P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion
Shailesh Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
Epstein Used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for Himself, His ‘Girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler
Hundreds of emails underscore how Jeffrey Epstein was loyal to the high-end salon that acted as a cog in his perks machine.
Epstein Used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for Himself, His ‘Girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler
Hundreds of emails underscore how Jeffrey Epstein was loyal to the high-end salon that acted as a cog in his perks machine.
One of These Companies Could Be the Next Hair-Care Giant
Indie hair-care brands are tempting conglomerates with their next-gen products and fast-moving ethos, but the current big beauty landscape lacks a dominant player. Firms like Wella Company, Henkel and L’Oréal are all vying for the top spot.
One of These Companies Could Be the Next Hair-Care Giant
Indie hair-care brands are tempting conglomerates with their next-gen products and fast-moving ethos, but the current big beauty landscape lacks a dominant player. Firms like Wella Company, Henkel and L’Oréal are all vying for the top spot.
How Biohacking Became the New Anti-Ageing
From NAD+ to peptides, luxury skincare is increasingly taking a page from the wellness podcaster playbook.
How Biohacking Became the New Anti-Ageing
From NAD+ to peptides, luxury skincare is increasingly taking a page from the wellness podcaster playbook.
The Limits of Mecca’s Retail Magic
The Australian beauty retailer dominates its home market even as competitors like Sephora and Amazon get stronger. Where does it grow from here?
The Limits of Mecca’s Retail Magic
The Australian beauty retailer dominates its home market even as competitors like Sephora and Amazon get stronger. Where does it grow from here?
Clean Beauty’s Quiet Comeback
Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.
Clean Beauty’s Quiet Comeback
Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.
Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained
The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.
Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained
The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.
The Estée Lauder Companies Acquires Forest Essentials
The luxury Ayurvedic skincare line will be the first deal by the conglomerate under the leadership of Stéphane de La Faverie.
The Estée Lauder Companies Acquires Forest Essentials
The luxury Ayurvedic skincare line will be the first deal by the conglomerate under the leadership of Stéphane de La Faverie.
Charlotte Tilbury on Remaking a Hero Product
By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.
Charlotte Tilbury on Remaking a Hero Product
By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.
Inside Teoxane’s Integrated Approach to Aesthetic Medicine
As the aesthetics industry shifts towards longevity, Swiss company Teoxane is leveraging a unified scientific platform to bridge the gap between injectables and skincare. BoF sits down with chief operating officer Can Ongen to learn more.
Inside Teoxane’s Integrated Approach to Aesthetic Medicine
As the aesthetics industry shifts towards longevity, Swiss company Teoxane is leveraging a unified scientific platform to bridge the gap between injectables and skincare. BoF sits down with chief operating officer Can Ongen to learn more.
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets.
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets.
Exclusive: Dover Street Parfums Market Partners on Pop-Up Spa
The cult-cool retailer has expanded its beauty selection in recent years, and now debuts its first-ever skincare pop-up in Paris in partnership with the US brand Monastery.
Exclusive: Dover Street Parfums Market Partners on Pop-Up Spa
The cult-cool retailer has expanded its beauty selection in recent years, and now debuts its first-ever skincare pop-up in Paris in partnership with the US brand Monastery.
The Beauty Brands ChatGPT Tells People to Buy
Keywords are just one part of the equation when it comes to showing up in consumers’ highly detailed requests for beauty advice on ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
The Beauty Brands ChatGPT Tells People to Buy
Keywords are just one part of the equation when it comes to showing up in consumers’ highly detailed requests for beauty advice on ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients
Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.
India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth
India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.
Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions
Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.
Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty
The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.
GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand
As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.
Abbvie Earnings Beat Estimates as Botox Shows Signs of Revival
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estée Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.