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The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: The Smell of Success

Scenting ultra-exclusive events is beauty’s next big branding opportunity.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: The Smell of Success

Scenting ultra-exclusive events is beauty’s next big branding opportunity.


The Fastest-Growing Beauty Influencers of 2023

Multiple social platforms announced their next generation of creators this week, but TikTok creates overnight beauty stars like no other.

The Fastest-Growing Beauty Influencers of 2023

Multiple social platforms announced their next generation of creators this week, but TikTok creates overnight beauty stars like no other.


How to Build a Beauty Brand That Lasts for Generations

To build a business that lasts, brands must appeal to more than their original core demographic. Behemoths like Nike and Apple have done so — but makeup, skin care and hair lines have had less luck.

How to Build a Beauty Brand That Lasts for Generations

To build a business that lasts, brands must appeal to more than their original core demographic. Behemoths like Nike and Apple have done so — but makeup, skin care and hair lines have had less luck.


Unpacking Beauty’s End-of-Year Price ‘Hacks’

From makeup bags that double as clutches to pre-tax health savings, brands and retailers are leaning into consumer demand for more affordable prices.

Unpacking Beauty’s End-of-Year Price ‘Hacks’

From makeup bags that double as clutches to pre-tax health savings, brands and retailers are leaning into consumer demand for more affordable prices.


How Mini Beauty Became Big Business

Once seen as a last-minute impulse purchase, bite-sized products are becoming a main attraction for prestige brands and retailers looking to widen their customer base.

How Mini Beauty Became Big Business

Once seen as a last-minute impulse purchase, bite-sized products are becoming a main attraction for prestige brands and retailers looking to widen their customer base.


How Beauty Brands Cut Through the Holiday Noise

Analysts predict a gloomier season with limited spend. Brands are having to get creative to capture share of wallet.

How Beauty Brands Cut Through the Holiday Noise

Analysts predict a gloomier season with limited spend. Brands are having to get creative to capture share of wallet.


The BoF Podcast | Re-Imagining Indian Beauty

BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with Anaita Shroff-Adajania, Bandana Tewari, Lakshmi Menon and Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif to explore the country’s evolving beauty landscape.

The BoF Podcast | Re-Imagining Indian Beauty

BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with Anaita Shroff-Adajania, Bandana Tewari, Lakshmi Menon and Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif to explore the country’s evolving beauty landscape.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Red Hot Chilli Lip Gloss Makes Shoppers Feel the Burn

Welcome to Haul of Fame, a roundup of the biggest beauty moments of the week, what hype is actually helping, and what trends are likely to fade faster than a DIY spray tan.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Red Hot Chilli Lip Gloss Makes Shoppers Feel the Burn

Welcome to Haul of Fame, a roundup of the biggest beauty moments of the week, what hype is actually helping, and what trends are likely to fade faster than a DIY spray tan.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Why Edelweiss Is Suddenly in Everything

A certain alpine flower with appeal to theatre kids and trust funders alike is suddenly everywhere.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Why Edelweiss Is Suddenly in Everything

A certain alpine flower with appeal to theatre kids and trust funders alike is suddenly everywhere.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: This Makeup Artist Drives Pop Music

From Glossier-themed Bat Mitzvahs to the return of tramp stamps, the week in beauty news.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: This Makeup Artist Drives Pop Music

From Glossier-themed Bat Mitzvahs to the return of tramp stamps, the week in beauty news.


How Mecca Dominates the Australian Beauty Market

The Melbourne-based multi-brand retailer has kept both local and international competitors at bay with a regional store footprint four times larger than Sephora’s.

How Mecca Dominates the Australian Beauty Market

The Melbourne-based multi-brand retailer has kept both local and international competitors at bay with a regional store footprint four times larger than Sephora’s.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame

Welcome to Haul of Fame, a weekly roundup of the biggest beauty moments of the week, why they matter … and why some of them might not, even though they sure are gorgeous.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame

Welcome to Haul of Fame, a weekly roundup of the biggest beauty moments of the week, why they matter … and why some of them might not, even though they sure are gorgeous.