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.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
Op-Ed | A New (Augmented) Reality for Brands and Retailers
Companies that don't make use of augmented reality technologies may soon find themselves unable to compete, argue Sarah Willersdorf, Christine Barton and Pierre Dupreelle.
South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist
Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.
New York’s Fashion and Beauty Startup Scene Is Having a Moment
Investors like the new breed of fashion companies that have an Instagram-fuelled intimate relationship with their customers.
Today's Instagram Star May Be Tomorrow's Cosmetics Mogul
A new generation of celebrity makeup artists hopes to parlay social media influence into big business. But it takes more than a couple million Instagram followers to become the next Pat McGrath.
The Shady Truth About Inclusive Beauty (And How Brands Can Improve)
BoF had a chemist analyse some of the most popular new 40-plus shade foundation lines to see which brands went beyond adding a bit more pigment to develop makeup for darker skin tones. Some pioneers in the category, including Fenty, fell short.
Bobbi Brown and Walmart Want to Bring Wellness to the Masses
The makeup industry veteran is partnering with the retailer to launch a line of gummies, tea, pills, powders and tablets, BoF has learned. They are betting that wellness concepts that proved hits with Goop and other luxury retailers will translate into a mass consumer brand.
Santander Brasil Partners With Cosmetics Maker Natura to Offer Banking Services
The deal will offer digital checking accounts and other banking services to Natura's 1 million sellers.
Unilever Set to Buy French Cosmetic Brand Garancia
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Celebrity Hair Guru Jen Atkin Says to Tune out Bad Advice and Hire Women
The entrepreneur behind Ouai and Mane Addicts shares her experiences going from hairstyling assistant to A-list beauty influencer and brand builder.
What's Behind Beauty's Billion-Dollar Valuations?
Beauty is breeding unicorns faster than ever, with brands evolving from unknown start-ups to blockbuster deals in the space of a few years.
Glossier Hires Elle.com Editor as First Head of Content
Elle.com’s digital director Leah Chernikoff will oversee all of Glossier’s content, including Into the Gloss.
Avon Explores Deal to Put Company Back Together
The cosmetics maker, which split itself three years ago, has been considering a deal that would put the company back together.
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.