LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
Rachael Griffiths
Senior Editorial Associate
Rachael Griffiths is a Senior Editorial Associate at The Business of Beauty. She is based in London, and covers beauty, wellness and industry news. Previously, she was a writer at New York Magazine’s The Strategist where she specialised in hair care, and investigative explainers. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Durham University.
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Summers Are Getting Hotter. Is Beauty Ready?
From sweat-resistant makeup to climate-adaptive skincare, brands are rethinking beauty for a hotter planet.
Summers Are Getting Hotter. Is Beauty Ready?
From sweat-resistant makeup to climate-adaptive skincare, brands are rethinking beauty for a hotter planet.
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Beauty Enters Its ‘Superdupe’ Era
Mcobeauty’s newest launch, crafted with precisely the same formula as its pricier forebear, Urban Decay, showcases an evolving strategy for ‘dupe’ brands.
Beauty Enters Its ‘Superdupe’ Era
Mcobeauty’s newest launch, crafted with precisely the same formula as its pricier forebear, Urban Decay, showcases an evolving strategy for ‘dupe’ brands.
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Exclusive: K18 Bets on Longevity
The hair care brand’s latest product, which will anchor a new longevity-focused franchise, plants a flag in what its founder calls one of the most consequential shifts beauty has ever seen.
Exclusive: K18 Bets on Longevity
The hair care brand’s latest product, which will anchor a new longevity-focused franchise, plants a flag in what its founder calls one of the most consequential shifts beauty has ever seen.
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How To Make a Celebrity Fragrance Last Forever
As the world's best-selling celebrity fragrance, White Diamonds, celebrates its 35th anniversary, Revlon and the Elizabeth Taylor estate are angling towards a younger consumer.
How To Make a Celebrity Fragrance Last Forever
As the world's best-selling celebrity fragrance, White Diamonds, celebrates its 35th anniversary, Revlon and the Elizabeth Taylor estate are angling towards a younger consumer.
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Are There Too Many Beauty Sales?
As Prime Day stretches into Prime Week, and retailers crowd the calendar with overlapping promotions, beauty brands are rethinking how to discount without eroding their long-term value.
Are There Too Many Beauty Sales?
As Prime Day stretches into Prime Week, and retailers crowd the calendar with overlapping promotions, beauty brands are rethinking how to discount without eroding their long-term value.
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Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
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Will the Niche Perfume Boom Ever End?
This week’s newsletter tracks fragrance’s hottest segment, featuring the new master perfumers at DSM-Firmenich and an interview with Artessence Group CEO Patrice Béliard.
Will the Niche Perfume Boom Ever End?
This week’s newsletter tracks fragrance’s hottest segment, featuring the new master perfumers at DSM-Firmenich and an interview with Artessence Group CEO Patrice Béliard.
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Can Wellness Take Thai Beauty Global?
Kosé-owned Pañpuri is set to open 16 new sensory-focused boutiques across North Asia as demand grows for beauty products from Thailand.
Can Wellness Take Thai Beauty Global?
Kosé-owned Pañpuri is set to open 16 new sensory-focused boutiques across North Asia as demand grows for beauty products from Thailand.
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Secret Alchemist, Sarelly and Borntostandout Are Among the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026
From emerging challengers to established disruptors, this year's Global Awards winners are setting a new benchmark for beauty entrepreneurship.
Secret Alchemist, Sarelly and Borntostandout Are Among the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026
From emerging challengers to established disruptors, this year's Global Awards winners are setting a new benchmark for beauty entrepreneurship.
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Controlling Your Destiny: How Mona Kattan Reclaimed Her Voice
The founder of Kayali closed The Business of Beauty Global Forum by reflecting on her choice to carve out her fragrance label from the family business.
Controlling Your Destiny: How Mona Kattan Reclaimed Her Voice
The founder of Kayali closed The Business of Beauty Global Forum by reflecting on her choice to carve out her fragrance label from the family business.
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Beauty’s New Price Cuts, Explained
As a K-shaped economy forces shoppers to make difficult decisions, mass and masstige brands are chasing growth with tactical deflation.
Beauty’s New Price Cuts, Explained
As a K-shaped economy forces shoppers to make difficult decisions, mass and masstige brands are chasing growth with tactical deflation.
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For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
The News in Brief
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Ruka Hair Enters Sephora
The UK biotech beauty label and its alternative hair extensions is the first addition to what the retailer calls a ‘brand new category.’
Bluemercury Appoints New CEO
Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.
Jones Road CEO Cody Plofker Steps Down
The marketing executive and son of founder Bobbi Brown announced his departure from the makeup and skincare label after a year and a half at the helm.
Makeup Label Manasi 7 Secures First Investment
The organic Swedish beauty brand has received strategic minority investment to support its next phase of growth.
Kiko Milano Names Global Executive Vice President of Brand
Marcello Mastrogiacomo joins the Italian cosmetics label from Gucci to lead global brand, communications and media.
Exclusive: Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård Named Valentino Beauty Ambassadors
The duo will front an upcoming global fragrance campaign for the L’Oréal-licensed brand, which is currently riding a wave of strong US sales growth.