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Beauty

Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.

How Doctor Brands Cash In on Authority

Clinically minded skincare brands — inspired by in-office treatments and cutting-edge science — have taken centre stage on today’s exploding skincare frontier. Sarah Brown asks: Do these (generally tiny) brands pose a credible threat to the establishment?


Botox Rival Jeuveau Reports Early Sales

On Monday Evolus reported revenue of $2.3 million from early sales of the drug.


Bath & Body Works' Enduring Formula for Success

The success of Bath & Body Works often gets overlooked amidst all the dramatic headlines about Victoria’s Secret and parent company, L Brands. But the mall chain is thriving in an environment in which it has little competition.


Shiseido Shares Soar as Tokyo Stocks Rise

The Japanese beauty giant's shares rose 8.8 percent after reporting steady demand in the Chinese market .


North Korea's Domestic Beauty Products Get State Push

Despite a long history of regulating its citizen' appearances, North Korea is now promoting its domestic beauty products in efforts to boost local business.


Beiersdorf Confirms 2019 Outlook Despite Nivea's Slowing Growth

Mass-market labels like Nivea are struggling amid the rise of small, disruptive brands and consumer demand for premium products, prompting Beiersdorf to push pricier lines like La Prairie and Eucerin.


Luxury Beauty Is Coming For... Babies?

Brands like Dr Barbara Sturm and Chantecaille are betting ingredient-conscious shoppers will treat their kids to the same high-end products they use on themselves.


Avon Revenue Falls Short as Sales Representatives Drop Out

The 133 year-old company has been trying to reboot its direct-selling business model operations, but missed estimates for quarterly revenue due to fewer representatives to sell its products in key markets.


LVMH's Next Big Beauty Bet: Traditional Chinese Medicine

Beauty conglomerates such as LVMH and P&G are doubling down on products made from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but not all players are primed for success.


Beauty's Giant Glitter Problem

Growing consumer demand for the sparkly substance comes with steep environment cost. Could a biodegradable alternative be the answer?


P&G Shares Rise After Posting Best Sales Growth in at Least a Decade

The grooming business increased sales by 4 percent, shoring up a key area of concern for the company that had failed to keep pace with other units.


What the Rise of Celebrity Makeup Lines Means for Anastasia Beverly Hills

Social media-friendly personalities helped transform Anastasia Beverly Hills into a cosmetics empire and made its founder a billionaire. Now, they’re starting to eat its lunch.