L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
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Coty Shares Rise as It Looks to Offload Brands
The beauty and fragrance group plans to sell its business unit, which houses brands such as Wella, Clairol and OPI, as part of an ongoing streamlining plan.
The Secret to Beating the Makeup Slump
Beauty retailers with sluggish colour cosmetics sales need to rethink the way they’re selling to customers who increasingly prefer skincare to makeup.
Five Lessons Teens Can Teach Us About the Future of Beauty
Teens are buying less makeup because the era of the 'VSCO girl' is upon us. Gen Z’s preferences have the potential to shake up the beauty industry, so here’s an analysis of what’s top of mind for them as they increase their earning — and spending — power.
Why Shiseido Bought Drunk Elephant
The Japanese beauty giant will purchase the clean skincare brand for $845 million, adding to a prestige portfolio that includes Shiseido, Nars, Clé de Peau Beauté and Laura Mercier.
Shiseido Inks $845 Million Deal for Drunk Elephant
The Japanese beauty company's latest venture is indicative of its attempts to bolster its presence among younger shoppers.
Is This The End of Makeup Tutorials?
Amidst waning video views, content creators are posting less and less about the colour cosmetics brands that have helped them amass millions of followers.
'Clean' Beauty Products Not Always Safe, Dermatologists Say
Many skincare products labelled 'clean' or 'natural' remain unregulated and are not always safer than their traditional counterparts.
How to Reboot a Faded Beauty Brand
Covergirl, Bliss and Crabtree & Evelyn are among the brands experimenting with new products, packaging and marketing to recapture their glory days. But it’s not easy to win back customers after they’ve moved on.
Ipsy’s $500 Million in Revenue Is Driven by Influencers
Founded in 2011 by YouTube star Michelle Phan, Jennifer Goldfarb and Marcelo Camberos, the company used social influencers to attract new members as the subscription box craze began.
Kylie Jenner Pulls out of Paris Fashion Week Due to Hospitalisation
Jenner, who will miss the launch of her new cosmetics collaboration with Balmain, did not disclose further details of her illness.
The $100 Tube of Toothpaste Is Here
The global toothpaste market was valued at $26 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $36 billion by 2024, and a new crop of more decadent products is now carving out a share.
L’Oréal Hit With $350 Million French Tax Charge
The world's biggest beauty manufacturer gave no further details about the basis of the dispute.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.
Patrick Ta Beauty Announces New Creative and Marketing Leadership
Haus Labs executive Angela Simpson and Carolyne Rapp have joined as chief marketing officer and vice president of creative respectively as the brand readies for further global expansion.
Puig Beats Forecasts as Makeup Growth Offsets Skincare Dip
Sales rose 5.6 percent on strong demand for Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics, as both skincare and fragrance cooled slightly.
Why Some Visitors Felt Snubbed at ‘Sephoria’ London
Attendees of the first ever UK-edition of Sephora’s immersive event have taken to social media to voice their complaints after influencers experienced a more generous preview.
Swedish Hair Brand Björn Axén Names New CEO
Onur Aktas has been appointed chief executive of the Stockholm-based label as it plots global expansion.
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.
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.