Nina Ricci opens a cafe in Paris to celebrate the launch of its new perfume, Nina Illusion. Victoria Beckham unveils a new cleansing range in partnership with Melanie Grant.

Marc Jacobs and Pat McGrath launch a limited edition Marc Jacobs Edition lipstick. H&M Beauty returns with a new range of skin care products, including a new fragrance and a new beauty range. The Beauty Imperative is CNN.com's monthly look back at what the editorial team absolutely wants to share this month.