Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions
Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
At Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Colour Cosmetics Navigate Caution and Creativity
As the global beauty industry convened in Bologna for the world’s largest beauty trade fair, panellists from NellyRodi, Florasis, and Cénée joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne to explore how colour cosmetics are balancing creative expression, consumer value and brand identity in a changing market.
At Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Colour Cosmetics Navigate Caution and Creativity
As the global beauty industry convened in Bologna for the world’s largest beauty trade fair, panellists from NellyRodi, Florasis, and Cénée joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne to explore how colour cosmetics are balancing creative expression, consumer value and brand identity in a changing market.
How War Is Exposing Beauty’s Packaging Problem
From soaring plastic costs to aluminium supply shocks, the US-Israel war with Iran is unraveling the beauty industry’s overreliance on plastic packaging and infrastructural gap for affordable and scalable climate-friendly solutions.
How War Is Exposing Beauty’s Packaging Problem
From soaring plastic costs to aluminium supply shocks, the US-Israel war with Iran is unraveling the beauty industry’s overreliance on plastic packaging and infrastructural gap for affordable and scalable climate-friendly solutions.
How Fragrantica Became the Internet’s Perfume Bible
One of the highest-traffic beauty sites in the world, the perfume directory has become a magnet for both brand awareness and controversy.
How Fragrantica Became the Internet’s Perfume Bible
One of the highest-traffic beauty sites in the world, the perfume directory has become a magnet for both brand awareness and controversy.
Beauty’s New Challenger Conglomerate Has Always Been Here
By shedding its food and ice cream businesses, Unilever is betting big on beauty. But matching the scale, valuation and category depth of rivals like L’Oréal and The Estée Lauder Companies will require sharper focus and strategic discipline.
Beauty’s New Challenger Conglomerate Has Always Been Here
By shedding its food and ice cream businesses, Unilever is betting big on beauty. But matching the scale, valuation and category depth of rivals like L’Oréal and The Estée Lauder Companies will require sharper focus and strategic discipline.
Maison Margiela’s Upmarket Fragrance Play
The L’Oréal-licensed fashion line is launching a new 'haute perfumery' collection, in addition to its more masstige Replica line, to capture an emerging class of scent ‘connoisseurs.'
Maison Margiela’s Upmarket Fragrance Play
The L’Oréal-licensed fashion line is launching a new 'haute perfumery' collection, in addition to its more masstige Replica line, to capture an emerging class of scent ‘connoisseurs.'
What Beauty’s Richest Customers Want
Increasingly, beauty brands that target high-net-worth individuals are not competing against their Sephora shelfmates. They’re competing against luxury experiences or goods, like a stay at the Amangiri or a trip to a top plastic surgeon.
What Beauty’s Richest Customers Want
Increasingly, beauty brands that target high-net-worth individuals are not competing against their Sephora shelfmates. They’re competing against luxury experiences or goods, like a stay at the Amangiri or a trip to a top plastic surgeon.
What Will Be the Next Aesop?
The L’Oréal-owned brand has grown considerably since becoming known for its cult-cool hand soap, leaving room for challengers like Evolvetogether, Commune and Sangre de Fruta to take its place.
What Will Be the Next Aesop?
The L’Oréal-owned brand has grown considerably since becoming known for its cult-cool hand soap, leaving room for challengers like Evolvetogether, Commune and Sangre de Fruta to take its place.
The Business of Looksmaxxing
From experimental drugs to cosmetic surgery, an extreme beauty ideal is taking shape among young men — and turning into business opportunities for haircare, supplements and more.
The Business of Looksmaxxing
From experimental drugs to cosmetic surgery, an extreme beauty ideal is taking shape among young men — and turning into business opportunities for haircare, supplements and more.
Global Beauty Brands Flocked to Dubai. Then Came the War.
Retailers and brands that have entered the Gulf region through one of its biggest cities are now caught in the midst of conflict.
Global Beauty Brands Flocked to Dubai. Then Came the War.
Retailers and brands that have entered the Gulf region through one of its biggest cities are now caught in the midst of conflict.
How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era
‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.
How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era
‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.
Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again
Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.
Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again
Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.
The Week Beauty M&A Went Wild
This week, Priya Rao examines M&A mania and Alix Earle’s entry into skincare.
The Week Beauty M&A Went Wild
This week, Priya Rao examines M&A mania and Alix Earle’s entry into skincare.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty
The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.
GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand
As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.
Abbvie Earnings Beat Estimates as Botox Shows Signs of Revival
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estée Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.