblazing Chief Financial Officer, April Houlehan, was recognized as a finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal's CFO Awards for Most Innovative Finance Team! The CFO Awards recognize L.A. County finance professionals for their ongoing efforts and contributions to their organizations. Given the challenging and ever-changing economic climate, CFOs serve as essential members of a company’s core leadership team. To support long term growth, April has implemented foundational solutions to solidify the backbone of our organization. This includes but not limited to: inventory assessment and distribution, database processes, manufacturing efficiencies, and demand planning visibility to streamline work flows. April currently owns Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting and Global Data Analytics. She drives her team to be knowledgeable in all three arenas; ensuring the team members are true business partners. April motivates the team by looping them into special projects outside of daily work functions, assigns specialized online training such as Power BI development, and injects her team into cross functional meetings to serve as subject matter experts across the organization. Congratulations, April!

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Cheryl L. Baptiste, Vice President of People Operations & Culture, has been recognized by the NHRA - Los Angeles (National Human Resources Association) as the 2024 Executive of the Year recipient! Cheryl has dedicated over 25 years to mastering Human Resources, specializing in Talent Management, DEIB, Employee Engagement and leading diverse teams both in the US and internationally. Her accomplishments not only highlight her expertise in human resources but also underscore her pivotal role in shaping a vibrant organizational culture. The HR team attended the awards ceremony where Cheryl was honored for her commitment and leadership. We are so proud to have her in the Murad family. Congratulations, Cheryl!

We're officially in our clear skin era. This month, we took the Clear Skin Cruiser on a 4-day tour of Los Angeles to celebrate our two newest launches, Retexturizing Body Pads and Clarifying Body Spray, and educate on how they work alongside our acne face favorites for clearer skin from head to toe. Guests received the ultimate #ClearSkinSummer experience, including custom skin consults with our brand educators, limited edition Murad merch, a "Correct the Dots" game and plenty of acne-clearing favorites to keep the clear skin journey going from home. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we hope to see you on the road again soon!

The verdict is in—our new Retexturizing Body Pads are worth the hype. "Having tried some of the best body scrubs and acne products on the market, it’s a relief to come across a fast-acting, gentle product that can be used on a number of skin types and anywhere on the body (even on that butt acne), and one that’s certainly kept my teenage insecurities at bay," said Stephanie Meraz, Associate Fashion Commerce Editor. Thank you to PureWow for detailing how our new product battles breakouts on the chest, back and beyond to keep skin consistently smooth and clear. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gbPKfzt7

Last week, we teamed up with Intrsxtn Surf to provide free surfing lessons to women in Los Angeles. Intrsxtn Surf aims to create a safe space for Black women and women of color to explore the outdoors through surfing. After the lesson, our 20 surfers completed a skin analysis and received a customized skincare regimen based on their results—including our newest SPF launch, Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat SPF 50. Thank you Intrsxtn Surf for letting us be a part of this amazing day! You can learn more about Intrsxtn Surf and how you can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gyN8bxvs

Beauty and grooming editors alike agree—battling breakouts is a whole lot easier with the help of Rapid Relief Acne Sulfur Mask. NewBeauty named this acne-fighting innovation the best mask for acne-prone skin in its 2024 Beauty Awards. "Sulfur is my favorite secret weapon when it comes to combating acne. This mask works overtime, ensuring the size of pimples and blackheads goes down in just a few uses," said Allie Hogan, Senior Beauty Editor. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8pPVhhY Additionally, Men's Health named Rapid Relief Acne Sulfur Mask the best acne mask in its 2024 Grooming Awards. "Its sulfur, salicylic acid, and peat work to reduce greasy buildup, help prevent blackheads, chill out redness, and heal pimples—all in just a few uses," said Garrett Munce, Grooming Editor. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gB82fM5n Lastly, Robb Report named this product the best acne treatment in its 2024 Grooming Awards. "This sulfur-steered mask is an essential for acne-prone individuals, as a weekly preventative mask or a targeted spot treatment. It soothes with eucalyptus oil, too, and joins a brilliant roster of other acne-fighting products from Murad," said Adam Hurly, Grooming Expert. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewJm5pi3

Now on WellConnected just in time for Acne Awareness Month: We've all been there—a huge pimple appeared on your face overnight, and it's just begging to be popped. But before you start picking, it's important to remember that popping pimples can actually do more harm than good. Learn more about the do's and don'ts of pimple popping with board-certified dermatologists and other experts, from which pimples are actually safe to pop (if you really must treat them at home) and how to pop them without making things worse.

Clearer skin, for every body. Meet Retexturizing Body Pads and Clarifying Body Spray, our two new acne-fighting innovations designed to clear and prevent body breakouts on the back, shoulders and beyond—all while smoothing and soothing irritated skin. Retexturizing Body Pads were formulated with max-strength salicylic acid and exfoliating glycolic acid to swiftly clear acne in just 1 use while also treating keratosis pilaris and ingrown hairs. Plus, calming azelaic acid rebalances aggravated skin to help you achieve your clearest, smoothest skin yet without the irritation. Clarifying Body Spray quickly clears and prevents breakouts all over the body without over-drying skin, featuring a powerful blend of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, allantoin and blue lotus extract. It's convenient, quick-drying and perfect for taking on-the-go, so you can break free from breakouts anywhere, anytime. Thank you to NewBeauty for showcasing how this new duo pairs together to keep your skin clear from head to toe. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gDepQp8k

Name a more iconic duo—we'll wait. Good Housekeeping has named Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment the star night treatment in its 2024 Beauty Awards. "Murad’s serum ups the anti-aging game with the ingredient retinal, a more powerful form of retinol. GH Beauty Lab experts were impressed with clinical testing images that showed visible improvement in sagging face and neck skin and softening of wrinkles," said Beauty Director, April Franzino. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gc4gW9vD Cosmopolitan has named Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lift Treatment the best eye cream for fine lines in its 2024 Holy Grail Beauty Awards. "The Murad Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lift Treatment is gentle but definitely strong enough to combat the dry, dull skin around my eyes. I loved patting this on every other night and woke up with plump juicy skin,” said Visual Director, Kristin Giametta. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ee2NC6My