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The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Your Boundaries Are Big Business

How “the skin barrier” became a stand-in for American female rage.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Your Boundaries Are Big Business

How “the skin barrier” became a stand-in for American female rage.


Why ‘Underconsumption’ is Trending

Young consumers are taking more pride in eschewing the shopping sprees and hauls that have long characterised social media. But plenty of methods in the movement don’t involve cheaper products.

Why ‘Underconsumption’ is Trending

Young consumers are taking more pride in eschewing the shopping sprees and hauls that have long characterised social media. But plenty of methods in the movement don’t involve cheaper products.


Can ‘Dupe’ Fragrance Brands Make The Real Thing?

Dossier, a brand known for its affordable imitations (known as ‘dupes’) has branched out to offer its own original scents. Making them as popular as its core offering could be a stretch.

Can ‘Dupe’ Fragrance Brands Make The Real Thing?

Dossier, a brand known for its affordable imitations (known as ‘dupes’) has branched out to offer its own original scents. Making them as popular as its core offering could be a stretch.



The Tricky Politics of the ‘No Makeup’ Look

In a recent Vogue editorial, celebrity bride Olivia Culpo spoke about skipping mascara and lip liner on her wedding day, touching off a fierce debate about what ‘no makeup’ really is.

The Tricky Politics of the ‘No Makeup’ Look

In a recent Vogue editorial, celebrity bride Olivia Culpo spoke about skipping mascara and lip liner on her wedding day, touching off a fierce debate about what ‘no makeup’ really is.


The Biggest Summer Beauty Trends to Watch

Seasonal staples like SPF and beachy scents are getting an update, while new product innovations have taken off thanks to influencers.

The Biggest Summer Beauty Trends to Watch

Seasonal staples like SPF and beachy scents are getting an update, while new product innovations have taken off thanks to influencers.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Gatorade, but Make It Skincare

Just in time for the Olympics, Electrolytes are the new “it” ingredient.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Gatorade, but Make It Skincare

Just in time for the Olympics, Electrolytes are the new “it” ingredient.


Patrick Starrr’s One/Size and IGK Hair Explore Exit Options

Beauty brand incubator Luxury Brand Partners, owner of the premium cosmetics and hair care lines, has tapped The Sage Group to suss out their options. By getting to this stage, they’ve reached a tier many incubated brands don’t.

Patrick Starrr’s One/Size and IGK Hair Explore Exit Options

Beauty brand incubator Luxury Brand Partners, owner of the premium cosmetics and hair care lines, has tapped The Sage Group to suss out their options. By getting to this stage, they’ve reached a tier many incubated brands don’t.


Bobbi Brown Is Now the Host of This Zoom Meeting

Jones Road, the makeup artist-backed beauty label is built on feedback, insights and suggestions from its community. But sometimes, its founder has to push back.

Bobbi Brown Is Now the Host of This Zoom Meeting

Jones Road, the makeup artist-backed beauty label is built on feedback, insights and suggestions from its community. But sometimes, its founder has to push back.


The ‘Unbookable’ Beauticians With Years-Long Waiting Lists

Practitioners like Iván Pol, known for his 'Beauty Sandwich' technique, Joanna Czech and Harriet Westmoreland are so oversubscribed, to get an appointment, you might need a private concierge.

The ‘Unbookable’ Beauticians With Years-Long Waiting Lists

Practitioners like Iván Pol, known for his 'Beauty Sandwich' technique, Joanna Czech and Harriet Westmoreland are so oversubscribed, to get an appointment, you might need a private concierge.



On the Rhode Again: Hailey Bieber’s First-Ever Pop-Up is Still Going Strong

At Hailey Bieber’s IRL beauty experience in New York, fans waited for hours to try the line’s new blush, sample Cosmic Bliss ice cream and gain proximity to the celebrity founder.

On the Rhode Again: Hailey Bieber’s First-Ever Pop-Up is Still Going Strong

At Hailey Bieber’s IRL beauty experience in New York, fans waited for hours to try the line’s new blush, sample Cosmic Bliss ice cream and gain proximity to the celebrity founder.