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Will Jacob Elordi Be Worth It for Chanel?

The ‘Euphoria’ actor’s succession of Timothée Chalamet as the face of Bleu de Chanel surprised some, but came as the value of celebrity ambassadorships appear to be waning.


Can a Beauty Brand Stretch From Gen X to Z?

In a market of increasingly segmented shoppers, legacy labels like Olay and Covergirl are rethinking what it means to be a multigenerational beauty brand.


What Makes a Beauty Experience Last Forever?

In an age of content oversaturation, brands are spending more to make their events and environments stand out — even if these moments are more fleeting than ever.


Can Beauty’s ‘Limited-Edition’ Launch Strategy Last?

Membership-based fragrance label Ffern is opening its orders to the general public for the first time, as other beauty brands jump in on the product-drop experiment.


Inside Susan Yara’s Second Act

The founder of Naturium unveils the details of her tropical new body and haircare brand, Playa, exclusively to The Business of Beauty.


The Platform That’s Critical to Success in China

RedNote’s 350 million users have helped make it a powerful force in China’s beauty market. Here’s how to stand out.


Case Study | How to Build a Forever Beauty Brand

Beauty lines rarely struggle to generate buzz when they launch. A famous face, a splashy marketing stunt and a single viral product can generate headlines and fast revenue. This success is often fleeting. This case study explores how to create, scale and execute an enduring, future-proofed beauty label.


Exclusive: Birkenstock Launches Nail Polish

On the heels of record revenue and deeper ties into runway fashion spaces, the 250-year-old brand is taking deeper steps into the personal care space.


Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?

The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.


When the Supply Chain Becomes the Story

In an industry plagued by greenwashing and waning consumer interest in environmental impact, legacy brand Davines is betting on sustainability as lifestyle branding.


The Beauty Brands That Won Coachella

While Coachella’s official sponsors ranked high on visibility in the 'clout Olympics,' Rhode’s off-site festival had the most impact, according to data analysis.


Can Scents Be Supplements?

Niche scent house Initio Parfums Privés is in the business of triggering joy with a brand new offering of functional fragrances, as a number of other perfume labels also use neuroscience as a niche.