Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
Opinion: Luxury Brands Need to Find Their Wellness Niches
If health is the new wealth, conglomerates like LVMH and Kering need to command a share of this spending, writes Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted.
Drunk Elephant’s New Motto: No Kids Allowed
With a new brand campaign and visual assets, the results-driven ‘clean’ beauty brand hopes to reinforce its original ethos and reclaim its core customer.
Why Fragrance Is the Latest Red Carpet Accessory
Perfume brands are now sponsoring celebrity beauty professionals for events like the Golden Globes, even if their impact is all but invisible.
How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice
Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.
Inside Hailey Bieber’s Global Rhode Show
This week, I chat with beauty’s buzziest figure, Hailey Bieber, as she brings her brand to Australia and New Zealand.
The Themes Shaping Wellness in 2026
Holistic health is the hot topic of the year, as consumers seek products, treatments and habits that will improve their wellbeing across the board.
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.
Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale
Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.
Exclusive: Angel Reese and Musician Rema Invest in Skincare Brand Topicals
In lieu of more institutional investors, the skincare startup tapped a cohort of entertainment and sports ‘cultural leaders’ to invest in its range of eye masks and serums.
The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026
Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.
Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous
Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.
The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026
From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.
Oura Delays US IPO
The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.
Vyrao Acquired by Brand Platform Tresalis
The niche perfume brand has been purchased by the new beauty operator created and backed by German investment firm Athos.
L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.