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Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.

Estée Lauder Companies’ CEO Says Fragrance Is Key to its Turnaround

While the US beauty conglomerate unveils its first fragrance-focussed innovation centre in Paris, executives including CEO Stéphane de La Faverie outlined new opportunities for its luxury and prestige perfume portfolio, which spans brands like Tom Ford and Le Labo.

Estée Lauder Companies’ CEO Says Fragrance Is Key to its Turnaround

While the US beauty conglomerate unveils its first fragrance-focussed innovation centre in Paris, executives including CEO Stéphane de La Faverie outlined new opportunities for its luxury and prestige perfume portfolio, which spans brands like Tom Ford and Le Labo.


How Safe Is a Gel Manicure?

Nail bars now outnumber banks on many high streets. But as another ingredient in gel polish is about to be banned, is there really a risk-free way of getting your nails done?

How Safe Is a Gel Manicure?

Nail bars now outnumber banks on many high streets. But as another ingredient in gel polish is about to be banned, is there really a risk-free way of getting your nails done?


How Layering Transformed the Fragrance Market

From Chanel to Kayali, beauty brands at every price point are eschewing ‘signature scent’ marketing in favour of creating a wardrobe of perfume options.

How Layering Transformed the Fragrance Market

From Chanel to Kayali, beauty brands at every price point are eschewing ‘signature scent’ marketing in favour of creating a wardrobe of perfume options.


Make America Smell Like Cowboys Again?

The Western trend has crossed categories, triggering boom times for leathery fragrance launches.

Make America Smell Like Cowboys Again?

The Western trend has crossed categories, triggering boom times for leathery fragrance launches.


Live from Paris! LV Beauty, The World of Officine Buly and Kris Jenner

This week, I’m in the French capital, talking to beauty insiders about the high bar for luxury beauty and the 11-year-old brand masquerading as centuries old. Also, my thoughts on beauty’s new ultimate influencer.

Live from Paris! LV Beauty, The World of Officine Buly and Kris Jenner

This week, I’m in the French capital, talking to beauty insiders about the high bar for luxury beauty and the 11-year-old brand masquerading as centuries old. Also, my thoughts on beauty’s new ultimate influencer.


Would You Put Fossil Fuels on Your Face? You Probably Already Are.

In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, Arabelle Sicardi outlines the required resources, water wastes, deforestation and pollution that are “all part of the story of every product in your makeup bag.”

Would You Put Fossil Fuels on Your Face? You Probably Already Are.

In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, Arabelle Sicardi outlines the required resources, water wastes, deforestation and pollution that are “all part of the story of every product in your makeup bag.”


Can Wellness Be the New Nightlife?

With moonlight yoga and spirit-free bars, party hotspots like London’s Tramp or the new Soho Farmhouse Ibiza are repositioning themselves as wellness clubs for their increasingly health-focussed clientele.

Can Wellness Be the New Nightlife?

With moonlight yoga and spirit-free bars, party hotspots like London’s Tramp or the new Soho Farmhouse Ibiza are repositioning themselves as wellness clubs for their increasingly health-focussed clientele.


Can Oura Become a Forever Company?

The white-hot wearable health tracking company, now reportedly valued at $11 billion, is turning up its innovation pipeline with new products and software upgrades, but still faces a mountain to conquer the market.

Can Oura Become a Forever Company?

The white-hot wearable health tracking company, now reportedly valued at $11 billion, is turning up its innovation pipeline with new products and software upgrades, but still faces a mountain to conquer the market.


Gen Z Gets Its Own Class of Supermodels

A new generation of models are transcending the runway, appearing in interviews and music videos on their way to becoming cultural figures like those that came before.

Gen Z Gets Its Own Class of Supermodels

A new generation of models are transcending the runway, appearing in interviews and music videos on their way to becoming cultural figures like those that came before.


Why Beauty Companies Keep Cutting Their Portfolios

As shoppers and investors alike tighten their purse strings, a renewed focus on proven, lasting brands and categories is thinning the herd.

Why Beauty Companies Keep Cutting Their Portfolios

As shoppers and investors alike tighten their purse strings, a renewed focus on proven, lasting brands and categories is thinning the herd.


‘Gilmore Girls’ and the Art of Nostalgia Marketing

With a 'Gilmore Girls' collaboration, Bliss continues its strategy to court Millennial and Gen-X shoppers; in a marketplace increasingly saturated by Y2K references, it may take more than a beloved name to win them over.

‘Gilmore Girls’ and the Art of Nostalgia Marketing

With a 'Gilmore Girls' collaboration, Bliss continues its strategy to court Millennial and Gen-X shoppers; in a marketplace increasingly saturated by Y2K references, it may take more than a beloved name to win them over.


Alo Yoga Is Coming for Your Spa Day

After a $3,600 bag launch, the brand is testing out its own curated spa experience at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée during Paris Fashion Week.

Alo Yoga Is Coming for Your Spa Day

After a $3,600 bag launch, the brand is testing out its own curated spa experience at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée during Paris Fashion Week.