Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Grows Double Digits
The Italian cosmetics label expects to maintain its growth trajectory in 2026 after surpassing €1 billion ($1.12 billion) in wholesale revenues last year.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
Beauty Influencer Events Are Making a Comeback
A few beauty brands have taken advantage of LA’s weather, space and concentration of influencers to stage the pandemic’s first live product launch events. Others are finding success with virtual 'parties.'
Interparfums Outlook Hits Market Forecasts
The French perfume maker reported a first-half operating profit down 73 percent year-on-year at €10.4 million.
After Accusations of Racism, Estée Lauder Will Review Skin-Lightening Products
The cosmetics company, which owns brands such as Clinique and La Mer, will re-evaluate skin-care and makeup lines for 'cultural sensitivity.'
What’s Selling in Beauty Right Now
Early in the pandemic, consumers stocked up on fancy face masks, relaxation lotions and luxury vibrators. What are they buying now?
Coty Quarterly Sales Drop 56%
The cosmetic company's net revenue fell to $922.1 million, missing expectations of $1.34 billion.
Report: The Hut Group Poised to Launch $5.9 Billion London IPO
The deal could be priced by mid-September and is likely to raise around £1 billion through the sale of new and existing shares, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Estée Lauder Says ‘Lipstick Index’ Is Out, Moisturiser Is In
Lipstick — and makeup broadly — is falling out of favour as consumers wear masks and don’t leave the house as much.
Why Beauty Brands Are Struggling to Develop New Products
The industry relies on a steady stream of launches to keep consumers interested. Pandemic-related shortages of key ingredients and delays in clinical testing have made it harder for them to deliver.
Estée Lauder to Cut 2,000 Jobs as Covid-19 Hits Sales
The cosmetics maker said quarterly sales will fall by up to 13 percent and plans to close 15 percent of its free-standing stores.
The New Wave of Brands That Want to Make Acne Fun
Skincare targeted at banishing breakouts is getting a new lease of life, with a wave of upstarts taking aim at the giants in this $2.8 billion market.
How E.l.f. Made a Comeback
E.l.f. used Tiktok to become a Gen Z favourite. Now the brand wants to turn its new fans into lifelong customers, with a little help from Alicia Keys.
L’Oréal Considers Cut to Ad Spend on TikTok Over Privacy Issues
The cosmetics company said it is 'monitoring the situation very closely' and that it will adjust its policy accordingly.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Galderma to Acquire ZO Skin Health for $1.5 Billion
The Swiss firm agreed to purchase the medical-grade skincare company from private equity firm Blackstone and the founding Obagi family to expand its US portfolio.
Givaudan Sales Beat Expectations on Fine Fragrance Strength
A surge in sales of scents for luxury perfumes and a continued recovery in flavours drove the Swiss firm’s organic sales growth clearly beyond market expectations in the third quarter, lifting its shares on Tuesday.
Isamaya Ffrench Has Departed Namesake Brand
The makeup artist has not been involved with Isamaya Beauty for over a year, sources told The Business of Beauty.
Boots Acquired by Canada’s Weston Family for $8.9 Billion
The Westons agreed on Wednesday to buy the UK's Boots from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family, pledging to invest in the retailer's stores and online and expand healthcare services.
Report: L’Oréal Explores Unloading Chemical-Related Liabilities
The French company has engaged restructuring advisers to explore options for rising US legal liabilities linked to its use of talc and other chemical ingredients in some of its cosmetic products, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.