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But first: unleash your competitive side — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today [theSkimm Logo] [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( April 4, 2024 Daily Skimm [Header Image]( But first: [unleash your competitive side]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update location]( or [View forecast]( “Anatomically correct heart cakes” — [What was served]( at Anya Taylor-Joy’s vampire-themed wedding. How heartfelt. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Anya Taylor-Joy’s wedding is something people can sink their teeth into #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story [Ulta storefront] Blushing The Story Get ready with us, as we tell you why the beauty industry could be seeing a [cool down](. Start with a solid foundation. You mean primer. In 2022, the beauty industry generated [$430 billion]( in revenue worldwide, according to one report. That could be driven in part by TikTok, influencers, and [“treat” culture](. Even amid inflation, Americans have opened up their wallets for skincare, fragrance, and makeup. The beauty market’s resilience has pushed cosmetic retailers and department stores to blend their services. See: [Target-Ulta]( and [Kohl’s-Sephora]( partnerships. Now, the industry may be experiencing the effects of ongoing economic pressures. Don’t gloss over the details. Yesterday, Ulta Beauty’s shares [tumbled]( more than 14% after the company's CEO said sales in the industry are slowing down. Brands like e.l.f. Beauty and Estée Lauder also saw their shares drop. Shoppers could be swiping less as they stretch their budgets to cover things like [credit card debt](, leaving people less spending money for the latest beauty trend. Still, the financial stressors on consumers may ease up soon. Analysts predict an [interest rate]( cut as soon as July, which could bring some relief. theSkimm The drop in Ulta’s shares raised some eyebrows in the beauty industry. But it's unclear whether the cool down is here to stay, or if it's just a blip that could end when the next trendy product goes viral. Related Stories: - [These Selfies Are Reminding Us to Go Barefaced]( - [A Guide to the Top Celeb Beauty Brands]( - [Pat McGrath and Others Spill The Best Makeup Trends of 2024]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=The beauty industry might be bracing for a financial glow down #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This Who’s facing calls to retire her gavel… [Justice Sonia Sotomayor](. In recent weeks, several op-eds have called on Sotomayor to step down while President Biden is in office and Democrats hold the Senate. Some political commentators are pointing to the justice’s age, her diabetes, and her recent comments saying she was “tired.” Top Democrats are reportedly holding off on calling for Sotomayor's retirement, but they've expressed concern about a potential repeat of what happened with former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. RBG’s vacancy [paved]( the way to a 6-3 conservative majority. The op-eds come as polls show Biden [trailing]( former President Trump in several swing states, raising concerns there could eventually be a 7-2 conservative majority. However, it doesn’t look like Sotomayor has any plans of slowing down. --------------------------------------------------------------- Where IVF services are top of mind… [Alabama](. Yesterday, a Mobile hospital announced it will permanently stop in vitro fertilization treatments at the end of the year amid “litigation concerns.” The hospital was part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by three couples whose embryos were accidentally destroyed at the facility. That suit made its way to the Alabama Supreme Court, which ruled earlier this year that frozen embryos are children. The future of IVF in the state has been [uncertain]( since then, despite state lawmakers quickly passing IVF protections. --------------------------------------------------------------- What companies need more of… [Women in C-suite roles](. The number of women holding executive roles in the US has dropped for the first time in nearly two decades, according to a new report. Out of the 15,000 C-suite positions at publicly traded companies, women held less than 12% of the titles last year — losing about 60 positions from the previous year. Experts point to a lack of promotional opportunities, gender stereotyping, and a lack of female leadership in management as potential reasons for the drop. The report says gender parity in the C-suite won't be reached until at least 2055. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who made a Vogue-worthy announcement… [Angel Reese](. Yesterday, the LSU basketball star announced she’s declaring for the WNBA draft. Nicknamed the “Bayou Barbie,” Reese has made a name for herself as one of the highest-paid student athletes. Her announcement comes after LSU lost to Iowa earlier this week in the [most-watched]( women’s college basketball game in history. Now, Reese joins Iowa’s Caitlin Clark as one of the projected top picks in the [WNBA draft]( on April 15. --------------------------------------------------------------- What Costco’s getting into… [The weight-loss market](. --------------------------------------------------------------- What could cost you more… [Spotify](. --------------------------------------------------------------- What may get a $750,000 bill… [The NYC Marathon](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Justice Sonia Sotomayor is facing calls for retirement. An Alabama hospital is shutting down its IVF services. And Spotify could cost listeners more soon #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) YOU’VE GOT GAME [theSkimm tweet about puzzmo "me playing my daily puzzmo game after a long day"]( Need something to help you stop mindlessly scrolling? Check out [Puzzmo](. They offer a fresh take on classic newspaper games like crossword puzzles, word searches, and word jumbles that you can play solo, with friends, or against your frenemies 😈. Just make sure to finish yours before someone spoils the daily answer (we all have that one friend...). So, step away from IG and challenge your mind with these [thought-provoking puzzles]( — which you can find riiiiight here in the Daily Skimm every. single. day. Game on. Skimm Picks Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. A must-have credit card for anyone who hates looking at their balance. [This expert-recommended card]( charges 0% interest on balance transfers well into 2025. Giving you almost two years to pay off your balance — sans interest. Plus, you’ll [earn 2% cash back]( on purchases.* [Yes, please]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. How to put your skills to good use. [UNICEF]( can deliver humanitarian aid anywhere in the world within just 72 hours. By joining this community and taking action, you can [make a difference for children]( no matter where you — or they — are.* [Start here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Lazy cleaning products for when you just can't. Want a sparkling house with about 50% of the work? This self-activating [toilet bowl cleaner](, [miracle multipurpose cleaner](, and other [zero-effort products]( to the rescue. [Add to cart]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Cooling comforters for hot sleepers. Night sweat season is upon us. Here's the sweat-wicking [bedding]( to keep you cool, calm, and collected throughout the warmer months. [Sweet dreams]( Psst…love our recs? Follow [@skimmshopping]( on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag). 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