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Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.

Strategic Reinvention: Growing a Beauty Brand with Staying Power

At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s chief revenue officer Christopher Skinner and Tatcha’s chief marketing officer Nicole Frusci joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore building a lasting beauty business in an ever-changing market.

Strategic Reinvention: Growing a Beauty Brand with Staying Power

At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s chief revenue officer Christopher Skinner and Tatcha’s chief marketing officer Nicole Frusci joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore building a lasting beauty business in an ever-changing market.


Beautycounter Would Like To Reintroduce Itself

Back under the ownership of founder Gregg Renfrew, the beauty label will relaunch on June 25 as Counter, keeping its clean formulations and giving up its MLM-style compensation model in favor of “community commerce.” Renfrew talks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about her vision for the new brand.

Beautycounter Would Like To Reintroduce Itself

Back under the ownership of founder Gregg Renfrew, the beauty label will relaunch on June 25 as Counter, keeping its clean formulations and giving up its MLM-style compensation model in favor of “community commerce.” Renfrew talks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about her vision for the new brand.


Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Breakthrough Track

Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka were the young brands that captured the Global Awards jury’s attention.

Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Breakthrough Track

Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka were the young brands that captured the Global Awards jury’s attention.


Inside Sephora’s Community Lunch at The Business of Beauty Global Forum

Executives and founders from companies such as L’Oréal, Pattern Beauty, Dermalogica, Citi, E.l.f. Beauty, Glossier, Olaplex, Tatcha and Isamaya Beauty gathered for an intimate lunch at Stanly Ranch, hosted by Sephora, to celebrate the Global Forum community.

Inside Sephora’s Community Lunch at The Business of Beauty Global Forum

Executives and founders from companies such as L’Oréal, Pattern Beauty, Dermalogica, Citi, E.l.f. Beauty, Glossier, Olaplex, Tatcha and Isamaya Beauty gathered for an intimate lunch at Stanly Ranch, hosted by Sephora, to celebrate the Global Forum community.


Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Emerging Track

A deeper look at Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune, the start-up brands that took home awards at the 2025 Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.

Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Emerging Track

A deeper look at Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune, the start-up brands that took home awards at the 2025 Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.


Beauty Industry Giant Leonard Lauder Dies at 92

The pioneering beauty executive who built the Estée Lauder Companies into one of the world’s biggest cosmetics makers died on June 14 surrounded by family.

Beauty Industry Giant Leonard Lauder Dies at 92

The pioneering beauty executive who built the Estée Lauder Companies into one of the world’s biggest cosmetics makers died on June 14 surrounded by family.


Dispatch From Napa: Speaking to the Heart and Soul of the Beauty Industry

The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 brought together guests from 17 countries, who went beyond the nuts and bolts of running a beauty business to create a sense of shared humanity and solidarity in unsettling times.

Dispatch From Napa: Speaking to the Heart and Soul of the Beauty Industry

The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 brought together guests from 17 countries, who went beyond the nuts and bolts of running a beauty business to create a sense of shared humanity and solidarity in unsettling times.


The BoF Podcast | Hailey Bieber on Building Rhode into a Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand

At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, Hailey Bieber reflects on launching Rhode, achieving rapid success and her vision for a lasting legacy brand.

The BoF Podcast | Hailey Bieber on Building Rhode into a Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand

At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, Hailey Bieber reflects on launching Rhode, achieving rapid success and her vision for a lasting legacy brand.


The End of Glitter?

“Glow” has replaced “glam” as beauty’s vibe-du-jour, making pearlescent powder and face gloss more in-demand — and bumping glitter from the industry’s VIP ingredient list.

The End of Glitter?

“Glow” has replaced “glam” as beauty’s vibe-du-jour, making pearlescent powder and face gloss more in-demand — and bumping glitter from the industry’s VIP ingredient list.


What’s Driving the Filipina Influencer Takeover

While creators from the Philippines have always played on the world stage, a new flock of social media stars prove that their influence is only growing.

What’s Driving the Filipina Influencer Takeover

While creators from the Philippines have always played on the world stage, a new flock of social media stars prove that their influence is only growing.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 Concludes with Farewell Celebration

BoF and L’Oréal Groupe honoured six winners at The Business of Beauty Global Forum farewell dinner.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 Concludes with Farewell Celebration

BoF and L’Oréal Groupe honoured six winners at The Business of Beauty Global Forum farewell dinner.


The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025: Winners Announced

Unifrom, Ruka Hair and Yse Beauty are among the winners of The Business of Beauty’s sophomore Global Beauty Awards, and were honoured on Tuesday at the Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.

The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025: Winners Announced

Unifrom, Ruka Hair and Yse Beauty are among the winners of The Business of Beauty’s sophomore Global Beauty Awards, and were honoured on Tuesday at the Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.