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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Brazil's Natura to Invest in New Brands
The cosmetics company intends to invest in new brands in beauty and wellness segments in Europe and the United States through venture capital funds.
Avon Products Misses Revenue Estimates
The company's active sales representatives declined for the tenth straight quarter, dropping 9 percent.
Dr Barbara Sturm Says to Focus on Passion, Not Money
The German "It"-doctor and founder of beauty’s cultiest skincare line shares advice on picking your team, keeping your family close and thinking with passion.
Estée Lauder Raises Outlook Again as Chinese Consumers Buy More
Skincare sales are flourishing in Asia, and the group's high-end beauty labels such as La Mer are performing well.
Nivea Revamp Boosts Sales at Beiersdorf
Mass-market labels like Nivea have struggled in recent years amid the rise of small, disruptive brands like The Ordinary, and consumer shifts towards natural ingredients and premium products.
Lululemon to Branch Into Shoes and Self-Care
The yoga pants maker also expects to more than double the size of its revenue from the business segment by 2023.
Huda Kattan: The Face That Built a Beauty Empire
This social media influencer-turned-entrepreneur built a $1.2 billion beauty brand that’s one of the hottest acquisition targets in the industry. Now, the straight-talking Iraqi-American wants to build one of the largest beauty businesses in the world.
P&G Sales and Profit Beat Estimates
The beauty business saw a 9 percent rise in organic sales, helped by the premium SK-II brand.
Luxury Skincare Drives L'Oreal Sales
The beauty conglomerate posted higher-than-expected first-quarter sales, powered by growth in the division that makes luxury cosmetics and strong demand in Asian countries like China and India.
Gen Z Buys Everything Online, Except Beauty Products
American teenagers overwhelmingly prefer to buy beauty products in stores. A recent visit to Ulta Beauty and Sephora in the New York City suburbs reveals why.
Laura Mercier Founder Says Trust Yourself and Keep Working
Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.
Op-Ed | Kylie Jenner Isn't the Only Reason Ulta Gets Gen Z
A new study by analysts at Piper Jaffray found that the beauty supplier surpassed Sephora as teens’ favourite place to shop for beauty products.
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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.