Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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What It Takes to Get Into Sephora
Beauty experts like Mary Phillips, Chris McMillan and Alli Webb have specific qualifications that not all new brand founders possess, making the retailer more willing to bet big on their success.
What It Takes to Get Into Sephora
Beauty experts like Mary Phillips, Chris McMillan and Alli Webb have specific qualifications that not all new brand founders possess, making the retailer more willing to bet big on their success.
Beauty
Fenty Beauty Launches in India With Sephora and Tira Beauty
The LVMH-owned cosmetics label has signed an exclusive deal with Reliance Retail to launch Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin online and in 50 doors.
Fenty Beauty Launches in India With Sephora and Tira Beauty
The LVMH-owned cosmetics label has signed an exclusive deal with Reliance Retail to launch Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin online and in 50 doors.
Beauty
How to Win Friends and Influence Ulta
DIBS Beauty says it’ll be “the top-selling Ulta brand” in 2026, and that its new double-sided mascara is key to unlocking the number one spot. Is that even possible?
How to Win Friends and Influence Ulta
DIBS Beauty says it’ll be “the top-selling Ulta brand” in 2026, and that its new double-sided mascara is key to unlocking the number one spot. Is that even possible?
Beauty
Hayley Williams’ Hair Dye Comeback
In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.
Hayley Williams’ Hair Dye Comeback
In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.
Beauty
Satoshi Kuwata’s Perfume Dreams Come True
Setchu’s debut collection of five fragrances will be sold at Dover Street Market in September after an unveiling at Pitti Fragranze in Milan, founder Satoshi Kuwata exclusively told The Business of Beauty.
Satoshi Kuwata’s Perfume Dreams Come True
Setchu’s debut collection of five fragrances will be sold at Dover Street Market in September after an unveiling at Pitti Fragranze in Milan, founder Satoshi Kuwata exclusively told The Business of Beauty.
Beauty
Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty to Launch at Space NK
The UK beauty boutique is the Indian mass cosmetics brand’s first retail partnership outside of its home country.
Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty to Launch at Space NK
The UK beauty boutique is the Indian mass cosmetics brand’s first retail partnership outside of its home country.
Beauty
Quince Enters the Beauty Marketplace
The DTC e-tailer announced The Beauty Atelier by Quince, which will sell skincare products from brands like Augustinus Bader and 111Skin, and reflects an industry-wide effort for beauty stores to open marketplaces of their own.
Quince Enters the Beauty Marketplace
The DTC e-tailer announced The Beauty Atelier by Quince, which will sell skincare products from brands like Augustinus Bader and 111Skin, and reflects an industry-wide effort for beauty stores to open marketplaces of their own.
Beauty
How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
It’s the one category that transcends every demographic. Bonus: They can look like croissants now.
How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
It’s the one category that transcends every demographic. Bonus: They can look like croissants now.
Beauty
Drunk Elephant Was Never for Kids
The clean beauty brand has faced significant challenges in the years since it was acquired by Shiseido, but its embrace of young consumers may have been its biggest misstep.
Drunk Elephant Was Never for Kids
The clean beauty brand has faced significant challenges in the years since it was acquired by Shiseido, but its embrace of young consumers may have been its biggest misstep.
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Charlotte Tilbury Launches in Mexico
The UK beauty brand will arrive in Sephora Mexico on May 14, and will subsequently open counters in two El Palacio de Hierro locations and a travel concession in the Mexico City International Airport.
Charlotte Tilbury Launches in Mexico
The UK beauty brand will arrive in Sephora Mexico on May 14, and will subsequently open counters in two El Palacio de Hierro locations and a travel concession in the Mexico City International Airport.
Beauty
The Architect of Olaplex’s Turnaround
Chief executive Amanda Baldwin has been tasked with course-correcting the embattled haircare brand. Using her marketing muscle, she hopes to rebuild the bond Olaplex once shared with beauty consumers and investors alike.
The Architect of Olaplex’s Turnaround
Chief executive Amanda Baldwin has been tasked with course-correcting the embattled haircare brand. Using her marketing muscle, she hopes to rebuild the bond Olaplex once shared with beauty consumers and investors alike.
Beauty
What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs?
The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.
What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs?
The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
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.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.