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Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.

The Return of Estée Laundry

Beauty’s anonymous Instagram watchdog is back after a hiatus, and already breaking news. In an interview with The Business of Beauty, a member of the collective explains why.

The Return of Estée Laundry

Beauty’s anonymous Instagram watchdog is back after a hiatus, and already breaking news. In an interview with The Business of Beauty, a member of the collective explains why.


In Hair Care, Stylists Are the Real Influencers

Against a cooling market and a competitive online landscape, brands are doubling down on their professional credentials to stand out. Leveraging hair stylist support takes consultative work and planning.

In Hair Care, Stylists Are the Real Influencers

Against a cooling market and a competitive online landscape, brands are doubling down on their professional credentials to stand out. Leveraging hair stylist support takes consultative work and planning.


Opinion: RFK Jr. Is Making America Sick Again. Republicans Need a Cure.

US lawmakers will pay dearly — in lives and votes — for not reining in a peddler of junk science and anti-vax conspiracies, writes Michael R. Bloomberg.

Opinion: RFK Jr. Is Making America Sick Again. Republicans Need a Cure.

US lawmakers will pay dearly — in lives and votes — for not reining in a peddler of junk science and anti-vax conspiracies, writes Michael R. Bloomberg.


TSG Consumer Partners Acquires Phlur

The evocative masstige fragrance brand, relaunched by influencer Chriselle Lim and Ben Bennett’s The Center, will join the private equity firm’s portfolio, The Business of Beauty can exclusively confirm.

TSG Consumer Partners Acquires Phlur

The evocative masstige fragrance brand, relaunched by influencer Chriselle Lim and Ben Bennett’s The Center, will join the private equity firm’s portfolio, The Business of Beauty can exclusively confirm.


Beauty Retailers Race to Redefine the Rules of Engagement

As online marketplaces grow, speciality and mass retailers face mounting pressure. With assortments blending and channels blurring, standing out is only getting harder.

Beauty Retailers Race to Redefine the Rules of Engagement

As online marketplaces grow, speciality and mass retailers face mounting pressure. With assortments blending and channels blurring, standing out is only getting harder.


How Tomorrow’s Beauty Consumer Will Shop

Macro dynamics, wealth patterns and migration are reshaping beauty shoppers globally. To stay competitive, companies must anticipate changes across generations and cultures and hyper-localise their brands, finds The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.

How Tomorrow’s Beauty Consumer Will Shop

Macro dynamics, wealth patterns and migration are reshaping beauty shoppers globally. To stay competitive, companies must anticipate changes across generations and cultures and hyper-localise their brands, finds The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.


The Fragrance Market’s Squeezed Middle

Fragrance may be booming, but the premium category has cratered compared to high-end niche perfumes and affordable body and hair mists that have become an expansion focus for brands.

The Fragrance Market’s Squeezed Middle

Fragrance may be booming, but the premium category has cratered compared to high-end niche perfumes and affordable body and hair mists that have become an expansion focus for brands.


Could Travel Sizes Get Sent Packing?

The TSA might nix its long-loathed ban on full-size personal care products. What will it mean for the $32 billion airport beauty business if “travel-size” bottles become as retro as iPods?

Could Travel Sizes Get Sent Packing?

The TSA might nix its long-loathed ban on full-size personal care products. What will it mean for the $32 billion airport beauty business if “travel-size” bottles become as retro as iPods?


Beauty Cashes in on the Return of the Summer Blockbuster

From ‘Smurfs’ to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’, big-budget films are an increasingly popular marketing tie-in for beauty companies — especially when their founder is also a star.

Beauty Cashes in on the Return of the Summer Blockbuster

From ‘Smurfs’ to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’, big-budget films are an increasingly popular marketing tie-in for beauty companies — especially when their founder is also a star.


Byredo, Paco Rabanne Owner Puig Sales Rise 8%

The Spanish beauty conglomerate saw growth in all three of its divisions, which include the Dr. Barbara Sturm, Charlotte Tilbury and Carolina Herrera brands.

Byredo, Paco Rabanne Owner Puig Sales Rise 8%

The Spanish beauty conglomerate saw growth in all three of its divisions, which include the Dr. Barbara Sturm, Charlotte Tilbury and Carolina Herrera brands.


Ludivine Pont Named CEO of Santa Maria Novella

Balenciaga’s chief marketeer is leaving the Kering-owned brand to take the reins of the private equity-backed perfume house founded in 1221.

Ludivine Pont Named CEO of Santa Maria Novella

Balenciaga’s chief marketeer is leaving the Kering-owned brand to take the reins of the private equity-backed perfume house founded in 1221.


Big Beauty Bets on Standardised Eco-Scores. Will It Pay Off?

L’Oréal, Nivea and Neutrogena are rolling out new environmental labelling in a bid to stay ahead of anti-greenwashing regulations and give them an edge with consumers.

Big Beauty Bets on Standardised Eco-Scores. Will It Pay Off?

L’Oréal, Nivea and Neutrogena are rolling out new environmental labelling in a bid to stay ahead of anti-greenwashing regulations and give them an edge with consumers.