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The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Connection in the Age of Disruption

The Business of Beauty Global Forum wrapped its final session with conversations from Rhode founder Hailey Rhode Bieber, influencer Sydney Towle and Tower 28 founder Amy Liu about the value of community and purpose.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Connection in the Age of Disruption

The Business of Beauty Global Forum wrapped its final session with conversations from Rhode founder Hailey Rhode Bieber, influencer Sydney Towle and Tower 28 founder Amy Liu about the value of community and purpose.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Hailey Bieber Is Just Getting Started

In Napa Valley, California, Bieber made her first public appearance discussing this year’s biggest beauty M&A deal so far.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Hailey Bieber Is Just Getting Started

In Napa Valley, California, Bieber made her first public appearance discussing this year’s biggest beauty M&A deal so far.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Inside the Industry

Now in its third year, The Business of Beauty Global Forum kicked off its second day with conversations around community, culture and brand-building, featuring E.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin, influencer Mikayla Nogueira and Pattern Beauty founder Tracee Ellis Ross.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Inside the Industry

Now in its third year, The Business of Beauty Global Forum kicked off its second day with conversations around community, culture and brand-building, featuring E.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin, influencer Mikayla Nogueira and Pattern Beauty founder Tracee Ellis Ross.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Tracee Ellis Ross on Community and the Power of Celebrating Differences

Concluding the second session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, the actress and Pattern Beauty founder spoke with BoF founder Imran Amed about the genesis of her brand and how she was able to create a business that’s rooted in its customers’ underserved needs.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Tracee Ellis Ross on Community and the Power of Celebrating Differences

Concluding the second session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, the actress and Pattern Beauty founder spoke with BoF founder Imran Amed about the genesis of her brand and how she was able to create a business that’s rooted in its customers’ underserved needs.


Chinese Beauty Brands Explore Foreign M&A to Spur Growth

Following S’Young Group’s acquisition of US luxury brand Revive Skincare in 2024, Chinese companies are evaluating whether to snap up foreign brands to broaden their global reach.

Chinese Beauty Brands Explore Foreign M&A to Spur Growth

Following S’Young Group’s acquisition of US luxury brand Revive Skincare in 2024, Chinese companies are evaluating whether to snap up foreign brands to broaden their global reach.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Our Place in Culture

Now in its third year, The Business of Beauty Global Forum kicked off its first day with conversations around how culture is shaping today’s beauty industry, featuring SpaceNK CEO Andy Lightfoot, Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler and more.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Our Place in Culture

Now in its third year, The Business of Beauty Global Forum kicked off its first day with conversations around how culture is shaping today’s beauty industry, featuring SpaceNK CEO Andy Lightfoot, Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler and more.


Attorney for Deported Makeup Artist: If ‘It Could Happen to Him … It Could Happen to You.’

Lindsay Toczylowski, whose client Andry José Hernández Romero has not been heard from since his deportation to El Salvador in March, forcefully defended the rule of law in a talk at The Business of Beauty Global Forum.

Attorney for Deported Makeup Artist: If ‘It Could Happen to Him … It Could Happen to You.’

Lindsay Toczylowski, whose client Andry José Hernández Romero has not been heard from since his deportation to El Salvador in March, forcefully defended the rule of law in a talk at The Business of Beauty Global Forum.


L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8

The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.

L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8

The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.


The State of Fashion: Beauty Report — Solving the Growth Puzzle

Beauty’s era of effortless growth is giving way to a more complex landscape. Download the second volume of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s industry report to learn how to navigate evolving consumer expectations, market deceleration and regional volatility in the years ahead.

The State of Fashion: Beauty Report — Solving the Growth Puzzle

Beauty’s era of effortless growth is giving way to a more complex landscape. Download the second volume of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s industry report to learn how to navigate evolving consumer expectations, market deceleration and regional volatility in the years ahead.


Sunscreen to Shoppers: Pick Your Poison

As unchecked facts infiltrate the health and wellness market, indie sunscreen brands are burning out on misinformation — and getting heated in the comment section.

Sunscreen to Shoppers: Pick Your Poison

As unchecked facts infiltrate the health and wellness market, indie sunscreen brands are burning out on misinformation — and getting heated in the comment section.


Korean Beauty Start-Ups Bet Booming US Demand Outlasts Tariff Pain

South Korean cosmetic start-ups like Beauty of Joseon, Torriden and d’Alba are in talks with major US retailers to expand their brick-and-mortar presences in the world’s biggest consumer market.

Korean Beauty Start-Ups Bet Booming US Demand Outlasts Tariff Pain

South Korean cosmetic start-ups like Beauty of Joseon, Torriden and d’Alba are in talks with major US retailers to expand their brick-and-mortar presences in the world’s biggest consumer market.


Quince Enters the Beauty Marketplace

The DTC e-tailer announced The Beauty Atelier by Quince, which will sell skincare products from brands like Augustinus Bader and 111Skin, and reflects an industry-wide effort for beauty stores to open marketplaces of their own.

Quince Enters the Beauty Marketplace

The DTC e-tailer announced The Beauty Atelier by Quince, which will sell skincare products from brands like Augustinus Bader and 111Skin, and reflects an industry-wide effort for beauty stores to open marketplaces of their own.